Sarah Palin: Giving you Reason to Celebrate this Independence Day

Can’t wait to hear what Sarah plans to do next!

Palin Resigning as Alaska Governor
http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/07/palin-resigning-as-alaska-governor.html

“You don’t hear much of the good stuff in the press anymore, do you?”

“I choose, for my State and my family, more ‘freedom’ to progress, all the way around… so that Alaska may progress… I will not seek re-election as Governor…”

“In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life - my children (where the count was unanimous… well, in response to asking: ‘Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our children’s future from OUTSIDE the Governor’s office?’ It was four ‘yes’s’ and one ‘hell yeah!’ The ‘hell yeah’ sealed it - and someday I’ll talk about the details of that… I think much of it had to do with the kids seeing their baby brother Trig mocked by some pretty mean-spirited adults recently.) Um, by the way, sure wish folks could ever, ever understand that we ALL could learn so much from someone like Trig - I know he needs me, but I need him even more… what a child can offer to set priorities RIGHT - that time is precious… the world needs more ‘Trigs’, not fewer…”

“In the words of General MacArthur said, ‘We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.’”

http://www.conservatives4palin.com/2009/07/palin-resigning-as-alaska-governor.html

Video of Sarah’s speech: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/31727178

Mark Levin: Sarah Palin Resignation

“Sarah Palin is the biggest attraction in the Republican party… She is a huge draw throughout the country. She is the biggest draw in the Republican party. She is extremely popular and able… “

“Sorry, I like this lady. They’re something about her that’s refreshing to me… She’s very articulate. She has a connection with common folks.”

“They’re [Democrats] scared of her. And this is the national democrats, too and the White House.”

Happy Independence Day!
Sarah Palin 2012!

Edited to add:
Video: Matalin thinks Palin is “brilliant” for resigning
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/07/04/video-matalin-thinks-palin-is-brilliant-for-resigning/

“Well, I think it’s really brilliant, with two caveats, one being that there’s nothing else, ala the Sanford fiasco. There’s nothing else that we don’t know. If all that’s there is what we see right now, it’s brilliant.’

“And, secondly, that she has a plan and people have a plan to put up with the conventional wisdom, chatterati and the political class saying how stupid it is, because it’s brilliant.”

Saturday, July 04, 2009 9:50 AM in » Politics Sarah Palin | No Comments

Go Greta! You’re Right, They Don’t Get It!

Greta Van Susteren to Gregg Jarrett: Your criticism of Palin is sexist

Saturday, July 04, 2009 9:11 AM in » Feminism, Politics Sarah Palin | No Comments

Saturday in the Park, I think it was the Fourth of July

Chicago- Saturday in the Park “Live” (1972)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTFD1C4tVIg

Saturday in the park
I think it was the Fourth of July
Saturday in the park
I think it was the Fourth of July
People dancing, people laughing
A man selling ice cream
Singing Italian songs
Eicay varee’, eisee’ nardee’
Can you dig it
And I’ve been waiting such a long time
For Saturday

Another in the park
I’d think it was the Fourth of July
Another day in the park
I’d think it was the Fourth of July
People talking, really smiling
A man playing his guitar
And singing for us all
Will you help him change the world
Can you dig it
And I’ve been waiting such a long time
For today

Slow motion riders fly the colours of the day
A bronze man still can tell stories his own way
Listen children all is not lost
All is not lost oh no

Funny days in the park
Every day’s the Fourth of July
Funny days in the park
Every day’s the Fourth of July
People reaching, people touching
A real celebration
Waiting for us all
If we want it, really want it
Can you dig it
And I’ve been waiting such a long time
For the day

Saturday, July 04, 2009 6:11 AM in » Music | No Comments

Unborn Baby Smiled Upon Hearing Lullaby

Music in Utero
http://www.breakpoint.org/listingarticle.asp?ID=11966

“The hydrophone picked up two sounds: the “whooshing” of the uterine artery and the unmistakable sound of a woman singing a lullaby.”

“Then something extraordinary happened. Upon hearing the woman’s voice, the unborn child smiled…”

“Abortion on demand is only possible if people minimize the similarities between the fetus and us.”

Friday, July 03, 2009 10:11 AM in » Abortion, Parenting Pregnancy | 1 Comment

Paying Kids to Get Better Grades

Just last week, I mentioned a program where they pay girls to not get pregnant… Now this:

‘Nightly News’ Promotes Paying Children for Public School Success
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/jeff-poor/2009/07/02/nightly-news-promotes-paying-children-public-school-success

Nightly News Promotes Paying Children for Public School Success

“This program is a bad method consisting of dangling goodies in front of kids rather than treating them respectfully as partners in the learning, married to a bad objective, higher scores on bad standardized tests,” Kohn said.

Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:10 PM in » Homeschooling Academics, Parenting Discipline, Public School | No Comments

Fixing Cavities

‘No proof’ for filling baby teeth
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8112603.stm

“Filling baby teeth may achieve nothing but expose children to the discomfort of an injection and the sound of the drill. “

I have learned a great deal about cavities and other health problems from the excellent material on this page:

http://www.newmedicine.ca/book.php

For example, dental caries in the front involve a “conflict of not being allowed to bite back.”

Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:59 AM in » Health | No Comments

Colicky Babies and Depressed Dads

Colic in babies may be linked to depression in dads
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-06-28-baby-colic-depression-father_N.htm?csp=34

“Now, researchers are asking whether colic also may be more common in children of depressed men.”

http://parentingfreedom.com/fussy-baby/

Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:50 AM in » Fussy Baby | No Comments

Teaching a Child to have Empathy and Compassion

The best way to teach anything is by example. Showing empathy and compassion to your child is significant in raising a healthy child.

Responding to and comforting a crying baby is a perfect example of empathy in action. Another example is when a child gets hurt, physically or emotionally. Acknowledge what happened to the child by describing what happened and mirroring the child’s feelings. Then it is important to validate his experience. For example, “Ohh.. You fell down and bumped your head on the corner of the table. Ouch, ouch, icky, icky, that must hurt. Bumping your head hurts. Can you cope with this pain? It will go away soon [say only if true]. Can you handle it yet? Do you want to keep playing or do something else?” It is important to reflect feelings like pain, anger, sadness, embarrassment, etc. This is in contrast to telling the child, “You’re okay. There’s nothing wrong.” In reality, that is not even true. The child knows there is something wrong, and he is not okay in that moment. He may become okay in seconds or minutes, but in that moment, the truth is that he is not okay. If parents ignore him or pretend nothing is wrong, or actually tell him nothing is wrong, then the child will begin to question his own reality. He will feel like he can’t even trust what his own body/heart is telling him. Mirroring and validating are much more healthy and will teach compassion and empathy that will be helpful in a child’s relationships.

When a child gets hurt, whether physically or emotionally, it is the parents’ responsibility to be his safe place to fall. A child needs to know that his parents will be there to pick him up and comfort and nurture him through a painful experience. It is normal and healthy for a child to come to his parents when he gets hurt. If they can trust that you will be their rock, then they will come to you instead of hiding and being ashamed of their pain.

In my experience, empathy in action is the fastest and healthiest way to get a child back on track. It also gives a child a healthy outlet for releasing negative emotions instead of having them bottled up for later release. I personally believe that carrying such burdens will have negative health effects on a child.

I found this book helpful on this topic:

I think one of the most important skills you can teach your child is problem solving. My favorite problem solving technique is an idea we got from the book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.

STOP
Calm down.
Think before you act.

Say the problem.
Say how you feel.
Set a positive goal.
Think of lots of solutions.
Think ahead to the consequences.

GO ahead.
Try the best plan.

I have many other books that address the importance of empathy and compassion in attachment parenting. I recently bought one that looks very interesting, but I haven’t read it yet (so this is not a recommendation.)

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” Isaiah 66:13

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” Isaiah 49:15

“In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me…I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” Jonah 2:2

“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.” Psalm 34:17-19

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.” Psalm 103:13

“Weep with them who weep.” Romans 12:15

“I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me.” Psalm 3:4a

“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me.” Psalm 138:3a

“A child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” Proverbs 29:15

“The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.” Psalm 145:17-19

“The child’s sob in the silence curses deeper than the strong man in his wrath.” Elizabeth B. Browning

Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:40 AM in » Books, Movies, Television, Parenting Attachment, Parenting Cry it Out, Parenting Discipline | Comments Off

Happy Canada Day! Remembering Royal Families

LORD OF THE LANDS
http://nethymnal.org/htm/l/o/r/lordland.htm

Lord of the lands, beneath Thy bending skies,
On field and flood, where’er our banner flies,
Thy people lift their hearts to Thee,
Their grateful voices raise:
May our dominion ever be
A temple to Thy praise.
Thy will alone let all enthrone;
Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own:
Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own!

Almighty Love, by Thy mysterious power,
In wisdom guide, with faith and freedom dower;
Be ours a nation evermore
That no oppression blights,
Where justice rules from shore to shore,
From lakes to northern lights.
May love alone for wrong atone;

Lord of the worlds, with strong eternal hand,
Hold us in honor, truth and self-command;
The loyal heart, the constant mind,
The courage to be true,
Our wide extending empire bind,
And all the earth renew.
Thy Name be known through every zone;

Lord of the worlds, make all the lands Thine own:
Lord of the worlds, make all the lands Thine own! 

Daughters of King George III

Family of Queen Victoria

Family of King Edward VII

Family of King George VI

Family of Queen Elizabeth II

Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:41 PM in » Canadian, Christianity, Music, Politics Canadian | 2 Comments

Gov. Sarah Palin: Strong Female, Mother, American, Leader

Sarah Palin and Baby Trig

American Woman

More new pictures of Sarah Palin here:
http://www.runnersworld.com/photo/sarahpalin/home.html

Runner’s World article here:
I’M A RUNNER: SARAH PALIN
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-410–13221-0,00.html

“During each of my five pregnancies I worked out until right before the babies were born…”

“Taking a lunch-hour run works for me logistically as a mom. Getting out after work means being away from my kids for another hour, which makes me feel guilty…”

“I don’t like to talk while I’m running. It’s the only time I really am alone, so it’s a precious time. If I do a race with friends, they know I’m not going to run alongside them but it’s fun to start and finish together. Running with [1-year-old son] Trig in the baby jogger is nice since I don’t have to say anything. He likes to hear me sing…“

“But the most precious experience I’ve had running was a few summers ago when I was training for a marathon and my son Track—and I named him Track for running—would drive out in front of me and plant water bottles along the route. I felt so spoiled, like the queen of the running world to have a kid who was all cool with his pickup truck, dropping off water for me on my long runs. And he’d put a note on the bottles, saying, ‘Love you, mom’ and ‘Run hard, mom.’ It was just the most precious summer of my life to have that and then to cap it off with an all-time marathon best [3:59:36]. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the whole world…”

“They [Sarah’s parents] taught me self-discipline and goal setting…”

“We like to have other people participate in these activities with us because, as Plato said, ‘You learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation…’”

“During the campaign, when people asked me about my favorite authors, I said C.S. Lewis, John Steinbeck, and Dr. George Sheehan…”

“What I’ve been doing lately is bringing Piper—she just turned eight and she’s really starting to get into running. We do a goal setting-thing where we pick a spot on the road up ahead and that’s our goal, then we set another goal. It’s been a blast bringing Piper into this these last couple of months…”

Keep running through pregnancies?
“Um-huh, I do. But like with this last one with Trig, I was pregnant with him in the wintertime so I didn’t run as much. But I still went to the gym and did the elliptical and lifted and did a couple different classes. With each of the kids I worked out until they were born.”

How long after giving birth before you’re running again?
“It wasn’t like the very next week, it would be weeks. With Trig, it was relatively soon because I felt so good throughout the pregnancy and so great recovering, it was just a couple of weeks later and I was running again…”

“When I do listen [to music when running], I crank up old Van Halen, old AC/DC. I have a nice routine: I kick off my runs with the old Van Halen and AC/DC, then I get into my country music, then I always wrap it up with a couple mellow Amy Grant songs…”

Read more here:
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-410–13221-0,00.html

Pictures and articles about Sarah Palin here:
(Keep clicking “previous entries”)
http://parentingfreedom.com/category/politics-sarah-palin/

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:44 PM in » Health, Politics Sarah Palin | 2 Comments

4th Century Image of Paul

Rome catacomb reveals “oldest” image of St Paul
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090628/sc_nm/us_italy_saint

“The oldest image in existence of St Paul the Apostle, dating from the late 4th century, on the walls of catacomb beneath Rome.”

Very cool. We named our fifth child after him. Likely he would have lost his hair, too.

Hat Tip: http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/06/oldest-known-image-of-st-paul.html

Sunday, June 28, 2009 8:45 PM in » Christianity, Miscarriage | 1 Comment

Canadian Summer: Floating Down the River

Ever since I was a little girl, we spent many summer afternoons floating down the river. The weather forecast hasn’t been reliable lately, so we are glad we ignored it and floated down today. Nana and Papa came with us and the weather stayed nice.

We have such a short summer season here in Canada, and with all the global cooling around here lately, we have to take advantage of every bit of summer we can get.

Floating down the river involves: inflatable vinyl boats and paddles for all, air mattress to make my (and L4’s) boat more comfortable, air pump, ropes, cooler (cookies, chips, water), life jackets, swimming sneakers, bathing suits, camera, grandparents, beautiful river, Grampie’s car to drive us back up to get our van…

Now I’m prepared for the forecast: a week of showers…

Friday, June 26, 2009 5:09 PM in » Canadian, Homeschooling Activities, Journal 2009 | 2 Comments

1980’s Memories: Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial, We are the World

Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercial

we are the world

Thanks for the memories Michael Jackson.
http://parentingfreedom.com/2009/06/25/thanks-for-the-memories-michael-jackson/

Friday, June 26, 2009 8:31 AM in » Inspiration, Music | 1 Comment

“If you wanna make the world a better place, Take a look at yourself and then make a change”

MICHAEL JACKSON, LIVE IN BUCHAREST “MAN IN THE MIRROR”

Man In The Mirror

Ooh ooh ooh aah
Gotta make a change
For once in my life
It’s gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right

As I turned up the collar on
A favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin’ my mind
I see the kids in the street
With not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind
Pretending not to see their needs

A summer’s disregard
A broken bottle top
And a one man’s soul
They follow each other
On the wind ya’ know
‘Cause they got nowhere to go
That’s why I want you to know

I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change, yey
Na na na, na na na, na na na na oh ho

I’ve been a victim of
A selfish kinda love
It’s time that I realize
There are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really pretending that they’re not alone

A willow deeply scarred
Somebody’s broken heart
And a washed out dream
(Washed out dream)
They follow the pattern of the wind ya’ see
‘Cause they got no place to be
That’s why I’m starting with me

I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change

I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that change

I’m starting with the man in the mirror
(Man in the mirror, oh yeah)
I’m asking him to change his ways, yeah
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make the change
You gotta get it right, while you got the time
‘Cause when you close your heart
(You can’t close your, your mind)
Then you close your mind

(That man, that man, that man)
(That man, that man, that man)
(With the man in the mirror, oh yeah)
(That man you know, that man you know)
(That man you know, that man you know)
I’m asking him to change his ways
(Change)
No message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself then make that change

(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)
Ooh
Oh yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
(Na na na, na na na, na na na na)

Oh no
Oh no, I’m gonna make a change
It’s gonna feel real good
Sure mon
(Change)
Just lift yourself
You know, you got to stop it yourself
(Yeah)
Oh
Make that change
(I gotta make that change today, oh)
(Man in the mirror)
You got to, you got to not let yourself, brother oh
Yeah
You know that
(Make that change)
(I gotta make that make me then make)
You got, you got to move
Sure mon, sure mon
You got to
(Stand up, stand up, stand up)
Make that change
Stand up and lift yourself, now
(Man in the mirror)
Make that change
(Gonna make that change, sure mon)
(Man in the mirror)
You know it, you know it, you know it, you know
(Change)
Make that change

Thanks for the memories Michael Jackson.
http://parentingfreedom.com/2009/06/25/thanks-for-the-memories-michael-jackson/

Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:51 PM in » Christianity, Inspiration, Music | 1 Comment

Black Genocide is Happening Now in North America

Maafa 21 - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeusbhevqao

Maafa 21 - Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oV5eznv6ro

“Since 1973, legal abortion has killed more African-Americans than AIDS, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and violent crime combined. Every WEEK, more blacks die in American abortion clinics than were killed in the entire Vietnam war.”

Maafa 21 - Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds_VQMoD5MI

“We need to understand that terms like ‘pro-choice’, ‘reproductive rights’ and ‘family planning’ are nothing more than marketing slogans. They’re just code words that organizations like Planned Parenthood use to hide the fact that we are voluntarily submitting to the will of those who have been trying to exterminate us since the day slavery ended.”

THE INHERENT RACISM OF POPULATION CONTROL
http://www.lifesitenews.com/waronfamily/Population_Control/Inherentracism.pdf

http://www.blackgenocide.org/

“The most dangerous place for an African American to be is in the womb of their African American mother.”  Rev. Clenard H. Childress Jr.

http://www.klannedparenthood.com/

“In America today, almost as many African-American children are aborted as are born.”

“A black baby is three times more likely to be murdered in the womb than a white baby.”

“Since 1973, abortion has reduced the black population by over 25 percent.”

Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:06 PM in » Abortion, Media Bias | No Comments

Thanks for the memories Michael Jackson.

I’m not even forty, yet I have already lost two of my childhood heros, Princess Diana and Michael Jackson. Thriller was the first album (cassette) I ever owned. I was twelve. Grammy G. kept me supplied me with the latest magazines and newspaper articles about Michael Jackson and Princess Diana.

Perhaps I was naive, but I never believed any of the allegations against him. I also never minded when I was teased about being a Michael Jackson fan.

Michael Jackson was one of the most talented people on the planet. I actually happened to download two of his songs last week on iTunes. I know the words to most of his songs, especially Beat It, Thriller, and Billie Jean, but these were two of my favorites.

Rockin’ Robin

Ben - Michael Jackson

I feel so sad for his three young children who loved him. I hope they have someone to protect and love them as they grow up.

I will miss the King of Pop.

Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun

Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:01 PM in » Music | 3 Comments

Are abortion pictures on the internet real?

Yes.

Have you ever seen ultrasound pictures? Everybody knows that ultrasound images are pictures of babies before they are born. The little bodies are real. Imagine what happens to those little bodies during abortions…

Please don’t click away. I know abortion is icky, but the pictures can end the abortion holocaust.

Pro-choice people do not want you to know the truth about abortion. Just today, this video has been banned by YouTube. Planned Parenthood staff members might not have jobs if young girls knew the truth.

Planned Parenthood Falsely Says Abortion Pictures Are "not Real"

Unborn babies look like this after abortions:

GRAPHIC VIDEO: http://herestheblood.com/

GRAPHIC PICTURES: http://www.abortionno.org/Resources/pictures.html

DOCUMENTATION: http://www.abortionno.org/About_Us/lawsuits/authenticity.html

Hat Tip: Thank you Jill Stanek for continuing to tell the truth about abortion.
Mainstream media’s selective censorship of iconic images, even TODAY
http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2009/06/mainstreams_sel.html

Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:01 PM in » Abortion, Media Bias | No Comments

Interested in School Stats

I’d like to know the statistics on how many paid public servants are connected to the educational system in our province (including teachers, aids, bus drivers, janitors, administration, Department of Education, curriculum advisors, etc.) in comparison to the number of students in the public schools. I am educating four children (without pay), so I wonder if it is more than one to four. I understand they spend between $6000 and $7000 per child per year.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:06 AM in » Homeschooling Controversy, Public School | 1 Comment

Ann Coulter: Personally Opposed

O’Reilly: June 22, 4/7 Ann Coulter on Abortion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_lChZ_FEHs

“I don’t really like to think of it as a murder. It was terminating Tiller in the 203rd trimester.”

“I am personally opposed to shooting abortionists, but I don’t want to impose my moral values on others.”

“Their logic is, if you don’t believe in abortion, don’t have an abortion. If you don’t believe in shooting abortionists, then don’t shoot an abortionist.”

O’Reilly didn’t seem to recognize the pro-choice lingo at first.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:22 AM in » Abortion, Politics | No Comments

Statement from Wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford

Sanford’s wife told him to leave “to maintain my dignity”
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/251/story/70632.html

“I believe wholeheartedly in the sanctity, dignity and importance of the institution of marriage. I believe that has been consistently reflected in my actions. When I found out about my husband’s infidelity I worked immediately to first seek reconciliation through forgiveness, and then to work diligently to repair our marriage. We reached a point where I felt it was important to look my sons in the eyes and maintain my dignity, self-respect, and my basic sense of right and wrong. I therefore asked my husband to leave two weeks ago…”

“I believe enduring love is primarily a commitment and an act of will, and for a marriage to be successful, that commitment must be reciprocal…”

“Psalm 127 states that sons are a gift from the Lord and children a reward from Him. I will continue to pour my energy into raising our sons to be honorable young men. I remain willing to forgive Mark completely for his indiscretions and to welcome him back, in time, if he continues to work toward reconciliation with a true spirit of humility and repentance.”

“This is a very painful time for us and I would humbly request now that members of the media respect the privacy of my boys and me as we struggle together to continue on with our lives and as I seek the wisdom of Solomon, the strength and patience of Job and the grace of God in helping to heal my family.”

So sad. God bless her and her boys.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:26 PM in » Marriage, Politics | 4 Comments