Monthly Archives: November 2010

Finding the unconditional love of God in Catholicism

Posted on November 30, 2010 by elizabeth

Prayer conducted primarily in public becomes a matter of making announcements to God or to the group or to your own self-image…When we emphasize public, verbal and social prayer forms, along with group rituals, while not giving people any inner … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2010 by elizabeth

I'm taking a brief respite from the Internets this week in order to focus exclusively on my family during the Thanksgiving holiday. While I'm gone, my blog will be undergoing some re-constructive surgery–so don't be alarmed if things look a … Continue reading →

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“My son is gay:” Mommy blogging gone too far?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by elizabeth

I've expanded on my thoughts about Mommy-bloggers over-sharing for my column in The Orange County Register this week. It was a difficult but necessary piece to write. This is a discussion we need to have. Please read and share: "My … Continue reading →

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Over-share, much? Rules & Boundaries for Mommy bloggers?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by elizabeth

Today I'm at OCFamily.com talking about how Mommy bloggers can share their stories authentically without unnecessarily exposing their children. Please watch and share your thoughts?

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Everything I Needed To Know About Life I Learned While Open-Air Preaching (as a fundie kid)

Posted on November 16, 2010 by elizabeth

1. Nobody can look away from the train wreck that is a 5 year old kid preaching the Gospel on a street corner. This is how I learned that if parents use their children as a human platform for their … Continue reading →

Posted in RecoveringFundamentalist, Religion | 14 Comments

Tips & Resources for keeping kids safe online

Posted on November 15, 2010 by elizabeth

My column for the Orange County Register this week is a helpful compilation of resources and tips for keeping your kids safe online. Enjoy!

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EE’s Love/Sex Advice Column! ASK THE ADVICE FAIR-EE!

Posted on November 14, 2010 by elizabeth

In the interest of having more fun AND helping love-sick readers, I've decided to launch my very own Love, Sex Advice Column. WHY? Well, since Dr. Laura is retiring from radio, SOMEBODY with dubious credentials needs to take her place! … Continue reading →

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The 7 Stages of Blog Grief {a handy guide to pathetically freaking out all over the Internet}}

Posted on November 13, 2010 by elizabeth

So, my blog went down sometime Friday afternoon (thank God it wasn't a Monday, am I right?). But THAT didn't prevent me from having a HUGE freak-out.  In order to redeem my stupidity, I'm dissecting the 7 stages of blog … Continue reading →

Posted in SmartAssery, Societal Commentary, Web/Tech, Writing | 21 Comments

Hello? Is this thing working?

Posted on November 13, 2010 by elizabeth

This is a test post. My blog has been down for 24 hours. After much barfing, prayers, obsessing, hand-wringing, tears and general pathetic ridiculousness, my precious, beloved, dear little blog is up again. Or is it? Is this thing working? … Continue reading →

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I went to therapy today.

Posted on November 12, 2010 by elizabeth

I've been going to the same therapist for five years. Today as I drove to see her, I was thinking about how much has changed in the last five years. And how much hasn't changed. So much has improved. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, RecoveringFundamentalist | 17 Comments