I've been hearing a fair amount about how Trump and his former buddy Bannon want to dismantle the "deep state," implying it is a bad thing. I'd like
Rally Art
So, here's more free-to-use Women's March Art for 2018 Rallies and Remembrances. I hope to see these graphics carry the irresistible force of what
My poem to you
This poem is one of thanks. And it is for you. Dear friend, you are a woman of extraordinary depth. You feel. You feel for others who forget
Holiday Jealousy. On Making Cheer
I've got to admit, I've been feeling a little sorry for myself. I feel like I work really hard taking care of a thousand things, and yet, I can't seem
It’s Happening
Listening to an intelligence expert: “it’s known that Russian interference in 2016 election included using social media both on far right and far left
upside down
I've been wondering how so many people can seem to live in a delusion. I'm talking about those folks who love 45 and Fox News, and who think
A vision
I need one. A vision, that is. About this political and cultural thing we have going on here with 45, ongoing racism, misogyny and the like. How can
It’s happened. What to do next.
It's happened. Our government is now an authoritarian kleptocracy. Here's what you do to prevent total collapse. Continue to speak freely
Thankfulness, it’s an ambulance
It's the day before Thanksgiving and I'm feeling gratitude. For real. Deeply. And I'm holding onto it. I'm 'gratituding' not just to herald the
The Nature of Outrage
Subtitled: the lifeblood of propaganda This emotion needs a close examination. Especially now. Especially because it is an "adult" emotion that is
what if I quit my first job?
What if today, I decided to quit my first job? This woman job I'm judged on every day. What if I didn't even bother to look clean, coifed, or dress
the mirror ball
The Las Vegas shooting was horrible. It was also terrorism. How do we know? Because people are more afraid, and feel less safe in their daily lives.
taking back the reins
After a day of sadness and self-pity, I decided to take a macro-view of what's going on. See, like many other (amazing and sensitive) women, I tend to
Sand art for softer heart
My heart needs softening today. I've been feeling angry at many loved ones. Those who won't go on adventures, those who choose TV. Those who choose
Sending out a call…
...for chocolate cake and life purpose. in that order
Dear Ms Grace
It's (one of) your middle names, and you deserve it. This morning you did something that made me so amazed, so incredibly proud and so astonished that
These Songs of Freedom
This is some verbiage GOP Trump-backing officials can use to get free. It is time. Dear Constituents: I am officially and irrevocably withdrawing
Woke? Noke.
After this past week: Charlottesville, racist presidential comments, violence and division, I keep wanting to "woke" my family and friends who voted
Right to life: MY American birthright.
This is a tough post to write, but I felt I must write it, and attempt to communicate something that is likely felt by many, but hard to
And up we go again
After writing a few emotional posts lately, both "positive" then "negative," I feel I must quickly get something down in this space that is positive
The annual sadness
There is something special about being a woman, and especially hard, I think. See sometimes I remember that it is an anniversary of a bad day... years
Thank-yous Overdue
Dear Madeline and Phyllis, I owe each of you a huge thank you. As a woman in business, I realize nearly every day how you both influenced me, and
Anxiety Sideliner
There have been a few times in my life when anxiety attacks have changed the direction of my life. I think now, that I'm probably not the only one.
Tasslenisms – Part 3
Dog feeding time: Odin: I'm going to give the dogs a boutique! Me: Really? Tasslen: No Odin, a boutique is a bunch of flowers. You want to give
They made their bed, let ’em lie in it
This is one of those posts I didn't want to write. But this refrain keeps going through my head, so this is as good a way as any to exorcise it. They
Write what you want to learn
Many years ago, I trained to become a life coach. I went to conference after conference, took 2 years of tele-classes and put myself "out there" as a
Quantum Audience
In quantum physics theory, the intention of the experimenter can determine an experiment's outcome. In this tiny world of stuff, scientists have an
blue brain, fooled mood
Sometimes I wonder if there is a purpose to experiencing depression "old school style," sleeping long hours, staying in bed, not talking, feeling
Open Letter of Empathy for Ben Jacobs
Hi Ben, I'm so sorry you were attacked. I'm even more sorry that then you were denied reality by the campaign's initial statement where you were
another aging lady post
What can I say that hasn't already been said on the topic? That I watched this episode of Veep and found myself educated? That as I approach 50 with
A message to my son on Mother’s Day
Hi O! You are four now, and not one for lengthy or deep conversations, but there are so many things I want to say to you, so I'll write them now.
Message for my daughter on Mother’s Day
Hi Tas, This morning I was in the bathroom and saw our little message chicken (you know, the one with a set of little papers with nice sayings on
If we kiss the friggin’ frog…
I've been trying to live the following spiritual truths: once you accept something fully, then it can change know your shadow, and it won't
If you think you are going to save the planet, you’ve got it all wrong
... yet you've also got it all right. Climate change is now a concept up for grabs. This is because some have been conditioning people to believe
speaking for himself
So, 45 just said (again) the world was a "terrible, nasty place," and "speaking for myself, I'll make it much better place before I am done." This
e-fuckin-nough
It's enough already. We need to face this We need to decide we are better than this we can be dignified. No alpha male, no killing, no social
Personal is political
This has been said for a long time, but I am starting to see just how simplistically true it is. The repeal of Obamacare that just spectacularly
Derail Doubling Down
Ever notice how exciting it is when someone "doubles down?" It is the very essence of gambling, isn't it? Whether the hand is good or bad, "doubling
breaking through
I want more than anything to break through. Break through the fog that's clouded my country. The dark, gold dust-filtered smoke that chokes my loved
