Art, this is everyone. Everyone, this is Art. Yet another online (turned offline) pal. I met Art when I randomly contacted him (my total MO) after seeing his fascinating research on child care, work and family at PSU's School of Social Work. He has been onto the issues surrounding this subject for decades - literally. And he's still at it! He has provided an incredible amount of data and thought to this issue and is excited to be connected with us lay activists, gettin' him out of the Ivory Tower!
Also, look for a piece from him in the Mothers Movement Online's next online issue. This guy knows the history of these issues like the back of his hand. The striking - and depressing - part is that his observations about the problems in our child care system still ring true today. Which is where we lay activists enter the scene. Read up, mamas, Art is a pretty interesting addition to our Activista family.
Describe your family. Wonderful wife, daughter, and two sons, all with wonderful spouses, and six wonderful grandchildren. Plus one devoted sister still living, of my three older sisters. Name one thing America is doing right for parents. Precious little! Name one thing America is not doing right for parents. Allowing confiscatory taxes, health care costs, and other unfair shares of the public burden to rob parents of much realistic chance of saving and investing for the survival of their families.
What's one parenting issue that really riles you up, makes you ready to work for change? See above.
Who's gonna get your vote for President '08 & why? Obama! Why? Character, leadership, tone, and an understanding of community development. Also, it's an age thing - I'm only 80, and we've had all the dynasties we can stand!
Name one thing Activistas could do to be a better place. You're already doing it. I think it's terrific!
What's your fave thing about (grand)parenting in the Portland area? Sitting around the table when they're all there!
And another thing!! A quiet walk in the woods.
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