By Jessica McCann. Originally published at (jessicamccann.com) as "This is Not about Politics." ~~ Brace yourself for a strikingly-simple, yet brilliant idea. It’s super easy, and it’s something each of us can do, today. It will make us happier people, and it will make the United States an even better place to live than it is now. … [Read more...]
Have You Tried Roasted Beets?
Beets grow well in cool weather, so this is the perfect time of year to purchase sweet tasting beets. Select small to medium beets with firm, smooth skin and no soft spots or punctures. Those with stems and leaves still attached are best. The foliage should be green and fresh-looking. A friend has had great success here in the south growing beets … [Read more...]
Quotable You: “Kindness Can Outdistance Meanness”
Like many (most?) people (see twitter, facebook, etc) I like to find and collect quotes, bits of words, that speak to me in a time and place I recognize. Whether the words take me to the past, the future or meet me firmly in the now, they become quotable because they strike a chord, answer a need, or speak a truth that I don't want to … [Read more...]
Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas
Here is my Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas list: I have a Christmas lunch at work/school/preschool tomorrow. What would you like to make? I need to start my Christmas shopping. Can you take me to the mall? How about that! The guaranteed Christmas delivery wasn’t actually guaranteed. The turkey’s going … [Read more...]
Ray Rice Incident a Watershed Moment on Domestic Violence?
The video of Ray Rice knocking his then-fiancée Janay Palmer unconscious and dragging her from a casino elevator has by now gone viral. The first sin was the violence itself. The second sin was the NFL attempting to dismiss it by issuing a Rice paltry two-game suspension as “punishment,” bringing into sharp focus how we still minimize vile and … [Read more...]
Strength in Motherhood
I’ve always been proud of my children. From infancy to adult and motherhood, my daughters have amazed and humbled me. I am the proud grandmother of ten precious wonders and each has a special place in my heart. Grandbaby number ten came into this world in January 2014. His entrance wasn’t as planned but you won’t find a happier, healthier bundle … [Read more...]
The Ubiquitous Bike: Still A Creative Force?
In our high tech age, it is easy to overlook the creative force and impact of something as common and ordinary as a bicycle. After all, the bicycle (as shown below) is nearly 200 years old and has been a staple of just about every nation and community for more than a hundred of those years. Yet it is that very simplicity and ubiquitousness that … [Read more...]