Okay, okay, it’s time to get my activist pants back on. I don’t feel “ready” or like I have more to add than anyone else on any one subject, but unless other people who think like that start using their voices, too, this world is going to stagnate into a foul cesspool of power and … Continue reading
It’s Thanksgiving and I can’t seem to stop shifting from sadness beyond measure, gratitude, and complete nothingness. At least gratitude is there, although the latter seems to be the most present. The writing just isn’t happening. I have to rewrite every sentence, sit and think, have nothing to say then decide to just say that, … Continue reading
I am devastated. A friend I’ve met through Facebook and blogging- whose story has been on my to-write-about list for months, just lost her son this evening. I saw a Facebook update from her asking for prayers a little over an hour ago, then saw this tweet half an hour later: Followed by this update: … Continue reading
Welcome to Wordless Wednesday! This… this is the reason why you love (or seriously question!) me. Either way, I totally did this: I used hippie eyeliner, his sensitive skin was just fine. 😉 Dork is right there in my profile image! Movember is when bros grow their mos all over to help raise awareness, education, … Continue reading
The following could either mean seriously heinous or seriously awesome news. Unless you’ve got your head in a hole, you have likely recently heard that George Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney. As soon as I read the headline, Leia was my first thought. If they start selling pink plastic vacuums with disproportionately skinny and busty … Continue reading
Do you use the word “gay” when you mean, “stupid” “boring” “ugly”? Why? Careless adoption of this derogatory slang term has become a widely accepted common practice across the world and it’s time we pull it apart and take it for what it is. Mean.It’s telling an entire group of people that they, themselves are “stupid” … Continue reading
August 29th is More Herbs, Less Salt Day! Check out more from Dr. Frank Lipman on Pinterest With the end of summer at hand, herbs are at full abundance! This makes apropos timing for More Herbs, Less Salt Day. While a small amount of sodium in the diet is necessary to maintain hydration, the average … Continue reading
Today marks the 94th birthday of Nelson Mandela, one of the most inspiring people alive today, possibly ever. Trying to truly grok the magnanimous magnitude this of man makes my words fall away like a dandelion in the breeze. Instead, I’ll let him speak for himself, as he does best. I would also like to take … Continue reading
Although Americans tend to celebrate Cinco de Drinko on May 5th, (and hardcore Star Wars nerds follow up “May the 4th Be With You” with “Revenge of the 5th”) there is another International celebration much more near and dear to my heart: The International Day of the Midwife. What prompted to me write my first post was … Continue reading
