When I was around 10 years old my language arts teacher asked us to draw a letter from a hat. Our task was to study and present a vocabulary word that started with the letter we picked. I picked X. My classmates simultaneously groaned in empathy and sighed with relief. I pored … [Read more...] about Xenophobia is more than a vocabulary word.
Dirt and Noise
Working Girl
There it is, the first day of work photo. Hey, these milestones aren't just for kids. It's been over 12 years since I had a "first day of work." Cue the new girl jitters. I've had my own marketing and branding consulting business for the last 12 years. It's been both feast … [Read more...] about Working Girl
Beauty in Rain
Confession: I don't mind the rain. There's a certain melancholy about it that's comforting. These few days of pesky rain forces me to stop and relish the moments. I slow down to a healthy pace. The drizzle washes away all symptoms of fear of missing out. The rain soothes me. … [Read more...] about Beauty in Rain
Victim Blaming – When an Officer is Not a Gentleman
I imagine the same people who blame the 16-year-old student in South Carolina for her behavior before Officer Fields brutally yanked her from her desk also believe women are raped because of what they wear. Those folks love to blame the victim, even better when said victim is a … [Read more...] about Victim Blaming – When an Officer is Not a Gentleman
Sit a Spell and Disconnect
I sat for just to spell without my phone in hand. It’s nice to be untethered to an electronic appendage. The weekend provided glorious proof that Mother Nature favors North Carolina. Nothing beats our autumn. Mother Nature flaunted her fall colors as a peacock might in mating … [Read more...] about Sit a Spell and Disconnect
A Friendship of Firsts
Ours is a friendship of firsts. Crush Breaking curfew Kiss Cigarette Heartbreak Car Taste of liquor Car accident (not related to the liquor) School dance Fashion experiments Job Apartment Roommate nightmare Social mishap Hair … [Read more...] about A Friendship of Firsts
Write On
I love handwriting. I love looking at handwriting and I love the act of writing by hand. I also admittedly love school supplies and go gaga in the pen aisle. I have cups of pens scattered throughout the house. I’m that mom who hid away my favorite pens to stash them away from my … [Read more...] about Write On