tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214489875213933536.post1354509977379543508..comments2024-01-13T22:42:35.981-06:00Comments on Motherhood & Words®: the power of wordskate hopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08761820572827505993noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214489875213933536.post-17113354895375777512010-03-24T16:15:56.848-05:002010-03-24T16:15:56.848-05:00yes, agreed on all accounts.
and just what is s...yes, agreed on all accounts. <br /><br />and just what is so wrong with writing about domesticity, anyway? it is the joy and ruination of all of humanity, don't you think? foibles, relationships, human failing abound.cath chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121005007284461511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214489875213933536.post-22163923200971744522010-03-22T13:28:30.952-05:002010-03-22T13:28:30.952-05:00amen amen amen. the same comments go for "ch...amen amen amen. the same comments go for "chick movies," some of which, i admit, i don't care for. but if it pushes tears out of you or scratches deeply into an emotional topic, it seems an easy target for the "chick movie" label.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214489875213933536.post-13365633034964004522010-03-22T12:41:17.547-05:002010-03-22T12:41:17.547-05:00Thank you, Vicki and Cecilia!
And Cecilia, thank ...Thank you, Vicki and Cecilia!<br /><br />And Cecilia, thank you for your wonderful post on the subject. People, you can read it here:<br />http://onlyoublog.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/mother-blogger-bashing/kate hopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761820572827505993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214489875213933536.post-30009398320303657402010-03-22T12:06:50.113-05:002010-03-22T12:06:50.113-05:00Imagine the day when perhaps the word "Mother...Imagine the day when perhaps the word "Mother" or "Mommy" can actually *add* value as opposed to detract from it! If only the word motherhood held as much esteem as "Leader" or "CEO" does. I hope that day does come. That is why I think you are doing such important work, Kate! There will be power in numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214489875213933536.post-32230401865309421512010-03-17T19:11:45.080-05:002010-03-17T19:11:45.080-05:00Years ago I said I hated the word "mommy blog...Years ago I said I hated the word "mommy blogger". Today I hate it even more. Thanks for reminding us of the power of words, and expressing so eloquently why we need to pay attention, always. <br /><br />Glad your funk lifted, but always remember to give yourself permission to stay there if you need to.Leightongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01995668005241526484noreply@blogger.com