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Mel’s Monday Musings: March 25, 2019
"Party" Druidry...
Real Talk: What Happens After This Vote
What would you do, if it came to that?
These Dark-Bright Days in America
Otherness. Long have I railed against the plague of Otherness pervading my country. If you are without food, I won't ask you who you voted for before sharing my sandwich. If you wreck your car outside my house, I'm not going to grill you on your religion or your legal status; I'm going to provide … Continue reading These Dark-Bright Days in America
The Problem with Kindness as a Solution to Gun Violence
Do you really think kindness is the answer to school shootings? I don't.
Mandate of Where?
"Your voice, your hopes, your dreams will define our American destiny..." --45 Our American destiny. This phrase, echoed by the RNC, explains a lot about the GOP and its actions -- as well as inaction -- of late. The Republican Party is the only force right now that could actually apply the brakes to some … Continue reading Mandate of Where?
A Life’s Worth
(originally from a FB post I made this afternoon, expanded here with links where appropriate) I keep hearing variations of "We have to protect our own. Think of our safety!" re: the immigration bullshit the Cheeto-in-Chief has set in motion, and I'd like to address that line of thinking. Here's the thing: Your life is … Continue reading A Life’s Worth
Raise Your Voice
(A family member was hospitalized tonight, so this post is later than I'd planned.) January 20th, 2017, is unfurling. In mere hours, our 45th president will be sworn in. I love my country, and so (not "but," for it is because I love America that) I am afraid. I am disappointed, I am angry, and … Continue reading Raise Your Voice
About this Election (aka “USA: the Shitshow Edition”)
(A slightly longer version of what I posted on a social media site I use daily) Oh man, America. My hair is still wet from the shower I took to try to calm down a while ago (I ended up sobbing hysterically and dry heaving under the water instead, oops). But I don't want to … Continue reading About this Election (aka “USA: the Shitshow Edition”)
