bell hooks was an extraordinary writer, thinker, and scholar who gave us new language with which to make sense of the world around us. Her work was imbued with a deep commitment to truth-telling, but also with a profound sense of care and love for community. She was a treasure.
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Brittney Poolaw is facing 4 years in prison for something that happens in 1 in 4 pregnancies.
When people hear that I grew up with 4 sisters (plus John) I feel like they think it was von trapp fam meets 12 dancing princesses - but I feel like it was more that midnight margaritas scene from practical magic.
Currently in a fight with my mom and 2 of my sisters over a memory of my dad teaching me how to change a tire when I was 12 because according to them there is “no way that my dad knows how to change a tire”.
Parklets and outdoor dining have helped our small business survive, but they've also shown us that we can make our communities more vibrant and active.
That's why we're working to make the program permanent, even after the pandemic ends.
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Let’s remember that Beverly Cleary wrote a book in the 70s in which Ramona’s mom goes to work full-time, making her the sole breadwinner, & she doesn’t have time to sew Ramona’s Christmas pageant costume, so Ramona wears PJs.
A toast to Beverly Cleary from moms who work.