Waaaaaay back in 2015, when Trump was trying to be a thing, but wasn’t yet, and COVID was absolutely not … More
Author: sdeden
When Did I Become White?
I read this article that came through my public radio WBUR email. When Did You Become White?: The Question All … More
A Little Ditty about Smallpox
I received this in my work inbox at Mass General Hospital. History matters. Black history matters, and not just in … More
Chill
Trying to chill for a few days, catch my breath, stop staring down the barrel of COVID, and forcing myself … More
Don’t Look Away
Look, I have enough problems with COVID post-holiday spikes running roughshod all over me and my job and making me … More
A Little Walk in the Woods
I was finally able to take a long walk in the Blue Hills this weekend — the first time since … More
This Is Not a Recap of 2020
Around this time I try to write about the top 5 posts from the year as a transparent attempt to … More
Happy Hamster Holidays
The kid showed me this hamster from his Reddit feed. So adorable! How did they get him to do that? … More
My COVID Self Care Kit
What’s yours look like? If it involves a meditation app and fresh vegetables, go post that crap somewhere else. Also … More
If 2020 Were a Talk Show
Thanks to Midlife Margaritas for this funny clip. It’s like my life this year playing out in food.