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Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations

Infinite diversity in infinite combinations, or IDIC as it is known in Star Trek circles, is a core Vulcan philosophy … More

Constitutional crisis, dismantling democracy, diversity, Hands Off protest in Boston, inclusion, Pansies, spring garlic, Swiss chard

Tips for Protesting When You’re Over 50

I attended a protest on International Women’s Day earlier this month. It was organized by an Indivisible.org member who had … More

indivisible.org, over 50, protesting, saving democracy, tips for protesting

Seeing What Sticks

Hey, we made it through another week. Just a reminder that none of what is going on in our government … More

Americans of Conscience, democracy, Indivisible, Senators
Book about everything you already know about your own racism and how to do better

Time to Open Up a Can of Whoop-Ass

OK, so here we. The unholy day when 45 stains Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In my selective reading about … More

diversity, Fight against fascism, history, politics, race, Race2Dinner, racism, Regina Jackson, Saira Rao, systemic racism, White Women, White women and racism

Gratitude IV

I just wanted to write about being grateful, and thought I could recycle something, but Gratitude III was about how … More

family, friends, gardening

Toilet Paper with Class

I’ve been away for quite a while, mostly for good reasons, which may be a future blog post. I missed … More

bad high school teachers, Beacon Hill, nerds, the Scarlet Letter, Toilet papering

We’re Going Crackers

My friend Beth and I often share our triumphs and defeats, our peri- and post menopausal crabbiness, and we are … More

Cracker Jacks, Cracker Jill, Emily Litella, Gilda Radner, Saturday Night Live

Sandy’s Lady of the Dance

You all know I go dancing on many Sundays to 70s and 80s music if I’m lucky, and to 90s … More

bachata dance, Dancing, Havana Club

When All Else Fails, Ponyhenge

I already know my blog production is way down. I don’t need to look at those accusing stats from WordPress … More

Ponyhenge

Stonehenge (in Merry Old New Hampshire)

So here we are in 2023. Are you still standing? If so, good for you. If not, we’ll try to … More

cabin, Graylag Nature Preserve, New Hampshire, Rock walls

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