This photo is from a sign in suburban Detroit in 1942. I found it while searching for a photo of the Detroit riots, or unrest, or actions because of police violence, or however you the reader chooses to refer to the events in July of 1967. I’d like to ask[…]
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Living in gratitude
Although I try to live in gratitude every day, being on vacation and on the beach with my husband, a place I love to be, gives me yet another opportunity to embrace gratitude. By the way, the photo is of one of our favorite beaches, Torrey Pines State Beach, in[…]
Going vegan (Part II)
I learned right away that Pepsi and potato chips are vegan. Soon afterwards I learned that Oreos and Nutter Butters could be added to the list. As I got used to not consuming any animal products, I began to learn more about food than ever. I think for the first[…]
June is Gay Pride month
There are celebrations all over the world this month. In Los Angeles, the typical gay pride parade will this year be a protest march. Each June I spend a little more time thinking about being gay. I hope to share some of those thoughts. To all of you who have[…]
Going vegan (Part I)
Note: This is Part I of a three part post. Twenty one years ago I decided to go vegan. I had been vegetarian for about a month, with my last hold out being Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream. After a few months of thinking about it, knowing it[…]