Banish any thoughts of being too busy to vote. This is not exercise we're talking about here. I don't want to hear your sorry excuses. Your boss, by law, has to give you time off to vote. Polls are open until 7:30 PM (in North Carolina). Don't dilly dally. This is not something … [Read more...] about I voted. 10 Minutes.
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10 Commandments, Mommy Style
I wrote a little blurb over at Yahoo! Shine today. I have my own version of the 10 Commandments. Check it out. 10 Mommy Commandments What would you add? … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments, Mommy Style
Everyday is Earth Day
Earth Day is like Valentine's Day to me. Do we really need a day to go rah rah and ignore the hearty issues the rest of the year? It's like being treacly sweet and clad in pink lace to woo your man one day of the year and check the hubba hubba off your list. I don't get it.One … [Read more...] about Everyday is Earth Day
Want vs. Need
Bird's homework yesterday was to make a list of five things he Wants and five things he Needs. Then we had to work together to determine the price of one item he covets, find out where to get it, and figure out how he could earn the money to buy it. We went through the exercises, … [Read more...] about Want vs. Need
Haiti: “Te a fatige.”
The earth is tired.Words spoken by forlorn Haitian farmers. One cannot help but sigh. Or moan.From National Geographic: "So what do you do if you live in the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, and the price of the primary carbohydrate—'Miami rice' from the U.S.—doubles? … [Read more...] about Haiti: “Te a fatige.”
The Day My 6 Year Old Asked Me About Abortion
I drive by a particular Catholic church in my neighborhood almost every single day for one reason or another (mostly because that route leads to Target and Trader Joe's). Normally I'm a big believer in letting people believe whatever they want. While I am a vehemently opinionated … [Read more...] about The Day My 6 Year Old Asked Me About Abortion
Steaz, Please
I've been drinking.I recently got some samples of a new beverage hitting store shelves. While it's not of the alcoholic ilk to fit right in with 5:00 Fridays, it's a dandy drink nonetheless. And let me be clear here in the interest of disclosure: I got these samples for free, … [Read more...] about Steaz, Please