Archive for June, 2008

New Post On LWOS

Because it really does work this way. An unschooling post not about the boys, but about Jason and Marc. http://lifewithoutschool.typepad.com/lifewithoutschool/2008/06/history-sucks.html

AMA Declares War

http://midwiferyworld.com/?p=232 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2008)—Just in time for Father’s Day, at its annual meeting last weekend, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a resolution to introduce legislation outlawing home birth, and potentially making criminals of the mothers who choose home birth with the help of Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) for their families. I think [...]

Thank You, Edwina

La Leche League founder Edwina Froehlich died last Sunday. She was 93. I am completely devastated. Edwina pretty much embodied everything I admire in an activist. And also proved that even if you come late to your passion, you can change the world. My favorite article about her, so far, is the Chicago Tribune piece. [...]

Are We There Yet?

I‘m due to have this baby any time now. It’s obvious if you know me and know my dates. I’ve been telling people “I’m having a Gemini”, so that’s a clear clue. And of course, I’m huge, so that’s a dead giveaway. If even one more person asks me “haven’t you had that baby yet?” [...]

Disabled II — Playing By The Rules?

I spent another half an hour on the phone with HR. They’ve upped they ante. The rules, if you’ll recall from part I of this rant, are that if you’re disabled during the focal review period, you are ineligible for raises, etc, until you come back, at manager’s discretion. I happen to think this is [...]

Turn the World Around

I‘ve been posting some pretty heavy stuff, so for a gorgeous Saturday morning, I’d like to share this… Harry Belafonte and the Muppets, Turn the world around So is life…

Why we do what we do

HT to the Amazing Angela. Tony Robbins normally makes me twitch. But this talk was totally worth seeing. http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/96

Disabled

Apparently, having a child in this culture means you are disabled. At least, that’s what HR thinks. I spent about 45 minutes on the phone with the illustrious folks who administer these things last week. This is the third baby I’ve had while working, and thank goodness I kinda know what I’m doing, or it [...]

New post on LWOS

The Amazing California Health and Happiness (Homeschooling) Roadshow This was a fun one to write, having to do with the insanity of trying to make homeschooling illegal in CA.