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it’s hard to write lately b/c life is kicking my butt. i haven’t done anything to life, but that probably has no bearings on when and what life chooses to bring upon me. anyway, i’m trying to keep up with my reading. not so successful there. i’m a friggin’ pedestrian again. this is quite pissy. i’m submerging myself in fabulous tunes. eureeka! my saving grace. as usual, music is my sanity. i recently discovered and artist, well two actually, that i have apparently slept on. on first listen, i felt ashamed and guilty. i felt like i had betrayed music. i felt like i had been sleeping under a rock! how? why did i not ever listen to georgia anne muldrow?!?!?! she is phe.nom.i.nal! right now, she and muhsinah are my audio crack and in heavy rotation on my last.fm. i almost didn’t share this information because i almost want to keep them both to myself. but i digress, i will share with those not already in the know. for those who did, shame on you for not telling me…
trying times
a step closer to nirvana
“Twice” - Little Dragon
Swedish electronica band
this is what’s hot…
The Business of Being Born
that’s the title of a recently released documentary that i implore anyone-man or woman-having a baby, or thinking of having children, to see. after i had my own unpleasant birth experience, i couldn’t seem to let it go. apparently, i wasn’t the only person with a similar story. i was watching rachael ray a few months ago and ricki lake was on promoting this documentary she produced and was featured in– the business of being born. i knew i had to see this. well, i finally saw it today and felt like someone had taken a chapter from my life.
what this documentary is about is educating women on their choice to take control of their births and not let hospitals and doctors dictate this natural process that’s now so diluted with "designer deliveries" (scheduled c-sections) and unnecessary interventions. it does advocate the use of midwives and doulas–definitely an option i planned to choose before i saw the film, if i have another baby. however, i took more than that away from it. women should not be afraid to question things, especially when dealing with a doctor, concerning childbirth. this is what led to my unpleasant experience–not having the courage to question or say no when i trusted my body, God and nature. so, watch the documentary, get educated and know you have choices…
Need assistance on a project
This really pertains to those residing in the Memphis metropolitan so if you do, responses to the following survey would be greatly appreciated. If you know someone who lives in this area, please direct them to this survey. It’s regarding interest in a local literacy fair. Thanx!
happy mommy day!
i hope all the mothers have a lovely day of recognition and personal reflection on the hardest and most rewarding job ever…