Caryn: When I first met Shauna Niequist last year, we talked about book projects. I was, I’m sure, noticeably taken aback to find out about the project she was working on as we chatted. Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way, sounded a lot like the project I had just signed a […]
Mommy Revolution
Why Parents Hate Parenting
Carla: Okay friends, my friend Tonya posted this cover story on parenting from New York Magazine. It covers so much of what we’ve talked about here that I am dying to talk about it with you. So give it a read (it’s long, so you might need to hide in the bathroom to get through it) […]
Bruised Apples and Local Character
Caryn: We’ve got a Guest Post today. My pal Tracey Bianchi, author of the critically acclaimed Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet, has written a little something for us. Enjoy! ************************************************************************************************* Tracey: Our local farmer’s market is a hub of activity every week. Lettuce, jelly, strawberries, nuns […]
The Mom-Heart Connection
Caryn: So a couple weeks back, I became That Mom. You know, the one who gets screamed at by another mom because she did something horrible and irresponsible and caused a huge commotion? That one. That was me. I’m still reeling from what transpired. Here’s the story: Our dog hates other dogs—or most other dogs. And […]
Honoring Moms, Not Motherhood
Carla: We’re still here! More on where we’ve been and where we’re going in a minute. But first, check out Caryn’s fantastic post on Mother’s Day at her.menuetics.com. I hope she remembers us when she’s on Oprah. Anyway, we are sorry for our long absence from the Interwebs. After a long season of work-less-ness, projects […]
The Days of Our Lives
Caryn: So I was just sitting here reflecting—admiring, really, if you must know—the things I did today. Allow me to share: I got my son off to school, took my daughter to her weekly morning church program. Sat in the coffee shop and worked on a chapter for my next book. Went to a “worship […]
