Education
Peace.
On Friday, I attended my college’s Alumnae Board meeting and Promise of Peace fundraising campaign kick off event on the college grounds. The President of Peace College, Laura Bingham, who is always full of energy and inspiration shared this quote with us…
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no [...]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage this month
Sept. 15 was chosen as the kick off date because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18. Although a little earlier, another Latin American country, Brazil, celebrates their independence on [...]
I kissed a girl…and I liked it
Her name was Bimini and her skin was as smooth as fresh hot dog out of water. She was a mammal alright, but not like you and I…she was a dolphin! You’ve heard the mysterious legends and fascinating facts about dolphins. This Labor Day weekend, I traveled to
Miami and had one of the most exciting [...]
Operation holiday weekend.
While the majority of my friends are reliving college spring break 1998, I have taken the weekend to catch up on some sleep, personal reading, good food and to visit with family and close friends. I will feel much better when the work week rolls around, but this morning as I began mentally preparing for the [...]
Triangle’s Social Media Gurus Unite this Friday - You can come too!
My colleague Wayne Sutton has given me the important task of coordinating volunteers for the upcoming “BlogCarolinas: A Conversation about Social Media in the Enterprise“ event. What’s Social Media, you ask? While the definitions are constantly evolving, many see it about blogging, vlogging, twittering or having a My Space or Facebook account. Unlike other more established media, [...]
Protect your vote today…
I was just listening to the radio and learned about a Hotline specifically for Indiana and North Carolina primary voter questions today. They are called The National Campaign for Fair Elections - Election Protection. Apparently, during the primaries in February, March and April Election Protection got over 6000 calls! If you have any questions or [...]
Today. Another excuse for a celebration.
Today and throughout the end of this week, many will make plans to dance to mariachi music, eat chips and salsa and sip on Margaritas at Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) events throughout the Triangle. But why? Do we know the significance behind the festivities? The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, [...]
Smart chicks mind their manners
As a graduate of Raleigh’s Peace College, i’ve continutd to be involved at my alma mater as a student mentor and Alumnae Board member. I have heard many scoffing at the idea of a their daughters attending small, women’s college instead of a large university. Many may not realize that women’s college graduates made up [...]
From the Open Heart of My Proud Lumbee Friend
As Smart in the City blog readers, I am sure that you also know, that there are 8 state-recognized tribes located in North Carolina. Last week, The Commission of Indian Affairs scheduled a gathering of American Indian war veterans, tribal chiefs, students, American Indian citizens and advocates and General Assembly members to celebrate their culture [...]
Be smart and do your part this Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. There are lots of ways to Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Compost and Recycle right here in Triangle…
REDUCE what you use and only buy what you need
REUSE or giveaway what you don’t need — The Scrap Exchange is only one of many unique and creative reuse centers in Durham, NC
REPAIR brokern items rather than [...]
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