Here is something I wrote in September 2001: I want to recognize that this is a time when we all are aware of the vulnerability of our country and our people after the attacks on the east coast. I have been reading about people feeling that those acts of terror have stripped away the sense …
I joined the Green Party a while ago because I am not pleased with the Democratic Party in general. SO MANY Democrats are not standing up for what what is right. I have absolutely nothing against having a woman president, but Hilary Clinton doesn’t impress me. I have absolutely nothing against having a Black person …
Coming up next month at a.o.c. gallery: “One Degree” an exhibition of paintings by Drake Deknatel, Mike George and Alec Clayton. The title refers to one degree of separation – three artists from three different cities but all connected to the same gallery. The show will run through Nov. 30. a.o.c. gallery is located 608 …
WHILE THEY LAST, a GREAT book for your K-3 class about love, prejudice, disability and other difference, “What’s the Matter With Henry?” … buy one to support the Safe Schools Coalition The author donated 50 books to the Safe Schools Coalition with permission to sell them for $20 and keep ALL the proceeds to support …
Knoxville rejects Nazis and Klan. Saturday May 26th the VNN Vanguard Nazi/KKK group attempted to host a hate rally to try to take advantage of the brutal murder of a white couple for media and recruitment purposes. http://www.volunteertv.com/special Unfortunately for them the 100th ARA (Anti Racist Action) clown block came and handed them their asses …
Here is a good article about this incident and the issues it raises on The Bilerico Project website: Sen. Larry Craig’s recent sexual restroom exploits have given the American community an unexpected but valuable teachable moment that should be embraced and further understood. Instead of running from the tabloid fodder, late night talk show jokes, …
Doozie likes to snuggle so much that she nosed and pushed herself inside my zippered vest yesterday for a nap while I was trying to work on the computer. She also crawls under the covers part of the night and curls up by our legs. When the boys were little we used to carry them …
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum’s mission is to promote tolerance and historical perspective through the presentation and interpretation of the variety of immigrant and migrant experiences on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, a gateway to America. There’s tons of historical information, stories, a fascinating ‘virtual tour’ and more on the website of this cool history …