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About Blimmin’ Time

A few months ago, a dear friend of mine in New Zealand phoned to give me some exciting news: her country had just made history as female lawmakers in Parliament became the majority for the first time. …

Steps Out of Homelessness

We often call the system of programs at Homeless No More “steps.” So it seemed especially fitting to share Mary’s story of the steps she’s taken on her journey out of homelessness. “Everything is about steps.” Mary said as she…

Saying No to Holiday Stress

Years ago, when I was a newspaper reporter working full-time and raising two young children as a single mother, I went to see my doctor. I was tired and achy, and couldn’t seem to shake my flu-like symptoms.

Early voting in SC is good for democracy

Throughout the country, it’s clear that election policy has become a contentious and divisive issue. But here in South Carolina, we know that we can accomplish anything if we work together. Earlier this year, my Republican and Democratic colleagues in…

Using Our Voice

I recently finished an engrossing historical novel called “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See, in which the author introduces her readers to nu shu, the phonetic, secret-code writing used for hundreds…

My Time to Serve Has Come

Nothing special has happened. More hours haven’t been magically added to my day. My father is still in a nursing home and I am still his primary point of contact. I still…

Truth-Telling Women

Have you noticed lately how many truth-tellers — commonly known as “whistleblowers” — in this country are women? A star example is Cassidy Hutchinson, the young former White House aide whose volcanic testimony in June riveted viewers watching the public…

Am I a Feminist in Name Only?

How a gendered society needs to change to become a better society. Recently, I came across a study showing that as women grow their careers, their household chores actually increase, I realized that this was playing…