Words matter. I was reminded of this when I said something that came out wrong, and sounded gender biased against women. And yes I’m a woman. Today with the hostility being portrayed in all forms of media. words couldn’t matter more. Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Make a list of all of the […]
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#RPCL Log Date January 31, 2017: #BeingHuman #EQ #MeanCaseofRedsandBlues
Bill Maher recently said this on a viral Youtube video that was shared on FB: liberals want an apology for E V E R Y T H I N G and conservatives will apologize for N O T H I N G. Feels true. In which case, we have the mean case of the blues and we […]
#RPCL Log Date January 30, 2017: #BeingHuman #Burnout
Are you over-activating your activism? Are you so fired up that you have jumped into information overload and come out the other end with a to-do list miles long? Are you feeling sluggish, out of shape, and in need of a more gradual workout of activism? If you are on FB answering everyone’s anti- or pro-comments […]
The Media
Is the media liberal or conservative? It’s both. Both, both, both. Seriously. We read what we want to read, and we follow the stories that align with our values. think the lack of trust for one side or the other has created utter chaos for news outlets. And now that Fake News suppliers can make […]
Challenging Identity #identitycrisis #culturecrisis
It’s really tough to just get over the election. I’m finding that I am now questioning my value as a female contributor in the workplace. I think that the hateful and dismissive language from our soon-to-be POTUS will leave a Harry Potter lightening bolt on my forehead for a while (maybe forever). From the other […]
The NATO Analogy #NATOanalogy #identitycrisis #culturecrisis
This phrase about how NATO must be feeling the day after the election clicked for me, as an example to explain to some folks why we all feel powerless. In an interview between NPR host David Greene and NPR correspondent Frank Langfitt in Brussels, Langfitt said this about how NATO felt when the most powerful member nation […]
Hunkering Down
I hate to say it, but I am genuinely concerned now about whether we should or even CAN spend money on any excesses in 2017. It’s sort of like my very own Personal Austerity Plan or PAP. This is definitely unusual for me, as I hate thinking about, planning for or saving money. I would much prefer […]
The Culture Crisis in America #culturecrisis #identitycrisis #cultureDNA
I am pretty much feeling crappy this week and, when I’m not working, I’m replaying the election in my head by listening or reading too much bad news. And then I spiral into a bout of anger, then ready to rally, then tearful again. I think my husband gets it, but then he wonders why I […]
Conflicted, Justified, and Motivated
Hi, Agent S1 here. It’s been a while. My community is going through a lot of emotions right now. Me too. First fear, then anger that I was fearful. Fear is such a manipulator. And I hate being manipulated. OMG, did I just say “hate”? Help! … and things like that. I’m not a religious person, […]
Someone Wins and Someone Loses #nomoreparticipationawards #JAJance
I attended a fundraiser on Veteran’s Day where author JA Jance gave a wonderful keynote that included some laughter and tears, and a side remark about the election. It was brilliant, and I’m compelled to try to paraphrase it here. “Dear Millennials, we know you are the generation who received participation awards at every turn. Well I’m sorry […]
