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Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary

Ilinap · October 31, 2011 ·

  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

Tags: America, children, community, education, equality, North Carolina, politics, school, values

Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · October 14, 2011 ·

      I realize I've been waxing about school board elections for a while now. I can be relentless when it comes to spending my passion points. I am thrilled to report that Tuesday's election results left me beaming. Christine Kushner won in my … [Read more...] about Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, community, education, happy hour, North Carolina, party, politics

Schools Benefit Us All – So VOTE

Ilinap · October 10, 2011 ·

There was a time before I had children that I paid no attention to schools and school issues. I didn't see the relevance to my own life. I figured schools only mattered to the students and the parents, and sadly, I paid little attention to teachers back then. I took teachers for … [Read more...] about Schools Benefit Us All – So VOTE

Tags: America, children, community, education, election, equality, North Carolina, politics, responsibility

EVERYONE Needs to Vote in School Board Elections

Ilinap · September 15, 2011 ·

Let me start by apologizing. I'm sorry this post is so heated. I'm sorry to come off as angry and negative. I'm sorry to let snark unleash its tongue. I'm sorry to rant. But I'm not sorry for caring. I'm not sorry for standing up for what I believe from the very core that makes … [Read more...] about EVERYONE Needs to Vote in School Board Elections

Tags: children, community, education, equality, North Carolina, politics, poverty, responsibility, school, values

Scenes of Mountain Bliss – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · August 3, 2011 ·

Photo album made with Smilebox … [Read more...] about Scenes of Mountain Bliss – Wordless Wednesday

Tags: family, fun, North Carolina, vacation, wordless Wednesday

Ronald McDonald House is a Home

Ilinap · July 21, 2011 ·

I tucked my sons into bed last night like I usually do. I pulled their sheets up to their chins and tucked them in just so. I double checked their nightlights, turned on the ceiling fan, closed closet doors (I can't sleep with closet doors open!), enjoyed a second round of … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House is a Home

Tags: children, community, health, love, motherhood, North Carolina, parenting, values, volunteer

Fun at the Lake – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · July 20, 2011 ·

Customize a free photo slideshow … [Read more...] about Fun at the Lake – Wordless Wednesday

Tags: family, fun, kids, North Carolina, play, travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

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