"As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing.
"What has happened?" the Scarecrow asked a sad-looking man with a bushy beard, who wore an apron and was wheeling a baby-carriage along the sidewalk.
"Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well," replied the man; "and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City."
"Hm!" said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. "If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?"
"I really do not know," replied the man, with a deep sigh. "Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.""
- L. Frank Baum, "The Land of Oz"
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Many people don't know that the Saturday before Mother's day is Birthmother's day.
The below is from my friend Marilyn's Facebook page (she and her husband have adopted their kids):
tomorrow is Mother's Day, but some of us are keenly aware that today is "Birthmother's Day". As most of you know, words are rarely in short supply for me, but today I find myself lacking the words to express the gratitude I feel for 3 amazing women. Without their selfless acts of love towards their sons, the world wouldn't have David, Jack or Zane and where would I be without my 3 men?!?! Thank you M, R and ?...God bless those women who, though in dire straits, chose to give their babies life and to put them up for adoption.
Happy Birthmother's Day!
