Eclectic Lotus

Family Portrait October 9, 2014 This is a picture of my son on his first birthday last year. I never sent out these pictures as I should have. They are simply beautiful. I guess I am selfish. If you notice, he is nursing. The photographer thought it would be a great idea to take pictures of his "nurseversary". So, my husband and I were completely comfortable getting pictures shot as my son was nursing in the middle of a pumpkin patch in the 70 degrees and sunny day in October. We were actually having a conversation but I can not recall the topic. My son is currently 22 months going on 23 months. I still breastfeed on demand. I have had some issues with selected friends and family even to the point where my own brother has called me "stupid". I have been told that I do it because I "get off" on him at my breast. I have been told it is disgusting. It has affected me because I am very much a softie on what people say about me this I will...

Because this is supposed to be a multicultural site I never addressed the many racial issues that have occurred this year.    The issues with Rachael Dolezal (spelling error I am sure.), the police department and comments spoken by select presidential candidates I have sat watch and let life unfold. I have watched my son grow from a stumbling toddler to one with a loud enough voice to almost make one deaf.    Why have I not addressed these issues? Because nothing will occur from it as I focus my energy on love and abundance of good things. I will vote when it comes time but I pray for an abundance to hope, help, love, tolerance, wealth for all and happiness.    Now for those who really wanted me to say something about that Rachel thing. . .hey, at least she possibly helped some blacks. She just went about a different approach. Never claim a struggle you never had to go through. I can say I love my husband and his family. They are my family. Do I ever onc...