I am so Angry and Tired and Sad but I Refuse to Stop Rising Up

I swear to god the punches just keep on coming. If it's something good and decent and kind, it will be ripped away right now.  It feels like every good move or victory for empathy and compassion and inclusion has been burned to the ground, or will be soon and I am just holding my …

Things I Love Thursday – Simple Pleasures with Little Kids

Today is my favorite. I know, I know.  There's a lot going on and believe me, I'm weighed down by it all 24/7 just like you, but dammit if what's right in front of me ain't too good to be true. The sun was shining this morning in Chicago and as we've not had much …

Things I Love Thursday – The Obamas

Many have written their beautiful tributes to President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their girls turned young women as of late.  I was going to let it pass and let others do the thanking for me, but alas, I need to throw my thanks in as well.  If you're not here for this, …