“There’s nothing more dangerous than a woman with a child.” I love that. If you are a mom in any capacity–biological, step, adoptive, or otherwise–that quote is likely to resonate with you in ways that are hard to articulate. Incredibly, the words were uttered by a mom of just three months, who just happens to be… 18 years old. Who says all teen moms are like the ones portrayed on MTV? Sarah McKinley is turning the teen mom stereotype on its head, thanks in large part to the courage she showed on New Year’s Eve. Courage and quick thinking which … Continue reading →

As I mentioned in a previous post, thanks to her quick thinking, superior balance and keen gun skills, 18-year-old Sarah McKinley and her 3-month-old son are alive today. The Oklahoma widow has been basking in the national media spotlight ever since she shot and killed a man who tried to break into her home on New Year’s Eve. In the past week, McKinley has made the rounds on cable and network news shows, but now her name is gaining even more notoriety because Sarah Palin is trying to make her the poster child for gun rights. The conservative politician is … Continue reading →