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Dirt and Noise
I Vote in All Elections Big and Small
Several years ago I had a bumper sticker on my car that read "Friendly neighborhood liberal." Luckily I live in a liberal neighborhood. However, once a guy flipped me off, yelled obscenities at me, and flicked his burning cigarette on the hood of my car at a red light because of … [Read more...] about I Vote in All Elections Big and Small
Imagine.
You may say that I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one. Imagine. … [Read more...] about Imagine.
Bloody Good Mary – 5:00 Fridays
I remember when I was in third grade or so my brother and I shared bathroom in our faux English tudor split level with wall to wall carpeting. It was the 70s. 'Nuff said. There were double sinks with a wall size mirror and a door leading to a separate toilet and tub. My mother … [Read more...] about Bloody Good Mary – 5:00 Fridays
Peek Into My Purse
While most people swap out flips flops for boots or linen for flannel when the first signs of autumn blow in, I reach for my purse. The first thing I do is trade in my summer bag for chocolatey fall arm candy. This year I'm trading in a navy and white hobo with gold accents … [Read more...] about Peek Into My Purse
National Make a Difference Day Helps Early Literacy
Did you know that National Make a Difference Day is fast approaching? This year marks the 20th anniversary of Make a Difference Day. October 23 is a day set aside for us all to do one little thing that could make a ginormous difference. It's easy to get trapped in our lives that … [Read more...] about National Make a Difference Day Helps Early Literacy
Just Another Day
It is not Valentine's Day. I hate that frilly, treacly mockaday (my sniglet for a made up holiday) anyway. It is also not my anniversary. Today is not a day that is marked on the calendar that calls for a babysitter and a spendy linen table cloth dinner. Today is just a normal … [Read more...] about Just Another Day