When is a compliment earnest and when is it unsavory? In the last few weeks I've been approached by strangers (all men) to tell me they like my dress or I carry myself well or that I must have a "lucky fella" at home. I was even told in the airport, "Don't take this wrong. I'm … [Read more...] about On Flattery
Dirt and Noise
Food Bank is Vital to Our Community
There are two things that are important to me - my kids and other kids. Feeding families, whether my own or others, is always top of mind. Food is about so much more than sustenance. Our dinner table is the nucleus of our family, yet many families don't have that luxury. I … [Read more...] about Food Bank is Vital to Our Community
One North Carolina Dad’s Thoughts on HB 2
My friend Matt penned this post that I wanted to share here. You'll read his words and see that he's a man bursting with integrity and compassion. Matt is my people. Read on and you'll see why. I am a dad. And, like most dads, I want to protect my children. I want to … [Read more...] about One North Carolina Dad’s Thoughts on HB 2
Waxing about Waxing
I am not a fussy, high maintenance kind of girl. The one thing I do routinely to tend to myself and my grooming is get my brows waxed. I was born with the most unfortunate unibrow, and it took me well into adulthood to learn that I could actually do something about it. I suppose … [Read more...] about Waxing about Waxing
ISO Some Perfect Things
I'm straying from my political rants and activism for a moment. I have some pressing issues that are much more superficial in nature. Hey, I'm human. This humanity innately makes me a hypocrite too. I grapple with my own shortcomings and hypocrisy. How am I going to save the … [Read more...] about ISO Some Perfect Things
Growth Mindset and Politics
There is a paradox in how we talk about politics and how we talk about raising children. There's a lot of chatter in schools about growth mindset these days. We encourage our children to focus on how they can re-channel negativity to think about what they can accomplish rather … [Read more...] about Growth Mindset and Politics
Civics and Civility: Political Paradigm in America
As my children grow more in tune with the political process, it gets tougher and tougher to help them make sense of this world of ours. They ask to stay up late to watch the debates, both Republican and Democratic, and we oblige. Twelve year old Bird reads the headlines on his … [Read more...] about Civics and Civility: Political Paradigm in America