Monthly Archives: February 2009

By onlinesoph Mia Freedman over on mamamia writes about raising young children without losing her mind. For her, it’s about having a life outside of her kids. She says: “As mothers, I think it’s the life we have outside our children … Continue reading →

By Onlinesoph I read a great article on the train this morning about foster parenting – published in The Australian. The piece opened me up to a world I know nothing about. Apparently, in the past three years the number … Continue reading →

By Onlinesoph Don’t patronise ladies who are into raunch culture, writes Nina Funnell in today’s SMH. In yet another article on Channel Nine’s Ladette to Lady, Funnell points out that the show – where matrons instruct boorish women on how to act like a lady … Continue reading →

Yesterday Sam and I salvaged some lovely 50s style wooden chairs from being dumped in the tip. The woodwork is great, but the cushions and material covering the back and seat are quite natty and worn. I want to get them recovered … Continue reading →

By SamR My mate Anton has just started a blog on pop-culture. Should be great, as Anton’s a fellow Britney fan. I’m looking forward to his posts – few Christians know what to do with pop-culture. Go on over and … Continue reading →

By SamR Em linked to this in a thread below, and I thought it was worth pulling up to the front page. Some good food for thought. I could resonate with this problem: If my task is not due anytime … Continue reading →

…Sophie’s cheeky stimulus poem. (by onlinesoph)

Ross Gittins has some grave words for us regarding the bushfire tragedy. His article was hard to read, like a mirror which provides a harsh and unyielding reflection that you don’t want to see. An excerpt: “The unspeakable truth is that most … Continue reading →

By SamR I’m preaching at St Paul’s Carlingford’s youth group this friday night. Looking forward to it. I was invited to SALT last year and found myself preaching to more than 130 kids. This year it’s set to be even … Continue reading →

…a Prime Minister who can cry. (By onlinesoph)