Open Windows Before I dig in, I just want to share the news that my windows are now open. What a relief when I could finally open them and breathe fresh air again. RBG Oh, dear. Friday brought the news … Continue reading
Category Archives: Covid-19
Pandemic Reflections #6
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Masks Are the New Socks I know I’m not the only person with a sock fetish because even book stores sell socks. They’re everywhere! But they have competition now: masks. Yup. Pretty masks, cute masks, funny masks, distinguished masks, masks … Continue reading
Yes, the Bishops Really Are Bad.
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Just as I was thinking of donating a chunk of money to the Virginia Mason Foundation, VMMC announced their intention to do some sort of deal with CHI Franciscan and its parent CommonSpirit. I will not be donating any money … Continue reading
How Trump Wins, 2020
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No, I’m not an expert. But I can tell you that I was much more nervous leading up to Election Day 2016 than my friends. Why? I’d spent the weekend prior watching Trump ads online, ads that hadn’t played in … Continue reading
Pandemic Reflections #5
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Are Public Restrooms Safe? Answer: Apparently not. We took a drive recently over the North Cascades Highway. The “essential trips only” signs are down, but be warned – everybody knows this, so the hills are alive with crowds of people … Continue reading
Pandemic Reflections #4
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Juneteenth It just so happens that, white child that I was, I grew up knowing about Juneteenth. I didn’t know the whole story about it, but I knew that it was a special day for black people. My dad was … Continue reading
