On Friday night, not too long after war had broken out between Israel and Lebanon, my husband and I were fortunate enough to see the film “Rachel Corrie: An American Conscience.”  I thought that if I waited a few days my thoughts would organize themselves, but they haven’t.  Still, I have long wanted to discuss […] Continue reading →

Thank you, Erin, for posting! Just a few hours ago I was fortunate enough to attend Elisa’s MotherTalkers Caucus.  There were a handfull of people I recognized from MotherTalkers, quite a few people who may soon be regulars here, and Elisa’s lovely parents and son.  A reporter from the Weekly Standard was even kind enough […] Continue reading →

At a recent wedding I saw an friend I hadn’t seen in a while.  She has a beautiful new daughter, and I couldn’t help but wonder-how did she look so amazing after five months?  More than two years later, I’m still 25 pounds overweight.  Weight Watchers and aerobics have done precious little to change this. […] Continue reading →

I’ve been posting here and there for a month or so, so I thought I’d introduce myself, too.My name is Erin and I’m 29.  I’m the SAHM of a two year old daughter, Simone.  I LOVE being a mom.  I met Elisa and Erika a while back (our husbands work together) and learned about MotherTalkers […] Continue reading →