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Category Archives: random observation
Summer Binge Watching Suggestions: Netflix Edition
I love my dark and tortured shows, especially with a strong lean towards science fiction and fantasy. But of late I’ve wanted more light and goofy escapism, meaningful and in-depth social criticism, and I’m always game for period drama when … Continue reading
Posted in random observation, Review
Tagged Binge Watching, Black Mirror, Chewing Gum, Dear White People, Netflix, Sense8, The Crown, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
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Glad I Saw It: Reading Workout
I love when I see my exact thoughts echoed in the wild. In this case, “The Wild” is Watchung Booksellers, and the sentiment is obvious. In case you missed my latest reading recommendations, click here. And #ReadMore!
Posted in Glad I Saw It, random observation
Tagged #readmore, bookmarks, Reading Workout, Watchung Booksellers
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Glad I Saw It: Fog and Sunlight
Sunday morning started early with a dog that wanted to get outside and a daughter who decided reading in bed was better than sleeping late. I decided to walk to the bagel store instead of drive, and happily my 8-year … Continue reading
Posted in Glad I Saw It, Parenthood, People are Good, random observation, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged bagels, fog and sunlight, morning, morning mist, morning walk, parenting, Park
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Wonder Woman: I love this movie
I don’t usually see many blockbuster superhero movies, but when I do see them, I enjoy them for the mindless, escapist entertainment they are meant to be. I’m also a laid-back and forgiving movie-goer. However, after seeing the previews of … Continue reading
I don’t belong here
Once in a while, not a long while, but a short while, I feel completely outpaced by those around me. I look around and realize that I am unqualified to breathe the same air as others. (Basically, the opposite of … Continue reading
Glad I Saw It: Peace and Love
Several years of walking in Brookdale Park, and I’ve never noticed this. Having a dog means meandering instead of power walking, and that means breathing deeply and seeing more. I highly recommend it.
Posted in Glad I Saw It, People are Good, random observation, Suburban Life, Things I love
Tagged Brookdale Park, Glad I Saw It, nature, nj, walk in the park
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Evergreen: Authority Figures MUST Train to DeEscalate
As I’ve written before, I get it. I really, really do. Being in a position of authority, especially with teens is a constant tension. All day you get pushback and challenges, some are good-natured, some are intensely hurtful and personal, … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, education, random observation
Tagged Anaheim, authority figure, Baltimore, bias, deescalate, deescalation techniques, humility, LAPD officer, police brutality, teenagers
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What Makes Life Worth Living
Facebook “memories” is a pretty cool feature for those of us with less-than-perfect recall. And sometimes FB friends share posts that scroll onto your screen at the perfect time. With permission, I’m reposting this year old confession from a friend … Continue reading
No such thing as “too feminist”
The video posted below was cut from the DNC’s Thursday night program. Whether it was because it was seen as “too soft or too feminist” or because of time doesn’t really matter, does it? Women have long been making the choice … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, random observation
Tagged #ImWithHer, DNC, feminist, Hillary Clinton, HRC
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