by Leisa A. Hammett | Nov 3, 2012 | All The Rest of Life, Obama/Politics, Spirituality, Technology/Blogging
We've come a long way since the 80s. I was my parent's daughter then, doing what statistically most offspring do–vote their parent's persuasion. That made me a Republican then. In the political landscape of my memory, it was during the rein of...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 12, 2012 | Autism/Disability, Motherhood, Obama/Politics
Last week, here on "The Journey with Grace," I shared the intro compilation of the CafeMom Moms Matter 2012 video series with Election Correspondent Lindsay Ferrier. My interview, from February, above.
by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 10, 2012 | Autism/Disability, Nashville!, Obama/Politics
I believe in the value of public education. I believe there is a place for public charter schools in low-income, underserved, low-performing areas. I believe in the right for families to choose private schools over public. What I do not believe in are public monies...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Sep 6, 2012 | Autism/Disability, Motherhood, Nashville!, Obama/Politics
I've been following Nashville-based blogger (and former anchorwoman) Lindsay Ferrier on Instagram as she's covered the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention for CafeMom. In February, during a then Nashville-based...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Aug 9, 2012 | Autism/Disability, Obama/Politics, Spirituality, Technology/Blogging
*"Those who trade in fear simply make people more afraid, to the point where they will sacrifice anything, from the rights of others to their own rights, in order not to be afraid. It is simply wrong to use fear as a weapon.–Tom Ehrich, Morning Walk Media...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jul 24, 2012 | Obama/Politics, Spirituality, Technology/Blogging
A knitted caftan replaced the cashmere shawl she'd planned to don. Beneath it she wore fleece and flannels all the day long once the mid-February threat of ice and snow cancelled her Sunday afternoon rendezvous with friends over steaming bowls of chili. She...
