I participated in a training session once that opened my eyes to something I didn't want to see in myself, something I didn't even realize was there. And I am ashamed. All the participants in this training session were given a photograph similar to the one above. We were told … [Read more...] about Trayvon Martin and Perceptions
Tacky Punch – 5:00 Fridays
It's March 23. It's not a significant day, but the late days in March do remind me of my years in Minneapolis. March was the most difficult month of winter to endure because it was still cold and gray, and the streets were sullied with sooty slush and snow. It was a tough reality … [Read more...] about Tacky Punch – 5:00 Fridays
Causing a Stir
I've been up to my usual stirring and whirring at Cafe Mom's The Stir. Here are links to some of my recent posts. If you read the comments, you'll see that I have a lot of haters. I'm OK with that. What really strikes are the paucity of comments on my post about healthcare. … [Read more...] about Causing a Stir
Spring is here. – Wordless Wednesday
City of Innovation in a Discriminating State
I read in the local paper recently that Raleigh, North Carolina's state capital, wants to brand itself as a "city of innovation" or some such thing. I think branding must start with who you are, followed by whom you aspire to be. There are times when your current brand and your … [Read more...] about City of Innovation in a Discriminating State
Frozen Planet in a Glass – 5:00 Fridays
I get some pretty cool opportunities thanks to this little blog of mine. Earlier this week I got to participate in a chat with Vanessa Berlowitz, series producer of Frozen Planet. Vanessa spent two and a half years in the North Pole and South Pole filming the most adorable of … [Read more...] about Frozen Planet in a Glass – 5:00 Fridays
Listerine Oral Care Challenge Opened My Eyes
Bird and Deal happily bounced to the bathroom to brush their teeth these last few weeks. They took the Listerine Oral Care Challenge seriously, and nudged me and Mac Daddy to remember to swish everyday. We are traveling this spring, and both boys are very concerned about which … [Read more...] about Listerine Oral Care Challenge Opened My Eyes