Racist. Homophobic. Ignorant. American?
It wasn’t what she wrote on the blog that led to her semi-forced resignation. It was the picture that went with it that depicted President Obama in heels . . . eating a piece of fried chicken. John...
View ArticleObama Mama
The phone rings in that annoying way it has – just when I have pulled wet laundry out of the machine or am frantically stir-frying dinner. “Honey,” I yell to my son, “Who’s calling?” He runs to the...
View ArticleSummer Schooled or How I Learned The Whistle Song Isn't About Trains
“This song teaches you how to whistle,” my seven year-old announces authoritatively from the back seat. I glance at the Sirius radio screen and hum along. Nice. Catchy tune. I should learn the words...
View ArticleThe Circus Is Coming To Town
Do you remember when you were a kid and the circus was all about larger-than-life acrobatic feats, crazy clowns, amazing animals . . . and lots of bells and whistles and blinking lights and popcorn...
View ArticleThe Last Time I Saw Paula Broadwell
The last time I saw Paula Broadwell I was completely over the moon to find myself at a party with my number-one-by-a-landslide TV crush, Jon Stewart. I’d heard that he was at a neighbor’s house for an...
View ArticleWill he love me best now that Obama won?
"Who are you going to vote for?" I ask casually while typing the internet address for my eight year old son. "Obama," he answers, and I smile. "No, Romney!" he announces, and my hands pause over the...
View ArticleShut Up
There is an alarming and unfortunate condition that I have self-diagnosed. I am looking for answers and treatments and even support groups as I navigate this new no-man’s land. Or rather no-words...
View ArticleThe Fast (Life) Diet
There is a new program that will transform your life, and everyone I know is doing it. Heavy baggage melts away as soon as you begin. The plan is based on a simple 5/2 formula: Take the activities...
View ArticleYou say you are disgusted with Congress . . . but would YOU cross the aisle?
I am. Crossing over, that is. I am not voting against Patrick Cannon, Democratic nominee for mayor of Charlotte. I am, however, voting FOR Republican Edwin Peacock. Let me tell you why.After the most...
View ArticleThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Rants
So it looks like we are going to have to take this show on the road, skirt! sisters. It is the end of an era!Were you shocked when you got the email announcing the end of the blogging site for skirt? I...
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