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
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Victoria’s Secret Should Be Kept Under Wraps
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
The Media Lacks Compassion (and Sense!) When It Comes to Steubenville
I have two little boys asleep upstairs. They are small enough to still hold my hand in parking lots and say "I love you" unabashedly. They are wild and loud and energetic, yet possess a certain pensive quality that sneaks out when they are reading or daydreaming. They are both … [Read more...] about The Media Lacks Compassion (and Sense!) When It Comes to Steubenville
The Relativity of Hard Times
If I hadn't seen her for myself you would think I was simply making a stereotypical caricature here. She shooed away the cleaning ladies as she made her way out of the house. Her beige, grey, off-white, spic and span house. The furniture was not suitable for children, making … [Read more...] about The Relativity of Hard Times
Sam Adler + Eschler Music Foundation = Music for All
I am not musically inclined. Most would say I don't even have good taste in music. I am admittedly stuck in the 80s. My musical ability is just a tish better than my athletic prowess. The only time I was in a talent show I played keyboards in an air band. It's not the swimsuit … [Read more...] about Sam Adler + Eschler Music Foundation = Music for All
Shot@Life – 5:00 Fridays TM
I am delighted to be a Shot@Life Champion. Advocating for global health and immunizations is right in line with what fires me up. I am happy to support anything that leads to the health and safety of children. It matters not if said children are in my zip code or in a time zone I … [Read more...] about Shot@Life – 5:00 Fridays TM
What We Take for Granted – Shot@Life
I've been in Washington, D.C. this week to learn how to be a more effective champion for Shot@Life. There is so much reeling in my head and tearing at my heart. All the statistics of childhood disease and death are not faceless numbers in an infograph. With every statistic I see … [Read more...] about What We Take for Granted – Shot@Life