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Angela Youngblood

Mother, writer, blogger and so much more.
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Living

Boots, Guns and Mental Illness

As we process the tragedy in Newtown and hug our own children tighter, I think we can and should have a compassionate, emotional discussion about guns and mental illness.

Family

The Cool Big City Right Down the Road (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)

I recently took my family to a really cool museum in a big city: I'm talking about Detroit. Here's how it went down and some tips on how to take a large, unruly, yet loveable, group to a museum.

How to Love Your Neighbor In An Election Year (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)

Election season is intense. Here's a cautionary tale from a classic episode of The Brady Bunch. When you feel your blood boil over your neighbor's yard sign, ask yourself what would Mike Brady do?

Living

Whitney and Xanax? Let's Make the Conversation Bigger

Over the next few weeks, while we watch everyone ask questions like 'What will Hollywood do about the pill epidemic?,' I hope the conversation spurs some action.

Living

Am I the Anti-Tebow? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)

I caught myself the other day, eye-rolling as the Broncos quarterback did his prayer pose. Why am I annoyed?

Living

Football For a 10-Year-Old: Too Much, Too Soon? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)

This might be more controversial than coming out as a Democrat in Rochester.

Politics

Don't Be Afraid of Political Yard Signs (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)

How I overcame my fear of being outed as a Democrat and rediscovered my love of politics. (Yes, even in today's crazy political climate.)

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