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Vice Presidential Debate Playlist

Ilinap · October 11, 2012 ·

  Would I Lie to You by Eurythmics Politics by Korn Liar by Three Dog Night The Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode Lying Eyes by The Eagles Liar by Queen Liar Liar by the Castaways Lie to Me by Jonny Lang Lies by the Thompson Twins I'm Not Calling … [Read more...] about Vice Presidential Debate Playlist

Tags: America, politics

Wake County Voters Guide

Ilinap · October 11, 2012 ·

The election is right around the corner. I really need this election to be over. It's exhausting for everyone. The calling, the writing, the door knocking, the stumping, the debating, the trolling, the tweeting, the hyperventilating. If I feel this bad I can't imagine how the … [Read more...] about Wake County Voters Guide

Tags: America, community, election, North Carolina, politics, responsibility

Stop Focusing on ME

Ilinap · October 8, 2012 ·

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

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

Writin’ ’bout Romney

Ilinap · October 4, 2012 ·

  I've been writing about Mitt Romney. It's more maddening than merry. I've been warned not to read the comments. Truth is, the comments don't bother me. I think it's grand we live in a country where we can respectfully disagree. Sometimes the definition of "respect" is a … [Read more...] about Writin’ ’bout Romney

Tags: politics, poverty, responsibility, values, writing

We Live Up to Our Ideals (Chris Matthews) – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 19, 2012 ·

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Tags: America, politics, values

Barack Obama Through My Lens – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 12, 2012 ·

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DNC High – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · September 7, 2012 ·

I just got back from spending the week at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. I have been in such an electrifying bubble that I am still high on all the brain power, girl power, education power, and mom power I cozied up to. Instead of a liquid cocktail this … [Read more...] about DNC High – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, America, happy hour, politics

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