Monthly Archives: October 2008

Vote however you like

Posted on October 31, 2008 by badgermama

This is pretty much the best thing ever. Kids having a blast singing and dancing about the elections! I think it’s a beautiful way to teach kids about the political process and being able to talk about different issues! Related … finish reading Vote however you like

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One mom’s response to American Stories

Posted on October 30, 2008 by badgermama

Tonight Rook and Moomin and I watched the Obama video “American Stories, American Solutions”. Here is some propaganda I can get behind. It was pitched straight to the middle class. It was a very effective populist message. I start to … finish reading One mom’s response to American Stories

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Civics lesson on our street corner

Posted on October 19, 2008 by badgermama

This woman thinks she’s protecting families, marriage, and free speech: With her church friends who were out on the street corner by my house this morning, waving their signs that say “Yes on Prop 8”. That’s what she told me. … finish reading Civics lesson on our street corner

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Red convertible

Posted on October 14, 2008 by badgermama

liz&halleycar.jpgOriginally uploaded by dawniemom HELLO!!! From Boston! I’m having a great time at the BlogHer conference. I did the blogging workshop in Boston and then in Washington DC, met a ton of people, and had a great time! This car … finish reading Red convertible

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Mom’s going on a trip again

Posted on October 8, 2008 by badgermama

I’ll see y’all at BlogHer in Boston and DC this weekend! I’ve been so busy. Moomin and Rook and I finished reading the first Narnia book. Now Moomin and I are reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Moomin comments … finish reading Mom’s going on a trip again

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Being naughty for the substitute

Posted on October 1, 2008 by badgermama

“Our substitute teacher showed me a way to say something isn’t equal,” Moomin told me today as he did his homework. “See?” and with vast satisfaction he wrote ≠ on his worksheet. When I asked him how the sub was, … finish reading Being naughty for the substitute

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