Ruth Anderson

A Call to Honor Motherhood as a Career

Much has been written about the changing roles of mothers in our society, and in particular about the need for a healthy "balance" between mothering and other pursuits. But for at-home moms, I would argue, there is a much more basic issue that is largely overlooked: self-esteem. My story is probably similar to those of many women in my generation. I always assumed that I would have a "career," and indeed I did... (posted by Ruth 3 years 286 days ago.)

Universe to You: Get the Message?

Chances are that you, like me, have someone or something showing up in your life that falls into the category of "incredibly annoying" or "incredibly frustrating." Understandably, typical reactions to these unwelcome people and situations are negative: we complain to friends, then hope for a way to move on as quickly as possible. Common cliches in the English language advise a rather stoic approach as we do so: "Put up... (posted by Ruth 3 years 312 days ago.)

The Wawa Ethic: How a Simple Act of Courtesy Reveals the Strength of Our Country

In a world in which, all too often, ethnic and religious differences create conflict within and between countries, the United States continues to be a unique social experiment. Our country is a mirror of the world's diversity -- people of every skin color and ethnic type can be found here, taking up citizenship and pursuing life and liberty... (posted by Ruth 3 years 316 days ago.)

Managing Time and Stress Over the Holidays

Sometimes it feels like the word "holiday" is a contradiction in terms how is it possible that a time of "freedom from work" (as defined by my dictionary) can feel like it involves much more work? Why do the holidays often mean more stress instead of less? The truth is that there's a hidden "catch" to family holidays: someone has to spend the time and energy to make them happen.... (posted by Ruth 6 years 74 days ago.)