Shameless
It was just a few months ago that I read an article that sent me absolutely spinning. Got me more inflamed emotionally than I’d been over anything in a long time. I mean, I’m opinionated, and I can get pretty riled up, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Social Justice
New Blog: Bien Faire
“Bien Faire is an ethical style guide and shopping resource for the conscious consumer, featuring products that are American made, fair trade, artisanal, and second hand.” For two years, Cara Bartlett (a contributor and friend of On the Willows) dedicated herself to purchasing ethically manufactured … Continue reading
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Worth It
At the moment I smell like about four different perfumes, and each time I get a whiff of one, my heart stirs and I get a little teary. They are from the friends I got to hug at an adoption … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Social Justice
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The Mercy of Adoption
As a child I played “house” like every other little girl. But, to my knowledge, I didn’t pretend to be a mommy with little kids bouncing around me. I cleaned imaginary stoves or sat in my imaginary recliner clicking on … Continue reading
Cyber Monday: Themba International
Editor’s Note: Themba International recently launched an online men’s accessory shoppe. See below for images, links and the story of how Themba came about! Today is the last day to use discount code BLACKFRIDAY to receive 30% off your purchase. … Continue reading