Here’s another diversion from our topic to lighten things up a little. All the talk at the

I Richie Madden Children’s Foundation to provide items for moms and families in need, particularly at the LA Free Clinic. In fact, Richie designated all gifts given at her November 18 baby shower to her new charity. Well,

Great story in the entertainment section of the Knocked Up to Juno [scene pictured left], opening Dec. 14, abortion is The Great Unmentionable, euphemized as “we don’t perform, uh, — ” (Waitress), and “nipped it in the bud” (Juno) in comedies in which pregnancy is the situation. Abortion is likewise obliquely referenced, if actually considered, […]

The jury’s out whether I’m suffering from carbohydrate withdrawal or a touch of the flu, but I think it’s the former. I started on The Maker’s Diet yesterday, and the author warned I might feel a little nauseous or headachy for a few days. So, sorry, I’ve been out of it today. The premise of […]

Two points: If a society declares prenatal homicide acceptable, it should not be surprised when postnatal abuse and homicide jump. Teaching abstinence and traditional values are part of our holistic approach to stopping pre- and postnatal child abuse. Everything is related. From the

Friend Paris Hilton threw a Beverly Hills, Wizard of Oz-themed (Nicole’s fav) baby shower this past Sunday for expectant parents Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden. Nicole is due in January. But guests were told beforehand their gifts would be donated via the newly created Richie Madden Children’s foundation to help moms in need. Very […]

[HT: friend Karen]

I had an opportunity to screen the movie Juno last Thursday, due out December 14. Turns out we shared the theater with 50 friends and family of Juno’s stripper-turned-blogger-turned-debut-movie-writer Diablo Cody, who is from Chicago, which made the experience that much more entertaining. Juno is the third in an unplanned movie trilogy, the others being […]