by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life
With the sun making it’s first appearance here in some time, I am planning some outdoor fun for this family of mine. What are you doing this weekend? Whatever you do, make some time to relax and enjoy a special curated list of articles and happenings just for...
by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life
She came home in a huff, dropped her backpack by the bench and slumped into the oversized threadbare blue chair in the living room. I know enough to leave her alone for a bit when she’s like this because she’s working something out. She sits quietly in the corner...
by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life
Black History Month runs the entire month of February and I have already read far too many posts for and against Black History Month with the best being Aisha Harris over at Slate. Taking her advice I want to move beyond in order to learn more – and as usual I...
by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life
Yesterday I asked my daughter about joining a tween adoptee group. The group gets together to watch movies, hang out, and debrief together both their adoption stories and their voices reflected in the movies and media around them. She jumped at the chance. “Mom, that...
by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life
No, no this post is not political. At least, I don’t intend it to be. Rather I want this post to be a rallying cry for understanding. Over the past few weeks, within the circles I run, Mitt Romney has been a rampant source of conversation. I will admit to you,...
