Posted May 17, 2013 by Migdalia Rivera
As a busy working Mom and the sole provider of my family, I worked hard and played hard. I did not want my sons to lack what they would have had in a two family household. As a result, I drove myself into the ground, sleeping 4-5 hours a day and grabbing a cup of [
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Posted May 17, 2013 by Gloria Pan
I had to share this audio clip of Vice President Biden reading from a binder of letters about guns from third graders in North Philadelphia. As Biden's mother used to say, "Out of the mouths of babes comes gems of wisdom." These little kids understand, because, coming from one of Philadelphia's most impoverished schools, [
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Posted May 17, 2013 by Nancy Hogshead-Makar
Health and fitness advice from an Olympic champion in swimming? With three pre-teenage children, full-time employment, and a frequently-traveling husband, I too find it hard to make sports and fitness a priority. In preparation for the Olympics, I swam 800 laps a day, and consistently ran and lifted weights. Even after retirement I’ve generally maintained [
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Posted May 16, 2013 by Lauren Reichelt
Last weekend, I attended my first ever state convention of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. My first few weeks in local party leadership have been packed with epiphanies. Unfortunately, these did not include remembering to stash the all-important box of feminine hygiene products in my suitcase before I hit the highway. It's a five [
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