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Why All Registered North Carolina Voters Should Vote in the Primaries on March 3–Especially If You Aren’t Satisfied with the Status Quo

February 25, 2026

The North Carolina Primary Elections take place on March 3–next Tuesday. If you haven’t participated in Early Voting (which ends this Saturday, Febuary 28 at 3:00 PM) or Mail-in Voting (must arrive by March 3), then I urge you to be at the polls on Tuesday. Polls show that voters are increasingly dissatified with both … More Why All Registered North Carolina Voters Should Vote in the Primaries on March 3–Especially If You Aren’t Satisfied with the Status Quo

International Day of Peace

September 22, 2024

Yesterday, September 21, was the International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day. It was established in 1981 by the United Nations as a day for people all over the Earth to reflect on and commit to creating a culture of peace across the planet. I spent a lot of time meditating and … More International Day of Peace

My Special Loki Meal

July 8, 2021

Yesterday morning, I got an email that really sparked my imagination from my favorite spice vendor––Bill, the founder and CEO of Penzeys Spices (a wonderful spice company that also vehemently and publicly advocates for progressive politics). He was urging people to watch the television show Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston, who, as I mentioned yesterday, is … More My Special Loki Meal

It’s Finally Here! THE Movie Event of My Summer

June 11, 2021

I’ve been waiting for this day for years––literally years. Since 2016, actually, when it was announced that Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was the toast of Broadway with his blockbuster Hamilton, would co-produce a movie version of his first musical, In the Heights. There were a few detours along the way; it was originally going to be … More It’s Finally Here! THE Movie Event of My Summer

Meatless Monday: Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

July 21, 2020

This week’s Meatless Monday meal is a DOUBLE homemade ricotta gnocchi! It is double because not only did I make the gnocchi, I made the ricotta in the gnocchi. I started with the delicious Maple View whole milk that I got at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market from Queen B. Making homemade ricotta (which is … More Meatless Monday: Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

Poetry for Our Times

April 14, 2020

Today was my last poetry unit for this academic year with my students. As glad as I am that I get to keep teaching via technology, it isn’t the same. I always get a little emotional at the end of every school year because I hate saying goodbye to my students (even though I enjoy … More Poetry for Our Times

Broadway Blessings, Day 1

April 10, 2020

This is the start of a special weekend in the Christian tradition. I’m a spiritual person very committed to my spiritual center. But if there is anything that could compete with my spiritual commitment, it is my love for…Broadway musicals! Broadway, as the exemplar for all US theater, has always been the most progressive of … More Broadway Blessings, Day 1