~ May 2019 bring us all closer to the good side of humanity ~
Category: The Skinny
A Special Thanks to Cheryl McLaughlin
Well over a decade ago, I met the multi-faceted Cheryl McLaughlin at a Left Coast Writers meeting held at Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA. Not long after I took a workshop from her on creating an online presence as a writer. (It’s crucial to know when to seek out professional help!) This was a… Continue reading A Special Thanks to Cheryl McLaughlin
My Sidewalk Friend
Monday, November 26, 2018: Earlier this morning on my walk, I run into an elder woman I’ve seen twice before, her skin is the color of perfectly browned drop biscuit peaks, and her face is mapped with lines that tell the story of her life to anyone willing to stop and silently listen, read.… Continue reading My Sidewalk Friend
#5 From the Archives: “It’s Almost Like Praying” ~ New Music video for Puerto Rico Relief
Lin-Manuel Miranda knows what to do with a global platform. I love him for that.
#4 From the Archives: Haley Gray ~ Young Avante-Garde Jazz Artist
I featured Haley two years ago and I’m happy to report that she’s still taking her music to the next level from her junior year in college. She’s growing into her voice; spellful, grounded in a youthful wisdom that makes you glad you are listening. Here’s an update from Haley: Since starting school at Hampshire… Continue reading #4 From the Archives: Haley Gray ~ Young Avante-Garde Jazz Artist
Seven Years…no itch…
Celebrating 7 years of blogging!
Watch, share and VOTE.
If you don’t VOTE, you can’t WIN.
Another great Voting video from the Herzig series. Be sure to share — this message will resonate with someone you know.
Think your vote doesn’t count? THINK AGAIN.
Breaks my heart to hear young folk say they don’t vote because their vote doesn’t matter. How did we get THIS far off course from the work of the Freedom Riders of the 1960s? College students and teenagers lead that Movement—risking their lives against police with billy clubs, cattle prods and water hoses to make… Continue reading Think your vote doesn’t count? THINK AGAIN.
Wanna make a statement?—VOTE.
Click here to see more of Herzig’s VOTE 2018 videos While the message is universal, the links and voter registration deadline in this video is specific to California (where I live). The VOTING LINKS below are valuable no matter where you live: www.usa.gov/register-to-vote www.votesmart.org www.realclearpolitics.com www.ballotpedia.org www.politifact.com