My youngest daughter is turning double digits this week. When I asked her what she wanted to do for her birthday she said unequivocally, “I want to go back to Medieval Times!” [Read more...]
Miss Lori Gets Happy and Healthy at a Walgreens Food Oasis
March 25, 2013 3 Comments
Often I find myself with very little time to get done what I need to get done. Therefore, anytime I can combine tasks I am thrilled. And anytime I can complete those tasks with the aid of what I like to refer to as a Parenting Partner, I am over the moon. I have been shopping at Walgreens for my cosmetics and prescriptions my whole life. But as I have increased in age what I turn to Walgreens for has increased as well; [Read more...]
8 events that colored black history month necessary in 2013
February 26, 2013 1 Comment
At the beginning of the month I questioned people in my life about whether or not they felt it was still necessary for us to have a Black History Month in America. Here at the end of the month, judging from the events that have transpired in the last few weeks, I am more sure than ever that not only do we need Black history month we need to overhaul it so it can actually do the job it was meant to do in the first place. [Read more...]
Join Miss Lori at Go Red Girls Night Out 2013
February 22, 2013 1 Comment
Last year I had the great fortune to attend a spectacular event. It wasn’t memorable for the food, though that was delicious. It wasn’t mind blowing for the decor, though that was breath taking. It wasn’t even memeorable for the brand integration, though that was immeasurable. No, the Go Red Girls Night Out event was memorable for the heartfelt camaraderie of the women in charge and in attendance. [Read more...]
Miss Lori finds her SOUL at the Chicago Auto Show Kia display
February 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
“Welcome the 2013 Chicago Auto Show!” That’s what I heard as I walked through the doors of McCormick Place. It was like entering a parallel universe where cars are furniture in a giant living room. But I wasn’t here to gawk I was here to learn, about Kia specifically. So I stepped into the circle of knowledge and began a journey of discovery.
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