Personalize a digital slideshow I am not a disgruntled parent. But I am on the verge of being a disgruntled citizen. I live in a city where schools have been historically pretty damn good and are now on the verge of two giant leaps backwards. Wake County's school system … [Read more...] about Wake County School Board Setting Us Back
Archives for 2011
Holidays…One Tiny Print at a Time
Now that our three summer birthdays and my September birthday are out of the way, we're gearing up for holiday season. Gulp. You heard me. Holidays. I'm determined not to lose track of time this year. I've already been compiling ads and torn out pages of … [Read more...] about Holidays…One Tiny Print at a Time
The Universe – 5:00 Fridays
My good friend Will lost his dad this week. He was of a rare ilk who warmly looked you in the eye, made you feel special and important, and indelibly left his imprint on everyone he met. On the very day Will's dad died, just hours later as a matter of fact, my niece gave … [Read more...] about The Universe – 5:00 Fridays
Bird’s Bento – Wordless Wednesday
Give Me the Boot
Confession: I am a boot whore. I have no sense of footwear monogamy. I am not loyal to a single pair. I am a polygamous boot whore. I don't play favorites, which I suppose is the glass half full way to look at things. I'm also not partial to a particular color. My boots would … [Read more...] about Give Me the Boot
A Real Woman Doesn’t Lie About Her Age – 5:00 Fridays
It's funny that people get gifts on their birthday. Aging in and of itself is a gift. Aging means time accrued in this dear sweet life. The only one we get. Aging is not only celebrating another year down, but it's a marvelous opportunity to carry on. It should be noted, however, … [Read more...] about A Real Woman Doesn’t Lie About Her Age – 5:00 Fridays
EVERYONE Needs to Vote in School Board Elections
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