Tag Archives: racism
The “Yes, But” Person
“Compromise is not about losing. It is about deciding the other person has just as much right to be happy with the end result as you do.” – Donna Martini I am sitting here engulfed in the fall out of … Continue reading
Redefining Social Justice – Part 2, Knowing Your Place is Not Knowing your Role
“Never fry bacon wearing a tank top on while sitting in a wheelchair” – Ancient Chinese Proverb I have always considered myself a political “centrist”. There isn’t a political party that hasn’t presented a few platform I agree with and … Continue reading
I’m Angry
I am not going to talk about access, disability or seniors today. I am going to take a few minutes to clarify my anger. I am beyond angry and that bothers me since it is exactly what Trump and his … Continue reading
A Mentorship Moment…
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener” – Robert Frost I have had some excellent mentors throughout my lifetime. One of the most influential was a gentleman I met at age 13 Keith Werry. He was 20 years my senior … Continue reading
I Don’t Want To Go Back
I have been numb for the last number of weeks and have maintained a semi-comatose composure in order to avoid saying something out of anger. I know if I had of spoken earlier on this it would have been from a point … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
It is that time of year where I try to get an hour or so in deleting, shredding etc of the stuff I don’t need anymore. There was a time I was an employer and as an employer you have … Continue reading
It Just Keeps Coming Back
I’ve been an activist for the rights of the disabled for over 50 years. I have watched, participated and benefitted from some of the many changes that have taken place in my life time. The other thing I have witnessed … Continue reading
