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"May I change the subject," said a prominent Washington theologian at a recent dinner. The conversation had been high-minded -- religion, philosophy, the nature of evil. "I'd like to talk about Michelle Obama's arms," he said. snipMichelle Obama's arms, we determined, were transformational. Her arms are representative of a new kind of woman: young, strong, vigorous, intelligent, accomplished, sexual, powerful, embracing and, most of all, loving. This is a woman who has the courage to say "I am mom in chief" and make her children and her family -- unapologetically -- her No. 1 priority. She is able to do...

In their efforts to improve the situation of women around the globe, a handful in the international community believe there should be no honoring of motherhood in public policy since motherhood "traps" women in lowly domestic endeavors instead of using their talents in the workforce.

The news is a downer, Obama's socializing everything, Pelosi's crazy and we're now involved in "overseas contingency plans." With all of that going on, here's a little something to make you laugh and provide a funny distraction. NOTE: The author of this comic requests that you visit his web site and please do not copy the toon within this thread. Thank you much!!

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Mother's Day has a special poignancy for our women in uniform stationed overseas. The holiday is both a celebration of the joys and duties of parenthood, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military families.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, many mothers should be pleased. A recent New York Times/CBS News poll found close to a majority of women saying they emulate their own mothers in their approach to parenting. At the same time, about three-quarters of all Americans, including both fathers and mothers, said motherhood is a tougher job today than it was when they were younger. Only 5 percent said being a mother today is easier, and 20 percent said it was about the same as when they were children. Fifty-two percent of women who have children said their parenting...

In honor of Mother's Day, here is a wonderful video of Cynthia Clawson singing a hauntingly beautiful song entitled, "My Mother's Faith." I am thankful to have had a mother who loved and cared for me, and passed along her strong faith to me. I look forward to seeing her again someday. Happy Mother's Day! . . . . . (Watch Video)

"The best Mother's day present I got this year was the death as a shahid [martyr] of Abbas" as quoted in the official Palestinian Authority daily, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, on March 21, 2001 (cited Pipes, 2001) Can you imagine your mother saying something like that? I hope not. This quote is not rare amongst women in Islamist Societies. All over the Muslim world, Moms pray for the deaths of their children. Last year just before mother's day, Sujit Das took a look at Mothers in the Islamofacist world and how they "love" their kids by praying that they die, if you...

Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback told a group of graduating homeschoolers Saturday that they must look beyond academics if they want to live full and productive lives. "Develop your mind, but also develop a great heart," he told the group. Brownback said the Midwest probably sends more than its share of scholars into leadership positions around the country. He said that's probably because the Midwest tends to incorporate ethics into its educational system. In the end, he said, "what you see is a person with a sharp mind who also knows right from wrong, good from evil." Brownback's comments came...

This essay is taken from Mark's book, A Song For The Season: With Mother's Day approaching (in North America, anyway: in Britain, it’s the fourth Sunday after Lent), a young lad’s heart naturally turns to thoughts of serenading his mom. And, when it does, he quickly discovers the heyday of mother songs was a century ago. From the Gay Nineties to the Great War, mother songs were a Tin Pan Alley staple and among the biggest hits of the day: “Always Take Mother’s Advice”, “A Boy’s Best Friend Is His Mother”, “Your Mother Is Your Best Friend After All”, “That...

A SAUDI judge has told a seminar on domestic violence that it is okay for a man to slap his wife for lavish spending, a local newspaper has reported. Jeddah judge Hamad al-Razine gave the example of overspending to buy a high-end abaya, the head-to toe black shroud Saudi women have to wear in public, as justifying a smack for one's wife, Arab News said. ”If a person gives 1,200 riyals ($423.50) to his wife and she spends 900 riyals ($317.65) to purchase an abaya from a brand shop, and if her husband slaps her on the face as a...

Mother's Day has a special poignancy for our women in uniform stationed overseas. The holiday is both a celebration of the joys and duties of parenthood, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military families.

"May I change the subject," said a prominent Washington theologian at a recent dinner. The conversation had been high-minded -- religion, philosophy, the nature of evil. "I'd like to talk about Michelle Obama's arms," he said. He is a big fan of those arms. We then began a discussion about the significance of the first lady's arms. Actually, it turned out to be equally serious. Michelle Obama's arms, we determined, were transformational. Her arms are representative of a new kind of woman: young, strong, vigorous, intelligent, accomplished, sexual, powerful, embracing and, most of all, loving. Today is Mother's Day. Today...

Proverbs 31:10-31 "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and no evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ship; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with...

Contact: Margaret, 888-735-3448, ext. 251; Georgette Forney, 412-398-7885; both with Silent No More Awareness CampaignSTATEN ISLAND, NY., May. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Leaders of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign (SNMAC), the world's largest network of individuals harmed by abortion, responded today to Planned Parenthood's new Mother's Day appeal and urged post-abortive women to seek healing."Just when it seemed Planned Parenthood's Mother's Day fundraising letters couldn't get more hypocritical, this year they've brought in a children's author to say we should honor mothers by donating to the nation's largest abortion business," said Janet Morana, co-founder of SNMAC.   "Honoring mothers by giving money to Planned...

In Honor of Mother's Day, this weekend.... I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids. - Unknown The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn't getting enough sleep. - John Fiebig The mother of three notoriously unruly youngsters was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. Yes, she replied. But not the same ones. - David Finkelstein A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and...

HISTORY OF MOTHER’S DAY In the U.S. Mothers' Day is a holiday celebrated on second Sunday in May. It is a day when children honor their mothers with cards, gifts, and flowers. First observance in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1907, it is based on suggestions by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 and Anna Jarvis in 1907. Although it wasn't celebrated in the U.S. until 1908, there were days honoring mothers even in the days of ancient Greece. In those days, however, it was Rhea, the Mother of the gods that was given honor. Later, in the 1600's, in England there...

  ~ HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY ~        

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Famous children's author Judy Blume is no stranger to controversy, but she's added to herself to a list of people who will be remember for something more devastating. Blume has lent her name the solicitation of donations for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion business.In a new missive ironically celebrating mothers day, Blume suggests sending a donation to the pro-abortion group to honor mothers."Say thanks this Mother's Day with a gift that honors her courage by making a donation to Planned Parenthood in her name. I guarantee you that she'll be pleased. I know I would...

CNA).- Vitorrio Messori, the most popular Italian Catholic writer has slammed so-called “adult” Catholics who want to minimize the role of the Virgin Mary, just days before the presentation of his new book “Hypothesis About Mary” in Spain. The best-selling author of books such as “Crossing the Threshold of Hope,” addresses who Mary is for believers in his new work, the credibility of apparitions in Lourdes and Fatima and Mary’s role in Christian belief.  The new book has yet to be translated into English.Messori confesses that years ago he was asked to write a book about Mary, but the proposal...

YOUTUBE PRESENTATION - Planned Parenthood sends out fundraising letter for Mother's Day

Abortion is back in the news yet, understandably, many women still find it difficult to talk about. Here Lucy Cavendish – who has been through it twice – offers a candid view Virtually every woman I know of my generation has had an abortion. The problem is that no one talks about it. It is hidden away as if it were a dirty secret. This week, however, every time I've opened a newspaper or turned on the radio, abortion has been the topic du jour. First, Conservative MP Nadine Dorries called for the legal limit for terminations to be...

Text size – + Chelsea Clinton sends a Mother's Day tribute With Mother's Day on Sunday and with a campaign on the ropes, Hillary Clinton today released a video featuring her daughter Chelsea that makes public for the first time some family snapshots of Chelsea growing up. It also features some very personal feelings from a former first daughter whose privacy the Clintons have tried to protect ever since their days in the White House, but who has taken on a more public role in recent weeks stumping for her mother. "I’d like to tell you about my mom," an...

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2008 – President Bush praised America’s mothers, especially those who’ve lost sons or daughters during the war on terror and those who gave their lives in service to their country, during his weekly radio address yesterday. An excerpt from the president’s remarks follows: “On this Mother’s Day weekend, we think of the many mothers who raised the brave men and women serving our country in uniform. And to those mothers, I offer the thanks of a grateful nation. “Your sons and daughters are defending our freedom with dignity and honor, and America appreciates the sacrifices that...

My sincerest wishes for a Happy Mother's Day go out to you all, especially to any Gold Star or Blue Star Mothers out there. "Blessed are the mothers of warriors. For their hearts must be that much stronger."

The Most Popular U.S. Baby Names Forget Britney and Brad—Americans can’t get enough of Emily and Jacob. Once again, those top the list of the nation’s favorite baby names, according to the Social Security Administration, which tracks names based upon card applications for newborns. This Mother’s Day, PARADE has the exclusive first look at the most popular names for girls and boys in 2007. To see more names popular around the country, as well as America’s favorite baby names of the last century, click here. Boys 1 Jacob (#1 since 1999) 2 Michael (last year: #2) 3 Ethan (#4) 4...

Time will heal all sorrow At least that's what they say And maybe-maybe I'll be healed Of this sadness some bright day...

ATLANTA - Former President Jimmy Carter often sent his mother to meet with foreign dignitaries and attend state funerals, but it wasn't until he started researching a new book about her life that he learned just what the woman known as "Miss Lillian" did on those visits. "Mama had developed a reputation for expressing unorthodox opinions and not being constrained by any outside advice," Carter writes in "A Remarkable Mother," which chronicles Lillian's life from her birth in 1898 to her death from cancer in 1983. "The officials in the State Department were always quite nervous about what she would...

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryMay 10, 2008 President's Radio Address   President's Radio Address  Audio  En Español THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today is my daughter Jenna's wedding day. This is a joyous occasion for our family, as we celebrate the happy life ahead of her and her husband Henry. It's also a special time for Laura, who this Mother's Day weekend will watch a young woman we raised together walk down the aisle. Mother's Day is a special time for mothers all across America. On this holiday, we pause to celebrate the love and compassion of the women who have...

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading post-abortion women's group is upset that Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards exploited Mother's Day for fundraising for the nation's largest abortion business. Planned Parenthood also came under fire for saying promoting abortion is more important than civil rights.As LifeNews.com reported this week, Richards honored Mother's Day by sharing part of an editorial her daughter wrote saying she got her pro-abortion views from her mother and grandmother, former Texas Gov. Ann Richards.Richard couldn't wait until the third paragraph of her Mother's Day letter to PPFA supporters to ask them to open their wallets."This Mother's...

It may seem as if Mother's Day was invented by FTD and Hallmark, but people have been taking time on the calendar to give a shout-out to Mom for a long time. The Greeks and Romans had mother goddess festivals—although their celebrations didn't involve the menfolk taking their underappreciated mothers out to dinner. A more recent tradition was Mothering Sunday, which developed in the British Isles during the 16th century. On the fourth Sunday during Lent young men and women who were living and working apart from their families were allowed to return to their "mother churches," which usually meant...

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Actresses Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow are at it again, asking abortion advocates across the country to donate money to the nation's largest abortion business. In an email Friday prior to Mother's Day, the mother and daughter Hollywood stars primped the pump for more donations for Planned Parenthood. "We are Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow, and this is the third time we've written a Mother's Day letter to people like you who support Planned Parenthood," they wrote in the email LifeNews.com received. The pair apparently believe promoting abortion is the best way to honor mothers. "We...

LITTLE ROCK - It’s a happy Mother’s Day for an Arkansas woman — she’s pregnant with her 18th child. Michelle Duggar, 41, is due on New Year’s Day, and the latest addition will join seven sisters and 10 brothers. There are two sets of twins. "We’ve had three in January, three in December. Those two months are a busy time for us," she said, laughing.

All of us were guided by our mother's voice, wisdom and common sense, even if we didn't think so at the time. Whether we remember what she said fondly, or try to forget these phrases, they are still part of us. Ultimately, without even realizing it, we pass them along to our children, who will in most likelihood pass it on to their children. Here are a few that maybe you will remember!!!"Someday your face will freeze like that!" "You kids are trying to drive me crazy!" When you don't listen to your Mother, that's when you get into trouble....

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion business, has a message for moms: send us more money. Cecile Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, sent out a fund-raising request this week one pro-life advocate says is grotesque. Richards honored mother's day by sharing part of an editorial her daughter wrote saying she got her pro-abortion views from her mother and grandmother, former Texas Gov. Ann Richards. "It's true that I have had lots of rewarding moments in my career. So did my mother," Cecile wrote in the...

This article by Rebecca Eckler, author of Toddlers Gone Wild!, is so offensive in so many ways it's hard to know where to begin. Here's one. Rebecca writes: "On behalf of my four-year-old, who has a Yahoo account in her name, I recently sent an e-mail to her father, who lives in Alberta. "'Hi Daddy,' I typed, as my daughter was fast asleep. 'Mommy has been talking about Mother's Day. I only have 143 pennies in my piggy bank. She's the best mommy ever. She's been pretty exhausted. I'd like to get her something nice. Can you help? Love you.'...

05/06/2008 DON JACOBS: Memories of Mom and peach tree switches By: Don Jacobs , The Enterprise Sunday will be Mothers Day, so it's not too early to begin thinking of appreciative ways to express love toward those who live and fond remembrances for the ones no longer with us There are as many ways to commemorate the special occasion as there are mothers, and while all moms are unique, they generally share certain qualities. Perhaps readers will picture their own as I recall mine. Strict? She invented the word, or at least I thought so at 9. I would do...

LifeNews.com Note: Maria Vitale is a LifeNews.com Opinion Columnist and the Education Director of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation. Vitale has written and reported for various broadcast and print media outlets, including National Public Radio, CBS Radio, and AP Radio. Mother's Day will be bittersweet in some segments of our nation this year.For some women, there will be no flowers, no chocolates—just the painful memory of a child lost forever to abortion.It may seem incongruous to talk about abortion in connection with Mother's Day. After all, this is a holiday meant to celebrate the amazing, life-affirming gift of motherhood. Yet,...

Soldiers' Angels founder Patti Patton Bader will appear on NBC's Today show on May 5, during the nine o'clock hour. She has been selected as a semi-finalist in NBC/Teleflora's America's Favorite Mom contest. Votes based on her appearance on the show with two other military moms will determine whether she moves on to the final round. On Mother's Day (May 11), NBC will broadcast a prime-time special featuring the crowning of "America's Favorite Mom," the results of which will be determined by how many votes are received from May 5 to May 9. Each mother can only receive votes during...

My father is a Korean War Vet and a retired policeman. I'm sure many of you feel your father's are amazing but I believe that mine is truly amazing and that's why I nominated him for Mr. Mom for mother's day. You see in addition to working a highly stressful job, in a metropolitan city that saw riots in the sixties and often recognized for being the murder capital of the United States. A friend of mine saw a contest which would allow you to name your recognize your father for mother's day and passed this on to me. You...

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (CNS) -- Maria Meneses has a vision, but in order to see it through, she needs help. The vision: to deliver a rose to all female patients in nursing homes on Mother's Day. Her inspiration came from a desire to pay tribute to her late mother, Eneyda Meneses, who cared for a sick aunt in a nursing home for many years. "I don't have a mom. How else can I celebrate?" said Meneses, a parishioner of St. Patrick's on Miami Beach who made an Emmaus retreat eight years ago. One of the central themes of Emmaus is...

Why motherhood is the greatest job of all22:13pm 29th February 2008 Motherhood is denigrated as never before. Yet here, in a tribute to Mums everywhere, the Mail's Allison Pearson says it's still the most joyous (and important) job in the world. Situation vacant: challenging managerial position in busy small organisation. Would suit flexible, energetic female who doesn't need any sleep. Shifts last 24 hours a day. Boss comes on holiday with you. You will be expected to be a teacher, a cook, a nurse, a chauffeur, a health and safety adviser, a cleaner, a management consultant and an agony aunt. Must...

Mother's Day is, to be honest, somewhat of an annoyance. It's manifestly one of those tedious Hallmark holidays wherein everyone is supposed to run out and support the revenue stream of cardboard manufacturers in the name of expressing gratitude to mothers, fathers, grandparents and anyone else to whom we might be related. I imagine it won't be long until Sept. 18 is declared Anonymous Sperm Donor's Day, which will probably be celebrated by giving matching card sets to one's two mommies and lighting a candle for dear old anonymous sperm donor, whoever he might be. Mothers are not only important,...

A point of pride in my family is that my great-aunt, mother of my late Uncle Harvey Goodman, was once named Mother of the Year in New Hampshire. She was the mother of 13 children, and despite the family's very limited financial resources, 12 of them made it to college and went on to raise families and be good, productive members of society. That's the kind of story that, in the good old days, the CBS Evening News might have featured on Mothers Day. But times have changed. A lot. So to whom did the Evening News send its...

Every time the doctor looked at a new ultrasound of the baby growing inside her belly, he smiled: "Joy, you're going to have a beautiful baby girl." And then, on April 10, 1985, Joy gave birth to a 6-pound, 9-ounce baby boy. "He's my gift from God," the proud mother told her surprised doctor. On Mother's Day, Joy Marsico has long delighted in sharing the story that she says proves that medicine is as much art as science. "It's such a fun story," she said Thursday as she stood at a grave site at Palm Mortuary cemetery on Eastern Avenue,...

Growing up as a young girl there was never any doubt in my mind that I wanted to be a mother one day. Yes, there were other goals that I wanted to fulfill but I always thought that I could do it all. I could get an education, have a respectable career, prepare to be involved in a ministry of some kind, travel to exciting places, meet the man of my dreams and still include motherhood in my future. It happened that way, except in reverse order, and I’m so glad it did because God knew best. Putting motherhood at...

Mom's pride 25 years after his bleak beginning, adopted crack baby earns law degree Parents' love proves ultimate cure Dennis McCarthy, Columnist LA Daily News The kid came into this world with two strikes against him. Then he hit a home run. Ila Pawley became his mom. "I got lucky. So lucky," D.D. Pawley said Friday as he slipped on his cap and gown. "If it wasn't for her love and all the sacrifices she made for me, I wouldn't be standing here today." A young man with a bright future, getting his law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor...

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Luke 1:28 "And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you."  The Greek kecharitomene means favored by grace, graced. Its tense suggests a permanent state of being "highly favored," thus full of grace. Charity, the divine love within us, comes from the same root. God is infinite Goodness, infinite Love. Mary is perfect created goodness, filled to the limit of her finite being with grace or charity. Blessed art thou among women Luke 1:41-42a "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in...

      For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.       Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!                                   FROM ONE MEAN MOMWe had the meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat sandwiches. And you can guess our...

The earliest Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. During the 1600's, England celebrated a day called "Mothering Sunday". Celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter*), "Mothering Sunday" honored the mothers of England. During this time many of the England's poor worked as servants for the wealthy. As most jobs were located far from their homes, the servants would live at the houses of their employers. On Mothering Sunday the servants would have the day...