Fifty years ago this very evening, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. I can’t help but wonder what he would think about the current state of race relations in our country. Would he have found his efforts to end racial discrimination and segregation to have been a worthy investment? When Barack Obama … Continue reading Pride
Category: politics
Valentine’s Day massacre – sponsored by the NRA
Last night’s run took me along a route I don’t often get to experience on foot. I had plans to meet a friend down at Nine-Pin for Fin’s pop up, (and knew that stretching my legs before my upcoming flight would be beneficial), so I decided a downhill run to the Warehouse District would check … Continue reading Valentine’s Day massacre – sponsored by the NRA
Hands. Off.
Each new allegation of sexual harassment brings with it an increased sense of disbelief - not because I doubt the women who are sharing their experiences in such remarkable numbers, but because I can’t help but be curious how so many men could possibly have believed their actions are acceptable. I wonder “who raised them?,” … Continue reading Hands. Off.
Vote No
I'm done with apologizing for my eventual pension and benefits. I fulfilled the educational requirements for a professional career, received a state license, and have worked more than two decades in public education to provide students with necessary intellectual and practical skills. It's been a privilege to get to know so many young people and … Continue reading Vote No
Lunar b*tches do Las Vegas
The lunar b*tches ran tonight and it was blissful. The air felt damp in a delicious way and we ran well, loose and comfortable. With two miles left, I tossed out Las Vegas and the massacre which occurred there today. Like our pace, our thoughts were in synch. We wondered why those kind of weapons … Continue reading Lunar b*tches do Las Vegas
Slipknot and Scaramucci
A few years back I attended a music event called Mayhem at SPAC. The things we do for people we love! Anyway, we had a really nice afternoon, complete with sandwiches from Cardona's, listening to a bunch of bands. The bands weren't really my genre, but, it wasn't bad until Slipknot started their set. Their … Continue reading Slipknot and Scaramucci
I’ve been wondering…
Why don't drivers open their car windows on beautiful days? I suppose some may have allergies or might be on a call, but it seems like lots of folks don't ever let fresh air in. If we're all just a moment from a terrible diagnosis, an accident or a horrible tragedy how can we make … Continue reading I’ve been wondering…