First Post

I think the last time I had a blog, it was on livejounal.  It was really more of a way to update friends about goings on in my life rather than any great statement.  My good friend Mariah told me that I could probably make money on the side blogging, being an awesome writer (her words) and all, so here I am, running a bit of a test to see how I like actually blogging about "stuff" rather than just myself.  I fully intend on including bits of my day to day life when appropriate, but it won't be the usual rant about how my day went unless it pertains to something socially important.  I'm hoping to blog about topics that affect us as moms, whether it is nutrition or politics.

So, who am I to write about such things (and, more importantly, why should you care?)?  I'm a mom, first and foremost.  I'm a full time worker, full time student, wife, daughter and sister to a young woman with a visual impairment, ODD (oppositional defiance disorder), Aspergers, and a seriously disturbing Justin Bieber obsession.  I have a three-month old daughter and a need to research the heck out of everything I do.  I hope to share that knowledge as a new mom with other moms.  I am an entrepreneur at heart and love small business retail even if I buy from Amazon on a regular basis.

Also, I'm very specifically not Christian.  I leave that to those with stronger stomachs than I.  I am a bit of an agnostic Pagan, if we must put a label on it.  I love nature and strongly believe in the progression of females, whether in the home or workplace.  We can be Goddesses of each.  Feminist is not a dirty word here, but I also believe in the duality of men and women.  Every child needs both male and female influences (doesn't necessarily have to be parents) to flourish.

So, while I must needs label myself to give you, dear reader, a base understanding of who you are dealing with, please understand that though I give you several neat little boxes, I am certainly more than that, and, like any good deal, void where prohibited and subject to change at any time.