Google Is Shutting Down Google Reader July 1, 2013: Time to Get a New RSS Reader!

FYI - if you haven't seen the news yet, Google announced today that they will be shutting down Google Reader as of July 1, 2013.

If you are a huge Google fan (like yours truly) and rely upon using Google Reader to keep up to date on your favorite blogs and sites via your computer, mobile phone, or tablet, you'll need to find a new RSS feed reader.

Viewpoint || March 2013 From Left to Write Book Club: Raising Cubby by John Elder Robison

This post was inspired by Raising Cubby: A Father and Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains, Tractors, and High Explosives* by John Elder Robison. Parenting is a challenging job, but what challenges does a parent with Asperger's face? Join From Left to Write on March 12 as we discuss Raising Cubby. As a member, I received a copy of the book for review purposes.

Parenting is the toughest - and the best - gig I've ever had in my life.

Community || February 2013 From Left to Write Book Club: Saturday Night Widows by Becky Aiken

This post was inspired by Saturday Night Widows by Becky Aikman. After being kicked out of her widow support group for being too young, Becky creates her own support group with an unusual twist. Join From Left to Write on February 14 as we discuss Saturday Night Widows. As a member, I received a copy of the book for review purposes.

I use the term "the gregarious introvert" to refer to one of my sons; while he is kind and friendly and happy to be with others - classmates, family, teammates - and he has never met a stranger (he'll talk to anyone, old or young), he has an independent and introverted streak within him.  He needs down time by himself to recharge his batteries and is quite confident and content in his own company.

Hard Miles

One of the things I miss most when I am pregnant is running.  The last time I stretched my legs over a few good miles was early in the fall when I was in the end of my first trimester.  I was slower, yes, and I tired faster but running did help to focus my mind on something other than my ever-present morning sickness.

Compartmentalized || From Left to Write January 2013 Book Club, The Expats by Chris Pavone

This post was inspired by mystery thriller novel The Expats by Chris Pavone. Kate Moore sheds happily sheds her old life become a stay at home mom when her husband takes a job in Europe. As she attempts to reinvent herself, she ends up chasing her evasive husband's secrets. Join From Left to Write on January 22 as we discuss The Expats. As a member, I received a copy of the book for review purposes.

One of the hardest parts of motherhood is dealing with the range of emotions from and different emotional stages of my children.  This has been true since they were tiny people and remains true no matter how many birthdays pass.