For those of us who are active in the upcoming elections, this is an intense time. But to follow our bliss, we need to take time to observe our holidays. For me, it’s not that I haven’t done anything political this weekend. But I have tried to focus more on the traditional holidays this time … More Taking Time to Celebrate the Holidays
I’ve been meaning to write the previous post for over a week, but I only got to it tonight. If you missed it, please check it out at: https://blissfullu.com/2026/10/26/i-got-to-meet-my-political-commentary-hero-heather-cox-richardson/. But after writing about my great experience meeting Heather Cox Richardson at a Red Wine and Blue event, there was only one song I could imagine … More Motivational Music Monday, Heather Cox Richardson Edition
I believe I started my subscription to Heather Cox Richardson’s daily newsletter, Letters from an American (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe), around the time of President Trump’s second inauguration. I was so disappointed in my fellow American citizens. I knew the polls were tight, but I just couldn’t believe that the majority of Americans would vote for the man … More I Got to Meet My Political Commentary Hero, Heather Cox Richardson!
This election, I recommend that everyone votes in person, preferably during early voting. However, voting by mail is sometimes the only option for people who are in institutions or homebound, have physical restrictions or demanding work schedules, and other such reasons. If voting by mail, PLEASE BE AWARE that new rules in North Carolina require … More For North Carolina Voters Who Are Voting By Mail: You MUST Seal the Inner Envelope As Well As the Outer One
This Saturday, October 17, is the 4th mass activist gathering under the name No Kings. We’ve actually had 3 previous rallies by that name: June 14, 2025: It started on Flag Day, which also happened to be President Trump’s birthday and the day of his military parade in Washington. Organizers estimate about five million people … More Motivational Music Monday: No Kings Edition
It’s coming down to the wire, at least in North Carolina, to register to vote in the coming elections. Voting registration ends in NC THIS FRIDAY, October 9, 2026. So if you’ve been putting it off, make it a priority this week. And even if you’ve voted previously, check to make sure you are still … More Motivational Music Monday: 5 Days Left To Register So We Can Change Things For Good Edition
It’s been a tough week or so for me, and I assume for others as well. So I just wanted to share this encouraging message from NJ Senator Cory Booker. I was planning to be in New Jersey this weekend for a wedding, but circumstances made it such that I chose to stay home to … More Thanks to a Senator Who Knows How Hard It Is For Us All To Keep Speaking Out
I’m sure I’m not the only one who cried when I heard the news that Dolly Parton had crossed the rainbow bridget last week. She was, of course, a great singer/songwriter/musician/performer. But I think she was an even better all-around person. She was strong and brave and hard working who was an incredible success in … More Motivational Music Monday, Dolly Edition
So my plan was to publish my earlier post yesterday, but I didn’t get it done due to some other commitments. But I had been planning this week’s Motivational Music Monday since Saturday, so I didn’t want to miss it. This week’s edition was inspired by a friend of mine who was going through a … More Motivational Music Monday: Not Alone Edition
Happy Semiquincentennial, Everyone! First, I apologize for the long gap in posting. I was just teaching so much in April-June, plus lots of family and other things going on, that I just didn’t have the time or energy or mindset to post on the blog. I teach in a year-round school, so classes just ended … More How I Spent July 4 (or, How I Learned to Stop Trump Derangement Syndrome and Love the Semiquincentennial)
