Month: December 2016

Cuban Revolution, Labor, Politics

Fidel Castro & The Cuban Revolution

◻︎ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 Original Preface: This post from my old blog marked the death of Fidel Castro Ruz. Fidel was the central leader of Cuba’s 1959 revolution against US-backed dictator Furgencio Batista. Fidel served as Prime Minister (1959-1976) and President (1976-2008). Update 1/7/26: Having invaded Venezuela on Saturday, January 3rd, the Trump Administration is now threatening Columbia, Mexico, Greenland — and Cuba. … Continue reading Fidel Castro & The Cuban Revolution

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LGBTQ+

Gays are Essential to Humanity

◻︎ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 MarkE Miller of Everyday Productions is‍‍‍ one of my favorite vloggers on YouTube. He’s a great guy, his videos can be beautiful, and he consistently conveys a positive message: “Everyday is a Great Day.” And he’s from Ft. Wayne, so that’s a huge plus too. Tonight I watched his video below and then the TED Talk video he referenced. I immediately wanted … Continue reading Gays are Essential to Humanity

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Cancer, My Personal Journey

All I Needed was a Hole in My Head

◻︎ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 No, I’m not a walker. I don’t need that kind of hole in the head. But, actually, come to think of it, I should probably ask Carl Grimes if he’ll give me his hat!  This summer David and I visited my brother John in Michigan to escape the Republican Convention here in Cleveland. Wise choice. Not because things went wrong here … Continue reading All I Needed was a Hole in My Head

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