A few weeks ago I posted my views on a particular video that had streamed on Disney+. Shortly thereafter both I and one of my readers were effectively attacked for our “white privilege.” I struggled to write an appropriate, thoughtful response but ultimately gave up and deleted the entire thread. The dialogue had become a … Continue reading On comments and ‘white privilege’
One year ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine. Reblogged from “I didn’t have my glasses on. … “ “I live in Ukraine with my family. I love my country, family, friends, people. I fight for them. I fight for Ukraine.” -Oleksandr Usyk — art credit: elana vasylieva, ukranian landscape watercolor View original post Continue reading one year later.
Yep, happiness truly is a warm puppy … or in my case, a three-year-old (vet’s guess) rescue pup. Y’all remember Charlie, don’t you? The yellow Lab mix I adopted almost three months ago, just after Thanksgiving. He settled in immediately and has continued to be delightfully well behaved. Imagine bringing a new dog into your … Continue reading More puppy dog tales …
Couldn’t let the day go by without my favorite GIF. Continue reading It’s ‘That Day’ again
Several balloons and one earthquake ago, President Joe Biden delivered his 2023 State of the Union address. It was televised by every network. And I didn’t watch. I usually do watch anything of national significance because I want to see and interpret it for myself, not filtered through third-party interpreters. But I was only vaguely … Continue reading State of the Union, a late take
My son just gave me a heads up on this video, and I’m hot! No surprise. Anger begets anger, and this video makes me angry. Even worse, it’s from Disney. Yes, that Disney. Disney should stay out of politics. Way, way out. Slaves didn’t build this country by themselves. Saying or implying they did is … Continue reading Shame on Disney!
