Were there really any ‘good old days’ in our American history? Each generation, as they age, seem to refer back to days they felt were better than what we see currently. Grandparents constantly speak of ‘back in the day’ fondly. Maybe our memories are unclear, or perhaps it was because…
RACISM, MISOGYNY AND MORE Every since his first day of campaigning, ’45 ‘showed us what he is made of…racism, misogyny and a lack of respect for anyone with a disability. His words and actions continue to ‘other people’. ‘Othering’ refers to making others feel less than yourself, putting them down…
Whether you like this administration or not, most of us can agree that scientific research is necessary and beneficial to us. Most of us believe in scientific facts, and most of us would like to see new discoveries that could help us improve our health, climate, and much more. Agreed?…
ACTING ON ISSUES It’s easy to stand at a distance on important issues. One can protest, call, write, or just have an opinion about a cause. And I care about many! But it’s different to see the faces of the people affected by a policy, a cruel policy in this…
Many of us fought for women’s reproductive rights back in the 60-70’s and we thought that battle was won. But with recent legislation in many southern states, along with Ohio and Missouri this issue has to be re litigated again. This week in particular the Alabama legislation enraged women and …
Ann Frank 1943 Back in 1943, Ann Frank was only 14 when she wrote this in her diary. (SEE BOTTOM OF BLOG) She would soon after be imprisoned where she sadly died a few months before the end of the war. Coincidentally, my grandson is now 14 and I just…
WINNER DOESN’T WIN??? In what game or country does the winner with the highest score or most votes not win? Ours! What if you held a baseball game, and instead of the one with the most points winning, the umpires got together and voted for the winner? Would the crowd…
HISTORY OF ERA The Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress on March 22, 1972 and it was sent to the states for ratification. In order to be added to the Constitution, it needed approval by legislatures in three-fourths (38) of the 50 states. By 1977, the legislatures of 35 states had approved…
