Summer is a time for doors closing (or slamming, if you have teenagers in the house) as we end one chapter, while windows are thrust open to let in fresh ideas and inspirations. There is a palpable sense of freedom and wistfulness about the luxury of laziness. I watch my sons … [Read more...] about Free Summer Meals
Dirt and Noise
The Geb Album Release Party to Benefit Middle School Arts
It only took me 50 years to be invited to an album release party. I'm not cool but I know cool people. Raleigh band The Geb dropped its first album this week, and it won't disappoint. My sons asked me if I was going to just keep listening to the same song over … [Read more...] about The Geb Album Release Party to Benefit Middle School Arts
Stop the Bans Aid
Why must we keep defending our humanity? “Women's rights are human rights” is more than a catchy hashtag; it's the truth supreme. Yet here we are. Again. In 2019. Women across the nation are up in arms and joining arms to fight misogyny once again as men try to legislate … [Read more...] about Stop the Bans Aid
Mother’s Day in May, No Way
All the best things in the world start with mother. Mother lode Mother f*cker Mother Nature Mother of all… Mother Earth Mother board Mother ship Mothers get the shaft. I swear, the timing of Mother’s Day is one more reason moms have every … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day in May, No Way
Resist Tokenism.
If you are a leader of any sort and lift up people of color, minorities, and underrepresented people to make yourself look better, you are doing it wrong. We are not here to be your tokens. Underrepresented populations need to have a seat at the proverbial decision-making … [Read more...] about Resist Tokenism.
Fighting for All Women. Again and still.
Paid leave. Maternal healthcare. Choice. Affordable, quality child care. Breastfeeding rights. Pay equity. Ending violence and harassment. Access to healthy food, quality healthcare, education. Representation. And the exacerbation of all these issues when it comes to … [Read more...] about Fighting for All Women. Again and still.
Parenting Performance Review
There are no performance reviews or report cards in parenting. Generally speaking, in a job we get periodic reviews to let us know where we have room to improve and where we are excelling. In parenting, no such thing exists. I was told once in a review that I "need to learn to … [Read more...] about Parenting Performance Review