The Weekend Watercooler

Yes, it’s a very difficult topic, but one we must confront. Suicide is becoming a troubling trend … growing, affecting all ages, races, genders. Why does this happen? Last August, Emily Brown got the unthinkable news...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and for many of us (including the host of the Weekend Watercooler), it’s time for the annual mammogram. I always enjoyed that post-mammogram T-Shirt with two oranges on it that says...

When we think of an afternoon at the library (or just the librarian), two letters come to mind: one “S” and a lot of “H’s” …. Shhhhh! Librarians are known for having lots of rules to keep...

You’d best put on your running shoes if you’re going to try to keep up with Barbara Middleton-Foushee. She’s a recent addition to the OWASA Board, serves in the local chapter of the NAACP, serves as a Blue...

Get More Rich! (Yes, Penny confirmed for me that she’s heard those word play jokes about her all her life.) This week we hear once again from Penny Rich, who IS an Orange County Commissioner, but is also a personal chef....

This week we have Part 2 of my conversation with Sharon Hirsch, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse NC. Following up on our discussion last week, we moved on to taking direct action – how can we help starting RIGHT...

Orange County Commissioner Penny Rich joins me on Saturday to talk about politics in general and NC House Bill 2 in particular. It’s very important, she says, that we KEEP TALKING about the bill. It continues to damage to...