by Kimberly | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am currently reading Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley. In the chapter entitled “The Mommy Wars”, Carolyn points out some of Sanger’s bold statements in regards to planned parenthood and birth control and other “motherhood” topics.
Here is one paragraph that I read to a friend today:
“But right observation do not always lead to right interpretation. Sanger saw poor healthy, poverty, sin, anger, abuse, and numerous other challenges and her interpretation was that the “unwanted” children were the root problem – or even that some poeple shouldn’t reproduce at all. Thus, she was able to make the ourageous statement that “the most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it.” That is the furthest thing from mercy! But her thinking has influence our culture. Therefore, contraception is not the true issue of contention. (Abortificients, however, are. We need to clearly distinguisth between prevention and abortion.) Understanding Sanger helps us to understand why children are now disposable – seen as anything ranging from inconveniences to parasites – instead of being received as gifts from God. (p 132ff)
on this Monday post-Mother’s Day – thankful to all you mothers out there who have seen, even in the hard years or terrible twos or the rough days – that children are indeed blessings from God.
by Kimberly | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
I have moved. This will definitely take a little bit of time, but I am ecxited about the many possibilities this will bring. Social media and blogs have been around a while and conquering them will never happen (at least for me). But, I’m trying to simplify my crazy but GREAT life – and having one blog – instead of three will definitely help matters.
So…over the next few days I will attempt to move all of my blogs to here, so the recipes and devo thoughts and conferences will be on here. I think I will also keep my blogger ones, but just not add to them anymore.
If anyone can offer helpful suggestions, I’ll be glad to take them. Maybe one day this will be changed into a real dot come of my very own: for cooking, ministry opportunities, thoughts in my head, and photography. But, until then…this will be it.
Thanks for stopping by and follow away!
by Kimberly | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
I left behind TWO great falafel places in Louisville. It was sad. Grape Leaf and Shiraz were delicious and relatively inexpensive, Shiraz being the cheaper of the two. Before 2007, when I lived in RDU – I didn’t really care that much about Persian/Mediterranean food (not like I do now).
Friday I was introduced to a place out by NCSU and Meredith called
Neomonde. For those of you in Louisville – a Mediterranean Lotsa Pasta. Market, deli, refillable drinks, samples. Neomonde’s is cheaper than Lotsa Pasta. There are so many wonderful things to choose from.
On Friday when I went we shared the Large Kabaob platter. 1 chicken kabob, 1 beef kabob, 2 salads (veggie salad and hummus). They give you tons of pita when you check out. And we got 4 falafels – good (although green inside) and topped with sesame seeds (could have done without the sesame seeds. I personally like the pitas better in the ville, but these are good.
Saturday when I went I got a 1/2 falafel wrap and hummus/pita – 4 kalamata olives, evoo, hummus, 3 whole wheat pitas) = all for 6.50. I call that a pretty good deal.
So – this will definitely be a favorite. Anyone wanna go with? More pictures will come later.
by Kimberly | May 10, 2010 | Uncategorized
This week will be slightly normal – I guess. We shall see.
My main meals at home will be: lentil chicken chard soup, salad, pbjs, yogurt, oats. Why – that’s what I have right now.
My magazine recipe of the week: no clue. Have to look through them again. Running out of desserts to cook – so might have to start cooking main meals out of the stack too!
Places I’m eating out this week:
Moes
Champas Sushi Thai
Douglas house
Bux or Bou
Fosters in Chapel Hill
Hot Point Cafe
? for lunch on Friday (haven’t decided yet)
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
Troupe house
Hickman house for birthday celebration
This weekend I’ll be in DC so I can’t wait. It will be busy but good.
by Kimberly | May 9, 2010 | whole month
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers out there. My mom is pretty special – so thank you Mom!
I’m going to do this a bit different from now on. Something I do at the end of my day is tell back (on facebook) what I am thankful for and how God has graciously blessed me that day. Something I want to do on here to finish out this challenge – is instead of focusing on whole foods – focus on the good things I did for my body. I hope this acts as a reminder to me and a challenge to you – in some way, shape, or form!
1. Took a nap. It was necessary on a comfy couch!
2. Walked to buy groceries instead of driving (almost 2 total RT).
3. Ate raw veggies: romaine, carrots, celery.
4. Had many sources of protein: all natural pb, hummus (chickpeas and tahini), ff yogurt, egg white.
5. Did weight training and cardio with Jillian.
6. Drank plenty of water – and will drink some more tonight.
What have you done good for your body today?
