About Me
I am a mom, writer, advocate, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, in-law, outlaw, friend, neighbor, Michigander, Detroit sports fan, moviegoer, music lover, global thinker, and suburbanite of Detroit. I love my husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, dog, country, planet, and Italian-Irish heritage.
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Tag Archives: United States
Election Day, Government Tests and Garnacha
Perhaps it’s the buzz I’m feeling from the Garnacha flowing to my soul. But, I feel liberated. Election day is nearly over. Precincts are now closed and mainstream media networks can now race each other to announce winners based on … Continue reading
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Tagged Declaration of Independence, Democracy, Election Day, garnacha, government, Mainstream media, politics, Representative democracy, school, study, United States
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Thinking About …
While waiting for my morning caffeine kick to nudge me toward my elliptical machine, I read Facebook status updates. Two posts moved me so much I had to share. First, a high school friend encouraged her network to rally for … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Life
Tagged family, friends, Healing, inspiration, prayer, Religion and Spirituality, United States
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Life Replays: Remembering 9-11
It was a day like today: beautiful – clear blue skies, no clouds, warm temperatures, and a gentle breeze. During my commute to work, I drove from Shelby Township to Troy, Mich. The intoxicating smell of donuts frying at Yates Cider … Continue reading
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Tagged New York City, September 11 2001, September 11 attacks, United States, Wall Street, World Trade Center
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Independent, But United
In 1998, at this very date and time, I was married to Harold Tracy Parish III (Tracy). Some might laugh at the date we selected to say our vows. After all, July 4 is a holiday celebrated in recognition of … Continue reading
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Tagged Fourth of July, freedom, independence day, independent, July 4, Life, marriage, United States, unity
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Celebrating Freedom
When the skies darkened north of the “D” crackles and pops interrupted the twilight hum. In anticipation of the big celebration on Wednesday, July 4, Friday night explosions rattled windows; and beautiful colors lit the sky. Neighbors shared in a … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrations, Firework, Fourth of July, freedom, government, Independence Day (United States), politics, United States
Change vs. Stagnation
I watch the ripples change their size, but never leave the stream of warm impermanence. And, so, the days float through my eyes. But, still the days seem the same. And these children that you spit on as they try to change their worlds are immune … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, change, children, David Bowie, Employment, issues, Unemployment, United States
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No Place Like Home on July 4
There is no other place more alive and beautiful than my own home on July 4. Each year our patio provides an excellent location for viewing all the flashes of red, blue, yellow, purple, silver and green. This year was … Continue reading
Some Thoughts About Our Country
Could you see our country coming together in the dawn’s early light? The divisions of ethnicity, religion, celebrity, gender, income, education, profession, parenting style, and politics fade. Not to diminish the value and pride in one’s heritage, convictions or achievements. … Continue reading
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Tagged family, independence day, United States
