This is a response to mostly social media things I’ve been reading for quite some time. Keep the focus on the acts of the Israeli government, not on Jewish people. I believe that supporting Palestine (the country) in protests should focus on Israel and its embassies and consulates — NOT on synagogues. I understand that …
I’ve already voted thanks to the Washington state mail-in ballot. I feel good about who I voted for, a straight blue ticket including Kamala Harris. I have family members and friends who are Republicans (a few), Green Party and independents (some), and mostly probably Democrats including progressive friends who don’t agree with me on voting …
I’ve been thinking a lot about the violence happening in and between Gaza Strip/West Bank and Israel now [Hamas and the Israeli government], and how because this is so complex and there is so much history predating October 7th it has seemed impossible for me to make a statement of what I believe. So I …
This was originally written on Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2022) as a day we set to honor America’s veterans for their commitment, service and sacrifice. On this day each year, I also always want to remember, thank, and honor THOSE WHO DID NOT SERVE – when this country had a draft/conscription – because of HAVING …
I’m really looking at this right now as someone who is a Quaker and pacifist. On February 28, 2022 I shared a 2019 post on Facebook with photos of 19-year-old Ukrainian soldiers who have been killed and words, “It hurts… It’s not when your son doesn’t want to do his homework, but when he gives …
I am so proud of the young people who marched yesterday. I had to work but listened on the radio there. And remembered Bill. This was written on 01/16/91 when he was just under 13 years old: “I have not yet written about what is happening in this world, in this country, and in my …
On this anniversary of 9-11 I am sharing some stuff that was on my old website that I think is worth saving, starting with this, the first public statement I made soon after September 11, 2001: I want to recognize that this is a time when we all are aware of the vulnerability of our …