This article is a continuation of my thoughts on the issues brought to light by HB2, the North Carolina law that bans transgender people from using the bathroom of their gender identity. To see the original post, click here. In elementary and middle school I was...
From the Series: Life on Dog Hill It’s that time of year in North Carolina when I become a full-time gardener and part-time everything else. Although I’m still waiting for the green leaves on the trees to unfurl, there’s much to do in a zone seven garden. Pruning,...
From the series: Life on Dog Hill Things are hopping here on the Hill. In the last few days I’ve had a new roof, skylight, gutters, and downspouts installed, and the wood floors on the main floor are being refinished as I type! Additionally, I’ve found a plumber to...
From the series: Life on Dog Hill Okay, let me level-set right now: this could be a parental defensive reflex. However, I’ve given this situation a lot of reflection and have concluded that, while I am being defensive, it is qualifiedly justified. In this case,...
From the series: Life on Dog Hill My twins are high school seniors on the varsity soccer team. As always, I take my role as sideline cheerleader very seriously. Even more seriously than ever before. In fact, I may have become the woman I ridiculed in last year’s post....
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