(Author’s note: This is not about breast cancer, or making children’s books more palatable, it is about VAGINAS – so if that makes you cower in fear, or grosses you out, step away from this blog.) Last night before bed I read an article that was so funny I had trouble stopping giggling and going […]
I am incredibly pro-choice when it comes to God. When it comes to most things, actually. I have a high tolerance for a wide range of choices people make for their lives and their families, and I never voice my opinion when people make choices that are different than those I would make. Well, […]
There is a lot of running in our house. Six young kids means one is always running after another, sometimes threatening with squirt guns or Nerf guns, sometimes just for the thrill of it – whatever. I generally encourage this game and often participate, as long as it stays fun. And it always does. Except […]
I am officially declaring laundry bankruptcy. I am serious. The dregs of my never-ending laundry situation are plaguing my life. It is bringing me down, man! You know what I mean – no matter how much you tell yourself you are going to finally get every single piece of laundry done – it’s like those […]
Sometimes you just need the right meme to pop up on your screen to put everything into place. For me, today, it was: Ego says: “Once everything falls into place, I ‘ll feel peace.” Spirit says: “Find your peace, and then everything will fall into place.” Oh Spirit, you so smart. Here is the deal. […]
I love Facebook. I really do. I know there are criticisms: “It’s a time-suck” “It’s for stupid little bumper sticker sayings” “Why can’t we write handwritten notes to one another anymore?” “What about actual face-to-face time?” “People need to get their heads up from the screen!” “Nobody cares what you had for dinner!” “Try actually […]
Regular readers of this blog may know I have a 10-year-old daughter named Boo, and that she is part sweet, loving, empathetic joy – and part evil genius. I wouldn’t dare quantify these parts as the prospect scares me a little. Suffice it to say, she is not your average bear. What she is most […]
Karen is an outspoken comedian, writer, artist, teacher, speaker, podcaster, Mom of seven children, and an adventurous thinker. She is a strong advocate of mindful thinking, asking for what you want, and living an empowered life. Karen speaks with expertise and humor on gender issues, parenting, homeschooling, autism, co-housing, sex and sexuality, positive self imagery, and being ridiculously happy and super-cool.