Category Archives: Social Justice
First, Teach Thyself
Last week I went to a meeting about schools. By the end of it, I was convinced of one thing: It’s hopeless. Forget the children. Let’s get drunk. A joke! I jest! Ok, technically, it was a planning meeting for … Continue reading
Filed under Life Updates, Projects, Projects - Teach Thyself, Social Justice
Help Is a Four Letter Word
You know what? I hate volunteers. Okay, don’t get me wrong – I’m an utter hypocrite. I started this essay on a bus halfway between the domestic violence shelter where I volunteer eight hours a week and the Michael’s where … Continue reading
Filed under Social Justice, Stuff I Write - Essays
Mustering the Troops
Having the weekends off, it’s…ah…well. Actually, I’m not complaining. I’ve eaten gelato; I’ve talked on the phone; I’ve eaten applesauce; I’ve made cookies; I’ve eaten cookies; I’ve conquered North America by train. And I saw that it was good. But … Continue reading
Filed under Life Updates, Projects, Social Justice
Learning Hats On
You know what happened today? Today, I read an article that made a point. Nothing strange about that (maybe), except this is a point I wrote down, circled three times, and surrounded with exclamation points. Why? Because I have NEVER … Continue reading
Filed under Projects - HOME, Social Justice, Stuff I Read
In which there is a postscript…
I hid it well at the time, but I wasn’t too happy with the way that Bike People post from a week ago just kind of plooped out at the end like that. So imagine my excitement a few days … Continue reading
Filed under Bikes, Life Updates, Social Justice
