by Becky Thompson | May 13, 2014 | Trending Issues
How Abortion Has Changed the Discussion of Miscarriage I was finally getting back to a normal routine. My miscarriage a few weeks earlier had taken more than just my baby. It had sapped my emotional reserves as well. I was exhausted, but began to force myself to...
by Becky Thompson | Mar 28, 2014 | Infertility & Miscarriage, Most Shared, Trending Issues
Everyone loves a good prank. Well, everyone loves a well-executed, completely harmless, all-in-good-fun prank. What I have seen take place over the last few years on social media sites is none of those things. In the last few years, I have seen an all too common...
by Becky Thompson | Dec 13, 2013 | Trending Issues
A few days ago, I asked my four year old what he thought was the most important part of Christmas. He answered without hesitation, “Santa and presents!” His two year old sister piped in from across the room, “He’s bringing me a castle!” Inside, I shrunk into a puddle...
by Becky Thompson | Nov 26, 2013 | Most Shared, Trending Issues
Our town holiday parade was a few nights ago. It is a fun way the community kicks off the holiday season. Businesses on main street stay open late as folks enjoy visiting with one another and window shopping. The parade floats throw candy to the kids sitting on the...