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<\/a>— 1 —<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A soundtrack for today.<\/strong> A perfect storm of sleep deprivation, Daniel being a pill, stress in my life, and PMS has left me seriously panicky and drained today. I still have to be a functional adult (!!!!!) but this<\/a> would be my soundtrack to get me through the day and remind me that God is present.<\/p>\n Pray for me. It’s been a really hard couple of days with Daniel and I still have to get through his peds appointment tomorrow before things might let up. Prayers that we can get through it without him hitting, kicking, breaking my fingers, or having a spectacular screaming meltdown in terror would be appreciated because he has gotten to be terrified of doctors in the last few months. (Then again, he keeps having to be poked with needles so I don’t blame him.) <\/p>\n <\/a>— 2 —<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This is so true.<\/strong> My friend Jamie shared this image today which perfectly summed up all the stupidity I see in the blogging world and on Facebook.<\/p>\n <\/a>— 3 —<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Just a heads up.<\/strong> One of my friends shared this on Facebook. Before the gun nuts who troll this blog dismiss it, I should probably mention that said friend is an expert marksman, knows more about guns and weaponry than probably 90% of the NRA, and teaches gun safety. \ud83d\ude42 (Yes, I do have friends who disagree with me on 2nd Amendment issues. I don’t live in a bubble with only those people who agree with me — that would be stupid.)<\/p>\n <\/a>— 4 —<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Offering this in light of the events of the last 48 hours.<\/strong> I’m reminded of the lyric from “Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel: <\/p>\n “Fools,” said I, “you do not know **UPDATE** I just flipped to the local news and saw the story about the 11 officers shot in Dallas. I’m profoundly saddened, y’all. As much as I am angry about the police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, I am so utterly pissed at those who chose to pick off these police officers. Every life is precious and nobody deserves to have their life taken away –THAT’S THE EFFING POINT OF THE “BLACK LIVES MATTER” CAMPAIGN!!!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a>— 5 —<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This needs to be said.<\/strong> I think this needs to be reiterated.<\/p>\n <\/a>— 6 —<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n ESY<\/strong> Daniel started his extended school year (ESY) this week. He’s got a class of three kids and some aides. According to his teacher, he’s been a cooperative boy and is liking it thus far. I’m happy for some normalcy in his life.<\/p>\n <\/a>— 7 —<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Why it doesn’t pay to be sanctimonious.<\/strong> I know this<\/a> is satire but it’s pretty accurate as well. I’ve encountered a lot of people who act similarly sanctimonious and wonder why people shy away from them or who can’t understand why their kids do what they do. It may not have to with raising their kids on only wooden toys or a vegan diet — I’ve seen similar people with respect to things like homeschooling, vaccinating their kids, paleo diets, or essential oils.<\/p>\n For more Quick Takes, visit Kelly at This Ain’t The Lyceum<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" — 1 — A soundtrack for today. A perfect storm of sleep deprivation, Daniel being a pill, stress in my life, and PMS has left me seriously panicky and drained today. I still have to be a functional adult (!!!!!) … Continue reading ![\"All](\"http:\/\/grace-filled.net\/mlmhoax.jpg\")
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\nHear my words that I might teach you
\nTake my arms that I might reach you.”
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