There are heroes among us. And they don't wear capes. Meet Narayanan Krishnan. Click up on that link and watch the video. It will should change your life. I'll wait. <<Insert on-hold muzak here.>> I know two men just like him. Jimmy and Hugh. If there … [Read more...] about Change. One Man at a Time
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Every Christmas I Celebrate Someone Other Than Jesus
She was 16 teetering on 17 when I met her. She was shy, more an observer than a doer. Her mother talked garrulously while her little brother flipped through Encyclopedia Brown books and her older brother bopped his head to some rock n roll drowning out the clickety clack white … [Read more...] about Every Christmas I Celebrate Someone Other Than Jesus
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – These boobs were made for walking.
I've never done anything really big in my life. I've had my moments but haven't done anything momentous. Yes, I gave birth to two healthy, lovely boys. And yes, I'm doing my bit to raise them well. But family aside, I haven't many notches in my belt. When I was young(er) I had … [Read more...] about Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – These boobs were made for walking.
National Make a Difference Day Helps Early Literacy
Did you know that National Make a Difference Day is fast approaching? This year marks the 20th anniversary of Make a Difference Day. October 23 is a day set aside for us all to do one little thing that could make a ginormous difference. It's easy to get trapped in our lives that … [Read more...] about National Make a Difference Day Helps Early Literacy
Applause for Teachers
I spent a couple hours in my son's class volunteering yesterday. I've been volunteering in their classrooms since they were itty bitty preschoolers. It's something I didn't get as a kid so I realize the importance of being in the class when possible. It means the world to Bird … [Read more...] about Applause for Teachers
Wake County Boys and Girls Club Ubuntu Scholarship
Sometimes I get my bloomers in a bundle over really stupid stuff. The Universe seems to know when I need Reality to slap some sense into me. The Universe was chiming in loud and clear when my friend Tia called me from the Wake County Boys and Girls Club recently. I, with two … [Read more...] about Wake County Boys and Girls Club Ubuntu Scholarship
Race for the Cure: Team Dirt & Noise
I've been doing the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure every year for a few years with an amazing group of friends. Some new pals flit in and out of the group as our schedules permit, but every year we have a fantastic team. Team Dirt & Noise was no different this year: … [Read more...] about Race for the Cure: Team Dirt & Noise