I have worked in politics for many years. I used to say, “Please vote, I don’t care who you vote for, but please just vote.” This year is a lot different, they advocate policies that could kill my children. I do want you to just vote but I can’t say I don’t care any more…
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Politics, Smut Peddling and My Year of Ups and Downs
Politics and My Real Life I will go ahead and get it out of the way. For those that know me, I know you are surprised that I have been silent on the matter. That is strictly because I have been so damn busy. Here goes–I am not sure why people even CONSIDER voting against…
Road Trips and Grown Ups
Grandma’s House I got to go home this last week. It has been a while since I have visited and it is something that always makes me think, I want to move back to Georgia. Much like anyone who feels a connection to a place, it is really hard to put into words how it feels. …
The Bad Mother
Society is fickle. What most has amused me this recent news cycle is how fast we have gone from talking about the Tiger mom to Tiger blood. While I have just a little to say about either, it has made me think about the way I parent. I will admit that I did not read Amy…
Eat Dinner
Sounds simple right? I guess I am just a different kind of parent but its seems a no brainer. How will you know much about your kids or partner if you aren’t sitting down with them for a meal at least occasionally? I am not unrealistic, people are busy, but when companies start movements to…
Princess Emma turns 10
Monkey just keeps growing and growing…it’s just WEIRD. I keep thinking of her as the baby but truthfully, sometimes she says things that make me think that she is more mature than the rest of us. I was reminded today of the reason I started this blog and figured with school starting and her elevating…
Middle Monkey Returns
To say that I was very proud to see the child I sent to D.C. last week return would be an understatement. Rocking her newest HRC t-shirt and barely able to keep her eyes open, she ran out to greet us full of a glow that could hardly be contained. Aside from the cool “I…
Queen of the Universe 