I recently had the opportunity to interview my friend Crystal Weaver. She is a single mother who eats well, exercises at least 6 days a...[Read More]
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A couple of years ago, my 24-year-old daughter was working at Carolina Ale House, and was given a t-shirt to wear that said “Wanna score?...[Read More]
In 2010, I was the director of a Women, Infants, and Children’s Program, (WIC) in a rural North Carolina county. Prior to that, I worked...[Read More]
I am Mexican-American, first generation to this land and the oldest daughter. All of my cousins were guys, so I grew up a tough little...[Read More]
I have recently returned from a 5 day trip to Chicago with my 27 year-old daughter. You might think, “Wow, that’s cool that they were...[Read More]
I witness a crime every time I eat at a certain bakery of national renown. And it’s time for those of us who care to...[Read More]
When I moved to North Carolina by myself I came not knowing anyone here. I just wanted a change of scenery and North Carolina was...[Read More]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of “everyday use” — as in, what we decide to use in our daily lives versus...[Read More]
One of my favorite poets died recently — Mary Oliver. At the end of her poem “Summer Day” she challenges me, “Tell me, what is...[Read More]