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Role Models for Charity

Posted on May 15, 2013 by nonsequiteuse

The Astros have finally offered some insight into why they nixed the gala benefiting HAWC, and the whole Astros’ Wives organization, and it doesn’t sound very nice. From the Houston Chronicle: But as public opinion on social media was turning against … Continue reading →

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The Astros, Their Wives, Charity, and the Houston Area Women’s Center

Posted on May 14, 2013 by nonsequiteuse

Full disclosure—I used to work at the Houston Area Women’s Center, so I definitely have some strong feelings about this. Keep in mind, however, that I speak only for myself on this blog. I’m really upset that the Houston Astros have left … Continue reading →

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Walk the Walk for Lara Logan

Posted on February 17, 2011 by nonsequiteuse

I’m still desperately upset and angered by the ignorant and mean-spirited backlash against Lara Logan, so let’s be clear about a few things: Rape is wrong. The person responsible for rape is the perpetrator of the crime, not the person … Continue reading →

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Men Welcome to Race Against Violence

Posted on February 10, 2011 by nonsequiteuse

A big ol’ WOOT is in order, as our Houston Area Women’s Center Race Against Violence team is now 26 members strong. We’d love to hit 30 members. We’d really like to hit 50. If you aren’t a joiner, you … Continue reading →

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For Shirley Hockenberry

Posted on January 22, 2011 by nonsequiteuse

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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