January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, Holocaust Remembrance Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as a means of “honor[ing] the victims of the Nazi era and develop[ing] educational programs to help prevent future genocides.” But that […]
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama My family had the stomach flu this week, and the worst part was being stuck at home with plenty of time to stay informed regarding Trump’s first week in office: Day 1 Trump was sworn in as President and gave a bizarre, nationalistic speech […]
By Richard Black of The Unfit Father I’m tired. I’m tired of people getting shot up in public places. I’m tired of mass shootings. I’m tired of the fact that more innocent lives will be taken while both sides bicker and posture. I’m tired of these tragedies being used as […]
By Jenny Jones of Life’s a Polyp I was going through another bout of depression. Not anything particularly new for me. I’ve battled depression since childhood when my chronic illness started. I’ve completed years of psychotherapy and resume counseling when needed. Although the triggers of my depression vary, it usually […]
The Associated Press has obtained a draft executive order this week in which Donald Trump declared his intention to suspend legal immigration for Syrian refugees as well as work visas from “high risk” (read: Muslim) countries. The document also contained steps toward building a wall-o-white-supremacy on the Mexican border. It seems that […]
By Amber Leventry My daughter just came home from a friend’s birthday party ready to star in a production of Cats, apparently. I don’t blame the party hosts. I blame the individuals who are capitalizing on a kid’s love of face paint. Summer jamborees, fall festivals, winter carnivals—you know, kid-friendly […]
By Cassie Hilt of The Chronicles of Motherhood If you have dealt with a toddler before, you know they can be fun and quirky little people. And by ‘fun’ and ‘quirky,’ I mean unpredictable little a-holes. Don’t get me wrong, they’re cute and everything, but don’t let them fool you. […]
Can someone please tell me what’s up with Brazil wanting to inflict pain on our lady parts? First they gave us the Brazilian wax, a way to return your vulva to its prepubescent state (by mercilessly ripping out each and every hair). Some call it a beauty treatment; I call […]