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Comment on Barley and Brown Rice Pilaf by Crunchy Poppyseed Chicken Salad & Weekend Potluck #68 |

Crunchy Poppyseed Chicken Salad & Weekend Potluck #68 | — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:01:07 +0000

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Comment on What’s in a Name? ~after marriage, at least~ by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:40:51 +0000

I also kept all of my names! Seems like it’s a trend. I actually have five names now (two middle names and my maiden name in the middle), and that’s a little ridiculous — and I do make everyone put all my names down on legal documents, if they fit. If they don’t fit, I drop the second middle name (My), then the first middle name (Elizabeth), and then my maiden name if absolutely necessary.

I have lots of reasoning behind all this, mainly: I loved my name(s) and didn’t want to lose them, but I do want to have the same last name as my children (in fact, I want all of us to have the same last name), and I’m not a fan of hyphenation. But I do use three names (first, maiden, and new last) for my professional situation, and that’s a pretty big deal since I’m a very Google-able writer.

Oh, but when I travel overseas I use my maiden name (and therefore keep credit cards and other documents in my maiden name), because I didn’t want to get a new passport.

Comment on What’s in a Name? ~after marriage, at least~ by ladyelocutionist

ladyelocutionist — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:31:00 +0000

Lindsay darling, indulge me. You have only known me like a month. I am a nerd. I am a historian. And I can’t not think about these things in an historical context. The wifely name change is a holdover from the days of coverture, in which a woman was passed, as property and with all “her” property, from father to husband. It just skeeves me out. I am who I am. Now granted, both mothers and children taking the name of the husband/father is a mark of patriarchy, but in one case the name change symbolizes how the the wife is transferred as property where as in the other case, it’s transferring generational identity. That choice is difficult. It bothers me that the “I am who I am” is marked by my Father’s surname and not my Mother’s. But FYI, my Mom never had the same name surname as us, people dealt with it, and she was never not our mother, never not the more important parent in our lives. It’s maddening. I wish we could come up with something better for our kids, but ultimately I’m more comfortable with the idea of my kids having diff’t names than me than with changing my own name (though I fantasize about giving my kids my own name, but that’s not really fair because they come out of my body, not his). So. Those are my personal thoughts. From the single girl. ;P

Comment on What’s in a Name? ~after marriage, at least~ by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:18:00 +0000

I have all of my names as well, just like Kami: Elizabeth Marchel Douglas Blair. I often shorten it to just Elizabeth Douglas Blair. However, I use the Marchel for my artistic endeavors (Marchel Designs and Marchel Publishing). Perhaps it is a case of ‘more is better!”

Comment on What’s in a Name? ~after marriage, at least~ by Kami OceanSinclair Turner

Kami OceanSinclair Turner — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:59:42 +0000

Hi, Lindsay! You could do like I did and keep all of my names. haha I liked my first, middle and last names and didn’t want a hyphen. So, Kami Ocean Sinclair Turner it is. It’s even on my social security card that way. I would love to use the name Ocean somewhere with my children one day. Anywho, if you want to take his last name, maybe keep Howerton and as you said, use Dawn for your daughter’s name. Whatever your choice, I didn’t even think about you not wanting to be committed. So, shame on the ones who even thought such nonsense. I’m really happy for you guys and would love to hang out more. Love you! -Kami

Comment on Lemon Rosemary Steak by ktisthatbees

ktisthatbees — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:07:47 +0000

I have a flat iron steak that is looking sad and lonely in our fridge. . . this recipe is happening tonight!

Comment on What’s in a Name? ~after marriage, at least~ by jordan

jordan — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:02:47 +0000

I was right there with you. Especially since I’m an actress and my name is part of my calling card. I’m also in the boat of being the youngest of 3 girls, all my sisters changed my name so there’s no more of us if I change mine…which is sad. I also don’t really have a strong opinion either way. I like the idea of having the same last name as my eventual children. And I think Rory likes the idea of me taking his last name. There’s tradition to it. I have decided to take his last name and use my last name as my middle name. Because, well, it feels good? right? I’m also not established enough in my acting career to have it affect anything careerwise. I might also give one of my children my last name as a middle name for a little self preservation.

I think whatever feels good to you is the right answer. (ps. can’t wait!) I’ve seen a few stories where the dude took the ladies last name OR they made something up together with their existing last names as it was a start to a new chapter in their family. Some ideas

Comment on Where’s the Beef? by Katie

Katie — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:17:52 +0000

That’s awesome! Still not gonna touch a mushroom with a ten foot pole, but you make it look tempting. . .

Comment on Easy Portobello Burgers by Where’s the Beef? | FunnyLove

Where’s the Beef? | FunnyLove — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:02 +0000

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Comment on Cheesy Baked Chile Rice by Broiled Fish with Salsa | FunnyLove

Broiled Fish with Salsa | FunnyLove — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:03 +0000

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