I love the idea of a day for giving gratitude for friends and family, for one’s warm/fed/dry/whatever circumstances, or even simply because feeling grateful helps…
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Collie
Dashing and eclectic scholar-about-town. Have laptop, will travel!
Review: Bristly dog toothbrush
Goldie’s Bristly Dental Set Christmas gift finally arrived a few days ago! Here’s my review. The (slightly crumpled) package I received had three items in…
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Bragging on Goldie! Things that make me happy, pt. 3
Later edit: I was notified that some of the video links weren’t working. I think they all are now, but please do notify me if…
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Bragging on Goldie! Things that make me happy, pt. 2
Later edit: I was notified that some of the video links weren’t working. I think they all are now, but please do notify me if…
Continue ReadingThings that make me happy (part 1)
Because I’m feeling somewhat under the weather due to a touch of stomach flu, I’ve decided to put today’s writing time into happy thoughts. The…
Continue ReadingReview: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Author: Maya Angelou Review first posted April 2004 It took a while to decide to review this book. There is an unfortunately strong current societal…
Continue ReadingThoughts on cultural appropriation (pt. 3)
This makes me feel bad — so it must be bad! On deeper examination of this issue, I believe the selfish desire to profit regardless…
Continue ReadingThoughts on cultural appropriation (pt. 2)
But why does it matter? Well, I feel it’s always easier to understand something when it’s personal… so let’s do a little thought-exercise. Yes, I…
Continue ReadingThoughts on cultural appropriation (pt. 1)
A few years ago I was in a class about being a good ally to people of color, or POC. It is a sad fact…
Continue ReadingThe town hall with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
Just got back from another personal first: a town hall meeting with my Congressional representative, Zoe Lofgren, at the Mt. Pleasant High School. She’s a…
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