Tag Archives: domestic violence

Apologies: You’re Doing It Wrong (Roots Bistro Edition)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Update: You can read my thoughts on Roots Bistro’s response to this whole situation. I hope you’ll also consider making a donation to the Houston Area Women’s Center in honor of Roots Bistro. It is a way for you to … Continue reading →

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Extra iPods?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

We have two in our household, not to mention our combined record, CD, and cassette tape collections plus satellite radio. We need never suffer a moment’s silence again. It turns out that by raising $1,000 for the Houston Area Women’s … Continue reading →

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For Shirley Hockenberry

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

Normally, I’m competitive, but someone else has knocked me out as top fundraiser for the Race Against Violence, and I don’t care. She’s racing in memory of a friend, Shirley Hockenberry. Shirley was killed by her husband. They were divorcing. … Continue reading →

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Walk the Walk For Loréal – And Bring Your Kids

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

As part of my ongoing 40th birthday celebration, I eagerly attended bingo night at Duchesne Academy with a darling friend, let’s call her Young M.C., enrolled in first grade at the girls’ school on the bayou. I had been looking … Continue reading →

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Ending the Day on a Positive Note

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

I’ve been planning to write this post for about a month, but I’ve delayed, trying to come up with the most compelling way to inspire you to do something big with me. I may yet come up with that, but … Continue reading →

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