ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012. I was featured on a segment of Fox and Friends this morning, and I’ve been getting lots of colorful comments on random posts throughout my blog from people who don’t agree with what I had to say.  I thought I’d offer a […] The post YOU CAN PUT YOUR HATE MAIL RIGHT HERE | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012. appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

\ Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday’s Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of […] The post Wednesday’s Child: 16-year-old David wants a home where a family loves and supports him appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012. APRIL 2, 2012 Last week was open house at the kids’ preschool, and I left all inspired to turn my home into a virtual Montessori setting.  I went to a teacher supply store the next day.  As it turns out, Montessori equipment […] The post IPHONE PHOTO DUMP | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2012. appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

For anyone with new drivers, this is the tracking device I have on my teens’ cars (with their knowledge.) It alerts me if there is a sudden acceleration or they’ve gone above a certain speed, and you can set up alerts for if they enter or leave certain areas (like school). It’s 20% off today […] The post Holiday Teen Gift Guide 2023 appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday’s Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children […] The post Wednesday’s Child: A new home for Josh appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

An international Thanksgiving with a welcoming group of expats and locals in Valencia. We showed up as strangers but left as friends, and we might have gotten a heavy press to move to Valencia. I can’t blame their passion. It’s beautiful here. Thank you @hi_vlc_expats_in_spain for an amazing night. If you pour soda and ice into red […] The post Life Lately appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

On THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012. Several weeks ago, I linked to the news story of Trayvon Martin in a post I wrote about racial ascriptions vs. descriptions.  I was shocked by the story, but I tried to temper my outrage until I learned more. Honestly, a part of […] The post REQUIRED READING ON THE KILLING OF TRAYVON MARTIN | On THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012. appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012. So . . . let’s say that HYPOTHETICALLY a fellow adoptive mom and I were brainstorming for a little video spinoff of the “S#!t People Say” meme, focused around crazy things people say to transracial families.  What are some of the things we should […] The post S#!T PEOPLE SAY TO TRANSRACIAL FAMILIES | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012. appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday’s Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children […] The post Wednesday’s Child: Three sisters Joline, Alex, and Aniyah appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more

ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012. It’s almost a little embarrassing to admit how engrossed I got in the Hunger Games book series.  I suppose it would be slightly less embarrassing if the series were in a section other than “young adult literature” . . . but I’m comforted with […] The post WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE HUNGER GAMES | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MARCH 2012. appeared first on Rage Against The Minivan ..read more