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”
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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”
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”
“Running While Black” by Alison Mariella Desir
Book Review I was eager to read this book, and I ordered it as soon as it was available. In my research and writing for Miles and Minutes, my local run club’s quarterly magazine, I have discussed multiple aspects of inclusivity in our Richmond running community. A part of this discussion needs to include racialContinue reading ““Running While Black” by Alison Mariella Desir”
Want to Inspire a Runner in Your Life this Holiday Season?
Try gifting a great book about running! Buying gifts for a runner can be challenging. Really, they may have already bought all the things they need. Between new shoes and gear, free race shirts, and all the gels and salt tabs, it may seem like they need nothing! Sometimes a great book about running orContinue reading “Want to Inspire a Runner in Your Life this Holiday Season?”
For the Love of Books
I was a ravenous reader as a kid. I, of course, loved all of the Judy Blume books as a girl who grew up in the 80’s. I think I wore out my copy of Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, which not only tackled the mysteries of puberty, but also of spirituality andContinue reading “For the Love of Books”
Banning Books Closes Minds
It’s 5:00 on a Friday afternoon. I’m wrapping up my documentation for the day, and I’m running later than anticipated. But before my frustration gets to me, I’m calmed by a welcome, yet unexpected sound. Over the loudspeaker of the nursing facility where I work, the cantor sings a song in Hebrew, welcoming the beginningContinue reading “Banning Books Closes Minds”
Anne the Vegan 