MamaBlogger365 - Celebrating MQs at Mothers Acting Up by Joy Rose

I was pleased to get a shout out from Mothers Acting Up this month, just in time for Mother's Month! That's right -- one 'Mother's' day a year is not enough. Since 2002, here at Mamapalooza, we've referred to May as 'Mothers Month' and kept the celebration going for 30+ days. This year is no different and we kick off a robust season of festivals that put women, mothers, and families at the center of each activity. So when Mothers Acting up created their MQ, I was only too honored to jump on board. Here's a description of what MQ is and a segment of my recent interview with them:

MQ: Just what is the MQ, other than a catchy title? The MQ is the Mothers Acting Up Questionnaire, promoting Mother Activism by sharing the passions and actions of mothers*. We’re living in an historic time of change, as mothers shape our world in powerful new ways, from economic decisions at home to international decisions about who and what gets protected, and who gets educated. As mothers (and others) realize that our children’s lives are entirely intertwined, a global community is uniting to secure the well-being of all children. Think a multi-hued, multi-sized, multi-linguistic, delicious sea of strength, wisdom, and generous conviction. Think voters, consumers, elected leaders. Think unstoppable.

The MQ is a celebration of this sea-change. May the MQs inspire and encourage you; calling you to action on that issue you’re passionate about. Read all the MQs below, and please write beheard@mothersactingup.org with ideas and nominations for whose MQ you’d like to read.

What about being a mother* brings you the most joy? (*mothers or others who exercise protective care over someone smaller) 


A: The creativity and awe of seeing them become their own people and grow into the world. The circle of love we share... that and cooking for them. Food is love.

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