Urbanbushwoman

LATEST ARTICLES ( 162 )

• Things That Make Me Smile: A Date Night with My Son

  

  That cute little boy in the picture is my Autistic rock star. We had a date night at the Baltimore Aquarium on Sunday night. And we had a BLAST!!! Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Things the Make Me Smile: LGBT Acceptance

  

  First off let me tell you I had an EFFED UP Valentine’s Day. I don’t have enough time to express the disappointment. But I move on since I am a resilient chick. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Holding My Applause for CVS/pharmacy

  

  Take it easy and read this entire post before you start giving me dirty looks. I’m not hating on CVS.  Please don’t send me emails talking about how I need to b... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• And Then There’s Long Reach….

  

  My part time job is health journalist. I write for publications in Washington, DC (my fabulous hometown). I cover health and community news in neighborhoods in... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Maryland Women’s Legislative 2014 Playbook

  

  Soooooo much going on in my life right now I almost forgot to tell y’all about the Women’s Legislative Briefing I went to a couple of weeks ago in Montgomery... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Did That Shooting at the Mall Really Just Happen?

  Columbia Mall is now forever stained in the minds of many far and wide. I don’t want to blog too much about it now because there are still so many question mark... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Things That Make Me Shake My Head: Demeaning Black Women for Art

  

  If you’re just seeing this for the first time, I promise that your eyes are not deceiving you. That really is a Black Woman chair. Not a model posed to hold... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Party Over Here!! Blog Party Tomorrow!

  

  Hey y’all!! Those Ho Co Bloggers are at it again. It’s time for a party in the dead of winter. Let the church say AMEN!!!This time it’s not the bar scene as we... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Ultimate List of 45 Man Tips

  I found this list to be rather interesting. Thought you might like it too especially if you’re raising a boy (although many of them are applicable for... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Happy New Year from UBW!!

  

  Well here we are. The first day of a new year. I spent some of my morning running, of course. I gotta keep it healthy. The photo says it all. Slow run but it... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Seven Better Education Questions for the Brown-Ulman Camp

  

  UGH!!! I just wasted 3 minutes of my life reading an article in the latest edition of Action Line Magazine. Action Line Magazine is a newsletter for us... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Are You Ready for Commitment Day?

  

  If you follow my blog, you would know that I am a runner and nearly certified health nut. I am always interested in ways to help people maintain good health... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• My Top Five Christmas Movies

  

  Well if everyone else can produce a fave list, why can’t I? Here’s my personal list of movies that I must see in the month of December or I will be on the... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Hey Columbia Association! What About MY Kid?

  

  Sigh…the life of a mom of an Autistic Rock Star can be a lonely one. Case in point: finding organized activities for my son to do. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Things That Make Me Shake My Head: The Fuss Over the First Lady’s Face

  

  It’s a funeral people. She’s entitled to look a little sad.I’m annoyed about the buzz today. Some photographer took some pics of President Obama and the... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• My New Fave Small Businesses in Ho Co

  

  I panicked just now thinking OMG!!! Small Business Saturday is almost over and I didn’t post anything. Then I thought some more and realized that Small... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• What Am I Thankful for This Thanksgiving? Health Insurance

  

  I’m sick today (the day before Thanksgiving). Yesterday I had to take my son to Target because of a pesky sinus infection and today it’s me who needs care... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• The Phantom of the Ex

  

  Oh snap! Is that who I think it is? Can this notebook double as a mask?This post may not make a whole lot of sense but if you’ve ever been screwed over by a... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Breaking News: Anthony Brown is Not a Co-conspirator

  Warning: This is a rant and I feel like cussing on this post. Sorry Mom. Ladies and gentlemen: I give you the shittiest news report of the week (I’m sure there... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Someone L-O-V-E-S Me!! Vote for Me If You Feel It Too

  WOW!!! I am so flattered. Somebody thinks enough of me to nominate this blog for a Mobbie Award for Best Personal Blog. I am humbled by this. Really I am. This... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY