Dear Bird and Deal, I write to you every week, but this is a different sort of letter that I wanted to share publicly. America is freezing. Do not look away. Consider this a sequel to what I wrote in May 2020. Here we are six years later when you are no longer living under … [Read more...] about America Is Freezing. Do Not Look Away.
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Fired Up on July 4th
I was fully prepared to wear black and sizzle in my own despair today. The barrage of damage from the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court has left me reeling in fits of rage and sadness. It has admittedly been difficult to be productive at work. It’s been hard to even … [Read more...] about Fired Up on July 4th
Mom Activists Are a Force — “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World”
Truth be told, I’ve been woefully disengaged. It’s a symptom of being disenchanted, disgruntled, disheartened. The weight of goings-on in my community, my state, and my country have left me feeling deflated. I’ve been feeling like my voice, no matter how loud, is muted. There are … [Read more...] about Mom Activists Are a Force — “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World”
Settle Into Discomfort
Being brown means always being somewhat uncomfortable in America. Many, if not most, of y’all need to settle into your discomfort for a while. Pretend it’s the aptly named La-Z-boy and trick yourself into nestling in, knees tucked under, cup of tea in hand. You … [Read more...] about Settle Into Discomfort
America is burning. Do not look away.
Dear Bird and Deal, America is burning. Do not look away. The current events of the world have gutted me. Do not trust the people who carry on with a business-as-usual gait. As you know, I grew up in Charlottesville and went to college there. It's become … [Read more...] about America is burning. Do not look away.
Me, Trombone Shorty
Before you read any further, watch that clip up there. You'll thank me later. It was some time in the late 70s or early 80s. I was about four feet tall and meek as hell. I had just joined the band in middle school, not because I had musical talent or aspirations, but because … [Read more...] about Me, Trombone Shorty
10 Simple Ways to Make 2017 Shine
I’m having chocolate for breakfast. This should tell you all you need to know about 2016. I’ve pretty much been eating my feelings, especially since November 9. Friends and family have been gifting us sausages from a small, organic butcher in Wisconsin, cheese (also from … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Ways to Make 2017 Shine