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Whitney Houston an Icon But Not a Hero

Ilinap · February 16, 2012 ·

The soundtrack of my youth is fading to a distant hum. I look at stars from my youth who are my contemporaries and think, 'Wow, he's really going gray." or "Hmmm...she's had work done." Then I look in the mirror and say the same about myself, minus the bit about having work done. … [Read more...] about Whitney Houston an Icon But Not a Hero

Tags: America, community, culture, North Carolina, values

Dance Party USA – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · February 15, 2012 ·

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Tags: Bird, children, Deal, family, fun, motherhood, play, wordless Wednesday

Valentine’s Day is Overrated

Ilinap · February 14, 2012 ·

I think Valentine's Day is overrated. It might be an unpopular opinion, but I'm accustomed to that. Valentine's Day is like Earth Day to me; I don't understand the point of going overboard to show your love on one arbitrary February day. I used to like Valentine's Day. I … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day is Overrated

Tags: children, holidays, kids

Calm Unity – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · February 10, 2012 ·

So far 2012 has been supremely crappy. Sad news hovers above like a veil of spider webs that smack you in the face when you're out for a leisurely hike on a sunny day. There is so much heartache and grief and loss to bear. Add to the mix some seriously challenging parenting … [Read more...] about Calm Unity – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, community, happy hour, party, thankful

Glee – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · February 8, 2012 ·

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Tags: Bird, children, fun, play, wordless Wednesday

I love you to the moon and back again.

Ilinap · February 6, 2012 ·

Bird is working on a project for school that requires him to view the sky at different times of the day and sketch and reflect upon what he sees. I told my friend Susan about this project and how it made me think of her. Bird and I went out to look at the sky together, and I … [Read more...] about I love you to the moon and back again.

Tags: breast cancer, community, friendship, health

Digital Memories

Ilinap · February 6, 2012 ·

We spent much of yesterday cozied up in our jammies. We surrounded ourselves with various books, the Sunday paper, the iPad, and magazines. The dog curled up at my feet, and Lenny Kravitz played on the iPod. The day was gloomy and cold, a departure from the sunny spring-like days … [Read more...] about Digital Memories

Tags: Bird, brothers, children, Deal, family, kids, love, motherhood, parenting

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