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BBC #100Women: Talking about self image, careers and gender roles in Oslo

Posted on by December 3, 2015

Does a woman’s successful career affect her relationship? What are some self-image issues for women who are over 35? How do we raise our boys to be men who respect women’s boundaries?

Interesting questions, right? Well, I joined a group of American women in Oslo to discuss these and much more as part of the BBC’s 100 Women Season, which is an annual series focused on sharing more women’s stories.

Our group of Americans in Oslo for the BBC's #100Women series.

Our group of Americans in Oslo for the BBC’s #100Women series.

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A parent’s nightmare: Kyron Horman missing after school science fair

Posted on by May 11, 2015
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The last time Kyron was seen was after his morning science fair in 2010.
The Wall of Hope in Beaverton for Kyron Horman.
The Wall of Hope in Beaverton for Kyron Horman.
A corner of The Wall of Hope in Beaverton for Kyron Horman.
A corner of The Wall of Hope in Beaverton for Kyron Horman.
Scores of soggy and sun-bleached stuffed animals are tied to The Wall of Hope.
Scores of soggy and sun-bleached stuffed animals are tied to The Wall of Hope.
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"Even miracles take a little time -Cinderella"
A candle for Kyron Horman's 9th birthday. He was 7 when he was last seen in 2010.
A candle for Kyron Horman's 9th birthday. He was 7 when he was last seen in 2010.
Kyron's science project was on the red-eyed tree frog. There are many of these frogs at his Wall of Hope.
Kyron's science project was on the red-eyed tree frog. There are many
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With each black man’s death I ask: Are you my Emmett Till?

Posted on by December 11, 2014

Do you remember that children’s book, Are You My Mother? It’s where a bird goes around asking a kitten, a cow, a dog and others if they are its mother.

I feel like I’m that little bird when it comes to the spate of black men being killed. With each  Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin or Amadou Diallo, I’m asking: Are you my Emmett Till?

Protests in New York City after the grand jury decided not to issue an indictment in Eric Garner's death. By Otto Yamamoto.

Protests in New York City after the grand jury decided not to issue an indictment

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Wordless Wednesday: My stolen cell phone is in California

Posted on by December 4, 2014
I managed to GPS my phone this morning. It's the blue dot, in California.

I managed to GPS my phone this morning. It’s the blue dot, in California.

As many of you know from my previous post, the people who now have my stolen cell phone have been taking pictures and they are showing up on my cloud. I used Google’s device manager this morning and saw that familiar blue dot, 620 miles away.… Read more ...

Meet the Author: Jessica Vealitzek talks up her new book, how to write a novel as SAHM and getting published

Posted on by April 21, 2014

Tuesday is the big day! It’s the big launch of my friend’s first novel, “The Rooms Are Filled.”

My friend's beautifully written novel.

My friend’s beautifully written novel.

It’s a touching story of a young boy who was forced to leave his family farm after his father suddenly dies and his mom can’t afford to keep the land. They move to suburban Chicago and he struggles to adjust to a very different environment. That same struggle is taking place with his young, closeted teacher and they form a beautiful bond.… Read more ...