That's my friend Dallas singing a lullaby in Lingala in Kinshasa, Bas Congo. A new mom who adopted a baby from DR Congo had been looking for a lullaby in Lingala and found Dallas' video. Now that mom is learning this song to sing to her baby girl. The Internet is powerful when … [Read more...] about My Own Shot@Life Takes Me to Uganda
Archives for 2012
All I Want in the World
I've said it before. I'm woefully idealistic. To a fault. Sometimes it's debilitating. All I want in the world is more of this. … [Read more...] about All I Want in the World
Rock the Night for Obama with GASP
Four years ago a group of girlfriends put their heads, hearts, and rolodexes together to get the gears in motion to elect Barack Obama to the White House. They were wildly successful (and perhaps mildly wild too). These women dubbed themselves GASP (Girlfriends Appalled By Sarah … [Read more...] about Rock the Night for Obama with GASP
Booted Up – 5:00 Fridays TM
Fall is officially here. I don't use the calendar to determine the season. I don't look to the moons or Al Roker. I use foot wear. I transitioned from sandals to boots over the last few days. I have an affinity for knee socks so the natural pairing with boots makes me … [Read more...] about Booted Up – 5:00 Fridays TM
Vice Presidential Debate Playlist
Would I Lie to You by Eurythmics Politics by Korn Liar by Three Dog Night The Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode Lying Eyes by The Eagles Liar by Queen Liar Liar by the Castaways Lie to Me by Jonny Lang Lies by the Thompson Twins I'm Not Calling … [Read more...] about Vice Presidential Debate Playlist
Wake County Voters Guide
The election is right around the corner. I really need this election to be over. It's exhausting for everyone. The calling, the writing, the door knocking, the stumping, the debating, the trolling, the tweeting, the hyperventilating. If I feel this bad I can't imagine how the … [Read more...] about Wake County Voters Guide
