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Marching Past The White House

January 20, 2017February 5, 2017 AmaLeave a comment

Sixty percent of Americans and billions across the world spent the last few months of President Barack Obama's tenure in the posture of a 'Standing O.' Accolades have poured in from all nooks and crannies for the leader and man he remained over the last eight years. For his first night back as a private… Continue reading Marching Past The White House

This New America and Other Random Thoughts

November 14, 2016February 5, 2017 Ama1 Comment

When your child's school leaves a recorded voice message, offering counseling sessions and use of their Office of Human Relations and Equity to support meaningful conversations and concerns that you or your child may have, following a presidential election, you know that this is not normal. When the district superintendent follows up with yet another… Continue reading This New America and Other Random Thoughts

Real Life · Writing

The Art of Tart

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 Ama1 Comment

Tart - severe, sharp, biting, acrimonious. This year so far has been one for taking life's lemons and making some very pricey lemonade. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's alleged Betty-with-the-good-hair problem has given them millions of dollars; Gwen Stefani has made us like Blake Shelton again and my favorite yogurt, Liberté has gone organic. You know… Continue reading The Art of Tart