I've been looking for ways to engage Bird and Deal in community service since they were itty bittier than they are now. Nothing was ever really feasible for little kids. We started donating half their piggy bank money to charity every year on their birthdays. At first we picked … [Read more...] about Hebrew National Better Than-A-Picnic Picnic in Raleigh!
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Banking on a Healthy Meal
I don't just worry about feeding my kids. I worry about feeding all kids. I know we're lucky. Privileged. We eat well at my house. Our cupboards are always stocked. Our fridge is full. Lunchboxes are chock full of goodness. My sons' full bellies fill my heart. Food is a way of … [Read more...] about Banking on a Healthy Meal
Lights Out at Project Enlightenment
Project Enlightenment's lights are out. Not literally, though they might as well be. It seems that those rumors flitting about in March about Project Enlightenment's budget cuts that the school board was squashing were actually right on. At the time the board told us to lighten … [Read more...] about Lights Out at Project Enlightenment
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Blog Action Day: Climate Change
It's Blog Action Day. Almost 8000 bloggers are writing today about a cause that impacts all of us and quite literally, the world we live in.I'm not going to get all scientific and political on you. I happen to think the environment isn't a political issue. I will, however, be … [Read more...] about Blog Action Day: Climate Change