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On this night of the 2018 election, with results trickling in, I’m focused on finding gratitude for the 2016 election. Hang in there; I’m making lemonade. So much has changed for me in the past two years. Perhaps … Read More
On November 4 it’ll be time to turn our clocks again — Jet lag without the hassle of airplane security and cramped seats. I can hardly wait. Those of you who have followed me for awhile know I have done … Read More
Today I’m writing an overtly political post, and one that I’m sure you’ll find uncomfortable to read — though not nearly as uncomfortable as it must have been for the young woman experiencing it. I hope you’ll be uncomfortable. Better … Read More
Do you remember this photo? Can you place it in time and space? (location and era?) This week marks the fiftieth anniversary of the 1968 Summer Olympics (in Mexico) and the image above that was seared in our minds — … Read More
Those of you who follow me on Facebook know I’ve been fostering Monarch caterpillars this summer. Yes, I came to it late in the season and that’s not a metaphor. I collected each caterpillar from my milkweed and placed it … Read More
Let’s continue with our lesson on the US Constitution. (Here’s last week’s We the People post in case you missed it. ) (Yes, I’m on my bi-annual Grandma Janet road tour and this is just easier. Bear with me, please). … Read More
Welcome to my post celebrating US Constitution Day, officially September 17, the date the document was signed in 1787. Did you even know we had a Constitution Day? I didn’t. But we do, so let’s take a look at … Read More
My posting day coincides with World Population Day this week . We’ll look at the connection between population trends and poverty, explore the call for family planning — this year’s theme — and meet members of my personal contribution to … Read More
I thank my non-USA readers for indulging us today. It’s our Independence Day, our Fourth of July, our nation’s birthday (sort of; more on that next month). Do check out the link I’ve added at the end, filled with … Read More