No one talks about how demoralizing it is to be unemployed. So much of ourselves is intertwined with our careers - self-worth, sense of accomplishment, power, influence. To be without work means my own self-worth wanes, my sense of accomplishment fades, and let’s be honest, in a house of teenage boys, I have no shot at power and influence. Work is … read on... about Job Hunting Is Demoralizing
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In Representation We Trust
One brown face is not enough. One brown face is just the beginning. I’ve had a hard time articulating what this Biden-Harris administration means, the obvious reasons aside, of course. I’ve been the only woman of color in the room, at the table, with the microphone, for most of my life. I haven’t always been heard, and it’s not because I’m … read on... about In Representation We Trust
Looks Like We Made It
I've seen Barry Manilow in concert three times and I'm not ashamed to admit it. His songs are the tunes of my youth that take me back to when my parents had parties in our wood paneled basement with the pleather recliner and vinyl topped bar. The kids played outside, having been banished from the split level house while the grown ups were inside … read on... about Looks Like We Made It
The Only Testing We Should Be Doing is Covid Testing
Children, their parents, and educators deserve applause for surviving this pandemic year. Thriving is a privilege if you ask me. Hell, nothing about me is thriving right now, and I live a charmed life. These are tough times, and the standard measuring stick to gauge progress just doesn't hold up. Legislators have been remarking how children are … read on... about The Only Testing We Should Be Doing is Covid Testing
Giving Tuesday (or Everyday)
I have a lot of opinions...Ahem. I use my energy to support a lot of causes, so on this Giving Tuesday, I'll share some organizations that I'm supporting with my time, my voice, and my wallet. By the way, did I ever tell you that I was there, in the room where it happened, when Giving Tuesday was launched eight years ago? I was attending the … read on... about Giving Tuesday (or Everyday)
Giving Simple Thanks
These are hands down my favorite holiday decorations. Who knew toilet paper rolls, paper plates, construction paper, and glitter would bring me such joy? Bird said he was thankful for a ball, our cat, Mom, TV, and toys. Deal was thankful for orange pumpkins, friends, toys, Beary (his well-loved teddy bear), and books. I'd like for them to make … read on... about Giving Simple Thanks
A New Day
I have shed more than a gallon of tears since November 9, 2016. Most of those tears were a manifestation of grief with a solid dose of fury. These last few days also found me in tears as I struggled with impending election results. I took a long walk the day after the election and shed tears from behind my sunglasses as I listened to ABBA in a … read on... about A New Day