We were all hunched over in flecked mauve chairs made of a polyester blend with the local channel 14 news playing in the background. There was me, of course, a 45 year old mother of two. There was a mother with a young son in her arms, whimpering almost inaudibly. There were a … [Read more...] about Flu Season in NC
America
A Humble Thank You on Veterans Day
A mere THANK YOU isn't enough. It's so glaringly, painfully inadequate. But it's all I have. Thank you, veterans and all those who serve our country. You represent all that is brave, good, selfless, and strong in our world. … [Read more...] about A Humble Thank You on Veterans Day
A Tale of House in the Woods
I came across these fascinating photographs on my Facebook feed a while ago. I scrolled through and found myself staring at every nook and artifact in each photo. I've been wanting to write about this, but every time I sat down to click at keyboard I felt the nagging need to … [Read more...] about A Tale of House in the Woods
Remembering 9/11
My Favorite Holiday – Wordless Wednesday
Talk to Your Kids About Childhood Hunger
"This post is brought to you by ConAgra Foods and The Motherhood, and I've been compensated for my time. However, all opinions are my own." We're on week two of summer vacation. At our house that means our days center around meals more than usual. We are the kind of family … [Read more...] about Talk to Your Kids About Childhood Hunger
NC Senate Budget Proposal is Shameful
UPDATE: I've shared below content from a teacher friend of mine. This information is publicly available, in the press, on blogs, everywhere. People just aren't paying attention. Complacency and apathy are not acceptable. Even worse, flippant ignorance is abhorrent in these … [Read more...] about NC Senate Budget Proposal is Shameful