Comments on: Two Articles http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/ The Intersection of Design & Motherhood Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:46:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Meg http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3004 Meg Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:13:01 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3004 I'm reading David McCullough's John Adams right now and it is awesome. Can't wait to read more abt thorium. Thanks! I'm reading David McCullough's John Adams right now and it is awesome. Can't wait to read more abt thorium. Thanks!

]]> By: Apryl http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3005 Apryl Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:29:24 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3005 I heard this really funny NPR show about Ayn Rand a few months ago. I think it was the Diane Rehm show. Anyway, they said that part of where she got her philosophy of men being responsible for their own lives, abhorance of unions and social programs (like welfare), was from her personal experience. She immigrated from Russia to this country on her own and MADE IT. So anyone else can too. Then the commenter said, "Um, except that she didn't recognize that she had MAJOR breaks that not everyone gets. You know, like meeting Cecil B. DeMille and getting a job with him..." That just made me laugh. I heard this really funny NPR show about Ayn Rand a few months ago. I think it was the Diane Rehm show. Anyway, they said that part of where she got her philosophy of men being responsible for their own lives, abhorance of unions and social programs (like welfare), was from her personal experience. She immigrated from Russia to this country on her own and MADE IT. So anyone else can too. Then the commenter said, "Um, except that she didn't recognize that she had MAJOR breaks that not everyone gets. You know, like meeting Cecil B. DeMille and getting a job with him…" That just made me laugh.

]]> By: Lain http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3006 Lain Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:10:20 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3006 I really don't read many mags anymore (too much to keep track of online) but I do read a ton of books. The latest: The first Pendragon book by DJ McHale. One of my resolutions was to read a book a month recommended by my 12YO son. This was the first one, and I really enjoyed it. I really don't read many mags anymore (too much to keep track of online) but I do read a ton of books. The latest: The first Pendragon book by DJ McHale. One of my resolutions was to read a book a month recommended by my 12YO son. This was the first one, and I really enjoyed it.

]]> By: Abbie http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3007 Abbie Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:57:09 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3007 My husband and I both read the article about Thorium and and a very similar reaction. I know we can't judge the past, but what's holding us back from adopting a better way now?!!!! Frustrating.<br /><br />I'm reading "3 Cups of Tea" for Janurary. I'm loving it! My husband and I both read the article about Thorium and and a very similar reaction. I know we can't judge the past, but what's holding us back from adopting a better way now?!!!! Frustrating.

I'm reading "3 Cups of Tea" for Janurary. I'm loving it!

]]> By: Jessica Jo http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3008 Jessica Jo Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:52:13 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3008 Wow, you are a lot smarter than you sometimes come across. The only magazine I read is Body and Soul by Martha Stewart, love it! Love her! And the only magazine my husband reads is Game Informer, at home at least. I am interested in That thorium stuff, I may go check it out. <br /><br />Right now I am reading the Complete Collection of Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Anderson to my baby while we nurse. Much different than I thought it would be. Wow, you are a lot smarter than you sometimes come across. The only magazine I read is Body and Soul by Martha Stewart, love it! Love her! And the only magazine my husband reads is Game Informer, at home at least. I am interested in That thorium stuff, I may go check it out.

Right now I am reading the Complete Collection of Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Anderson to my baby while we nurse. Much different than I thought it would be.

]]> By: kim http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3009 kim Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:41:21 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3009 I also have read The Book Thief and The Help recently and can't give them enough praise--awesome, awesome books. Another recent favorite was The Guernesey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. That was was a little lighter than the other two.<br /><br />And another Real Simple fan here. Only magazine I manage to read everything month. I've had a lot of luck with the recipes, too, which is always nice, to have a monthly source of new easy ideas. I also have read The Book Thief and The Help recently and can't give them enough praise–awesome, awesome books. Another recent favorite was The Guernesey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. That was was a little lighter than the other two.

And another Real Simple fan here. Only magazine I manage to read everything month. I've had a lot of luck with the recipes, too, which is always nice, to have a monthly source of new easy ideas.

]]> By: kim &amp; co. http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-60763 kim &amp; co. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:41:21 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-60763 I also have read The Book Thief and The Help recently and can't give them enough praise--awesome, awesome books. Another recent favorite was The Guernesey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. That was was a little lighter than the other two.<br /><br />And another Real Simple fan here. Only magazine I manage to read everything month. I've had a lot of luck with the recipes, too, which is always nice, to have a monthly source of new easy ideas. I also have read The Book Thief and The Help recently and can&#39;t give them enough praise–awesome, awesome books. Another recent favorite was The Guernesey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. That was was a little lighter than the other two.

And another Real Simple fan here. Only magazine I manage to read everything month. I&#39;ve had a lot of luck with the recipes, too, which is always nice, to have a monthly source of new easy ideas.

]]> By: Christy http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3010 Christy Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:18:38 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3010 I recently read the Exercise Myth in Time Magazine (online - it was printed a while ago). And I found it really interesting. I recently read the Exercise Myth in Time Magazine (online – it was printed a while ago). And I found it really interesting.

]]> By: Beth Brown http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3011 Beth Brown Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:52:20 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3011 I am a definite Ayn Rand fan, having read both The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged multiple times since introduced to them in high school (eeek, what an eye opener THAT was!).<br />As for periodicals/books to recommend:<br />More Magazine - there is a brain behind this publication, and I like it!<br />Hybrid Moms - although I have only bought it once, I thoroughly enjoyed the perspective.<br />Real Simple - already voted for repeatedly, I see.<br />Womans Day/Family Circle - oddly enough, both of these titles have swum back into my view as of late, even though they both still feel "elderly" in magazine life. Extremely topical articles, excellent tips, and simple straight-shooting copy.<br />I will also vote for "The Help" - unusual and lovely book. Also just read "Handle With Care" by Jodi Picoult - a great read. I DETESTED the ending, however.<br /><br />I recommend any book by Elizabeth Berg or Elizabeth Noble, too.<br />: )<br /><br />Beth I am a definite Ayn Rand fan, having read both The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged multiple times since introduced to them in high school (eeek, what an eye opener THAT was!).
As for periodicals/books to recommend:
More Magazine – there is a brain behind this publication, and I like it!
Hybrid Moms – although I have only bought it once, I thoroughly enjoyed the perspective.
Real Simple – already voted for repeatedly, I see.
Womans Day/Family Circle – oddly enough, both of these titles have swum back into my view as of late, even though they both still feel "elderly" in magazine life. Extremely topical articles, excellent tips, and simple straight-shooting copy.
I will also vote for "The Help" – unusual and lovely book. Also just read "Handle With Care" by Jodi Picoult – a great read. I DETESTED the ending, however.

I recommend any book by Elizabeth Berg or Elizabeth Noble, too.
: )

Beth

]]> By: SmartBear http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3012 SmartBear Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:41:02 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3012 I am very much still grieving the loss of Cookie magazine...sigh... I am very much still grieving the loss of Cookie magazine…sigh…

]]> By: shari berry bo-berry http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3013 shari berry bo-berry Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:03:01 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3013 I recently read The Hunger Games, and the 2nd book, Catching Fire. 3rd book due out in august! Can't wait.<br /><br />I am currently reading Sarah's Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay -- love it...only about 50 pages left!<br /><br />Not much of a magazine reader...but I subscribe to BH&G;, and Parents. I recently read The Hunger Games, and the 2nd book, Catching Fire. 3rd book due out in august! Can't wait.

I am currently reading Sarah's Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay — love it…only about 50 pages left!

Not much of a magazine reader…but I subscribe to BH&G;, and Parents.

]]> By: Quincy Sorensen http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3014 Quincy Sorensen Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:47:12 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3014 Hello Design Mom, first time at your very fun blog. I loved that you mentioned my husband and thorium--thank you! Good luck to you on your on your pregnancy; I am 14 weeks myself. This will be Baby Five.<br /><br />I read The Fountainhead in high school (loved it!), but when I tried Atlas Shrugged after college, I just had to take the spoon out my throat. However, Kirk says all the time that Atlas Shrugged is a perfect reflection of our times. <br /><br />Take care. Hello Design Mom, first time at your very fun blog. I loved that you mentioned my husband and thorium–thank you! Good luck to you on your on your pregnancy; I am 14 weeks myself. This will be Baby Five.

I read The Fountainhead in high school (loved it!), but when I tried Atlas Shrugged after college, I just had to take the spoon out my throat. However, Kirk says all the time that Atlas Shrugged is a perfect reflection of our times.

Take care.

]]> By: UM London http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3015 UM London Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:42:58 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3015 One of my favourite reads are the Op-ed's by NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. He recently wrote a great op-ed called 'The Happiest People'. It's about how Costa Rica has been ranked as the happiest people and coincidently how they also invest in education first (they dissolved the military and decided to put that money into education). The idea is that if we put education first, the rest of the problems tend to work themselves out (in most cases!). It's an interesting article!<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/opinion/07kristof.html<br /><br />I am also reading Outliers. And People magazine. :) One of my favourite reads are the Op-ed's by NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. He recently wrote a great op-ed called 'The Happiest People'. It's about how Costa Rica has been ranked as the happiest people and coincidently how they also invest in education first (they dissolved the military and decided to put that money into education). The idea is that if we put education first, the rest of the problems tend to work themselves out (in most cases!). It's an interesting article!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/07/opinion/07kristof.html

I am also reading Outliers. And People magazine. :)

]]> By: In Honor Of Design http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3016 In Honor Of Design Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:31:47 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3016 LEFT TO TELL- an absolutely amazing book written by a Rwanda genocide survivor. She is changing the way I look at life..<br /><br />Thanks for the post:) LEFT TO TELL- an absolutely amazing book written by a Rwanda genocide survivor. She is changing the way I look at life..

Thanks for the post:)

]]> By: Rachel http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3017 Rachel Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:15:26 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3017 I started reading Open, Andre Agassi's biography, it's fascinating and I hate putting it down. Disclaimer: I love tennis and sports in general so I'm pretty inclined to be interested. But I think it's really well written (his co-writer also wrote The Tender Bar) and it's an account of his life and relationships not just tennis. I started reading Open, Andre Agassi's biography, it's fascinating and I hate putting it down. Disclaimer: I love tennis and sports in general so I'm pretty inclined to be interested. But I think it's really well written (his co-writer also wrote The Tender Bar) and it's an account of his life and relationships not just tennis.

]]> By: Design Mom http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3018 Design Mom Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:06:42 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3018 mamacita - Oddly, I have yet to subscribe to O, but I know everyone loves it. I should probably start.<br /><br />Rachel - You're not alone. I think both of those books have lots and lots of fans. Angela as Dagny? Fascinating.<br /><br />Karey - off to see what you have to say today... mamacita – Oddly, I have yet to subscribe to O, but I know everyone loves it. I should probably start.

Rachel – You're not alone. I think both of those books have lots and lots of fans. Angela as Dagny? Fascinating.

Karey – off to see what you have to say today…

]]> By: Design Mom http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3019 Design Mom Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:04:10 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3019 JLJ - Thank you so much for your comment. I actually think we're probably pretty aligned on our thinking. When I wrote the post, I added the qualifier "little" to "ashamed," because I'm really not. I think you're exactly right that it's easy to judge 30 years after the fast, and I don't mean to. Your grandfather sounds like a good man.<br /><br />No doubt our grandkids will wonder at our decisions — like choosing SUVs over more earth-friendly options... JLJ – Thank you so much for your comment. I actually think we're probably pretty aligned on our thinking. When I wrote the post, I added the qualifier "little" to "ashamed," because I'm really not. I think you're exactly right that it's easy to judge 30 years after the fast, and I don't mean to. Your grandfather sounds like a good man.

No doubt our grandkids will wonder at our decisions — like choosing SUVs over more earth-friendly options…

]]> By: Design Mom http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3020 Design Mom Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:35 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3020 Kirk - Thanks so much for dropping by. For those who don't know, Kirk Sorensen is known as the first and best advocate for thorium. (Just realized I didn't link to your blog directly. I'll edit the post.)<br /><br />Meredith, jeannie - What a fun surprise to hear from relatives of Kirk! Who would guess you read Design Mom? Too hilarious.<br /><br />KJ - I often forget about National Geographic. Thanks for the reminder. (I thought the Guernsey book was super charming as well.)<br /><br />Inz - I agree. Real Simple is totally helpful. And always so pretty.<br /><br />mskaz - I have never heard of Chatalaine. Intrigued. Must google now... Kirk – Thanks so much for dropping by. For those who don't know, Kirk Sorensen is known as the first and best advocate for thorium. (Just realized I didn't link to your blog directly. I'll edit the post.)

Meredith, jeannie – What a fun surprise to hear from relatives of Kirk! Who would guess you read Design Mom? Too hilarious.

KJ – I often forget about National Geographic. Thanks for the reminder. (I thought the Guernsey book was super charming as well.)

Inz – I agree. Real Simple is totally helpful. And always so pretty.

mskaz – I have never heard of Chatalaine. Intrigued. Must google now…

]]> By: karey m. http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3021 karey m. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:59:26 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3021 first the perfume...and today what we're reading.<br /><br />we are officially soul sisters. although your reads sound way smarter.<br /><br />i will work on this. by the time we meet again at alt, i may not be brilliant...but i will be wearing a robot tee!<br /><br />baby steps. and xoxo. first the perfume…and today what we're reading.

we are officially soul sisters. although your reads sound way smarter.

i will work on this. by the time we meet again at alt, i may not be brilliant…but i will be wearing a robot tee!

baby steps. and xoxo.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.designmom.com/2010/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-3022 Rachel Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:51:59 +0000 http://www.gabrielleblair.com//?p=139#comment-3022 Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged are some of my all-time favorites. If only I could get my book club to read them...it seems there aren't many people to discuss those books. I heard that they might make Atlas Shrugged into a movie and that Angelina Jolie would play Dagny Taggert. But condensing that Bible novel would be impossible... Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged are some of my all-time favorites. If only I could get my book club to read them…it seems there aren't many people to discuss those books. I heard that they might make Atlas Shrugged into a movie and that Angelina Jolie would play Dagny Taggert. But condensing that Bible novel would be impossible…

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