I know how badly you want to read and hear more about the election tomorrow so here’s my opinion for what it’s worth. I am big supporter of women in politics. From the challenging of women’s reproductive rights, to idiots in Congress recklessly “defining” rape to the fight against raising the minimum wage and granting … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014 …
Coming Soon: Mental Health Task Force
Yet another reason why I am so glad I listened to my husband and moved to Howard County: the government officials are quite proactive here. Another move in the right direction for the health of Howard County will be a mental health task force. Nearly six months after that horrendous and unforgettable shooting at Columbia … Continue reading
Art Classes for Kids with Special Needs
Hey guys!! Remember when I blogged about how I would love to see the Columbia Association offer something for Special Needs kids? If not click here. Well they heard me. And they answered my call. There will be a NEW art class for children with Special Needs. This sounds fantastic. I am ever so grateful … Continue reading
Mothers getting Father’s Day cards
I’m going to keep this one brief. I get the whole concept of honoring single moms on Father’s Day. But I simply do not agree. I am a mom who has to serve both roles in my children’s lives even though I’m married. However, I wouldn’t have children at all if it wasn’t for their … Continue reading
Why Howard County Men Need to See the Doctor
A report came out yesterday that made me think about a few things during these last few days of Men’s Health Week. The Center for Disease Control reports that 1 in 4 Americans are living with diabetes and don’t know it. Don’t know it?? Wow!!! Let’s put this into real life terms. Look at a … Continue reading
3 Reasons Why You Should Call & Not Send A Text Message
I read this today and loved it. I had to share it on my blog. This dude says some of the same things I always think. I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a phone call initiator of sorts. It takes a lot for me to pick up the phone to call … Continue reading
Primary Endorsements from African-Americans In Howard County
If you haven’t been tipped off already by all the signs plastered across the streets of Howard County, it’s primary election season. I will admit that these election seasons wear my senses out. There are so many races going on that I cannot keep up and sometimes I just tune them all out. Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Not … Continue reading
Things That Make Me Smile: A Synergy Selfie
So I walk into Synergy this morning for Boxercise class and see the staff gathered together taking this selfie. The breathe strips are in support of California Chrome, the horse that is a nose length’s away from the Triple Crown. Apparently the Belmont Stakes said ‘No’ to the strips at first but are changing their … Continue reading
For Once…Sensible Dieting Advice
Juicing. Meal replacement shakes. Low carb meals. No carb meals. Paleo diet. Jenny Craig. Nutri System. Eat Special K for two meals a day. Eat Subway sandwiches only. Master cleansing. Starvation. OH MY GOODNESS!!! STOP IT!!! I detest diet fads. I refuse to cut out an entire food group or drink my meals or deny … Continue reading
Synergy Chronicles: ROCK HARD
See the title alone should have been my warning. Rock Hard. A high intensity strength training class taught by Ron, co-owner of Synergy and the only male instructor on staff. I knew I had to try this class as strength training is my Achilles heel. I can still hear Ron’s voice bellowing like a PE … Continue reading