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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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
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
If My Friends Could See Me Now – 5:00 Fridays
I sorta had an outer body experience last night. I wasn't dead on a cold stainless steel table in the ER or anything. I hadn't had any anesthesia. I wasn't even drunk. Yet I found myself hovering above my physical body in a half tut-tutting grin and half eye rolling head shake. I … [Read more...] about If My Friends Could See Me Now – 5:00 Fridays
Thank you, Teachers
My friend Becky posted this video to Facebook, and I was so moved I had to post it here. Teachers in this country get a bad deal all around. The joy and smile of a child can only carry you so far. Sure, the sense of accomplishment is priceless, but that kid's warm fuzzies … [Read more...] about Thank you, Teachers