I have to apologize for this week’s short list. For some reason, I’ve had a very hard time keeping up with the blogs in my reader. What this says about me, I’m not sure. Probably that I am a slacker. But why this would be news to anyone, I have no idea (dudes, it’s in my blog title). So if I missed some awesome reads, I apologize in advance. If you came across any great reads this week that I have left off this list, please feel free to list them in the comments. Come to think of it, feel free to do that any week. I would love for my YNTR lists to become collaborative, community efforts.
- Those batty old wives can suck it from Parental Discretion Advised. Oh happy day! Even though my childbearing years are behind me, I still get excited when I see someone go through the joys of pregnancy and finding out the gender of your little bundle is one of the best joys there is. Congrats, Bree!
- How To Take Photos With A Blurry Background from Dutch Blitz. I wonder if these tips work as well for a point-and-shoot as they do for a DSLR? What she says makes amazing sense, moreso than anything I’ve read before about the “blurry background” phenomenon. I’m going to have to try her tips!
- Thanks from loraleeslooneytunes.com. It is so good to hear from Loralee. I was starting to worry about her when she vanished this last week. I hope this month starts taking it easy on her soon, because it sounds like she’s having some hard times. Go send her some virtual hugs.
- Top 10 Most Useless Baby Items from Baby Cheapskate. While I can’t agree with the entire list (a Boppy pillow has been essential for us!), I have to agree with most of it. The point that’s most important is that you really don’t need a lot of gadgets when you have a baby.
- Seven from Ask Moxie. Moxie gave a great 9/11 anniversary post this week. If you haven’t already, you really should go read it. Her “been there” perspective really hit home for me.
- Under The Blanket from Her Bad Mother. I’m outraged for Catherine and I’m outraged for me. Nursing mothers shouldn’t be made to feel this way. I’m not sure how to fix it, what the answer is. But something has to change because we can’t keep going this way, as a society. Nursing is not “dirty”. Shame on this airline.
- Liz Goodman Logelin Memorial 5k Walk/Run from matt, liz and madeline. Whether you are a runner or even if you aren’t, consider taking part in this 5k on the 21st at 1pm in your time zone. Take some pictures, post them to flickr, and consider making a donation that will benefit a VERY good cause.
And that, as they say, is that. I’m SO glad it is a Saturday. I wish more days could be Saturday. This week really kicked my hiney and I’m more than ready for a few mellow days. Are you just as ready for the weekend as I am?
