Would you take off on a road trip without buckling your child into a carseat or strapping on a seatbelt yourself? Do you drive your kids to school unbuckled in the car? I'm betting that you would never let your kid flop about the back seat as I did when I was a child. That was … [Read more...] about Bike Helmet – Fashion or Safety?
Dirt and Noise
Just for Moms – 5:00 Fridays
There have been lots of quips about what makes the world go 'round. But we mothers know the real truth here. Mothers make the world go 'round. We all live our own brand of motherhood. We carry on with equal parts of smiles and grimaces as we Kerry Strug our … [Read more...] about Just for Moms – 5:00 Fridays
Thank you, Teachers
My friend Becky posted this video to Facebook, and I was so moved I had to post it here. Teachers in this country get a bad deal all around. The joy and smile of a child can only carry you so far. Sure, the sense of accomplishment is priceless, but that kid's warm fuzzies … [Read more...] about Thank you, Teachers
Baseball at a Glance – Wordless Wednesday
AVON Walk for Breast Cancer – Stop the War in My Rack
Free slideshow design personalized with Smilebox I did it! We did it! My team walked 39.3 miles in the Washington, D.C. Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I generally get cranky driving 39 miles so imagine how I felt pounding the pavement, and the mulch, and the pebbly paths … [Read more...] about AVON Walk for Breast Cancer – Stop the War in My Rack
ONE VOICE Rally for Public Education
It's no secret that I have strong opinions about the state of our education system. In my home state of North Carolina our education system is teetering on the cusp of major meltdown. It's in a state, I tell you. Teachers are an amazing ilk, and I think they deserve greater … [Read more...] about ONE VOICE Rally for Public Education
Pink Ladies – 5:00 Fridays
I have a group of gal pals who do the Komen Race for the Cure every year. We do the race route twice, walking all 10 K, mind you. Then we go get pedicures, lunch, and drinks. It's become a tradition of sorts. My first Race for the Cure was for Susan, whom I had read about but … [Read more...] about Pink Ladies – 5:00 Fridays