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I feel fortunate that my kids didn't have constant internet access. I also had down to earth, intimate discussions with them about porn, sex and intimacy.
Commented Sep 13, 2016 on Protecting Our Girls at The Crab Chronicles
Protecting Our Girls
The digital age has made it increasingly tough to parent. I read with horror this article a friend posted a link to on Facebook: Sex Before Kissing: How 15 Year Old Girls Are Dealing With Porn-Addicted Boys. I thought/hoped this was a big problem more in Australia than here, because the writer i...
Amen.
Love is a verb and more than ever, we need to be kind to each other.
((hugs))
Commented Jul 21, 2015 on The Radical Idea of Love at The Crab Chronicles
The Radical Idea of Love
A friend of mine posted on Facebook that he was changing his profile photo to the one below, of Robin Williams. I was surprised, because my friend is a pretty happy guy. The photo below just radiates sadness. It made me think, though. Today, Robin Williams would have turned 64. What a brilliant ...
You always have such wonderful photos on your blog. I like the way Michael is combing his hair now - it looks very nice.
Happy belated birthday to your Mom!
Commented Jan 3, 2015 on Photos Old and New at The Crab Chronicles
Photos Old and New
Got some old photos from several sources and a couple of new ones I wanted to share. It's a gloomy, rainy day and we just un-decorated the house, which is always a bit depressing. Below, a shot from 2009, made by my cousin Mark Embry, who is an awesome photographer. Michael had only been here a ...
Peace be with you as well. I remember the life of a mother of teens. So much emotion! I wish you well today.
Commented Jul 13, 2014 on Drama Days at The Crab Chronicles
Drama Days
When I went to the University of Georgia thousands of years ago in a time before time began, I majored in Drama. What can I say? I was young and foolish. Drama was a passion of mine. I'd been acting or working backstage since 2nd grade. I loved writing. I tried writing plays and screenplays. I ...
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