How can I possibly follow in the footsteps of the lovely Ana at Spanglish Baby? She wrote a lovely piece in yesterday's Blogust relay about her daughter's fifth birthday and how she wants to celebrate her child's milestones by giving other children a shot at life too. What a … [Read more...] about How Morningside Mom, The Queen of Spain, and The Bloggess Made Me an Accidental Activist
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My Friend’s Daughter Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant
I'm back from my blog break. I had planned on taking off some more time, but there is simply too much fodder that keeps lapping at the heels of my writerly itch. My short but much needed respite has me recharged and ready to roll again. As my faithful readers know, one of the … [Read more...] about My Friend’s Daughter Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant
Summer Camp & Sports Safety – Child Abuse Prevention Tips From Kidpower.org
Deal starts his first all day camp this week. He really wants to participate in the fun camp activities but is nervous about being there all day long. He's always been my homebody. I'm not sure exactly what makes him so nervous other than his general timid, sweet nature. I try to … [Read more...] about Summer Camp & Sports Safety – Child Abuse Prevention Tips From Kidpower.org
The Last Day of School is a Welcome Change
Here are my boys on the first day of school. Deal was entering first grade, and Bird was starting third grade. They are eager, happy, excited. My boys love school and are razzed about the prospect of learning. They share an interest in learning about other cultures and … [Read more...] about The Last Day of School is a Welcome Change
Stir It Up – Student Loan Interest Hikes and Same Sex Marriage
Shockingly, I have some things to say about two very different issues - one that affects me personally right where it hurts and one that affects me as a citizen and human being. Republicans voted to double student loan interest rates. Ouch. That's the one that hurts … [Read more...] about Stir It Up – Student Loan Interest Hikes and Same Sex Marriage
Amendment One Helps No One
Did you really think I was going to sit back with nothing to say about the message North Carolina sent to the world on Tuesday? I weighed in over at The Broad Side. Please read it. I think you will see that I am not hateful and bullying and offensive as some have claimed. … [Read more...] about Amendment One Helps No One
Amendment One Perpetuates Fear and Loathing: A True Story
She was about 16 and teetered between wanting to be cool and needing to be cuddly. She had had auburn hair that must have glistened marvelously with her green eyes. Bright green eyes are rare, and I remember hers as they stared in silence or twinkled in laughter. The … [Read more...] about Amendment One Perpetuates Fear and Loathing: A True Story