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2014-08-05T10:21:58-05:00

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At the Register: A New (Old) Way to Apologize

Last updated on: August 5, 2014 at 10:21 am By Simcha Fisher

The teacher started scheduling weekly “clean-ups.” Students relished in the opportunity to admit wrongdoing, share intent to change, and restore friendships. It was a beautiful, beautiful thing. They walked out stiff and uneasy, and returned with bright smiles on their faces. Sound familiar? Read the rest at the Register. Read more

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2015-01-10T19:59:47-05:00

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What would Balzac say?

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 7:59 pm By Simcha Fisher

PIC ape man Here’s a titillating story: [W]hen the social-media specialist for a private Provo-based English language learning center wrote a blog explaining homophones, he was let go for creating the perception that the school promoted a gay agenda. Tim Torkildson says after he wrote the blog on the website of his employer, Nomen Global Language Center, his boss and Nomen owner Clarke Woodger, called him into his office and told him he was fired. As Torkildson tells it, Woodger said he... Read more

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2015-01-10T20:00:58-05:00

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At the Register: Chemo While Pregnant? L’Chaim!

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 8:00 pm By Simcha Fisher

PIC pregnant woman on chemo Pregnant women have been successfully treating their cancer in the second and third trimesters without harming their babies for over twenty years — and yet this fact is far from common knowledge. When we hear that a woman has cancer while pregnant, the first thought that comes to mind is that she has a horrible choice to make. Why is this? Read the rest at the Register. Read more

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2014-07-30T09:22:30-05:00

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I’m so proud/horrified (#13 is my favorite)

Last updated on: July 30, 2014 at 9:22 am By Simcha Fisher

The other day, this appeared on the bathroom door: It was written by my 12-year-old son, who is both very twelve, and very much my son. Can’t quite make it out? You can either walk away in blissful ignorance, or you can read on, and prepare yourself for the next generation of Fishers. Here is what it says: RULES FOR POOPING IN A STAIN-FREE MANNER 1. Open bathroom door and (using feet) walk in. 2. Close and... Read more

2014-07-29T20:29:54-05:00

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At the Register: Prayer doesn’t make things happen

Last updated on: July 29, 2014 at 8:29 pm By Simcha Fisher

I agree, sort of. We don’t pray for a cure for cancer and find a vial full of miraculous medicine on the table. We don’t pray to reach the moon on Christmas Eve and find a functional rocket ship waiting under the tree in the morning. Praying doesn’t make things happen. Praying makes things possible. Read the rest at the Register. Read more

2014-07-29T08:30:47-05:00

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Little kids, big fair, no tears

Last updated on: July 29, 2014 at 8:30 am By Simcha Fisher

(This post originally ran in 2010. We’re planning on hitting the fair this week, so I thought I’d rerun it. I’m enjoying the old pictures of my kids, all shorter and chubbier, and my husband hairier!) The fair! Who doesn’t love the fair? I’m talking about a country fair, with sheep and cows and pigs and rabbits, and horses pulling stuff, quilts and strawberry preserves and giant gourds on display, and a giant carnival with flashing lights,... Read more

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2014-07-28T16:46:23-05:00

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Review of SGNFP in the Catholic Herald UK

Last updated on: July 28, 2014 at 4:46 pm By Simcha Fisher

Wow, I didn’t even know they translated my book into British. Heh heh. But seriously, Francis Phillips has done a lovely review and musing about Humanae Vitae. An excerpt: Simcha Fisher calls her book the “Sinner’s Guide” because she starts with the premise that we are all flawed creatures and that God (and the Church) has not made a mistake in reminding us that love and the transmission of life cannot be separated. As she puts it towards the end... Read more

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2014-07-28T11:32:53-05:00

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Friday’s winners aaaaaand the Baby-Comp winner!

Last updated on: July 28, 2014 at 11:32 am By Simcha Fisher

Congratulations to the following lucky ducks! I’ll be sending out emails today to let you know how to claim your prizes. 1 The Sinner’s Guide to NFP: Ann-Marie 2 Something Other than God: Shannon Seidl 3 $25 gift certificate to Robin’s Soap Shoppe: Natalie Brankin 4 2 books by Leah Perrault: Laura Roberts 5 Maite Roche board book: Meredith Riley 6 hand-sewn baby quilt: Leanne Stephano Bohannon 7 10 Pope Francis magnets: Brenda Chaudoin 8 Spice Up Your Marriage: Sarah... Read more

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2014-07-28T09:55:57-05:00

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Playing catch-up

Last updated on: July 28, 2014 at 9:55 am By Simcha Fisher

Today, I PROMISE, I will post the names of the winners for day 5 of the contest. Sorry for the delay! I won’t bore you with details, but we had a nutso weekend, and I’m still scrambling to get caught up. Please be patient as I get all the shipping and everything squared away! As far as I know, there were no NFP Awareness Week-related homocides, so I call that a success. Thanks for joining in the fun, everybody. And... Read more

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2014-07-28T09:49:08-05:00

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Less than an hour left to win a Baby-Comp!

Last updated on: July 28, 2014 at 9:49 am By Simcha Fisher

Sponsored by The Natural Baby Company of Austin, TX. The Natural Baby Company is a boutique that specializes in all-natural baby products, including cloth diapers, baby gear, baby feeding products, carriers, wraps, dolls and toys, and baby health and wellness products, and it is an NFP-friendly place! Here is the first generation Baby-Comp they are generously sponsoring: To enter the contest, use the Rafflecopter form below. I know there were some glitches last week, both with Patheos... Read more

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