Our school system has tangoed between unrest and turmoil since Bird was in kindergarten. There have been occasional bouts of complete chaos peppering the years too. The school system has been investigated by the U.S. Department of Education's office for civil rights and some Tea … [Read more...] about Stop Focusing on ME
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Writin’ ’bout Romney
I've been writing about Mitt Romney. It's more maddening than merry. I've been warned not to read the comments. Truth is, the comments don't bother me. I think it's grand we live in a country where we can respectfully disagree. Sometimes the definition of "respect" is a … [Read more...] about Writin’ ’bout Romney
We Live Up to Our Ideals (Chris Matthews) – Wordless Wednesday
Barack Obama Through My Lens – Wordless Wednesday
DNC High – 5:00 Fridays TM
I just got back from spending the week at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. I have been in such an electrifying bubble that I am still high on all the brain power, girl power, education power, and mom power I cozied up to. Instead of a liquid cocktail this … [Read more...] about DNC High – 5:00 Fridays TM
Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive
Think Romney's birther comments aren't offensive? I beg to differ. Check it out over at The Broad Side. … [Read more...] about Romney’s Birther Cracks Are Offensive
Political Bullying
I was driving Deal to camp in Cary yesterday afternoon. At the Harrison Avenue exit on Highway 40, a silver Toyota 4Runner was playing lane changing games with me and didn't let me over to get to my exit. He did the whole speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down dangerous dance. … [Read more...] about Political Bullying