The contrast between outdated tradition and future innovation What I saw of the Benedictine College ceremony was edited, of course. Still, the message delivered to their graduates was in stark contrast to what my daughter and her class heard at Longwood University this weekend. I’m sure most of you have seen video excerpts from theContinue reading “A Tale of Two Graduation Ceremonies”
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To Kill a Mockingbird Is Still Relevant
My review of the show on tour. It’s been a few years since I read the novel, but I remember feeling extensively moved by the experience of absorbing the story of Atticus Finch and his family. Of course, white people love this story, right? It makes some of us out to be heroes. This isContinue reading “To Kill a Mockingbird Is Still Relevant”
Is Racism the Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Have Universal Healthcare?
Well, of course, it is. I recently began following a content creator who goes by Auntie Bev on Instagram (@beverlymahone). Although she is known for her educational videos to expand your vocabulary, she has devoted much of her content in February to sharing little-known facts about Black history. I’m enjoying it. One of her recentContinue reading “Is Racism the Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Have Universal Healthcare?”
Let’s Talk About Gossip
How did it become evil? Is talking about gossiping, in fact, gossiping? And when did sharing information become such an evil act or character flaw? It’s an interesting phenomenon and has deep roots in patriarchal thinking. Yes, leave it to men to try to take away the power of women. Sharing information is just that:Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Gossip”
Rage Against the Patriarchy
I declare this the theme of 2024 Should we harbor a grudge against Eve? After all, she, with all of her womanly powers, convinced Adam to eat that apple. This biblical parable was the beginning of the tripe that women are cunning, evil, immoral, and need to be controlled, and women are still paying theContinue reading “Rage Against the Patriarchy”
The Joy of Visiting a Bookstore
It’s self-care. There it is. I see it! The glow of the lights of the local Barnes & Noble that are so warm and inviting, waiting to embrace me for a spell. I park my car. It’s after dark, but this is a great time to visit. It seems less crowded. Yes, crowds do makeContinue reading “The Joy of Visiting a Bookstore”
What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments
I thought this was old news, but apparently not. Newspapers are a long-forgotten medium in our modern world. But I happened to spot a copy of the New York Times in a moment of boredom and realized it’s still a unique source of connection to the world around us. A giant statue of General RobertContinue reading “What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments”
Do We Shame Sex Because It’s Animalistic?
Maybe it’s time to change the conversation about sex I was thrifting the other day and found a book entitled The Secrets to Tantric Sex. The title alone made me blush. I looked over my shoulder to see who might be around, and, seeing no one to judge me for my curiosity, pulled the titleContinue reading “Do We Shame Sex Because It’s Animalistic?”
Moms For Liberty is Not a Beacon Of Educational Leadership
So why are school systems relying on their guidance for developing curriculum and educational resources? I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle, for the evolution from a democracy to a theocracy seems to be accelerating at an alarming pace. My county decided to give the school board unilateral authority over the “deselection” (read: banning)Continue reading “Moms For Liberty is Not a Beacon Of Educational Leadership”
First, They Came for the Books. Then They Came for Equity
Hanover County does it again Once again, I attended the Hanover County Public School Board meeting. On the agenda for July? Dissolving the Community Equity Advisory Board, a group to which I was appointed, but in which I was never able to participate. Due to certain people complaining about the “wokeness” and unfairness of equity,Continue reading “First, They Came for the Books. Then They Came for Equity”
Anne the Vegan 