Archive For December, 2011
1 Childcare Options in Loudoun: Ashburn Patch Article
There are plenty of choices for childcare for working parents.
My son is 3 months old. He can hold his head up, uncurl his fists, reach for objects, laugh, recognize loved ones and roll onto his tummy. He cannot sit up, eat solid food, roll from his tummy to his back or tell me if daycare is mistreating him. It’s that last one that worries me.
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0 Jesus Was a Hippie: Ashburn Patch Article
Jesus taught followers to love and honor our fellow man.
The Winter Solstice occurred last night/this morning at 12:30 a.m. Along with many religious festivals honoring the event, Yule will celebrate the Earth’s renewal and the lengthening of days.
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0 A Pointless Display: Ashburn Patch Article
A mother writes an open letter to the builder of the skeleton Santa.
I, too, have a problem with how the holiday season has turned into a materialistic, commercial orgy of greed. In my humble opinion, this time of year should be about whatever religious holiday people celebrate, not about rushing through malls to snatch up the last toy for little Junior.
But it’s just plain wrong to erect a display of a crucified, skeletal Santa on public property where kids can see it. Continued on Patch…
0 The Santa Claus Lie: Ashburn Patch Article
Why does society condone lying to the kids?
My son turns 3 years old this year. He now fully understands everything we say. When strangers ask him if he’ll be a good boy for Santa, he remembers. He’s got to be wondering who this Santa person is. And I don’t want to lie to him.
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