I get some pretty cool opportunities thanks to this little blog of mine. Earlier this week I got to participate in a chat with Vanessa Berlowitz, series producer of Frozen Planet. Vanessa spent two and a half years in the North Pole and South Pole filming the most adorable of … [Read more...] about Frozen Planet in a Glass – 5:00 Fridays
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Whales and Penguins and Polar Bears, Oh My! – Discovery and the BBC’s Frozen Planet
We used to watch Planet Earth on our old behemoth television that made everyone look grainy and pockmarked. We always commented how much better Planet Earth would be in HD. It took Wisconsin going to the Rose Bowl and the Packers going to the Super Bowl to give Mac Daddy the … [Read more...] about Whales and Penguins and Polar Bears, Oh My! – Discovery and the BBC’s Frozen Planet
Local Artist Helps NC Food Bank
There's nothing that breaks my heart more than childhood hunger. The sadness is deepened when it's afflicting children close to me, children I know. I, as just one person, can only do so much. There is always the issue of dignity so simply giving a handout is not an adequate … [Read more...] about Local Artist Helps NC Food Bank
The Arts Not Affordable
Mac Daddy and I are fans of the arts. We used to be frequent fliers at the theater and orchestra before we had kids. We saw shows in our travels to New York City and have been to concerts galore. We have friends who are artists so we are supporters of galleries galore and love to … [Read more...] about The Arts Not Affordable
Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA
Let me begin by laying the foundation here. I am no hater. I love the internet. While I don't support SOPA/PIPA, I didn't jump on that internet bandwagon yesterday. I wrote to my senators, linked to their contact information on Facebook and Twitter, and sat back bewildered. … [Read more...] about Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA
The Little Boy Who Touched My Heart
He had vacant eyes. When any emotion crossed them it was in flickers of fear, rage, and shame. He didn't smile for a full four months. He never let anyone touch him and had no concept of the power of a simple, pure hug. His fits of rage came in bursts like a camera clicking on … [Read more...] about The Little Boy Who Touched My Heart
Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary
Know what's really scary this Halloween? Heather Losurdo and tea party ideologies on our next school board. Kevin Hill is the voice of reason who brings his hands-on experience as an educator to our school board. Character matters. He is a man of principle, a … [Read more...] about Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary