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Amendment One Perpetuates Fear and Loathing: A True Story

Ilinap · May 7, 2012 ·

  She was about 16 and teetered between wanting to be cool and needing to be cuddly. She had had auburn hair that must have glistened marvelously with her green eyes. Bright green eyes are rare, and I remember hers as they stared in silence or twinkled in laughter. The … [Read more...] about Amendment One Perpetuates Fear and Loathing: A True Story

Tags: America, children, community, family, health, motherhood, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, values

Vote AGAINST Amendment One and Keep the Bible Out of the Constitution

Ilinap · May 7, 2012 ·

All is not equal in the state of North Carolina. If Mitt Romney orders new address labels stamped with 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, we are facing even bigger crimes against equality. I cannot believe we are STILL fighting for equal rights in this country in this century. Land of the … [Read more...] about Vote AGAINST Amendment One and Keep the Bible Out of the Constitution

Tags: America, children, community, equality, family, North Carolina, politics, values

I am…

Ilinap · April 19, 2012 ·

I am in support of our troops. That's why I want them to come home. I am progressive. That's why I live with my heart and my head leading the way. I am a spiritual person. That's why I encourage you to worship whom, how, and where you want. I am a believer in … [Read more...] about I am…

Tags: America, community, equality, North Carolina, politics, values

New York, New York Big City of Dreams – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · April 11, 2012 ·

Create a photo album … [Read more...] about New York, New York Big City of Dreams – Wordless Wednesday

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, America, children, Deal, family, fun, holidays, travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

I’m Talking About Gas

Ilinap · March 29, 2012 ·

As in FUEL. My latest post on The Stir... Chime in and tell me what you think about gas prices. … [Read more...] about I’m Talking About Gas

Tags: America, politics, responsibility, values

Trayvon Martin and Perceptions

Ilinap · March 26, 2012 ·

I participated in a training session once that opened my eyes to something I didn't want to see in myself, something I didn't even realize was there. And I am ashamed. All the participants in this training session were given a photograph similar to the one above. We were told … [Read more...] about Trayvon Martin and Perceptions

Tags: America, community, equality, justice, values

City of Innovation in a Discriminating State

Ilinap · March 19, 2012 ·

I read in the local paper recently that Raleigh, North Carolina's state capital, wants to brand itself as a "city of innovation" or some such thing. I think branding must start with who you are, followed by whom you aspire to be. There are times when your current brand and your … [Read more...] about City of Innovation in a Discriminating State

Tags: America, community, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, values

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