Four years ago a group of girlfriends put their heads, hearts, and rolodexes together to get the gears in motion to elect Barack Obama to the White House. They were wildly successful (and perhaps mildly wild too). These women dubbed themselves GASP (Girlfriends Appalled By Sarah … [Read more...] about Rock the Night for Obama with GASP
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Wake County Voters Guide
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
Stop Focusing on ME
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
UN Foundation Shot@Life & Making A Difference
It seems that community service and social justice are flavors of the day. I'm not talking about the folks who give of themselves without an audience. I'm talking about the people who have latched on to charitable causes to boost their own social clout. People are building their … [Read more...] about UN Foundation Shot@Life & Making A Difference
What You Can Give for My Birthday
Today is my birthday. I love my birthday. I don't gripe about getting older because aging is a privilege. Imagine the alternative... I am fortunate to have never wanted for anything. I have always had a loving family, good meals on my table, a safe place to lay my head, and a … [Read more...] about What You Can Give for My Birthday
September 11 in the Wake of a School Lockdown
Yesterday was a harrowing day. In all the pitfalls and struggles that I imagined about parenting, a school lockdown was not among them. Bird and Deal, in fourth and second grade respectively, happily trounced off to school (on time!). Minutes after getting home from dropping them … [Read more...] about September 11 in the Wake of a School Lockdown
Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive
Think Romney's birther comments aren't offensive? I beg to differ. Check it out over at The Broad Side. … [Read more...] about Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive