This will be an update for some and a welcome for others. If you’ve already been part of our community, it’s an update. If you’re new to the blog, it’s a welcome. After a year of so of wanting to leave Facebook for a variety of reasons, I’m almost ready[…]
Activism
Voting in November
The news is filled with stories that make it look like we don’t even need an election in November: the Democrats are going to lose their “very slim” margin in the House and will also lose the Senate. Biden, who is extremely unpopular with everyone, will have even less power[…]
Margarito Martínez and Lourdes Maldonado
NOTE: I have been working on this post for a week and the situation in Tijuana keeps changing. This post is to share news of the murders of journalists in Mexico. Others who were close to Margarito and Lourdes have been sharing stories of their incredible lives. Tijuana is like[…]
Vegans, animal rights, and #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 30th. It’s basically a chance to promote donating to nonprofits after T-day, Black Friday, Small business Saturday and Cyber Monday. With all of that eating and spending, surely there has to be room for your favorite nonprofit. By the way, your favorite nonprofit still needs you![…]
On vacation
Mike and I are enjoying some time off in San Diego one of our favorite vacation spots and a destination we’ve been traveling to for years. And while I’m on the beach and feeling completely relaxed, I know the issues I work on, or for or against, will all be[…]