Hillary Rosen vs. Ann Romney?

Have you heard about it?

From FoxNews today: Democratic strategist and CNN contributor Hilary Rosen apologized Thursday to Ann Romney, wife of presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney, for criticizing her choice to be a stay-at-home mother… but not before sparking a political firestorm with her remarks.

Rosen made her comments Wednesday on CNN at  8:52 p.m. ET , suggesting Romney was the wrong person on husband Mitt Romney’s GOP presidential primary campaign to be addressing women’s issues — considering “she’s never worked a day it her life.”

This conversation has gone VIRAL, now generating 1300 tweets an hour!

Think before you speak, Hillary. But then, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Sadly, Hillary Rosen represents the beliefs of too many 21st century Americans.

From Fox News today: Ann Romney made her debut on Twitter at 10:18 p.m., saying, “I made a choice to stay home and raise five boys. Believe me, it was hard work.”

Even though I haven’t bought in to the Romney dream, I strongly applaud Ann Romney for making that choice in her life.

In my humble opinion…

Stay at home moms are on the same level with DOCTORS, LAWYERS, and BUSINESS LEADERS.

Raising GREAT children is the GREATEST occupation! By far, it is!

I wrote about this in my book, “Make Me A Legend,” chapter 7: Earn Your Keep

While on the topic of earning your keep, I have to mention what I believe is the most indispensable category of human productivity—though their profession has never been listed in the annual US News and World Report list of best careers. I’m talking about the power of the domestic engineer, more commonly referred to as the dedicated Mom.

Solid research by Salary.com showed that in 2006 a stay-at-home mom needed $134,121 per year to be adequately compensated for her multiple roles and her 91.6 hours of weekly toil. The mom who works outside the home is given an estimated value of $85,876 for her 49.8 hours of mom-work per week.

And how much does Mom make? Nothing! Not a big deal, because Mom doesn’t work for dollars; she does what she does for the personal satisfaction of seeing things go well for the people she loves. Without applause or other appropriate acknowledgment of achievement, Mom chooses to work her wonders in the shadows of the visible triumphs of her husband and her little ones!

Over the years, I have heard many moms say how increasingly insignificant they feel in this career-driven era. Many live confused and discouraged about their purpose and their future. I bring this up because I feel a great deal of compassion for the remarkable workers of this under celebrated profession. We should validate their significance in this modern world.

This is how God feels about moms: “She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. …Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise” (Prov. 31:27,31).

To all the great moms out there, I say, Thank you! Even though you may not have the achievement trophies to prove it, you are the legend behind the legends! Don’t allow society to make you feel insignificant or underproductive. You are earning your keep—and so much more!

Let’s talk about it?

Dream Big, Live Bold, and Make a Difference!

Chuck Balsamo

PS: Get your (second edition) signed copy of Make Me A Legend!

Todays Image from: Aging and Other Inconveniences

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM5GeMh4fwU

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

This is definitely a historical afternoon for me and for many others around the world!

Right now (at 3:16PM EST), I’m officially launching the Make Me A Legend Order Page!

Since I explain everything there, I won’t be redundant here.

Hurry to the new page and please have a very happy day.

With much love…

Dream Big, Live Bold, and Leave a Legacy!

Chuck Balsamo
 
My Victory Dance (lol)

The Remix (lol times two)

To God Be The Glory! (serious)

Happy Thursday!

Check out these two clips from Glenn Beck’s One Thing-Collapsing the System… and let me know what you think. (the original movies were pulled from YouTube: I’ve added a summary video between Glenn Beck and Bill OReilley)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEhI0RWhkpo

Another reason to re-read Tuesdays blog, this time-with far more INTEREST and far more PRAYERFUL PARTICIPATION: Independence From The Oppressive Control of an Intolerant Old Fashioned God?

Another reason to re-read my January 11, 2009 prophecy… and realize the great need for REFORM and REVIVAL in the American Christian Church-the need for American Christians to BRING THE REAL LIGHT OF JESUS CHRIST (NOW) to our very troubled nation. We need GOD in America AGAIN…

No matter what you believe about the US economy, or the war on terror, or the nuclear threat of Iran, or the new Presidential administration, or the resolve of the American people… we’ve really screwed things up and we really do need God’s help.

So, lets be inspired through this blog… to live right and pray hard! Lets be inspired to free ourselves from the boredom of ordinary living… and let us rise up now to confront the giants before us these days! Let us be wise and diligent… let us work hard and sacrifice BIG for our YOUNG!

We’re in a mess, there’s no denying that. With God’s help perhaps there is still enough time to turn this ship around!

I just finished praying for you all… I hope you feel the difference ALL DAY LONG! You are the salt of the earth, a city set up on a hill for all the world to see… so DREAM BIG, SHINE BRIGHT, LIVE BOLD, and MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE with your life today!

Happy Monday!

Last week I wrote a few LARGE blogs! So I’m gonna keep it short today!

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

-Howard Thurman (American theologian, clergyman and activist. 1900-1981)

Maybe this is the day to consider doing something different with your life? Maybe this is the blog that frees someone… from the “same old, same old” to a new and better life of liveliness and adventure! Life can be FUN… life SHOULD BE FUN! We CAN work hard and make a gigantic difference… and have the TIME OF OUR LIVES doing this!

If your stuck in a rut today and you just cannot get out no matter how hard you try… maybe, turn off the vehicle and get out… and WALK for a while!

I’m not suggesting you vacate the responsibility of parenting of marriage… or that you just walk away from twenty years of tenure at that great company of yours. I’m saying that life will force a person down into a rut and KEEP THEM THERE for decades longer than anyone can bear!

Don’t be afraid of change! Don’t ever feel too old to start pursing a dream! Change things up… liven up your environment… OPEN THE WINDOWS… welcome the FRESH AIR in! Invite LIGHT and FRESH AIR into the dark and dusty places of your life!

Do this RIGHT NOW: get a blank piece of paper… or open the comment section of this blog! Then, answer the following question: If life were perfect… and I could really dream without limits… and if I could do with my life, ANYTHING my heart desired… WHAT WOULD I DO WITH MY LIFE?

In the words of Howard Thurman… WHAT MAKES you COME ALIVE? Answer this question… because what the world needs is people who have COME ALIVE!

I hope todays blog inspires people… I pray that these thoughts add tremendous value to your amazing lives! Have the best Monday in a very long time!