He was a braggart about his guns. He told my sons about packing heat and spoke in hyperbolic detail about the other-worldly power and rush that shooting a gun can jolt. He spoke of a violent testosterone fueled definition of manhood and linked masculinity to a love affair with … [Read more...] about NC’s Lack of Gun Sense is Nonsense
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NC Senate Budget Proposal is Shameful
UPDATE: I've shared below content from a teacher friend of mine. This information is publicly available, in the press, on blogs, everywhere. People just aren't paying attention. Complacency and apathy are not acceptable. Even worse, flippant ignorance is abhorrent in these … [Read more...] about NC Senate Budget Proposal is Shameful
I Have a Liberal Arts Degree
My parents are Indian (well, that makes me Indian too, of course, but I was raised in the States). All cultural signs point to India. My dad was an engineer. He is very mathy and analytical. He's always been insanely smart, though I didn't recognize it until I was in my 30s. I … [Read more...] about I Have a Liberal Arts Degree
Mercy for America’s Children Needs Our Support
My friend Stacy wrote this. She was Bird's teacher for two years and left a magical touch on our family. Read on, and you'll see why. Each year around this time, we give thanks for our families. But do we ever stop to think about what that really means? Why are we grateful … [Read more...] about Mercy for America’s Children Needs Our Support
Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!
The best part of being in Uganda was not seeing political ads. Seriously, have you seen the one for Judge Newby? My fever for this election did not wane while I was away. I had some great conversations with people in Uganda about our president. Students, hotel workers, and nurses … [Read more...] about Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!
Rock the Night for Obama with GASP
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
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