Comments on: Mothers of Intention — I’m Just Not That Into Politics, by No Time for Flashcards

By: The Mamasphere

The Mamasphere — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:39:28 +0000

Allie you are amazing and have our full support– speak up loud and make waves!!!

Big ones. We’ll still be there. Promise.

xoxo.

By: PunditMom

PunditMom — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:21:16 +0000

Allie, Your point about entertainment “news” is an excellent one. Even when we want to be informed or make our voices heard, demands increase so much with parenthood that it is easier at the end of the day to relax with something that’s less taxing. Maybe we need to find a way to combine Entertainment Tonight with the Rachel Maddow Show!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:11:06 +0000

Before I had kids I used to get up and read all the news while I drink my coffee now I’m lucky if I get to finish a cup of coffee. I wish that I didn’t feel like at the end of the day all I want is some light entertainment to unwind from the day. I need to make more of an effort to stay informed because what happens in today’s political world will affect the future world for my children. Thanks for posting this and reminding me that just because I’m a busy mom I’m still an intelligent woman that needs to stay informed for the sake of my family.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:58:24 +0000

What a great post. I find I have been so busy lately that I am missing headlines and stories, running on survival instincts. It makes me feel like I’m getting buried too deeply.

I try to surround myself with smart, funny, sharp people, and to be honest I feel better about myself and the world in general when I remember I am smart and have something worthwhile to contribute too. So, Allie, pick up your Economist. I’ll be reading my newspaper, my Moneysense mag, dipping into some non-fiction, and making time to write. Our brains deserve it.

By: Maya

Maya — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:50:06 +0000

I think you phrased this all so well. I feel the same way often, except I’m asking my brother and not my husband.

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:44:30 +0000

I think the “Entertainment News” and gossip crap takes up so much of our time and tv energy we miss out on the real things or feel like we don’t have enough time.

By: PunditMom

PunditMom — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:37:08 +0000

I think there are a lot of people — men and women — who feel this way in terms of not being able to keep up with life and current events. How do we manage that so we can make this a better country?

By: Lauren @ Hobo Mama

Lauren @ Hobo Mama — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:20:11 +0000

“I hate asking my husband to explain something to me, not because I can’t get it but like the kid who skipped class I just wasn’t there to find out.”

No, you are not the only one! I had to cheat off my husband’s ballot in the recent election and felt like Susan B. Anthony & Lucretia Mott were looking down their noses at me from beyond.

Thanks for the call to action.