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Category: Friday Round-Up
They Belong Here with Us Friday Round-Up
It’s a grim day in Milwaukee. Two Milwaukeeans, both undocumented people with families and long work histories, are being deported. Both had been going through the years-long process to obtain whatever they needed to be legal residents, reporting as directed, following all the rules.… Continue Reading “They Belong Here with Us Friday Round-Up”
Uncle Sam is My Hero Friday Round-Up
If I died today, it would be the last time the bed was made. The surviving spouse, as they call him, would sleep in a heap of sheets and blankets until the EMT’s came days after the neighbors called for a welfare check on… Continue Reading “Uncle Sam is My Hero Friday Round-Up”
Snakes and Other Plants of Thought Friday Round-Up
This may have been a terrible error in judgement. Only time will tell. My snake plant was seeming to be choked and unhappy. This is remarkable because until about five years ago, the same plant was in a pot the size of a large… Continue Reading “Snakes and Other Plants of Thought Friday Round-Up”
Dames in Lanes Friday Round-Up
I told my friend not to get discouraged about all the craziness from the Trump Administration and then I got home and saw that ICE arrested the mayor of Newark. I told her the tide was turning, well, the tide was thinking about turning… Continue Reading “Dames in Lanes Friday Round-Up”
Hold the Microphone, Sugar Friday Round-Up
The director of Homeland Security threatened to arrest our governor but other than that, not much is happening. Of all the marvels of this new administration, the startling lack of decorum stands out. No one seems able to make a veiled threat or speak… Continue Reading “Hold the Microphone, Sugar Friday Round-Up”
All the Things Lead Somewhere Friday Round-Up
This year, I’m admitting defeat with my garden before May. This ends a charade of fifty years, proving you are never too old to face the truth. Kiko and Renee are coming on Monday to diagnose my garden troubles and look at my fence… Continue Reading “All the Things Lead Somewhere Friday Round-Up”
5 Things I Wish I could Do More Everyday Friday Round-Up
Not worry about the destruction of American democracy. I am working very hard to turn my despair about what’s going on into action. Making those calls, going to town halls, showing up at demonstrations, and trying to encourage other folks to do the same… Continue Reading “5 Things I Wish I could Do More Everyday Friday Round-Up”
Well, Where to Start Friday Round-Up?
I’m trying to figure out how to hang my new Ukrainian flag. I’m not Ukrainian but my husband is. Honestly, at this point, I think every clear-thinking American is ready for an honorary designation. We went to a rally for Ukraine last Sunday on… Continue Reading “Well, Where to Start Friday Round-Up?”
I Bought $10 Worth of Crab Dip Friday Round-Up
My daughter and grandson were here for a quick visit, and I never got to show them that I’d cleaned the upstairs bathroom in their honor. I do like how their visits, much like my late mother-in law’s, spur me to quite serious cleaning.… Continue Reading “I Bought $10 Worth of Crab Dip Friday Round-Up”
Has It Only Been a Week Friday Round-Up
I’ve done my best this week. I made bag lunches. I went to my writing group. I swam with my friend Karen. I helped a friend with an upcoming political event. I gave a speech (a pretty good one, actually). I emailed my Republican… Continue Reading “Has It Only Been a Week Friday Round-Up”
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Listen to Jan read her essay “Billy” presented on WUWM’s Lake Effect
Jan’s essay “At the Breakfast Bar” on WUWM Lake Effect
Jan’s essay “The Parish Hall,” on WUWM Lake Effect
“Fury Cannot Touch Me,” Modern Love, NYT, 9/29/11
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