A patriot is defined as someone “who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors”. It’s an oft-used word by former President trump to describe his supporters. Yes, the very same supporters who mercilessly attacked the Capitol police, smashed windows and doors, smeared feces and urine on the walls … [Read more…]
“What are you going to write and post about now that trump is out of office?” I’ve heard variations on this theme more than once, and from a fairly wide cross-section of people. Though it pains me to type his name, the answer is simple. It was NEVER about trump! That might seem at odds … [Read more…]
I love my job, and I love what I do. Immensely. Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that when I “go to work”, it’s my refuge. It’s the thing that takes me away from whatever struggles my be happening in my life. And it makes me happy. To that end, I’ve refrained … [Read more…]
(This is a quick take on something that’s stuck in my craw since Wednesday’s armed insurrection. If you’re looking for anything more than that, sorry. Please read & add your thoughts on the final questions.) This past week, Americans witnessed an armed insurrection that was incited by the sitting President of the United States. This … [Read more…]
Something good happened to me today. My anxiety and PTSD transformed itself into anger and fury. I am done pretending that there can be any further engagement with people who directly or tacitly accepted the behavior of a president who all but ordered an assault on our Capitol today. There will be no further engagement … [Read more…]
In the wake of social unrest fueled by the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, actress/social activist Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead & Black Panther) began having difficult conversations around the topic of race with her white friends. These discussions were recorded and posted online as a blueprint for others to have similar discussions. … [Read more…]