Archive for March, 2011
Are We All Iman?
We’ve all seen the story of Iman Al-Obeidi, a Libyan woman who pled her story of rape and torture to international press in Tripoli Saturday, only to be attacked, kidnapped, and dragged off by Libyan government officials – all on camera. The footage is sickening – clearly showing the Libyan “minders” ‘ complete lack of [...]
Skincare Must Have: Natural Skin Shop 18actives skin nectar
I have extremely sensitive skin (as you’ve no doubt read in countless posts), so I’m always looking for cosmetics, skin care products, hair care products, and even home and laundry products that won’t leave me covered in hives or completely broken out. Skin lotions seem to be a particular challenge – whether it’s because the [...]
The Joys Of Early Pregnancy: Welcome, Morning Sickness
So the initial shock of impending motherhood has worn off. The excitement starts to replace the anxiety. I’ve stopped running spreadsheets evaluating our income and trying to find money to budget for a baby – and all of the associated costs that come with having a child, from birth and pediatricians to college savings. And [...]
The News: Day 37
After spending oh so much time perfecting my “I’m No June Cleaver” image with friends, family, colleagues, and online buddies, I’m shocked, pleased, anxious, nervous, and thrilled to announce that one little line changed my life today. And by line, I mean that one little line through the plastic window of a home pregnancy test [...]