Archive for June, 2008
I went…nowhere…and it was spectacular!
While the previously mentioned faretracker.com hasn’t proven helpful in booking cheap flights for my thrifty weekend travel adventures this summer…it hasn’t stopped me from traveling. Whether it’s been for a night or a few days, I have found ways to spend the past few weekends traveling and enjoying family and long lost friends…
Picture this. A [...]
Tookie’s a tease…But i’ll wait for you!
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love — maybe i’m even addicted to – chicken salad. If I don’t have a fix at least once a week, I get cranky. My top 2 favorite chicken salads in town are at Village Deli and Tookie’s Grill. My friend Allison teased me with the idea of the delectable [...]
Local leaders gather to share facts and dismiss misconceptions about Latinos
North Carolina non-profit advocacy and public policy organization, El Pueblo Inc., has been dedicated strengthening the Latino Community since its inception in 1994.
From humble beginnings in Chapel Hill, NC to the nationally recognized advocacy organization that sits in North Carolina’s capitol city today, El Pueblo Inc. has accomplished their mission by bringing people together, each [...]
Hula your way to a good time this week
I’m lucky to have a job that not only involves learning new things and meeting new people, every day, but is also a lot of fun and allows me to feel like I’m giving back to the community.
This Thursday 6/19, my colleagues at NBC 17 and I will be working (if you can call [...]
Durham celebrates freedom and unity
Last year, I learned about a cool celebration often cited as the African American Independence Day in
Durham. I was working in public relations and a client of mine sponsored the big event. It’s a big deal. Each year, tons of people gather in NC to honor the day slaves were freed.
Juneteenth originates from Galveston, Texas, where on June [...]
To wait or not to wait?
As gas prices continue to rise and talks about the hurt economy continue to circulate, it’s difficult to think about vacationing during the summer months. But after 4 years of working my summers away, I am determined to find a way to enjoy other cities and visit with long-lost friends and family during the next few [...]
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