Exciting news – I am partnering up with New York City’s Public TV station, Channel 13 as a Kids Club 13 Ambassador. To say that I was thrilled to be asked to be an ambassador is an understatement. Along with being a fan of the station since I moved to New York, my daughter has […]
Action Packed Weekend
When it rains, it pours, when it comes to our weekends. Either every minute is filled with a multitude of activities or it’s my daughter asking “what are we doing? can we have a playdate with insert child’s name?” This past weekend, along with our Saturday morning ritual of swimming then ballet classes, we had […]
Bad Mother of the Year – Mom Returns Adopted Son Back to Russia
Considering the adoption process is long and onerous one, I was completely disturbed and distressed about this latest story that is number one topic in the blogosphere and will be a continuing story over the weekend since it involves are nemesis Russia. In a nutshell, a single mom from Tennessee put her 7 year old […]
Spring Break – The Good, the Bad and the Funny
On the way to Cold Spring This year, Spring Break for New York Public Schools totaled a whopping 11 days including weekends. That is two more days than last year. No one knows why, I can only guess it has to do with the evil Randi Weingarten (the former head of the NY teachers union […]
Google Search of Linda Grant
Have you searched your name on google? I have because I thought why not? You never know what will pop up. Let’s face it, I have a very common name, it’s so common that I went to junior high with another linda grant. She was white by the way. We were know by our middle […]
Job Search: Networking Contacts – Looking for an Introduction
Here I am over a year later since I was laid off, I am still in search of a full time job. I have had some interviews in recent months and thankful to the people who introduced me to the hiring manager but nothing full time obviously has come from them, although I did land […]
Fantastic Four Friday -I love Kate Gosselin’s Makeover
(AP photo) Fantastic Four Friday – Four Reasons I Love Kate Gosselin’s Makeover This week, it’s been widely reported that Kate Gosselin (formerly of Jon and Kate plus eight) spent $35,000 on a makeover to prepare for Dancing with the Stars. The $35,000 was allegedly spent on restylane fillers, veneers, tanning, botox, more hair extensions, […]
Wordless Wednesday – Pretty in Pink
My daughter is going through her all one color look. She likes pink but this day, she insisted in wearing all pink. As a New Yorker who is has a gazillion black pants, skirts and dresses, I am hanging onto the pink as long as I can.
For All the Black Nerds Out There – Check Out Danny Glover
Have no idea where I have been but Danny Glover is the next hottest comedian. He is currently on NBC’s Community (never watch) and was a writer for 30 Rock. This is one of the funniest bits I have seen in a long time. And thank god it’s safe to be a nerd and black. […]
Birthday, Birthday, Birthday , Baby Girl Turns 7
Well, another year, another birthday. Since March 1st, my daughter has been counting down to her birthday on Saturday, March 13. The birthday celebration began on Friday, March 12, with her school friends. For the school birthday party I ended up baking cupcakes, half chocolate, half pink, per my daughter’s request. Let me say that […]
