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Welcome to my advocacy blog. My goal is to post relevant information that will spark action, discussion and interaction, creating a catalyst for solutions and ideas to impact the challenges we face in our society. We welcome comments, suggestions and submissions in support of those seeking a voice. "…Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear…"

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Alfred Betti,Guardian of the City, S.F.F.D.

Back when times were a bit less complicated I had a non human person pal named Sage. She was my … More

California Historiacal Society, Dogs, Friends, historic memory, history, life, S.F.F.D., Sage, San Francisco history, San Francisco Library

Glass Art Society announces Tacoma as site for 2021 international conference

By Debbie Cockrell – The News Tribune – 10 June 2020 “A bit of welcome economic news was delivered to … More

art, Chihuly, environment, Glass Art Society, life, Museum of Glass, Seattle Art Museum, Tacoma

‘Brink of collapse’: parents of disabled children buckling under 24-hour care

Cancellation of outside help during coronavirus crisis leaves families to provide complex support Amelia Hill – The Guardian “Parents of … More

Disabilities, Education, equity, health, life, Special Education, truth, United Kingdom

What the five living presidents say about the protests

Compiled by Mariah Kreutter –  June 6, 2020 “As protests against police brutality and systemic racism continued across the nation … More

American unrest, culture, descrimination, equity, history, life, Opinion, parity, Politics, survival, truth, USA

Bill James, hereditary chief at Lummi, master weaver, dies at age 75

Xechit-en schaleche l’en-tengexw Lynda V. Mapes  –  Seattle Times environment reporter “Bill Tsi’li’xw James, hereditary chief of the Lummi people, … More

Bill James, Chief, Coast Salish, Friends, Indigenous people, life, Lummi Tribe, Orca Whale, Salish Institute at Northwwest Indian College, truth, USA, weaver

Letter from a Birmingham Jail

16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent … More

culture, Economics, equality, equity, history, Letter from a Birmingham Jail, life, Martin Luther King Jr., Politics, survival, truth, USA

Stacey Abrams: I Know Voting Feels Inadequate Right Now

Just hear me out. By Stacey Abrams “Voting feels inadequate in our darkest moments. I recognize that. When you’re watching … More

culture, history, life, Opinion, Politics, protests, Stacy Abrams, truth, Voting

Imagine you were born in 1900

  On your 14th birthday, World War I starts and ends on your 18th birthday.  22 million people perish in … More

1900, Cold War, Essay, Great Depression, history, Korean War, life, massive deaths, USA, Viet Nam, WWl, WWll

The End of College as We Knew It?

Restaurants get eulogies. Airlines get bailouts. Shakespeare gets kicked when he’s down. Frank Bruni – Opinion Piece – NY Times … More

culture, Economics, Education, health, life, Opinion, Science, survival, truth, Universities

What to watch. All times East Coast Times

Here are a few of the best events happening Thursday through Wednesday and how to tune in (all times are … More

art, Barack Obama, Beyoncé, Bill Gates, Codoleezza Rice, Lady Gaga, life, Lind Ronstadt, Michelle Obama, Tori Amos, USA

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