en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/952231 Comments by Kristen Howerton http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2016/12/an-update-on-whats-going-on-around-here.html#IDComment1035409151 I won't share it with anyone! Wed, 14 Dec 2016 07:18:40 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2016/12/an-update-on-whats-going-on-around-here.html#IDComment1035409151 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2016/10/the-mystery-of-murky-bath.html#IDComment1032243863 They read it this week and thought it was hilarious. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:50:04 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2016/10/the-mystery-of-murky-bath.html#IDComment1032243863 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083947 Thanks Erin! Yes, it's a totally personal decision, and the point of this post was to get people to think outside the "bio then adopt" box that seems to be what most do. Mon, 9 Nov 2015 23:04:14 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083947 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083771 Lisa, I was talking about my own family. And who am I to say? Well . . . I'm not speaking for myself. I'm speaking for my son Jafta. And he talks ALL THE TIME about what it means to have a brother who matches. Adoptees are the voices who matter on this, not mine. Please do some research and listen to those who have walked this road. Also, again, my family looked like this for a while too. As do the families of many people I love and care about. I'm not shaming. I'm just speaking about what is best based on the research I've done. Mon, 9 Nov 2015 23:01:52 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083771 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083572 No, I did not say the train left the station. This post was geared to people who are still in the planning stages. I've absolutely not said that people with bio kids shouldn't adopt. Mon, 9 Nov 2015 22:58:54 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083572 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083492 I would really encourage you to read the writings of adult adoptees on this topic. In Their Own Voices is a great one on this. The sibling thing DOES matter to kids. And I'm sorry that some families feel slighted by me mentioning it, but it needs to be said. It was true in my family and it is true for most adult adoptees. Mon, 9 Nov 2015 22:57:25 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/11/always-thought-about-adopting-heres-why.html#IDComment1003083492 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/10/on-placing-twins-in-same-classroom.html#IDComment1001311809 Yes, I know they are not biological twins. But the parenting issues are the same as biological twins. And SEO is not something I've ever paid a bit of attention to. Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:33:37 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/10/on-placing-twins-in-same-classroom.html#IDComment1001311809 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/09/how-to-talk-to-teachers-about-adoption.html#IDComment993506235 Me too! Fri, 4 Sep 2015 05:17:18 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/09/how-to-talk-to-teachers-about-adoption.html#IDComment993506235 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/09/how-to-talk-to-teachers-about-adoption.html#IDComment993506156 Thanks Deanna! Fri, 4 Sep 2015 05:16:24 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/09/how-to-talk-to-teachers-about-adoption.html#IDComment993506156 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/planned-parenthood-fetal-tissue.html#IDComment991091057 I agree, Katherine. I was dismayed to see so many people react with, "HOW DARE YOU, THEY DO SO MUCH GOOD" as if any critical discussion is totally off limits. Wed, 19 Aug 2015 01:28:18 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/planned-parenthood-fetal-tissue.html#IDComment991091057 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/planned-parenthood-fetal-tissue.html#IDComment991090958 You may not have a problem with it, but if they are receiving a profit for human tissue, it is illegal. And there is a reason so many PP affiliates don't engage in the practice. I think it's an ethical gray area. I'm not bothered by the donation but I was bothered by the woman who described it as a revenue stream. Wed, 19 Aug 2015 01:27:06 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/planned-parenthood-fetal-tissue.html#IDComment991090958 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/not-all-cops.html#IDComment990879572 That is such a good analogy. Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:25:48 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/not-all-cops.html#IDComment990879572 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/not-all-cops.html#IDComment990872222 Is that your take-away from reading this post? Did you actually read it? Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:30:46 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/not-all-cops.html#IDComment990872222 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/a-fair-to-remember.html#IDComment989248768 Cinna, are you seriously trying to shame me for having a housekeeper? What in the world? I work full time and have four kids. Why shouldn't I pay someone to clean while I get to do things with my kids? It's not a waste of time to do things with them, and for me it's not a waste of money either. It totally works for me and I'm not the least bit embarrassed. But nice try. Fri, 7 Aug 2015 05:46:55 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/a-fair-to-remember.html#IDComment989248768 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/qoes-who-only-shaves-what-they.html#IDComment988910116 I never get razor burn so that may affect why I do it so often . . . Tue, 4 Aug 2015 19:59:29 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/qoes-who-only-shaves-what-they.html#IDComment988910116 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/qoes-who-only-shaves-what-they.html#IDComment988910070 Yep, I do my pits every day too. Tue, 4 Aug 2015 19:59:10 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/08/qoes-who-only-shaves-what-they.html#IDComment988910070 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/america-where-white-woman-yelling.html#IDComment976910108 Yeah, agreed. What facts here warrant the take-down of a kid? Tue, 9 Jun 2015 00:43:24 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/america-where-white-woman-yelling.html#IDComment976910108 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/america-where-white-woman-yelling.html#IDComment976910027 I'm still not reading anything that warrants the way those kids were treated. So, there was a DJ? They were loud? People were jumping the pool gate? Some had baggy clothes on? Sounds like any number of pool parties I attended as a kid. And this person is conveniently leaving out the eye-witness account of both the party host and her mother, that residents were making racist remarks to children. Tue, 9 Jun 2015 00:42:46 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/america-where-white-woman-yelling.html#IDComment976910027 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/qoes-whats-most-embarrassing-online.html#IDComment975596619 No shame. They were a good band!! Tue, 2 Jun 2015 17:21:13 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/qoes-whats-most-embarrassing-online.html#IDComment975596619 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/qoes-whats-most-embarrassing-online.html#IDComment975596443 That is hilarious. Tue, 2 Jun 2015 17:19:58 +0000 http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2015/06/qoes-whats-most-embarrassing-online.html#IDComment975596443