Our school board has bullied, bushwhacked, and axed a wedge clear through the county, and it reeks of party line politics. I'm up in arms, fancying myself an activist these days. Read on to see what has me so irate. Here's a hint: Diversity isn't just about color. … [Read more...] about Wake County School Board Has Me Fired Up…and Worried
Dirt and Noise
5:00 Fridays
You might imagine that I am difficult to live with. I'm testy, persnickety, hyper, emotional, opinionated, oh, the list goes on. Not many people can put up with me. I get that. I owe Mac Daddy a lot for putting up with me. He's a gem, that one. I might be foolish but I'm no fool. … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays
Old Navy Work Out Gear Rocks for Gym & Grocery Store
You are aware that I hate to work out, right? I mean, sure, I go to the gym. I even go to a Butts n' Guts class twice a week (not that I'm a poster child or anything). I haul my butt to the gym because I know it's good for me. And yes, I admit I feel better after a good sweat. … [Read more...] about Old Navy Work Out Gear Rocks for Gym & Grocery Store
Wordless Wednesday: Buh Bye Winter
Read Read, It’s Good for Your Heart
I remember when Bird was born some people from the church we had joined threw a baby shower for us. Being the most clueless of mothers, I asked the pastor at what point we should start reading to our son. She emphatically charged, "NOW! It's never to early. Read now. Read often. … [Read more...] about Read Read, It’s Good for Your Heart
Hearty Susan – 5:00 Fridays
Reposting this (originally posted November 5, 2010) to mark International Women's Day. Let's toast one of our own and channel her moxie to continue to fight the good fight for women all over this planet. Cheers! Susan B. Anthony gave the women of this country the right to … [Read more...] about Hearty Susan – 5:00 Fridays
5:00 Fridays
So the Oscars are on this weekend. Yawn. Ho hum. Whatevah. It's normally kind of a big deal in my house. Over the last 12 or so years I have seen all the Oscar nominated films in the top six categories. You know, the ones in which the actors get accosted on the red carpet and … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays