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Category Archives: Activism
Glad I Saw It: Lonely Dictator
I noticed this sticker on a local post box, and it made me stop and think. And as I’m trying to remain open-minded in a world that screams at me to further polarize, I snapped a photo to give myself … Continue reading
Another One: The Reality of Numbness and What To Do and What To Say
After today’s school shooting in Texas, a friend shared that she was disturbed by her lack of emotional reaction to the event. It’s been a cycle that can be played out in shock and denial, horror, anger, helplessness, and throwing … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, volunteering
Tagged #Enough, Another One, Giffords, Numb, School Shooting, What To Do, What to Say, What to Write
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RBG is an Inspiring and Instructive Must See
The new documentary RBG is a Must See if you believe in The U.S. Constitution, incremental but meaningful forward change that lasts, and the power of focus, love, and laughter. It screened recently as part of The Montclair Film Festival, and … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Review, Things I love
Tagged Carla Gutierrez, documentary, Notorious RBG, RBG, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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23 Years Ago, in Montclair
In the 90’s, I remember hearing the phrase “Going Postal” used as almost amusing hyperbole when someone seemed a little too upset about what felt like a minor issue. I remember hearing about unbelievable incidents in passing, trying to explain … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Memory
Tagged Anniversary, David Grossman, Ernest Spruill, George Lomaga, Montclair, Post Office Shooting, Robert Leslie, Scott Walensky
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I am holding your hand.
I feel like we need to hear this today. Current public discourse and breaking news and personal tragedies and life stresses and national events and expectations of action and more and more and more, empties our reserves and shreds our … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, People are Good, Uncategorized
Tagged ally, I am holding your hand, kneel, speak up, stand up
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Don’t be like FEMA ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Shrugging and poking fun at authoritarian behavior, clicking on Facebook posts about ICE demanding to see identification on domestic Amtrak trains with an angry emoji and calling it activism, and succumbing to ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ over calling and marching isn’t the only unlearned … Continue reading
Life at 23: Happy Birthday, Trayvon Martin
Million Hoodies launched six years ago in the wake of the racist and horrific murder of Trayvon Martin. Today, what would have been Trayvon Martin’s 23rd birthday, the Million Hoodies NYC chapter launches their #Lifeat23 campaign to honor Trayvon and the lives … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Parenthood
Tagged #LifeAt23, honor with action, Million Hoodies, Trayvon Martin
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Buy Like You Give A Damn, part I
I found Brittany Packnett via Twitter, as one does. And I liked what I saw. In fact, I really liked what I saw. So I clicked on the website she has in her profile and hello! I found a comforting … Continue reading
Why I Knelt: Honoring the Good and Asking for Better
My friend Adrienne Riofrio recently shared the story of choosing to kneel during the anthem at a sporting event this weekend. It moved me for its honesty, for its vulnerability, and for its example of one way to be an … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Excellent Local People, People are Good
Tagged ally, Black Lives Matter, bravery, Kneeling during the anthem, patriotism, TakeTheKnee
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Glad I Saw It: Signs of Inclusion & Resistance
Just over six months ago, I was lucky enough to be able to attend the Women’s March in Washington D.C. Just as I felt compelled to attend the March for Women’s Lives in April of 1992, I felt a real … Continue reading
