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Moms For Liberty is Not a Beacon Of Educational Leadership

So why are school systems relying on their guidance for developing curriculum and educational resources? I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle, for the evolution from a democracy to a theocracy seems to be accelerating at an alarming pace. My county decided to give the school board unilateral authority over the “deselection” (read: banning)Continue reading “Moms For Liberty is Not a Beacon Of Educational Leadership”

My Babies Have Fledged

I’m officially an empty nester It’s Monday night. The house is quiet. It is clean. And there is a remarkable absence of an abundance of stuff. But it’s also lonely. My babies have officially left the nest. Even the dog and cat have noticed and are extra clingy today. They say that raising children isContinue reading “My Babies Have Fledged”

Simone Biles is Back!

And maybe even stronger than ever There’s no question that Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time. And as tricky a sport as gymnastics is, one could argue that she is the greatest athlete of all time. As a former gymnast, I will forever be a fan of this beautiful and very dangerousContinue reading “Simone Biles is Back!”

Double the Joy

Working with a healthcare team to improve emotional health I started working with a new therapist this week. Even putting that phrase on the screen seems weird. I still feel like I shouldn’t need this. I no longer feel like I don’t deserve help, but admitting that I need it is another story. I’m extremelyContinue reading “Double the Joy”

The Mixed Emotions of My Miscarriage

And the injustice of the loss of bodily autonomy I have two babies. My husband and I carefully planned each one, and I took good care of my body while we were trying to conceive. My family felt complete as a party of four: my husband, our two daughters, and me. My husband wished forContinue reading “The Mixed Emotions of My Miscarriage”

Vegan Puttanesca Sauce

A flavorful addition to your pasta Oh, how I love pasta. Almost as much as I love all things briney. Olives, pickles, capers… give me all the brine. And combined with the relative sweetness of tomatoes and the kick of fresh garlic, banana peppers, and red pepper flakes, you have a richly flavorful sauce. AContinue reading “Vegan Puttanesca Sauce”

My Passion For Running Ebbs and Flows

But why? I’m struggling to return to a normal training routine after traveling, illness, and an increase in my work hours. It’s just a fact I’ve come to accept. And this relentless summer heat and humidity aren’t exactly helping. As I ponder this phenomenon, I wonder if there’s more to it. Don’t get me wrong. IContinue reading “My Passion For Running Ebbs and Flows”

My Nest is Almost Empty

As I tell my patients about my ever-aging family, I inform them that this fall, both of my girls will be in college. Except fall isn’t entirely true. They move in August. And today, on my younger daughter’s 18th birthday, I realized that my husband and I are less than one month away from beingContinue reading “My Nest is Almost Empty”

I’m Afraid Climate Change is Affecting the Sport of Running

This seems like the hottest summer yet Wow. Did I ever pick a great day to get back into the practice of running! My last run until yesterday was in London when it was still the month of June. My least favorite souvenir was the sinus infection I caught on the trip. It rendered meContinue reading “I’m Afraid Climate Change is Affecting the Sport of Running”

First, They Came for the Books. Then They Came for Equity

Hanover County does it again Once again, I attended the Hanover County Public School Board meeting. On the agenda for July? Dissolving the Community Equity Advisory Board, a group to which I was appointed, but in which I was never able to participate. Due to certain people complaining about the “wokeness” and unfairness of equity,Continue reading “First, They Came for the Books. Then They Came for Equity”