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What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? My favorite holiday is still Christmas. – For me, it’s never really been about religion. It’s about the feeling — the warmth, the lights, the way the world slows down just a little. – I love the quiet nights with just…
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Becoming a Mother Made Me More Radical
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot I used to think that having a baby would soften me. That motherhood would make me more “normal,” more willing to accept the world as it is. I was wrong. Becoming pregnant has made me more radical than I’ve ever been. Suddenly everything feels urgent. Every system that controls, extracts, and…
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Have You Ever Been Camping?
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot Have you ever been camping? Yes… and it’s one of our favorite ways to remember what life can feel like when we step outside the system for a little while. – We love camping because it’s simple. No electricity, no Wi-Fi, no bills, no clocks telling us when to eat or…
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Taking Children Seriously & Anarchy: Why We’re Raising Our Kids This Way
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot We just read a really interesting piece on the Anarchist Library called “Taking Children Seriously (TCS) and Anarchy.” It hit us right in the heart because we’re about to become parents, and we’ve been thinking a lot about how we want to raise our little one. The core idea is simple…
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Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. Less than a year ago, I got pregnant for the first time. We were so excited and started dreaming about our future together. – Then one morning it was just gone. The doctor confirmed I had miscarried and my heart completely…
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Two Big Things…
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot First, I finally had my neck tattoo removed. It was something I’d been thinking about for a long time for a lot of personal reasons. It just didn’t feel like “me” anymore, and I wanted a fresh start. – The second (and much bigger) thing… I’m pregnant. – We just got…
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Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? – A few years ago, before we were married, my husband came home from a really hard day at work. He looked exhausted and heavy. – I could see how much he was…
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What Makes You Nervous?
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot What makes you nervous? First, a little about me: I don’t have a regular job outside the home. I’m a stay-at-home wife, and my main job — the one I love most — is taking care of my husband. That means making sure he comes home to a peaceful house, good…
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How Do You Unwind After a Demanding Day?
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot How do you unwind after a demanding day? After a long, tiring day, here’s how we actually unwind: – We come straight home and get comfy. I usually change into one of his big t-shirts and nothing else while he kicks off his work clothes. – First thing is always a…
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How Do You Use Social Media?
by rebelzva & cptxbonnot How do you use social media? We’re not big social media people at all. – Most of the time we just scroll together on the couch, me curled up on your chest while we look at the same phone. – We mostly send each other silly videos or cute animal pics…