Troy Davis was executed in Georgia at 11:08 pm last night. I am not opposed to the death penalty. In fact, I strongly believe in the death penalty, when properly applied. And I can't help but think that in the case of Troy Davis, it was not. Davis was executed for shooting a police office. He's maintained his innocence since the beginning. Ordinarily, I wouldn't take a … [Read more...] about I’m Terrified By Troy Davis’s execution
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Sexy Shoulders + Wide Back = Tiny Waist
PART I: SHAPELY SHOULDERS Hey Moms...Who says that we can’t hit the weights hard, like the guys in the gym, and reap the rewards of the super-charged, fat-burning metabolism that a solid, muscular body is famous for? Being that I am personal trainer, there are many times that I am face to face with my "Mommy" clients’ looks of fear when I have them to do explosive … [Read more...] about Sexy Shoulders + Wide Back = Tiny Waist
Tighten That Tush: Butt Blaster Workout Moves
Don’t let that saggy bum get you down. Mommy’s can tone and tighten their tushees before the kiddies are up and out of bed. Single Leg Squat Try this exercise at least 3 times per week, on non-consecutive days to build better legs and cheeks. Set Up: Stand tall with your heals under your hips, abs tight, shoulders down away from your ears. If balance is … [Read more...] about Tighten That Tush: Butt Blaster Workout Moves
When Sports Parents Go Too Far…
It has finally come to this: a parent has sued a sports coach for not playing his child more frequently.Perhaps this will go down in American parenting history as definitive proof that we have all totally lost our minds.I am surprised this didn’t happen earlier, actually. And that the lawsuit originated in Texas, not New York City, where parents pay professionals to coach … [Read more...] about When Sports Parents Go Too Far…
Book Review: Blue Nights
Our ModernMom Book Club is a way for our readers to express their thoughts and ideas on things they've read, sharing their insights with our community of moms. Join the conversation, and tell us what you thought about this book in the comment section below! Joan Didion once wrote that “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” These words, conceived before she turned 45, … [Read more...] about Book Review: Blue Nights