Since President Trump’s second term, I have participated in all the national protests organized by 50501 and partners, as well as at least two pop-up protests sponsored by Cary Indivisible, our local organization. But the No Kings rally on October 18 was the biggest and the best of them all. This protest was derided by … More The No Kings Protests Were Great. Now What?
Yet another political holiday this week! Today we celebrate Constitution Day, because it is the 238th anniversary of the day (September 17, 1787) the delegates of the US Constitution Convention signed the document. This made it the legal bedrock of our nation. The Declaration of Independence set forth our national ideals and values, but it … More Today is Constitution Day. Let’s Take it Seriously This Year
One of the greatest rights of an American citizen is the ability to vote. But you can only vote if you are registered. Today, Tuesday September 16, is National Voter Registration Day. So I urge everyone to celebrate this holiday by checking their voter registration status. Even if you registered years ago and have voted … More Celebrate National Voter Registration Day by Checking your Voter Registration, ESPECIALLY if You Live in North Carolina
Today is National Positive Thinking Day. But after the week we’ve had, it’s kind of hard to get into that groove. As I was meditating on this, I realized that I don’t recognize the USA I’m living in right now. It is not the like country I grew up in and that I loved. I … More I Want the USA to Feel Like Home Again
I hope you read my previous post about My Labor Day Reflection. It’s been an interesting holiday. As North Carolinian songsmith James Taylor wrote, “I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain. I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I’ve seen lonely times where I could not find a friend.” (Except that last … More My Extended Labor Day 2025: One of the Best Ever?
Labor Days is one of those holidays that I believe has mostly lost its roots. It may be the worst of the holidays in terms of being disconnected to its roots. I say that because, although I celebrate every holiday I can, I try to connect that celebration to its origin. For things like Easter … More A Labor Day Reflection
When I went to the website of The Washington Post yesterday morning, this was the photo dominating the top of the screen. My reaction was to literally laugh out loud. In this handshake, President Trump is clearly trying to “look tough.” His brows are furrowed and he is looking down at the shorter President Putin. … More I Don’t Hate President Trump. When I’m Not Angry or Outraged by Trump, I Pity Him.
I’m sorry. I know I’ve fallen out of communication for several weeks now. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to be in touch. Part of it was that I’ve just been really busy. I teach at a year-round school, so I taught the last day of school for 2024 (Wednesday July 2) and the first … More I’m Back…Thanks to One Person
I’m sorry this post is so late, but I’ve spent most of my day working on two different service projects. Because my vision of America is a land where we help each other out. But I want to end the day acknowledging the service of one of my elected officials here in North Carolina: Senator … More Thank You, Senator Thom Tillis
https://www.booker.senate.gov/about/press-kit Today, April 27, is National Tell a Story day. So I’ve been saving this video of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker telling a story. I love this video because: Anyway, as I was looking for this video, what do I discover on YouTube but that Cory Booker and House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries … More Celebrate National Tell a Story Day with Cory Booker
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