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New Mommness
So I started working out two weeks ago.To feel my body MOVE, as in constant motion, without stopping, in cyclic ways, in scissor ways, in stretching to the skies...well, it's been a trial.I remember...
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The Artist's Way
Some weeks ago (my memory is really bad since pregnancy), my dear friend and much respected writer, BFP, wrote something along the lines of saying that she was less interested in "activism" and more...
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2010 State of the Self Address
Four years ago I began delivering the “State of the Self;” a reflection on the past year of life which is always given the evening of my birthday. This is my 2010 State of the Self.February 27, 1979 is...
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The Irony of His First Laugh
Writing, for me, serves many purposes. Not only is it my passion, my center, my lifelong dream and goal, writing is also cathartic. When I write, it always relieves something. It helps me share the...
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It's SO On
For those who know us best, the gene that determines competitiveness runs strong in both Factora and Borchers families. It has to. I've never met anyone who's more competitive than I am. That is, not...
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Control
My wonderful mama has flown in from Virginia to stay for a weeks with us so she can help out with Isaiah. I never appreciated another set of hands around the house so much in my life. You'd think that...
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Never Thought of That
Growing up Filipino, I never thought I'd say these words: My son is part Irish.
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Milk Stained Bumper Stickers
A Funny Poem About BreastfeedingIt's funny how no one talks publicly about breastfeeding.It's funny how nearly every man I know is uncomfortable when the topic comes up.It's funny how, unless you...
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Sunday Weigh-In: Round 3
Worry not. I shall come roaring back. Next Sunday is Easter Sunday and, appropriately, you will see a second resurrection in addition to Christ's.
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Writing a Homily
A dream I've always had is to preach from a pulpit. Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to stand in front of a congregation and lead others in a reflection of God, scripture, and its relevance to...
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My Feminist, Good Friday Homily
Today, I will be fulfilling a life long dream: to deliver a reflection during a church service. Because Good Friday service is "technically" not a mass, lay parishioners are allowed to give a...
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The Changes of Spring
And suddenly, in Isaiah's world, this THING happened. There was no build-up. There was no transition. HEAT appeared.And just like that, I had to explain it to him: SPRING is here. Or as Nick says,...
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APAD 1 (A Poem a Day)
Thanks to Mamita Mala for this idea. I'm late, but I'm going to try and do this...I'm going to try and get over my fear of perfection (because that leads you to a brick writing wall of paralysis) and...
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Spring for Brownfemipower
For my dear BFP,Depending on what camera you have, all factors can play a critical role in the colors popping in your pic.I went out for a walk and was eyeing the same tree. I took a few shots and got...
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APAD 2 (A Poem a Day)
Food is the miracleWhat we do with it -How we do it -cookdistributegrowwill determine our revolution
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