Everything is so heavy: the fires in California, the terrible loss of life, the needless brutality from the local to the international, the news of audio from the Khashoggi murder, our crazy-ass idiot president, the insanity of people not wanting every vote to be counted in states where elections are very close, an entire town … Continue reading November 12: this world is too much today
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November 7: fustercluck
I didn't get much of a break today, except for a few minutes at lunch, so I haven't had much time to digest the elections nor any of the following news. But wow. What a mess the United States is in. Democrats won the house, which finally may provide oversight and an actual check on … Continue reading November 7: fustercluck
November 6: elections
I used to love Election Day. My very first election in 1996,I volunteered as an election judge in Minneapolis, a position I held for three years in college. Elections were a source of hope, especially when I was working for Paul Wellstone. The year Paul and Sheila died was the first really hard election for … Continue reading November 6: elections
October 26: so many things on my mind
One thing about ADHD is that sometimes my mind is swirling with so many thoughts and ideas that it's impossible to keep them straight. At times like that, I kind of shut down and look for distractions for my mind: reading blogs, looking through twitter, playing a little iPhone game, listening to a podcast, laying … Continue reading October 26: so many things on my mind
September 5: Loooooong day, crazy night news
This trimester is going to be tough. I had all my classes today - got to meet my juniors and seniors because today was the first day for them - and it's a lot to have so many classes at two schools. I actually know most of the seniors in my class from last year, … Continue reading September 5: Loooooong day, crazy night news
August 22: The US is run by a bunch of terrible people
And it's really depressing. Even the people who I want to cheer on seem like they are terrible. There are definitely some good people working to keep things going - I know a few people who are working the the government, doing their best with this turmoil - but it seems like almost all the … Continue reading August 22: The US is run by a bunch of terrible people
August 21: What HAPPENED in the world when I was totally self obsessed?
So I've been dreading the test I had this morning for carpal tunnel syndrome for the past day/day-and-a-half and while I've been wallowing in self pity, the world seems to have erupted with news! Paul Manafort is found guilty on 8 counts and can be retried on the other 10. Michael Cohen pleads guilty to … Continue reading August 21: What HAPPENED in the world when I was totally self obsessed?
August 14: I Voted
Well, I did my civic duty and voted in the primary. Some of my candidates did not win, and I'm actually a lot more disappointed than I expected to be, especially about the Governor's race. I voted for Erin Murphy after considering a switch to Walz. I was worried about a Swanson victory and thought … Continue reading August 14: I Voted
August 9: Primary election is tough; I painted faces!
I have been reading and thinking a lot about the upcoming primary election (I'm a voter and you should be too), but it's gotten pretty gross. I am leaning toward one gubernatorial candidate that I truly support, but have some nagging worries that the DFL will split badly and allow the worst of the three … Continue reading August 9: Primary election is tough; I painted faces!
July 24: Primary voter woes
I was totally sure about who I am going to vote for in the primary... until today when I read a thread written by people whose politics I really respect. Ugh. Backing up: I have been on team Erin - Erin Murphy and Erin Maye Quade - since Murphy announced she was running. I have … Continue reading July 24: Primary voter woes
Adventures in Distraction 