There once a woman who was on time, often even early, for every engagement. She had her act together and color coded her calendar. Her closet was tidy, always organized by season and color (and no wire hangers). Her bills were paid on time, and there were no piles of stray paper … [Read more...] about There once was a woman.
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#BringBackOurGirls
Paradoxically, they are and are not "our girls." It's easy and natural to want to fold them into our open arms and caress them as our own. Yet we sit perched atop privilege and can utter they are our girls with nary a smidge of reality behind it. As Americans, we lack often lack … [Read more...] about #BringBackOurGirls
20 Reasons to Support SAFEchild
SAFEchild, Wake County's only child abuse and treatment organization, is commemorating its 20th year this year. I shan't say "celebrating" because it's simply heartbreaking that our community even has the need for the existence of this organization. I … [Read more...] about 20 Reasons to Support SAFEchild
All Those Things I Didn’t Know…
I am delighted to bring to you a guest post from my friend Victoria. She's not a blogger, but after reading this, you'll agree that she should be one. When I was a little girl, I would play house. As I created my mythical house-world, I would create personas and identities for … [Read more...] about All Those Things I Didn’t Know…
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
Complimentary
I cannot take a compliment. It's not like this is a character flaw that nags at me as I duck compliments at every turn. I do not walk in time to a cadence of kind words. But there are indeed times that a stranger or a friend has kind words for me. In fact, my husband would … [Read more...] about Complimentary
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