I-L-I-N-A My name is Ilina. Last name Ewen. There’s no -ing there, so don’t make Dallas jokes. Also, we are a family of winners, but there’s no i in my last name. I understand it can be confusing when’s one’s surname is also a full sentence. “Ewen = You … [Read more...] about Font Matters
Nothing Measly About Measles. Vaccines Work.
Measles. Nothing measly about this disease. Contrary to what the anti vax movement, measles is a dangerous disease. The measles virus can live for two hours in the airspace where an infected person has coughed or sneezed. Yikes! I figure if scientists and researchers have … [Read more...] about Nothing Measly About Measles. Vaccines Work.
He’s 14-Years Old
My baby boy turned 14 over the weekend. I wasn’t in a rush to write about it since time is rushing by at warp speed and I wanted to savor the moment. He's almost 5'9, and I need to stand on my tippy toes to kiss his cheek. My son has blossomed into a smart, compassionate, witty … [Read more...] about He’s 14-Years Old
Free Summer Meals
Summer is a time for doors closing (or slamming, if you have teenagers in the house) as we end one chapter, while windows are thrust open to let in fresh ideas and inspirations. There is a palpable sense of freedom and wistfulness about the luxury of laziness. I watch my sons … [Read more...] about Free Summer Meals
The Geb Album Release Party to Benefit Middle School Arts
It only took me 50 years to be invited to an album release party. I'm not cool but I know cool people. Raleigh band The Geb dropped its first album this week, and it won't disappoint. My sons asked me if I was going to just keep listening to the same song over … [Read more...] about The Geb Album Release Party to Benefit Middle School Arts
Stop the Bans Aid
Why must we keep defending our humanity? “Women's rights are human rights” is more than a catchy hashtag; it's the truth supreme. Yet here we are. Again. In 2019. Women across the nation are up in arms and joining arms to fight misogyny once again as men try to legislate … [Read more...] about Stop the Bans Aid
Mother’s Day in May, No Way
All the best things in the world start with mother. Mother lode Mother f*cker Mother Nature Mother of all… Mother Earth Mother board Mother ship Mothers get the shaft. I swear, the timing of Mother’s Day is one more reason moms have every … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day in May, No Way