hope and history

As I wrote yesterday, this week is so busy – but I just HAD to share a few things to … More

oh, America, you great unfinished symphony. . .

Today, that phrase from Hamilton, “America, you great unfinished symphony,” has been running through my head, as I am finally able … More

dear Birmingham, libraries are not a luxury.

In the wake of the COVID-19 economic catastrophe, all cities and states are having to face difficult financial decisions – … More

oh, how we will miss you, RBG.

My word, what a day. Many people will be writing about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg in the coming days – … More

prayin’ for the mean folks ;)

I’m working on a serious post about my current health situation this week that will be up soon. However, I … More

protecting our girls.

There are moments that the words don’t reach There is suffering too terrible to name You hold your child as … More

a time to just tell it all.

You will come to know things that can only be known with the wisdom of age and the grace of … More

a busy day, a good day, and then something that stopped me in my tracks.

With my bizarre sleep schedule, I often sleep for a few hours at a time and then my pain wakes … More

Spoonie Body Image Issues and Feminism and The Whole Glorious Mess

I Like many women, I spent many years being too fat. I was too fat when I was in junior … More