Why is standing up for what you believe a bad thing? If you believe certain drugs and devices cause fertilized embryos to be destroyed, and you believe that destroying embryos is the taking of innocent life. This makes those drugs and devices tantamount to murder in your opinion. Forcing someone to take innocent life or to pay for the taking of it seems unreasonable to me.
Why is birth control a right? I do see it as a responsibility but I don't see it as a right, we are not morally entitled to birth control. It is something we have available, and in many cases causes more harm than good, If someone chooses to use birth control why is society compelled to be responsible for that person's behavior. Sex is a choice, although there are many that would have you believe that we are incapable of control over this physical urge. Sex isn't necessary to live, millions live without it and survive just fine. Yes, yes, it is necessary for new life, I mean not necessary after you are conceived. I just don't think this is an area where we need government telling us what to do. As is the case with most health decisions. But we have already sacrificed our freedom over our personal health care, so we are stuck with interference. So when government says I must kill someone, I think it's important to say, no.
What would have happened if enough people said, "I don't think killing Jews is a morally responsible thing to do," and refused to cow to Hitler.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Don't Miss Honora Lee
I interrupt the dress business to return to a favorite topic, books, or a book to be specific. I have no question where my daughter got gets her distractability.
I have found a great inter-generational book group title. ACB With Honora Lee by Kate DeGoldi a charming book that can name feelings and frustrations for many kids but I am afraid they won't pick this one up by themselves. So it might be one to foist on your children during a car ride, but you need to have a copy of the real book on hand as well so you don't miss the pictures. For your artsy ones the pictures give much to explore and to think about, a little insight into how Perry's brain might work.
Perry is the young lady with well intentioned busy parents, and a mother whose mission is to make sure her only child doesn't miss a learning opportunity. Perry is saved when a scheduled class is cancelled and convinces her parents that she can use the time to weekly visit her grandmother Honora Lee, who has pretty severe dementia, at the Santa Lucia nursing home. Grandma cannot remember her son, calls Perry a boy, bullys other patients, and because of a history teaching special education and reading, has a love for all things alphabet. Perry decides to write and illustrate an alphabet book for her grandmother, through which we meet all the wonderful residents, and workers at Santa Lucia.
No real conversations seem to occur between Perry and Honora, yet real connection takes place. Perry is a struggling student she offers grandma another chance to teach, though neither seem to be aware of this delightful happenstance. Perry is a bright and quirky kid, looking to build her family bonds, as life at home is a bit too much about structure and not enough about relationships her well intentioned parents often miss the mark. The book is touching, funny, informational, with lessons in kindness, patience and the dignity of all folks. You will love Perry's gentle indomitable spirit, ever forgiving nature, and most of all her compassionate heart.
I have found a great inter-generational book group title. ACB With Honora Lee by Kate DeGoldi a charming book that can name feelings and frustrations for many kids but I am afraid they won't pick this one up by themselves. So it might be one to foist on your children during a car ride, but you need to have a copy of the real book on hand as well so you don't miss the pictures. For your artsy ones the pictures give much to explore and to think about, a little insight into how Perry's brain might work.
Perry is the young lady with well intentioned busy parents, and a mother whose mission is to make sure her only child doesn't miss a learning opportunity. Perry is saved when a scheduled class is cancelled and convinces her parents that she can use the time to weekly visit her grandmother Honora Lee, who has pretty severe dementia, at the Santa Lucia nursing home. Grandma cannot remember her son, calls Perry a boy, bullys other patients, and because of a history teaching special education and reading, has a love for all things alphabet. Perry decides to write and illustrate an alphabet book for her grandmother, through which we meet all the wonderful residents, and workers at Santa Lucia.
No real conversations seem to occur between Perry and Honora, yet real connection takes place. Perry is a struggling student she offers grandma another chance to teach, though neither seem to be aware of this delightful happenstance. Perry is a bright and quirky kid, looking to build her family bonds, as life at home is a bit too much about structure and not enough about relationships her well intentioned parents often miss the mark. The book is touching, funny, informational, with lessons in kindness, patience and the dignity of all folks. You will love Perry's gentle indomitable spirit, ever forgiving nature, and most of all her compassionate heart.
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