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Storytelling – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · April 10, 2013 ·

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Tags: wordless Wednesday, writing

Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Ilinap · April 8, 2013 ·

My friend Jennie's first book has hit the shelves. Run to your local purveyor of books and buy Homemade With Love. Now. DO it. I promise you won't regret it. I have seen Jennie's book on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, listed on Amazon, and perched among the upcoming visiting … [Read more...] about Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Tags: books, cook, food, friendship

Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · March 29, 2013 ·

I'll be taking a short break while the boys are on break. It's time to shut down and recharge with my family. See you in a week or so. Peace. I leave you with this. Vacation 1 ounce rum1 ounce Grand Marnier3 ounces pineapple juice3 ounces citrus soda (like Sprite)splash … [Read more...] about Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, family, happy hour, vacation

These Are Children, Not Statistics

Ilinap · March 28, 2013 ·

The current Republican government of North Carolina (I cannot bring myself to call these scoundrels leaders because they are anything but.) continue to undermine voters, disregard protocol, negate contracts, devalue teachers, thrash the poor, stomp on minorities, and play … [Read more...] about These Are Children, Not Statistics

Tags: children, community, education, politics, poverty, responsibility, values

Victoria’s Secret Should Be Kept Under Wraps

Ilinap · March 26, 2013 ·

  Men and women alike have had their bloomers in a bundle over the latest Victoria's Secret spring break line "Bright Young Things." For starters, there's nothing more that a college bred gal likes to be called than a "thing." The company claims it is an extension to the … [Read more...] about Victoria’s Secret Should Be Kept Under Wraps

Tags: children, equality, marketing, values, women

Alley-oops – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · March 22, 2013 ·

It's round. It's dimpled. No, not a baby's booty. Lemme finish. It's orange. It's NCAA tournament time. What we drink must honor those who dunk, shoot, rebound, and alley-oop. I'm not actually quite sure that alley-oop is a verb, but work with me here. I was just … [Read more...] about Alley-oops – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party, sports

Al Capone Slept Here – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · March 20, 2013 ·

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Tags: travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

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