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Dirt and Noise
Autumn’s Dance – 5:00 Fridays
To say the weather outside is frightful would make you think of snow and Christmas and pine trees and mittens, right? Well, this time of year in North Carolina doesn't bring anything in the way of cool weather. What's so frightful about our weather right now is that Mother … [Read more...] about Autumn’s Dance – 5:00 Fridays
A Peek Into My Evening
Just a few things of note from last night. I have a mind dump of sorts. Consider yourselves warned. Deal wrote a thank you note to Barack Obama. He got the book Of Thee I Sing and thinks Obama himself sent it to him. I can't break it to him that I got the book at Costco. … [Read more...] about A Peek Into My Evening
Pigskin Bliss – Wordless Wednesday
Wake County School Board Setting Us Back
Personalize a digital slideshow I am not a disgruntled parent. But I am on the verge of being a disgruntled citizen. I live in a city where schools have been historically pretty damn good and are now on the verge of two giant leaps backwards. Wake County's school system … [Read more...] about Wake County School Board Setting Us Back
Holidays…One Tiny Print at a Time
Now that our three summer birthdays and my September birthday are out of the way, we're gearing up for holiday season. Gulp. You heard me. Holidays. I'm determined not to lose track of time this year. I've already been compiling ads and torn out pages of … [Read more...] about Holidays…One Tiny Print at a Time
The Universe – 5:00 Fridays
My good friend Will lost his dad this week. He was of a rare ilk who warmly looked you in the eye, made you feel special and important, and indelibly left his imprint on everyone he met. On the very day Will's dad died, just hours later as a matter of fact, my niece gave … [Read more...] about The Universe – 5:00 Fridays