I have sex with men (one man in particular)
My first crush was on Jessica Lange
I have never burned a bra
I have stomped on a misogynistic, strapless, underwire contraption
I have 2 children
I often feel like my husband cooks, cleans and parents way more than I do
Sometimes I feel like a single parent, trapped in the laundry [...]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by Shannon
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I used to believe that breast is always best. I gave the stink eye to bottlefeeding moms, I towed the Breast is Best partyline.
I was wrong.
I still think breastmilk is the optimal food for your baby. That part is based on science and economics, not opinion. But is feeding your babe at the breast really best [...]
Posted on March 12th, 2010 by Shannon
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As with any info and/or recommendations regarding vitamin supplements check with your naturopath before changing your dosages. I’m reposting this article because I think it is useful information, not as an endorsement of any kind.
Vitamin D – The Cure For Many Diseases – Norman Shealy, M.D.
PhD- article be Gail Dahl
“Dr. Joe Prendergast has managed over 1500 diabetic [...]
Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Shannon
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My parents just called to ask when I was getting off work, not because they needed anything, but because they wanted to take the bus home with me. It blows my mind that my parents like hanging out with me and I love hanging with them (this is also very fortunate because we live in [...]
Posted on March 8th, 2010 by Shannon
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Rebirth: Our Fertile Planet
Call for Submissions: Venus Envy will be mounting an art exhibit in May 2010 and is putting out a call for submissions, in any medium. The exhibit is entitled “Rebirth: Our Fertile Earth”, and the works displayed will examine the link between our planet and birth. Pictures of your work should be [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by Shannon
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