SAFEchild, Wake County's only child abuse and treatment organization, is commemorating its 20th year this year. I shan't say "celebrating" because it's simply heartbreaking that our community even has the need for the existence of this organization. I … [Read more...] about 20 Reasons to Support SAFEchild
Dirt and Noise
Classic Greyhound w/ a Flowery Twist – 5:00 Fridays TM
I've been going through my closet recently. I realize just how sentimental some clothes can be. I still have a pair of jeans from high school. They are threadbare and tattered (and still fit!). I am quick to part with most everything else. It's been a literal and emotional purge … [Read more...] about Classic Greyhound w/ a Flowery Twist – 5:00 Fridays TM
Nothing Says I’m Aging Like This
Way back in the day I had a good friend who kept her eyes open for me every time she went shopping. She and I went shopping a lot. A lot. I mean A LOT. It was the 90s, and we had fat corporate jobs and no responsibilities. I hadn't yet acquired the stifling grad school … [Read more...] about Nothing Says I’m Aging Like This
The Best Kind of Stories – Wordless Wednesday
Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc – 5:00 Fridays TM
I don't write about wine. I really don't claim to know the first thing about wine. I just know how to drink it. I admittedly sometimes buy a bottle of wine based on the label or name alone. Just last week I bought a Malbec called Handsome Devil as a nod to Mac … [Read more...] about Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc – 5:00 Fridays TM
NEUTROGENA® Makeup is a Drugstore Win
This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy … [Read more...] about NEUTROGENA® Makeup is a Drugstore Win
