Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

Dinner and a Movie

Last night, some of us met up to see "The Hangover 2." Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. I liked "The Hangover" but the trailer for this one was not impressive. Plus, we were going to a 10:30pm showing -- which is late late late for this girl for a movie. But I had...

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Freedom Alliance: Your Memorial Day Donation Stop

Witnessing the airport return of soldiers flying in from protecting America overseas is a sobering experience. In camouflage fatigues and combat boots, carrying oversized green backpacks and straining to glimpse a loved one, the random traveler is merely a prop in a...

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Tostadas, Wine, Books and Friends

I've been attending Book Club for about a year and a half now but have neglected to ever take photos. And, Melinda's amazing tostada meal last night was the perfect excuse to get snappin'. We have book club once a month and each month a new person hosts at their...

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Empower Women in Saudi Arabia

I've got something special for you today -- from my work blog. Just wanted to share with you something I wrote and give you a chance to support women's rights in the Middle East. You can read all about Manal Al-Sharif, the woman arrested just for driving in Saudi...

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A Yummy Weekend

Oh it's been a great weekend full of great food -- doncha love it when that happens? I want to share with you just a few of the things I've been nibbling on since my delicious blueberry waffles yesterday morning! First! We went to Georgetown yesterday to pick up my...

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Early Saturday Mornings I Love Thee

Oh how I love early Saturday morning runs! When everyone else is sleeping in, I am up with the sun breathing in the sleepy, dewey air of the day. I'm getting the sweet stuff before everyone else starts breathing it in. It is NOT easy getting up for an early Saturday...

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