The Power of Words, a Voice in the Darkness, and Love

Posted on December 13, 2016 by SloanParker

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I cannot tell you how much I adore this story: J.K. Rowling found out her books helped save this baby’s life. Her response was magic. Devoted, loving parents, a little fighter who wouldn’t give up, and a lovely author and her gift. It illustrates the power of words and stories, a comforting voice in the darkness, and most of all, love.

My favorite part…

“Ahead of her lies the hippogriff and the golden snitch and the time-turner and a sprawling, dazzling world where girls are the smartest, the strangest people make the best friends, and you can’t judge someone until you see what they have seen. She will be reminded that no one gets through life alone, and children carry the strength inside them to right the world. I hope she will remember that she has carried a bit of that magic with her, all this time.” – Kelley Benham French, the child’s mother.

What we’re all longing for, pet snapchats that cracked me up, and more links I love

Posted on October 27, 2016 by SloanParker

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ADORABLE ANIMALS

31 Pet Snapchats That’ll Have You Rolling With Laughter – #2, 6, 16, 21, 30, and 31 are epic.
Best of Dog Shaming – These shaming pics never fail to amuse me.

LOVE THIS

Magician perfectly destroys anti-transgender bathroom argument in 2 minutes – He totally nailed that.
Amanda Sapir’s Story of “Socially Conscious” TSA Pat Down Shows How to Treat Trans People – “Don’t judge, don’t assume, just be thoughtful and kind. Simple as that.” Love that!
Couple singing Matisyahu’s One Day – Such a beautiful family. And the baby’s reactions…priceless.

GRATITUDE

Prompts for 30 Days of Gratitude – I’ve been keeping a gratitude log in my planner for a while now, and it really does make a big difference. It’s one moment of the day where I make the time to stop and really think about how amazing my life is and how fortunate I am in so many ways. If you’ve never tried keeping a gratitude list or journal, this prompt graphic is a neat way to get started. Gratitude logs don’t have to be anything fancy. Just one or two words a day can really help shift perspectives.

INTERESTING

The Woman Who Might Have Been D.B. Cooper – I’ve always been fascinated with this story, and this theory was really interesting.
A Post About Marriage and What We’ve All Longed For Since The Crib – “Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it.” Who doesn’t want to know someone is paying attention?

LGBTQ Kids Finding Each Other, Orphaned Bats, and Other Links I Love

Posted on September 20, 2016 by SloanParker

ADORABLE ANIMALS

This Australian Clinic for Orphaned Bats is Adorable – I may have shared this video before, but they are just so darn cute. And what great people they have caring for them.
Sexploits of Diego the Tortoise who is saving the Galapagos species – Hard work, but somebody’s got to do it, right?

LOVE THIS

I’m So Glad My Husband Told Me She Was A Woman – I love when people share their stories like this. It brings a real-life, human touch to such an important issue. It’s harder for some people to justify their hate when they can see and hear from individual, everyday people rather than a faceless group or label.
An Open Letter To Justice, The Tween Girls’ Clothing Store – I love when people go out of their way to be supportive of others in their times of need. They may be small moments to the ones helping, but they mean so much to the people who receive their kindness.
20 Quotes From Children’s Books Every Adult Should Know – Some great ones from my childhood in this list. How about yours?

JUST BEAUTIFUL