Monthly Archives: November 2009

In the Motherhood

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A while back I asked my husband if he thought the American way of family life–a single nuclear family living in a private home–is the best model available.  He was either being wise or rude; I can’t remember that he engaged the debate.  The question lingered and resurfaced while reading an excellent book, Honeymoon in Tehran by Azadeh Moaveni.  The book itself is a wonderful, surreal portrait of life in modern Iran, but it was the author’s final personal remarks that hinted at this dilemma. … Continue reading →

On this Veterans Day

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I am thankful to live in a country where I can speak out.  I can agree and disagree.  I do all of these things without worry for my family’s wellbeing or my job security.  I know I don’t appreciate these freedoms enough.  I have been fortunate to be born into a great life.  I am humbled. Social Bookmarking