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?”
Category Archives: politics
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 World Is at Least 50 Shades of Grey
Not simply black and white. One of my thoughts that relaxed me into slumber the other night was contemplating the world of black and white vs. shades of grey. Yes, it is a comforting subject likely to lull anyone to sleep (note my sarcasm). My husband sees the world as black and white. To him,Continue reading “The World Is at Least 50 Shades of Grey”
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”
Can We Blame Ayn Rand for the Selfishness of Americans?
I had no idea the author was so controversial My daughters and I are avid readers, so taking multiple books on vacation is a given. For my recent trip to London, my older daughter suggested that I read one of her favorite books: Anthem by Ayn Rand. Of course, I waited until the last minuteContinue reading “Can We Blame Ayn Rand for the Selfishness of Americans?”
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”
The Mixed Emotions of My Miscarriage
And the injustice of the loss of bodily autonomy I have two babies. My husband and I carefully planned each one, and I took good care of my body while we were trying to conceive. My family felt complete as a party of four: my husband, our two daughters, and me. My husband wished forContinue reading “The Mixed Emotions of My Miscarriage”
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”
Book Banning in Hanover County Public Schools Has Begun
The school board passed the measure 5-2 The hot ticket on June 13th was the Hanover County School Board meeting. I arrived at 5:30 to ensure that I would have a place to sit, and as I strategically parked my car on the street rather than the parking lot of the building, I noticed aContinue reading “Book Banning in Hanover County Public Schools Has Begun”
Anne the Vegan 