I haven't much time but I wanted to wedge in one last word about today's election. It's raining, and I'm off to work my polling place for a few hours. I took Bird and Deal with me to vote this morning. Bird just so happens to have third grade CogAt testing today so I let him fill … [Read more...] about Wake County Election Day
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Schools Benefit Us All – So VOTE
There was a time before I had children that I paid no attention to schools and school issues. I didn't see the relevance to my own life. I figured schools only mattered to the students and the parents, and sadly, I paid little attention to teachers back then. I took teachers for … [Read more...] about Schools Benefit Us All – So VOTE
Wake County School Board Setting Us Back
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
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
Me vs. We – Wordless Wednesday
Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
Apparently "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has made its way into the bellies of our children and the coffers of our food making behemoths. It's become de rigueur to hide vegetables in kids' meals. All the big brands are doing it. Home cooks are doing it. I blame Jessica … [Read more...] about Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
Christine Kushner, Shaun Cassidy, and the Wake County School Board Election
"It may not be a lot of fun But try and get your homework done For soon you'll grow up and you'll know How I told you to clean your room and make your bed Don't be such a sleepy head Remember all the things that mama said You're gonna fall in love one day Find someone and … [Read more...] about Christine Kushner, Shaun Cassidy, and the Wake County School Board Election