I love a good challenge, and I was so psyched about Colleen Wainwright's 50-day mission to raise $50,000 for WriteGirl -- one of my favorite organizations -- by her 50th birthday. Well, her birthday is September 13 and she's already raised the money and will be shaving her … [Read more...] about for her 50th birthday, colleen wainwright’s raising $50,000 for writegirl — and shaving her head!
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why my husband won’t be seeing “the help” by amy wise
Okay, I have read and listened and sat back and watched all the controversy regarding The Help. I, too, read the book when it first came out. My Mom sent it to me, and said she was interested to hear my perspective because I’m a white woman married to a black man. She explained … [Read more...] about why my husband won’t be seeing “the help” by amy wise
Fly Away, Little Bird
I love this song. I don't really think it has anything to do with emptying the nest but since both of my kids are heading back to college this week, and since I'm already sad happy sad happy, it makes me weepy every time I hear it -- which is often since I have it on repeat. I … [Read more...] about Fly Away, Little Bird
Hurricane Katrina Remembered by Jennifer Shaw, Author of "Hurricane Story"
After the chaos caused by Hurricane Irene this weekend, it seems appropriate that today marks the sixth anniversary of New Orleans' devastating Katrina. I'm lucky enough to live far away from both of these storms but, simply as a human being, I feel deeply for everyone affected. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Katrina Remembered by Jennifer Shaw, Author of "Hurricane Story"
please stop dissing “the help”
With countless books and movies sexualizing women and depicting graphic violence, why are so many people focusing their energies on firing away at The Help? The story takes place in 1960s’ Mississippi, where an idealistic young woman bands together with the maids to reveal how … [Read more...] about please stop dissing “the help”
does the movie version of “one day” stay true to the beloved book?
My parents taught me if I didn’t have anything nice to say, I shouldn’t say anything at all. So, as someone who LOVED One Day and who gushed her way through an interview with its author, David Nicholls, I am just going to once again recommend that you read the book which … [Read more...] about does the movie version of “one day” stay true to the beloved book?
What Would You Do For A Million Dollars?
I’m cleaning out my DVDs, which may not sound like a big deal except that I probably receive a few hundred new ones each year. I review most of the kid ones for NickJr.com, and feature as many as I can of the documentaries and titles I think will appeal to you guys. I give … [Read more...] about What Would You Do For A Million Dollars?
Report From BlogHer 2011 Part 2: 10 Things We Love About Ree Drummond, "The Pioneer Woman"
We told you last week about the great day we spent with two of our all-time favorite bloggers at BlogHer, and shared 10 things we love about Kathryn Finney, founder of The Budget Fashionista. Now, because if there's one thing we are, it's fair, here are 10 things we love about … [Read more...] about Report From BlogHer 2011 Part 2: 10 Things We Love About Ree Drummond, "The Pioneer Woman"