Our school system has tangoed between unrest and turmoil since Bird was in kindergarten. There have been occasional bouts of complete chaos peppering the years too. The school system has been investigated by the U.S. Department of Education's office for civil rights and some Tea … [Read more...] about Stop Focusing on ME
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Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
When the North Carolina summers start scorching the soles of our bare feet when we run off the porch to grab the morning paper, I know it's going to be a battle to cajole my boys to come with me to walk the dog. Hell, even the dog doesn't want to go out. On these days I … [Read more...] about Walkin’ the Dog in Heat – 5:00 Fridays TM
Political Bullying
I was driving Deal to camp in Cary yesterday afternoon. At the Harrison Avenue exit on Highway 40, a silver Toyota 4Runner was playing lane changing games with me and didn't let me over to get to my exit. He did the whole speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down dangerous dance. … [Read more...] about Political Bullying
This is how we make cookies in the South. – Wordless Wednesday
Mom Congress Revolution
I was recently North Carolina's delegate to Parenting magazine's Mom Congress. I didn't get to wear a sash or a crown, but there was no swimsuit competition so for that I am grateful. I was thrilled to travel to Washington, D.C. and cavort with fellow mom activists who are … [Read more...] about Mom Congress Revolution
Stir It Up – Student Loan Interest Hikes and Same Sex Marriage
Shockingly, I have some things to say about two very different issues - one that affects me personally right where it hurts and one that affects me as a citizen and human being. Republicans voted to double student loan interest rates. Ouch. That's the one that hurts … [Read more...] about Stir It Up – Student Loan Interest Hikes and Same Sex Marriage
Amendment One Helps No One
Did you really think I was going to sit back with nothing to say about the message North Carolina sent to the world on Tuesday? I weighed in over at The Broad Side. Please read it. I think you will see that I am not hateful and bullying and offensive as some have claimed. … [Read more...] about Amendment One Helps No One