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Giving Tuesday is Full of Grace

Ilinap · December 2, 2014 ·

I was born on a Tuesday. The old rhyme says that "Tuesday's child is full of grace." Hmmm...the jury is out on how that relates to yours truly. Today is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide movement to underscore the grace in giving. Surely the jury unanimously agrees on this.  Here … [Read more...] about Giving Tuesday is Full of Grace

Tags: community, donate, food, Giving Tuesday, holidays, responsibility, SAFEchild, Shot@Life, values, volunteer

Giving. Thanks.

Ilinap · November 27, 2014 ·

Today I am thankful for resting my head in cozy bed with a supportive husband to nestle into. I'm thankful for Bird and Deal, two extraordinary boys who add glitter to my sometimes tarnished soul. I'm thankful for Lark, our furry rescue reminder of unconditional love. I'm … [Read more...] about Giving. Thanks.

Tags: America, community, equality, holidays, love, responsibility, thankful, values

Cecilia Rawlins Fund – Handmade in Raleigh

Ilinap · November 10, 2014 ·

The laws of science can be attributed to moms. Moms keep us grounded. Moms make the world go 'round. In 2010 a group of moms and the school social worker met to address hunger issues among our school's children. With a focus on raising students’ academic success and an … [Read more...] about Cecilia Rawlins Fund – Handmade in Raleigh

Tags: children, community, education, Handmade in Raleigh, kids, poverty, responsibility, values, women

A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters

Ilinap · November 5, 2014 ·

Congratulations, America! You've just jaded a new generation of pint-sized doubters and skeptics! When my sons woke up this morning they proclaimed it was a glorious day...not because of election results, for we are not feeling so glorious about that. They were raising their … [Read more...] about A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters

Tags: America, children, election, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, values, vote

SHAKE UP WAKE (County)

Ilinap · November 2, 2014 ·

Tuesday is ELECTION DAY. It's like a national holiday, really. I waited in line for about thirty minutes with my sons to vote early since I am volunteering at the polls on election day. I have taken my kids to vote with me in every single election. I was downright giddy waiting … [Read more...] about SHAKE UP WAKE (County)

Tags: election, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, values, vote

Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals

Ilinap · October 27, 2014 ·

There's one thing we must not take for granted. Justice. We need people to serve the public who are smart, fair, and experienced. Political races often focus on high profile candidates, though it's no secret that the hyper local races affect us the most profoundly. We need … [Read more...] about Vote for Lucy Inman! NC Court of Appeals

Tags: election, North Carolina, politics, responsibility, vote

VOTE for Education – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · October 22, 2014 ·

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

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