With Juneteenth now having crept into the consciousness of those of us white-skinned folks previously oblivious to it, I have another “…teenth” for us to pay attention to. If we have the
Remedial Education in Racism, Thanks to Sheltering
Well, of course, I never paid any attention to Juneteenth until this year. A random “survey” of loved ones—easily considered to be longstanding champions of social justice and anti-racism—revealed
Me, Arrested for Murder, My Neck Mashed By A Cop
My brother Jay emailed just now reminding me that I know firsthand the horrifying experience of a policeman mashing down hard on my flattened neck, perfectly willing for me to die. I had related that
Homemade Lemonade #3: Picking the Lock on Wrongful Incarcerations
One of a series of useful civic actions for homebound citizens So, how’s it going for you? Getting tired of being shut in and told you can’t leave? It does have its limits, doesn’t it? But hang in
Homemade Lemonade #2: Making a Shady Deal on Climate
One of a series of action steps we can take from home to improve our lives and others’ lives. I never gave much thought to the ferocious summertime sun that blasted Fresno, California, where I grew
Homemade Lemonade #1: Voting From Home—Forever
One of a series of action steps we can take from home to improve our lives and others’ lives. My son-in-law Sam Daley-Harris is the offspring of a couple of gloriously patriotic parents. His late
Time to Feel Productive Again
I want to give those who read my Op-ed postings a heads-up about a major change in my focus during our sheltering. Enough already with hand-wringing about Trump and “whatever”. Over the next weeks
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