People, too often, consider America the promised land. The ultimate goal. I've noticed, over the past ten years, people who've always believed this moving to Canada or the United Kingdom, instead. I can't say I blame them. There's a lot of fucked up shit that happens here. Far more than most insulated citizens are aware … Continue reading This Is Important
Year: 2021
Numb Dismay
It's hard not to be angry and numb today as an #American. I've seen a lot of ugly, racist comments made, all under the guise of, "If those people had been…" Just stop. I don't want to see ANYONE shot, choked, tear-gassed, or harmed because of one psychotic person who bought an election in this … Continue reading Numb Dismay
Discussions of Funerals and Such
Today is the funeral of a friend of the family who died as a result of Covid 19. My brother is there now, and there's nothing I can do except be encouraging, even though it puts me into the headspace where I relive every funeral I've ever been to. Funerals aren't usually anyone's cup of … Continue reading Discussions of Funerals and Such
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
For the month of January, we're going with this shade of blue to support The Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking (Linked below). Each month, as I change banner colors, we will be representing and bringing awareness to a different charity. Some months, we will stand in solidarity with as many as 4-6 charities. Awareness … Continue reading National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Love Is The Kind of Thing
“Love is the kind of thing that's already happening by the time you notice it, that's how it works, and no matter how old you get, that doesn't change. Except that you can break it up into two entirely distinct types -- love where there's an end in sight and love where there isn't.” ―Banana … Continue reading Love Is The Kind of Thing
Day One
My vibe for this year is so different. I think part of it has to do with already knowing the direction I'm heading in, and knowing I can rock it. I only left a little, "up in the air". The rest is falling into place, as it's supposed to, because I did a lot of … Continue reading Day One
