The Political Crucible of Motherhood

[pegkerr]

I hope you all had a lovely Mother's Day. I did. I got to speak to my mother on the phone. I went out with my family for brunch (and didn't THAT feel like a treat, after so many weekends where Rob had to work instead of spending the weekend with his family.) Then a movie ("Waitress," recommended) and a walk after dinner.

Here is a thought-provoking essay (belatedly) in honor of the day, and both the mothers (and motherly-type people) and children on my friends list. And I'll take a note from this essayist and offer my thanks here to Fiona and Delia, who made me a mother, and, I think, a much better person. I love you, girls.

Thanks to minnehaha B. for the link.

Comments

[handworn.livejournal.com]

The NY Times had a short piece about it which pointed out that Anna Jarvis, whose idea the holiday was, was revolted by the heavy commercialization of it and late in life, campaigned to abolish it.

Then she was institutionalized, and remained there until her death in 1948. The cost was paid in part by florists, I kid you not.

[aome.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing the link. And I'm glad your family treated you properly on Mother's Day. I trust Fiona is better now?

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Yep, all better now!