From the Archives
Happy Spring
by Adiaha Ruane Spring is a joyous occasion. I enjoy the coming of warm weather, the feeling of regeneration and rejuvenation. I usually get a boost of energy and a swirl of ideas and for me this feels like the new year. I generally start diets and new habits around this time of year and Read the full article →
Dating Abuse and how you can help
This post was written by my friend and former colleague, Erika Miller who is a part of an amazing project that needs your help. I wanted to share this with MOM OF HUE as dating violence is too common within our community. In almost ten years as a Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) Social Worker Read the full article →
Creative Sundays: Washed Away
I am avoiding his eyes, tapping my fingers beside my brown tea cup to the beat of the rain. The rain has collected in our gutter and is pouring down our bay window, blurring the view outside. I can barely make out the green grass on our manicured front lawn… or the apple tree that Read the full article →
My life changed in a teen chat room
My teen love story – over a number of posts I will be sharing my first love story. As you read over the coming posts, you will understand that I had to purge the past. I must say it has helped me heal some. Only child, never knew my dad. My mom and I were Read the full article →
Slow it Down Saturday: Choosing a natural birth with a midwife
“Suspended between worlds…half in and half out.” For months now, I have been scared. I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m not even sure what I’m supposed to be doing and with those feelings comes a sense of guilt and a subtle panic, like I am mad at myself as to why I didn’t have Read the full article →
Save money at the gas station.
While gas prices have come down, keeping any and every cost down is important in today’s tough economic times. My husband mentioned to me that when I make fast starts or sudden stops I’m using more gas. I wanted to learn more about this “notion” of his and found these great tips on saving money Read the full article →
Marriage Confidental by Pamela Haag: A Book Review
I agreed to review this book after reading an interview where Pamela Haag, author of “Marriage Confidential: Love in the Post-Romantic Era,” explains her views on feminism and marriage. I was excited to read it because I thought that it would finally look at the very personal side of marriage in a way that explored Read the full article →
