Immigration. It’s a subject on everyone’s mind these days. In the midst of all the confusion surrounding immigration I decided to weigh in. I don’t have any definite answers or opinions, but I think it is important that people like me, who are able to understand both sides, also take a stand. When I got into […]
Quiero Todo
Quiero todo, bundled bright and bold packaged lettering spread across pages in the history of my life, partly compiled of travels to unpaved lands those that share fruit and saddle meat, composed of a love that rarely occurs the kind that leaves those unknowing wishing for their pages, wishing to be a part of a […]
The Woods Feel Like Home
I don’t have to tell you how lucky I am. Even though I had to leave behind my tranquil mountains and come to the Piedmont for school, I finally managed to find a home nestled in the “woods.” After having to move three times my first semester in Chapel Hill (thanks to roommate issues), I finally […]
What Do Your Clothes Say About You?
Early yesterday morning I stopped in at the Weaver Street Market for coffee. It’s a sort-of semi grocery store/bakery/healthy hot-food-available kind of place. It’s the type of establishment that you like to be seen at ~ you know, that very hip, urban crowd with their Macs and headphones. It’s a totally care-free world in an […]
What Does Monday Mean To You?
As I sat bleary-eyed and tired at work this afternoon, I wondered what it is about Mondays that are so difficult. Why do Mondays carry this mythical reputation of being such a downer? It’s obvious that Monday is the first working day of the week, but that by itself shouldn’t be enough to cause such […]
Tattoos Here & There, Oh My!
I have been seeing a steady stream of articles and blog posts about tattoos lately, and I decided that it was time to write my own. Mostly because unlike the majority of the authors ~ I actually have tattoos. Tattoos were always one of those little evil things I wanted growing up. I found them […]
For You
Your name written in italics, hidden from view, the light of their weight bears down on my chest, and I am inundated by your warmth and mellowed security. I walk with you in darkened silence, my life gently careening into yours. For you I am soft, smiling easy I open in your hands, against your […]
What is Twitter to you?
In the beginning I wasn’t a social networking person. My first network was myspace and I was 23. I remember setting up the account and having fun with the theme and choosing my music. I was excited at the prospect of connecting with old friends and reliving old experiences. I was hooked line and sinker. A few […]
Stand back up, dust myself off, and continue on….
I had my heart momentarily broken last week. My latest column received some pretty harsh comments from readers online, and while I am not normally as affected by what people say – the comments jolted me back into responsible reality. It happens somewhat often, this meandering of mine into other territory. At times, I become […]
Boycott of big oil hits small business
While driving down the road the other day, I passed a BP gas station. I pass them often, but this one was noticeable. The gas pumps were tied down with bright yellow plastic strips, signs had been removed from the doors and darkness permeated the inside. That’s when it hit me. In the wake of […]