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Here’s Looking at Us

I recently watched Casablanca, and I don’t think it was my first time, but the first time was long ago…

Casablanca, Hitler, Nazis, Rick's Cafe, Warner Bros.

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…

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…

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

The Plants Will Persist

We’re going to take a break from the malicious, intentional dismantling of our government by the dementor muskrat and the…

basil, garden, gardening, hydroponic garden, lettuce, Pepper plants indoors, seedlings, spinach, Spring, vegetables

I Didn’t Last 24 Hours at a Silent Retreat

Back in November when the shock of having the Cheeto flea running the country again hit me full force, the…

Kripalu, Lake Mahkeenac, quiet woods, Silent retreat, Stockbridge MA

Seeing What Sticks

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

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…

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

Indoor Gahden Update for 2025

Part of my overall gardening strategy is to bring some plants in over the winter, so I don’t have to…

begonias, Chinese lantern, Indoor plants, lemon balm, neem oil, oregano, overwintering plants, pepper plants, scale bugs

Do Your Best in 2025, Whatever that Is

If you have been reading this blog, I want to say a heartfelt thank you. There are 1,000 ways you…

Cheeto flea, Jess Klein, Jess Klein's Big Table Podcast, new year, Trevia Woods

Christmas Disaster: A Photo Essay

According to my horoscope, one of the planets has been in retrograde for several months, which is supposed to explain…

baking disasters, baking substitutions, Christmas, Christmas cookies, M&Ms, red and green M&Ms, red M&Ms

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