Stephanie Jankowski's Blog, page 24
October 13, 2015
Jesus Take the Wheel
Have you ever wondered how some people are legally permitted to function amongst the rest of us? I have. Often. And every day, I amimpressed by the mountingstupidity that surrounds me. From the a-hole in line at the grocery store who sighs dramaticallyat having to wait her turn (seriously, go to the self-check-out and shut […]
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October 12, 2015
Fall Fun in Western PA
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year, and with Western Pennsylvania’s beautiful colors, crisp air, and countless kids’ activities, it’s not hard to see why I’m crazy about this season. From horse-drawn hayrides through bountiful pumpkin patches to the giggle-inciting navigation of a corn maze, autumn always finds my family on the go.With […]
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October 8, 2015
The New Face of Romance
My face gently cupped by his stronghands, our eyes met, and I felt it: I would marry this man. We were inseparable for years, and when everyone said collegewould become the wedge to eventually partus, we laughed atthem for not understanding our love. OUR LOVE was different. OUR LOVE was unlike any other. Then the […]
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October 7, 2015
We All Survived
On Friday night, I babysat four kids under the age of four in order to give my best friend a much-deserved night out. Since two of the kiddos were mine, I was feeling confident I could manage. No, I was not drunk. I’m just a good friend. After a successful dinner, the older kids were […]
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October 6, 2015
Maternalosis Degenerative Progression Syndrome: Reversing the Effects of Mom Years
We’re all familiar with the unfortunate nature by which dogs age, adding seven years at a time rather than the normal one people-year. Except, I don’t know many people beyond the age of five who are truly only aging annually; between throwing down too many processed foods, constant exposure to environmental risks, countless bad choices, […]
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October 2, 2015
The Worst Mother I’ve Ever Seen
I hearher before I seeher. She is huffing and puffingbecause ofher toddler’sincessant cries. Someone obviously didn’t give this ladythe memo thatcrying is what little kidsdo. The child, holding on to the woman’s leg, is begging to be carried. “Up! Up!” her little voice says over and over. The womanseems angry thather ownchildwants to be held!Maybe […]
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October 1, 2015
Going From Mundane to Mahvelous!
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how my kids will remember their childhood. Will they hold on to the countless notes and cards I wrote for them before they could even read? Will they remember Daddy scooping them up and snuggling them into his beard, despite giggly protests? Or will my children recall their childhood as […]
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September 26, 2015
Itchy Itchy, Scratchy Scratchy
Natalie and I were inseparable. As 9-year-olds do, we shared secrets, sleepovers, and sesame seed sizedinsects in our hair. You know, LICE. I was there on that hotJuly afternoon when Natalie’s mom discovered lice in her daughter’s shoulder length strawberry blonde hair. Aquick look at my brown bob and it was official: we were both […]
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September 23, 2015
To the woman who refused to pierce my daughter’s ears
Over a month of pleading and well-timed compliments ofmy “sparkly ear jewelry,” andour four-year-old daughter Ellahad sent a clear message: she wanted her ears pierced. I mused about it on Facebook, hoping for tips andreputable places, though the surprising backlash bysome gave me pause…and giggles. We’re waiting to get her tattoo until she’s 6, relax! […]
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September 14, 2015
A Lesson in Gender Fluidity or Tolerance?
When I began my teaching career, I had the benefit of working alongside one of the most brilliant, forward-thinking minds to ever grace a classroom. My mentor and pal, Beth,lives tochallenge her students to think, and from herpassion transpiredanopportunity tomove thembeyond reading and writing and towardfeeling and doing;she created The RIGHTS Project. RIGHTS stands for: […]
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