Today on my walkabout, a much warmer walkabout, my mind drifted to the events of the past year. And there were a lot of them. Last year at this time, no one I believe, could have predicted where I, and my family, would be at this time this year. There were things we were thinking… Continue reading Reflections
Hello New York!
I am in New York City with my husband and the Papas. It is our annual trip to the Big Apple for Broadway, good food, sightseeing, and of course, great conversation. As is tradition, I began my early morning walkabouts to see what I might photograph and reflect upon for the year. The main thing… Continue reading Hello New York!
I Tried the Brownies…
About a month ago, the following picture was shared on Facebook: When I shared it myself on Facebook, a couple of people told me to make them and say how they turned out. As you see, my cousin gave her experienced perspective. Yesterday, when I finally had a moment, and was in a bit of… Continue reading I Tried the Brownies…
Menstrual Cycles on Spreadsheets
Have you heard? Scott Lloyd, Director of Office of Refugee Resettlement, had spreadsheets kept of when detained minor immigrant girls had their periods, if they were pregnant, how they became pregnant, and whether the girls had requested an abortion. I find this quite alarming for a number of reasons. Alarming because it seems there were… Continue reading Menstrual Cycles on Spreadsheets
Politicians are NOT Patriots*
patriot: one who loves and supports his or her country —Merriam-Webster I am being very general in my thoughts here I will fully acknowledge. There are some politicians who might be patriots, but they don’t appear to push their constituents, businesses, nor other politicians hard enough to do what’s right for us all, in my… Continue reading Politicians are NOT Patriots*
I Miss My Husband
Last May my husband agreed to move with me away from Albuquerque. It was not an easy decision, but it was made quicker than I expected. After a session with my therapist, well really after many sessions leading up to this last one, I realized I was at a breaking point of my emotional and… Continue reading I Miss My Husband
Peaceful Transfer of Power
One of the great things about our democracy is elections. Every few years we the voters, get to go to the polls and cast our vote. We either vote to keep someone in office, or vote to replace the person with someone new. Hopefully, when we cast our vote, we have fully informed ourselves about… Continue reading Peaceful Transfer of Power
And the Oscar Goes To…
For the third year in a row I attended the Regal Theaters Best Picture Film Festival. I highly recommend it if you’ve not ever attended. For $35 you can see each nominated film as many times as you’d like. Plus, you could get a small popcorn/small drink combo for $5 at each movie if you… Continue reading And the Oscar Goes To…
How Deep Does It Go?
The following are just my musings and wonderings. They have no basis of fact whatsoever. Ever since the Republicans and Republican leadership started to back this administration, at all seemingly costs, I’ve had several burning questions running through my mind. How deep does the corruption and greed go? What does Putin have on this administration… Continue reading How Deep Does It Go?
National Emergency!
I don’t know about all of you, but I actually am feeling less safe after the White House called a National Emergency. People crossing the border have never worried me. I’ve not worried about anyone from another country taking my job. Hearing languages other than English has not frightened me. Frankly, I didn’t think much… Continue reading National Emergency!
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 