The laws of science can be attributed to moms. Moms keep us grounded. Moms make the world go 'round. In 2010 a group of moms and the school social worker met to address hunger issues among our school's children. With a focus on raising students’ academic success and an … [Read more...] about Cecilia Rawlins Fund – Handmade in Raleigh
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A Broken Child is Worse Than Our Broken System
I don't care as much about a broken system as I care about the broken children. The fact that we question who deserves to be helped is plain heartless, ugly, and shameful. It's not just insulting, it's inhumane. Don't get me started on how ungodly it is. Let's be clear … [Read more...] about A Broken Child is Worse Than Our Broken System
Flu Season in NC
We were all hunched over in flecked mauve chairs made of a polyester blend with the local channel 14 news playing in the background. There was me, of course, a 45 year old mother of two. There was a mother with a young son in her arms, whimpering almost inaudibly. There were a … [Read more...] about Flu Season in NC
Slavery Right Here at Home – Blog Action Day
I do love a fresh tomato. The top reason I love summer is that it's tomato season. It's a short window for that juicy goodness so all the canker sores from eating too many tomatoes is worth. I know it's short lived. Come November, the maters are long gone. Those fleshy, dull red … [Read more...] about Slavery Right Here at Home – Blog Action Day
Esse Quam Videri – An Ironic State Motto
Esse Quam Videri is the motto of this state I call home. North Carolina is the state where my sons were born. I tell them that no matter where the winds blow them, they will always have a tie to North Carolina. Bird and Deal will always say, "I was born in North Carolina." They … [Read more...] about Esse Quam Videri – An Ironic State Motto
Diaper Train in Need of Diapers!
The Diaper Train of Wake County is completely out of diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6! They are turning away families who are in desperate need of clean diapers. Can you imagine not having clean diapers for your baby? This is not a time to be judgmental. When children are … [Read more...] about Diaper Train in Need of Diapers!
Talk to Your Kids About Childhood Hunger
"This post is brought to you by ConAgra Foods and The Motherhood, and I've been compensated for my time. However, all opinions are my own." We're on week two of summer vacation. At our house that means our days center around meals more than usual. We are the kind of family … [Read more...] about Talk to Your Kids About Childhood Hunger