Mere's Friday Finds: food autonomy, pandemic marriage, a special offer, and more!
It’s March already! For me, time has been flying by ever since the calendar switched from 2020 to 2021. You, too? Some exciting news: after getting sized for our engagement/commitment/marriage bands the other week, we found out our jewelry artist has started crafting our rings!
I can’t get enough of this dreamy twin homebirth gallery!
“What’s Missing from a Pandemic Marriage? Other People.”
Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation
"I don’t know what our grieving process will look like as we emerge from this pandemic, but I do know that it will require patience and grace with yourself and others. Not in the “forgive your anti-masking co-worker” sort of way — more in the “I still can’t concentrate, what’s wrong with me” or “why did I just bail on this party I really wanted to go to” or “I am so angry at this random person in the grocery store” sort of way."
The answer to this question about bullying is flawless and powerful
Public health messaging backfired
Encouraging imagination and developing skill sets with Montessori toys
“Hollywood has an unsettling history of ignoring Asian actors for awards, even if their projects are critically acclaimed.”
Support Minnesota makers!
The cost of miscarriage
Is American parenting bizarre and ineffective?
Another wonderful essay from Ann Patchett
Nearly every year for my birthday, I offer up my beloved Real Postpartum sessions at a special rate. If you’re interested in booking an intimate documentary photography session in April, check this out.
What are you up to this weekend? I’ll planning to capture a socially distanced outdoor maternity session, order takeout for the first time in a while, and soak up the warm weather.