Sarah Palin is called to answer an unique need

“One could say that incase of need, every normal and healthy woman is able to hold a position. And there is no profession which cannot be practiced by a woman.” St. Teresa Benedicta

I cannot think of a more critical time than now to turn our country's attention to the plight of the babies not yet born and particularly, to those with special needs. The world of prenatal expertise advocates daily for the quick murder of children who are deemed unworthy to live among us by a world being enveloped by encroaching darkness. Perhaps there is no one who could be such a courageous, compelling advocate for the least of these as a mother of a newborn baby with Down syndrome.She spoke passionately for these children in front of a secular audience. She was clear and direct about their Creator and about our responsibility. She was a breath of fresh air in a world where God is rarely mentioned except for the compulsory "God Bless America."

I'm not just a one issue voter...

Actually, I've already voted. Mike sent for my absentee ballot about five seconds after I was admitted to the hospital. But, clearly, there's another issue where Obama's position is nearly as scary as his position on the sanctity of life. I'm no expert, but I do put some stock (no pun intended) in the educated opinion of 100 economists.

Way More Creative than a Yard Sign

Our neighborhood doesn't allow yard signs. But, in the last week before the election, I'm pretty sure these would attract some attention and make a rather creative statement. I'm also pretty sure that one cannot carve pumpkins whilst laying on her side. But Mike could do it...Patterns for all the candidates here.

This is pretty scary...

Watch and listen to this ... one of our Senatorial candidates, Mark Warner, accusing Christians, right-to-lifers, homeschoolers, and gun owners as "threatening to what it means to be an American."

HT: Maria at Home Sweet Heart

What Does Blogging Cost Us?

This has been a perpetual question rumbling around in my brain for about a year now. Danielle asks, "Does it cost us something?" There is no doubt in my mind that it costs us something. The question is what it costs. And do the benefits outweigh the costs?In her recent post at Faith and Family Live, Danielle is exploring just where this brave, new medium is taking us. She links to what may now be a classic article Is Google Making Us Stupid? and she wonders aloud how appropriate instant publishing and real-time communication is in the worlds of genuine relationships and of genuine journalism.

I've seen the ugly side of blogging. There's no doubt there were times when I was quite certain that the cost to my family and to me personally far outweighed the benefits. And I've seen the beautiful, even holy, side.  I'm glad Danielle has opened this conversation. I think it's something we all should be pondering. So, go talk with Danielle. I can't think of a more sensible, down-to-earth hostess for this important conversation.