When I lived in Madison, Wisconsin I got my hair cut at chic downtown salon a few blocks from our apartment near the Capitol. A young black man cut my hair, and he gave me my first stylish short hair cut reminiscent of Hale Berry's. He wasn't a hipster … [Read more...] about Trash Talking
Archives for 2011
Prince Fielder & Zeus – Wordless Wednesday
Will the real Prince Fielder please stand … [Read more...] about Prince Fielder & Zeus – Wordless Wednesday
Speechless
I have often claimed the worst thing about parenting is other parents. I always thought the worst of it dealt with oneupman(mom)ship and competition. I learned the other day that sometimes it's simply being around other parents that makes parenting unbearable at … [Read more...] about Speechless
Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary
Know what's really scary this Halloween? Heather Losurdo and tea party ideologies on our next school board. Kevin Hill is the voice of reason who brings his hands-on experience as an educator to our school board. Character matters. He is a man of principle, a … [Read more...] about Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary
Whipped Up Pumpkin Pie – 5:00 Fridays
When I was in elementary school I had a friend named Pumpkin. I don't know if it was a family nickname that caught on or if she was indeed named after a gourd. Everyone called her Pumpkin, and I followed suit. I can't remember her last name or much else about her. Her unusual … [Read more...] about Whipped Up Pumpkin Pie – 5:00 Fridays
Kerrygold is at the End of the Rainbow
We like to think we live in somewhat of a rainbow hued world, with Mac Daddy's German/Bohemian roots and my Indian heritage. We all match different colors in the Crayola box of multicultural crayons. Mac Daddy, Bird, Deal, and I are a veritable rainbow of skin tones that tell a … [Read more...] about Kerrygold is at the End of the Rainbow
