I'm not one to go gaga for Valentine's Day. One time someone gave me sweatpants as a Valentine's present. You know, the thick sweatshirt material kind with elastic at the ankles. Um, yeah. I suppose that experience soured me on the whole treacly Valentine's "holiday." You should … [Read more...] about Handmade in NC – Claire Ashby
Dirt and Noise
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It's no secret that social media takes some nasty swipes at our self esteem. The braggart parent can make us feel small and unaccomplished. Those women who praise their kids ever loving gloriousness all the damn time make us swell with angst. Or is it just me? My head tells me to … [Read more...] about Text Support
An Open Letter to My Best Girl’s Beau
Dear Beau, Beau is so much better than "boyfriend" and connotes more fondness than "partner." Don't even think about taking on the moniker "lover" or I shall laugh until whiskey comes out my nose. Beau seems fitting, no? This much is true about our girl - she's tough, yet … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to My Best Girl’s Beau
We still have a dream…
Taking the boys to see Selma in a bit. Feels like a good way to honor the day. Free digital slideshow customized with Smilebox … [Read more...] about We still have a dream…
Orange Syrup Mimosa – 5:00 Fridays TM
As you know, I love me some bubbly. Way back in our pre-kid Sunday-mornings-with-the-paper days, Mac Daddy and I used to indulge in mimosas as we lazily lounged. Good grief, we need to revive those days. A friend gifted me a jar of luscious orange syrup, the result of her … [Read more...] about Orange Syrup Mimosa – 5:00 Fridays TM
North Carolina Task Force Takes On Testing
Image credit: D Sharon Pruitt There are pitter patters of change clicking through school hallways. The test refusal tide is swelling in places outside of New York. Parents' voices are finally resonating. Teachers pleas are taken seriously. And administrators are … [Read more...] about North Carolina Task Force Takes On Testing
Western Media Fails Us
I grew up in an age of television without remote controls or cable. I remember when the television was an actual piece of furniture. Like many families back in the day, my dad came home from work and tuned in to the news. No one really monitored what flashed across the screen … [Read more...] about Western Media Fails Us