Mother’s Day with Stephanie and mom and dad at the self-realization fellowship meditation garden. #familyisforever #happymothersday

Get-Lit classic poetry slam! Hosted by @gwatsky and one of the judges is LeVar Burton! (at the orpheum)

fastcompany:

Instead Of Taking Your Daughters To Work, Introduce Them To Technology

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. No doubt, it is a fantastic initiative. However, in 2013 many freelancers and entrepreneurs work from home. And many employees don’t work in offices anymore.

For workers who remain in office environments, it seems that exposing our kids to the drudgery of cubicles, mind-numbing meetings, and dull cafeteria food is not very inspiring.

Besides, many coveted tech jobs that exist today—for example, in social media—weren’t even conceived of a decade ago. Our kids won’t be doing same jobs anyway.

Although future jobs will continue to change, one thing is for sure: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) will be pervasive in everything we do.

So rather than going to work, why don’t you set aside a day and take your daughter to tech? Here are a few ideas to swap for hauling your kids to your desk:

Learn about women in tech and science: WITI (Women in Technology International) is sponsoring a social media scavenger hunt for high school girls to learn about female role models. In this contest, girls can name their favorite role model, grab fun badges such as “I’m a WITI girl” (love the pun), and create Pinterest boards with their favorite women in tech and science. Winners will get free tickets to meet inspirational women in tech and science at the annual WITI Hall of Fame Ceremony in June and other prizes.

Visit a tech or science museum: If you’re in the Bay area, the Exploratorium in San Francisco just re-opened on Pier 15 with 150 new exhibits.

Join the Worldwide #WITI Wave celebration: Let’s show our kids that women work in tech and science careers around the world by posting your video to the WITI Wavepage or tweeting your support for women in tech at #WITIWave.

Read about important women in STEM careers at the 2013 Women’s History Month website. STEM is the focus in 2013.

Sign your kids up for a technology or science summer camp such as iD Tech Campsheld at many U.S. universities.

Set aside time to help them participate in science events such as Google’s Science Fair.

Let’s share technology and science careers with our daughters and sons and let them experience the possibilities before it’s too late.

[Image: Flickr user D. Sharon Pruitt]

lipstickndynamite:

One of the best mom moments in TV history. I wish more parents knew how important it is to validate their children’s feelings.

(Source: forgofamilyforgofriends)

It’s Barnes and Noble Official!! Bought books for my students. #educatordiscount #BandN #csusmedu (at Barnes & Noble)

think-progress:

One child is holding something that’s been banned in America to protect them.

via Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America

synecdoche:

“How are you?”
“I’ve been crying a lot about Onion articles.”
“Me too.”

thepaladog:

thesuperjew:

I rage

WOW

(Source: drunkonstephen)

motherjones:

This is what’s happening now. Follow @khou for updates. There is video of the blast here, but, a word of caution, it’s awful.

things to keep in mind:

• you do not know the religion of the people who planted these bombs
• you do not know the race of the people who planted these bombs
• you do not know the nationality or the political motives of the people who planted these bombs
• tumblr is not a credible source
• terrorism tries to instill fear and hysteria in people. keep calm
• your political party is NOT relevant right now

(Source: fuckmegentlywithawinonaryder)

myshoesuntied:

lizzieinreverse:

usatodaysports:

Examples of overwhelming kindness following the Boston Marathon explosions.

humanity <3

“We are here to help each other through this thing, whatever it is.” 

teasedpink:

maascara:

caribbean-breezes:

guava-butter:

I don’t even care what blog type you are, this deserves to be on your blog. Praying for Boston x

Pray for Boston.

my heart is broken she did nothing and now she’s dead rip angel <3

this seriously broke my heart. she’s just an innocent little girl. my thoughts and prayers go out to her family, and everyone else involved with this tragic incident. rest easy baby girl♥

thisisbecker:

hertigress:

choosechoice:

Dove hired a forensic artist to draw how women see themselves versus how others see them - the results are moving.

Wow.

I don’t know why this made me cry.

risenagain:

Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait (Acoustic)
This is so beautiful.

(Source: uk-music)

wildwildeyes:

This is amazing, I can’t even

(Source: welieandburn)