Today, there was a tornado in Scotts Valley, about five miles up the road. I never planned for my podcast to cover natural disasters, but after the tsunami and Trae Crowder, and now this crazy day of “where are my people? I’d prefer they don’t end up in Oz,” dare I ask what’s next—not going… More It’s Okay to Shine – Happy Holidays!
Today and tomorrow, I’ll review the acceptance speeches delivered by the Vice President and Presidential candidates. Today, we’re starting with the Vice-Presidential hopefuls, peeling back the layers of their words to see what they’re saying—and what it might mean for the future of our country. I’ll walk you through a summary of each speech, highlighting… More Day 74: Speech Battle Vance vs. Coach Walz
Today, we’re diving into one of the most debated elements of our American political system—the Electoral College. This is going to be a two-part series, so buckle up! Today, we’ll explore the history of the Electoral College, some interesting stories along the way, and how it evolved into what we know today. Most Americans have… More Day 90: The Electoral College – How It Started
Today is Day 91 of our journey together, and I’m thrilled to have you with me. This episode is a bit of a hodgepodge, but we’re diving into some critical topics that every engaged citizen should be aware of. So let’s get started! Start by Understanding the Issues One of our most powerful tools as… More Day 91: Is Your Vote Really Secret?
The best thing about crocheting a sweater is that I can get the fit pretty darn close with planning. Here are a few I made in 2022. I will make more! Happy to be commissioned to make one for you!
When I found out the series of southern California murders were connected to the rapes in northern California, what I fantasized was one day I would meet the amazing rape survivors and somehow find common cause among them. While I wasn’t raped, the monster that had attacked them had raped my stepmom and killed both… More The Unbearable Burden of Owning Your Truth | An Open Letter to Jeffrey Epstein’s Victims
[UPDATE: I have fixed the Infographic – now all ages are there and I added an explainer to the impact question.] Okay you wonderful people. I am thrilled to tell you about my research! Over 600 people took my survey and the results are compelling. I’ve created an infographic of the basic findings. I do… More True Crime Preliminary Research Results | Infographic!
It’s 4am as I start this because I can’t sleep. I’m so angry, it’s beyond my belief. I have to get this off my chest because what happened yesterday was absolute garbage. Regardless of your position on the death penalty, that’s not what this is about. No, it’s possible for everyone to have their own… More Golden State Killer Survivors Exploited for Political Gain
Had anyone at a Buckhorn Grill looked our way, they would have seen a group of women, whooping it up, sharing laughter and a meal and singing happy birthday. What a wonderful group of women exhibiting a level of resilience that I believe, belongs to women. No matter what, most women know how to “soldier… More The Power of Women – East Area Rapist Survivors Are Fierce