A couple of days ago my fifteen-year-old son was analyzing poetry for his English class. I think he was supposed to choose a poem, explain its meaning, and describe how he related to it on a personal level. So I have decided to do the same. Being a mom to seven children who have all kinds of special needs and talents, I’ve chosen a poem that I deeply relate to. There was an old woman… Now wait just a minute. Even though I relate to this nursery rhyme, I take issue with the word “old.” Why are women with lots … Continue reading →