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A blog by a left leaning mom of 2 boys

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About Ilina

ENFJ
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As an “accidental activist,” I dedicate my time and talent to advocate for myriad issues like public education, equity, global health, and food insecurity. I use my voice literally and figuratively as a public speaker and writer. I have two sons, Bird, age 17, and Deal, age 15 (hence the Dirt & Noise). I’ve been married to Mac Daddy for 20 years. I am a progressive left leaning woman who has a soft spot for kids and animals (but not snakes) and impossibly high standards. I love a tidy house, 80s music, and dresses with pockets. I always have a secret stash of chocolate and gummi bears (don’t tell my kids).

When I’m not working or writing, I’m reading, cooking, binging some guilty pleasure, or daydreaming about my next world adventure.

Working Mother magazine named me one of the top working mom bloggers in America.

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Progressive, mom, writer, reader, traveler. Believe in good manners, home cooking, spending $ on experiences, not things, Oxford comma. ENFJ.

There are certain shades of limelight that can wreck a girl's complexion. - Holly Golightly
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Featured Posts

The Failure of Diversity

October 21, 2019

Wordless Wednesday in Honor of a Day That Leaves Us Speechless

September 11, 2019

Go Home

July 16, 2019

Free Summer Meals

June 21, 2019

Resist Tokenism.

April 25, 2019

Fighting for All Women. Again and still.

April 11, 2019

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