Lately there has been quite a bit of unrest, agitation, both obvious and nameless sources of deep concern, and general anxiety roiling about in anyone who has been paying any attention to the recent turmoil in not only politics but... Continue Reading →
I had to publish this today because it was yet another stressful day for Americans. The president is the one who is supposed to go grey early, not the people he's attempting to govern. So now, for a bit of... Continue Reading →
Over the past two years, I’ve done quite a bit of research into the personal stories of people who lived during World War II. I’ve interviewed people from all over the world. Some of the things I’ve learned are fascinating. ... Continue Reading →
That is how my husband described this rose that he noticed blooming on Saturday. He said I really needed to capture it because it was so beautiful and made for an interesting juxtaposition in the middle of winter. There is... Continue Reading →
This is a follow-up to the "Confessions" entry I just posted. I have heard positive and negative feedback on the mere idea of protesting. The positive is making sure your government at least knows that you are willing to get... Continue Reading →
Yes, you read that correctly. Today was the first day I've ever participated in a peaceful protest march. I've walked for charities—AIDS research, cancer research and the like—but I've never before marched in protest. It was an amazing experience that... Continue Reading →
As I write this, I hearken back to days long past and remember how I used to feel so deeply about about our country; how every government holiday effected me emotionally. There was, in my mind, a sense of moral... Continue Reading →
Sounds spooky, right? It isn't. Rather it is a reminder that not everything you see and hear can be taken at face value. In fact, the opposite is routinely true. It is the negative space that matters. My first introduction... Continue Reading →
Ericka's 'Verse 