Mom Uncensored

2012-07-30T21:32:00.003-07:00

July 31, 2012

"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."
- Thomas Jefferson

2012-07-30T21:23:00.000-07:00

It's a time of new beginnings for us. Our third child was born 5 weeks ago! Baby Schmoo was born June 21st, weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz and not quite 19 inches long. Now, at 5 weeks old, he is a whopping 9 lbs and 22 inches long! It's going to be quite an adventure this year homeschooling a 6th grader, a preschooler, and having a new babe at home; not to mention Tech has a new position so he will be at the office from 8-6ish every day and traveling at times. We'll miss having him work from his home office.
So far, our summer has consisted of having a baby, playing in the neighborhood with friends, visiting the zoo, and hanging out at Barnes and Noble (our favorite place!). The kiddos have enjoyed outings with friends and family while Mom recouped from her c-section.

QOTD

2011-04-09T19:36:00.000-07:00

April 9, 2011

"In order for an act to be a crime - there must be a victim. Anything that is voluntary and honest should be tolerated regardless of whether we agree with it. Part of the price of freedom is allowing others to be free"
- Scott Banister

Much to the disappointment of my father, I am not a Republican. Don't fret Daddy - I'm not a Dem either. Lol. I'm a Libertarian. I know, I know. You're rolling your eyes at me right now. Libertarian sounds much like "liberal" to you.
It took me years to find my place in the world of politics and parties. I did the Republican dance for a long time. It suited me much better than the Democratic ideals. When I started college and found myself enamored with my poli-sci classes, I remember being confused with it came to the history of political parties. Our textbooks claimed that the modern day Repub party was founded on a basic principle of "personal freedom" and "individual rights".
Whhhaaaat? I remember my jaw dropping. My entire life (up to that point) had been filled with "do's" and "don'ts"... related to the political arena. What personal freedoms are they speaking of?
Republicans (not to offend my Repub friends) do indeed believe in personal freedom and individual rights, so long as those you take advantage of fall in line with their conservative agenda.
I remember a saying... although I can't remember who said it... "Republicans want to be your daddy and tell you what to do, Democrats want to be your mommy and hold your hand through everything".

Can't there be a middle ground? Can't we hold people accountable for their own lives, their own actions, their own decisions... affording them the right to make those decisions (whatever they may be) regardless of damage done to them personally, not stepping in until their decision infringes directly on the rights of another?

"Your arm can only extend until it touches my nose"

So I came to my conclusion a couple of years ago.
I am a Libertarian.
Personally conservative in many things, but politically Libertarian.
In other words, while I enjoy being a traditional wife, a stay at home mother, a practicing Roman Catholic, anti spanking, anti cry-it-out, vaccinating, everything is okay in moderation Nut Job... I have none of the arrogance that would be required to successfully insinuate that anybody should be happy with the same. I have absolutely no desire for everyone to be like me. I have no delusions that my way of living is the *right way* for everyone. It's right for me... and that's good enough.

Dinner tonight!

2011-03-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

Chicken and Asparagus with Pesto Sauce, penne pasta
Definite family favorite. Autumn always asks for more!
Recipe under "Recipes" tab!

QOTD - March 14, 2011

2011-03-14T05:44:00.000-07:00

He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.

Thomas Paine

US patriot & political philosopher (1737 - 1809)

This quote is an ideal that America first attempted to define Herself with. We were (supposed to be) a Nation within which personal rights and liberties took precedence over "the greater good". It was assumed that if every person's individual rights were protected, it would lend to that "greater good".

It is my firm belief that so long as a person's decisions, rights and liberties do not directly infringe on the rights of another, those liberties and decisions should be protected, tolerated and respected - regardless of whether you agree or disagree. Thomas Paine was so undeniably CORRECT in this sentiment. You get what you give in life - and if you neglect in protecting the rights of your neighbor, you can expect the same in return. Eventually you WILL make a decision that seems right for you and your family, hold a belief strongly or take advantage of an individual right that seems of the utmost importance to YOU... but that others will disagree with. Unless you live your life as a programmed robot, changing tide to suit others, you will need the support of others to continue on with the things that YOU consider important in life.

Personal beliefs, ideals, values and morals are completely subjective. The next time you want the government to pass laws denying gays the right to marry, your neighbor from buying cigarettes or your best friend from having an abortion, please remember that the choices you make today, you have to live with tomorrow... before speaking out against a choice that another makes, ask yourself if you would want the same courtesy extended to you.