Tag Archives: Trump

‘These Doors Stay Open!’

My experience of the Trump administration has been one of constant attack on progressive movements I hold dear.  Each day, there are new laws, regulations, broadsides, tweets, aimed at reducing diversity, de-regulating financial institutions, alienating international partners, spreading hate and … Continue reading

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The Color Pink

For most of my life, I’ve disdained the color pink.  It brought to mind the stereotypes of women, the arbitrary allocation of traits, desires and capabilities based solely on biological sex.  It reeked of superficiality and concerns with the froth … Continue reading

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Something to Raise our Spirits

The election of Donald John Trump was so demoralizing that I could not write.  But yesterday, the 22nd of January 2017, has so lifted my spirits that I am again moved to put fingers to keyboard. In December, I was … Continue reading

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“The Boys in the Boat”: A Review

I never thought that I would choose to read a book about a sport.  I’m just not sporty!  But so many people recommended The Boys in the Boat that I took the bait….and I was caught, hook, line and sinker. … Continue reading

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