Archive for March 2014

Wanna raise some hell? Do these 5 quick things.

Wanna raise some hell? Do these 5 quick things.
Wanna raise some hell? Do these five quick things: 1. Join the conversation about parenting with me and other panelists on the radio show “Straight No Chaser, Monday March 31, 6pm at: www.intellectualradio.com. Call in to 708-223-8953 and raise some hell if you disagree (or agree) with what’s being said  (If it’s past the date... Read more »
By Edye,
March 29, 2014 at 11:40 pm • 

Lupita Nyong'o's black beauty message is relevant to ALL girls

Lupita Nyong'o's black beauty message is relevant to ALL girls
We can take notes from Lupita Nyong’o ‘s stunning win at the Academy Awards Sunday night. My breath was taken away when her name was called to accept the Oscar for her Best Supporting Actress role as Patsey in the Academy Award winning movie, “12 Years a Slave”. This is a woman who is living... Read more »
By Edye,
March 4, 2014 at 5:38 pm • 
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    I pursued a satisfying career in the advertising industry, served as a volunteer mentor and parent educator at my two (now grown up) sons' schools and have actually stayed happily married for over a quarter of a century. However, my most gratifying achievement was raising my sons well. I'm not saying there wasn't a little bit of hell raising going on, but you live and learn. Now I'm passing the knowledge on to you. My goal is to turn these nuggets of wisdom into reference books for parents.

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    Check out my other blogs: "Trending Over 40", An informational blog for those over 40 who find themselves social-media challenged, http://trendingover40.com "Black Copy" Reflections of a veteran ad chick, http://eldhughes.wordpress.com. You can find samples of my ad work on this site. Simply click on TV and Print tabs. Also check out my company, Hughes Who Productions http://hugheswhoproductions.com. We develop games and animation for casinos, marketers and educational institutions. Thank you for your interest. Blessings... Edye
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