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I wrote about Newt Gingrich and didn’t even need antacids.

Ilinap · January 30, 2012 ·

I'm over at The Stir today dishing dirt and making some noise about Newt Gingrich. Deal thinks his name sounds like "Grinch" or "Gettin' rich." He's pretty savvy for a six-year old, eh?   … [Read more...] about I wrote about Newt Gingrich and didn’t even need antacids.

Tags: America, election, equality, Obama, politics, values

Tactile Pleasure – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · January 27, 2012 ·

On Monday, Chinese New Year, I took Bird and Deal to the Asian market to get some barbecue pork buns, a family favorite, and some Chinese candies. We, rather I, am all about whooping it up for every holiday and silly reason, so of course we had to have Chinese fare for dinner. … [Read more...] about Tactile Pleasure – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, Bird, cocktail, Deal, happy hour, holidays, party

Choosing Joy Among Sadness

Ilinap · January 26, 2012 ·

It's easy to get mired in the negative. It's hard to not collapse under the weight of the world sometimes. There is bad news all around us, and yet another heated political season doesn't help. What I've learned is that Stupidity + Hatred = A Toxic, Terrifying Combination. … [Read more...] about Choosing Joy Among Sadness

Tags: children, family, health, love, motherhood, thankful

For Susan (@WhyMommy) – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · January 25, 2012 ·

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Tags: breast cancer, friendship, responsibility, thankful, wordless Wednesday

RIP Etta James: Dark n Stormy – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · January 20, 2012 ·

Etta James died today. I'm no music aficionado, and most people would say my taste in music sucks. I am admittedly stuck in the 80s and still like to get my groove on to cheesy 70s tunes. Andy Kim, anyone? However, I was one of those music club suckers back in the day. I … [Read more...] about RIP Etta James: Dark n Stormy – 5:00 Fridays

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

Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA

Ilinap · January 19, 2012 ·

Let me begin by laying the foundation here. I am no hater. I love the internet. While I don't support SOPA/PIPA, I didn't jump on that internet bandwagon yesterday. I wrote to my senators, linked to their contact information on Facebook and Twitter, and sat back bewildered. … [Read more...] about Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA

Tags: America, children, community, education, politics, poverty, responsibility, values

Susan Inspired – Not So Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · January 18, 2012 ·

Susan's story inspired me to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I had just started blogging and serendipitously discovered Susan's blog, Toddler Planet. Our boys are about the same age so her stories resonated with me. I immediately loved her voice and candor. … [Read more...] about Susan Inspired – Not So Wordless Wednesday

Tags: breast cancer, community, friendship, health, wordless Wednesday

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