I swear, no one in Raleigh stops at crosswalks to allow pedestrians to cross safely. It matters not if you have a stroller, a dog on a leash, a child holding your hand, or are wheelchair bound. No one stops, regardless the neon yellow sign or flashing lights. In fact, I've been … [Read more...] about Driving Me Crazy
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Your Car Is a Weapon
I was admittedly swept up in a moment of vanity as I was checking my hair in the rearview mirror at the red light. Tiny wisps had been dragging between the space between my glasses and my eyelids so I was doing a quick finger comb. I was sweeping my hair off my face … [Read more...] about Your Car Is a Weapon
Emergency Kit
Many people have asked me about what's in my emergency kit after reading yesterday's post. The trees, they are a swayin' this morning. We lucked out last night and settled in for the night with just a few bolts of lightning and a couple provocations from Thor. Bird and Deal slept … [Read more...] about Emergency Kit
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
Drowning.
I am grateful that Bird and Deal have a healthy fear of water. They frolic and splash but know the power that water yields. Bird loves to swim but he knows his limits. Deal thinks the pool is a giant bath tub and doesn't understand the point of swimming when there are boats to … [Read more...] about Drowning.
Blind Spot
Tragedy strikes on every corner, but you never expect it in your own driveway. Have you ever lost sight of your toddler for even just one second? I have. Can you see every inch of space around and behind you when you back up your car? I … [Read more...] about Blind Spot
Target is Now a Double Entendre: 30 Minutes of Misunderstanding
My friend Tony was in the midst of a shooting over the weekend. While the rest of us were swilling beer and grilling hot dogs, Tony was crouched behind a rack of clothes with his 7-year old daughter and a teenage complete stranger who were terrified. Tony held it together during … [Read more...] about Target is Now a Double Entendre: 30 Minutes of Misunderstanding