He had vacant eyes. When any emotion crossed them it was in flickers of fear, rage, and shame. He didn't smile for a full four months. He never let anyone touch him and had no concept of the power of a simple, pure hug. His fits of rage came in bursts like a camera clicking on … [Read more...] about The Little Boy Who Touched My Heart
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Offering Another Perspective on The Broad Side
I'm talking over at The Broad Side today. I have another perspective on the Penn State abuse case. It's a perspective that has yet to be touched by the media. Do we foster a culture of abuse? Do we stand by and let the abused suffer while the abuser gets off (literally … [Read more...] about Offering Another Perspective on The Broad Side
Talking to My Sons About Penn State
I'm sorry if it seems I'm prattling on about Penn State (and now the Citadel). I literally cannot stop thinking about it. I look at my innocent Bird and Deal and want to scoop them up to protect them forever. I cannot begin to imagine the lives of those abused boys. … [Read more...] about Talking to My Sons About Penn State
Going Home
Make your own slideshow design I spent the weekend in my hometown. We took a little jaunt to Charlottesville, Virginia, the place I consider home and the home of my alma mater. We tailgated with some old friends, watched Virginia beat Duke, ate at some Charlottesville … [Read more...] about Going Home
Penn State – No Words
See those sweet faces? Those are my sons. And may God help the person who ever harms them. I am so sick about the events that have unfolded at Penn State. I find myself sitting down to write about it, yet I cannot bring the words from my heart to the page. I tear up and feel … [Read more...] about Penn State – No Words
Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary
Know what's really scary this Halloween? Heather Losurdo and tea party ideologies on our next school board. Kevin Hill is the voice of reason who brings his hands-on experience as an educator to our school board. Character matters. He is a man of principle, a … [Read more...] about Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary
Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays
I realize I've been waxing about school board elections for a while now. I can be relentless when it comes to spending my passion points. I am thrilled to report that Tuesday's election results left me beaming. Christine Kushner won in my … [Read more...] about Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays