I Must Be Totally Insensitive, because….

The other day I came across an article for work about the EEOC and a charge against Starbucks for firing an employee trainee because she had requested a stool to do her job; she’s classified as a dwarf (under 4’10″). The manager claimed that the request was dangerous to her, her fellow employees and patrons [...]

Repeat, Redo, Revisit – Rose Garden – Trip #2

I returned to the Rose Garden at the Raleigh Little Theatre when I found out that many roses were now in bloom around the city. I had planned on going on Saturday, but since I had time to waste after work before dinner I went to take pictures this evening. I thought the flowers needed [...]

Rose Garden – Pre Blooming Period

I went to the Rose Garden today over by the Raleigh Little Theatre and NCSU. The roses were budding, but not yet ready to bloom. Except for one tiny solitary yellow rose. I’ve decided that I’ll go back in two weeks (and with the hopes of beautiful weather like today) and see if the bushes [...]

Umstead Park – Glorious Winter Day

Met my friend Core to see his new home, his dog Parker, and then we took our cameras out to William B. Umstead State Park. The weather was absolutely gorgeous for being winter time. Reached into the 60s. I enjoyed it thoroughly and need to make sure to go back when it’s spring and the [...]