There's nothing that breaks my heart more than childhood hunger. The sadness is deepened when it's afflicting children close to me, children I know. I, as just one person, can only do so much. There is always the issue of dignity so simply giving a handout is not an adequate … [Read more...] about Local Artist Helps NC Food Bank
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Whitney Houston an Icon But Not a Hero
The soundtrack of my youth is fading to a distant hum. I look at stars from my youth who are my contemporaries and think, 'Wow, he's really going gray." or "Hmmm...she's had work done." Then I look in the mirror and say the same about myself, minus the bit about having work done. … [Read more...] about Whitney Houston an Icon But Not a Hero
I wrote about Newt Gingrich and didn’t even need antacids.
I'm over at The Stir today dishing dirt and making some noise about Newt Gingrich. Deal thinks his name sounds like "Grinch" or "Gettin' rich." He's pretty savvy for a six-year old, eh? … [Read more...] about I wrote about Newt Gingrich and didn’t even need antacids.
Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA
Let me begin by laying the foundation here. I am no hater. I love the internet. While I don't support SOPA/PIPA, I didn't jump on that internet bandwagon yesterday. I wrote to my senators, linked to their contact information on Facebook and Twitter, and sat back bewildered. … [Read more...] about Band Together to Fight More Than SOPA/PIPA
Still Feeling Blue
I've been politically minded for a while now. But you already know this about me. I'll be writing for CafeMom's The Stir throughout 2012 chronicling my take on the upcoming election. It promises to be a heated year, even when the temperature dips below 32. My first post … [Read more...] about Still Feeling Blue
Offering Another Perspective on The Broad Side
I'm talking over at The Broad Side today. I have another perspective on the Penn State abuse case. It's a perspective that has yet to be touched by the media. Do we foster a culture of abuse? Do we stand by and let the abused suffer while the abuser gets off (literally … [Read more...] about Offering Another Perspective on The Broad Side
Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary
Know what's really scary this Halloween? Heather Losurdo and tea party ideologies on our next school board. Kevin Hill is the voice of reason who brings his hands-on experience as an educator to our school board. Character matters. He is a man of principle, a … [Read more...] about Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary