September 2024: Nothing is forever (a message of hope) Nothing lasts forever... and that's a good thing! Change is inevitable. And things WILL GET BETTER. đź’ś
Art & Poetry August 2024 Enjoy this bite-sized collection of the art and poetry from the August 2024 issue of Tumbleweird!
Agua y sal / Water and salt BILINGUAL: "And when we cast our gaze towards humanity, we cannot forget the people who traveled the Bering Strait..."
It's National Immunization Awareness Month, and we're closer than ever to eradicating polio "Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever."
I volunteered at an organization for people who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Now I have PTSD. “We must train our eyes to see beyond surface appearances, lend our ears to the voices of survivors, and ensure true peace for those who deserve it most.”
Broadway star Santino Fontana benefit concert for Academy of Children’s Theatre "Giving back to his hometown children’s theatre, Santino will present a special one-night-only benefit..."
Transpective: Let trans kids play sports Let kids play! Let them learn. Let them be kids without scrutinizing their physicality.
Game Mastering 101: Motivation is everything "It’s very easy to fall into the trap of designing campaigns as if they are going to be read like a story."
A bipartisan pathway for pricing carbon in 2025 "There are good reasons to think that a national price on carbon can be passed by Congress in 2025."
BILINGUAL: Rock Iberoamericano / Ibero-American Rock BILINGUAL: "I come to talk about the lesser-known side of the coin: rock that developed in Ibero-America."
The Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference returns to Tri-Cities "...The conference fits the facilities here better than anywhere in Seattle, Vancouver, or Yakima..."
ART IS EVERYWHERE: An Interview with Ray Castaneda "I believe art is essential — be it images, film, music, poetry, or what have you."
There’s “no trouble” in Yes&’s production of The Music Man "This production truly uses the community's strengths to produce a fantastic, family-friendly event."
BILINGUAL: San MartĂn y el Golpe de Estado en Argentina / San MartĂn and the Coup d’État in Argentina BILINGUAL: "The month of August has witnessed crucial events in the history of our Argentina..."
How did this happen? "Parents, volunteers, and staff speak out about safety concerns at public schools."
Golden Paladin "His chance to analyze was cut short as the final alarm rang out and the world exploded into activity..."
BILINGUAL: Trabajadores del campo en Washington: Enfrentando altas temperaturas y falta de protección. / Farm workers in Washington: Facing high temperatures and lack of protection BILINGUAL: “Farm workers face significant challenges, especially during the summer months when high temperatures pose a serious risk to their health and well-being.”
Comunicadores sin filtro / Communicators without filters BILINGUAL: "Today, everyone thinks they are a communicator..."
Friend, father, fiancé… and fentanyl “We had each other, and so much hope for a better tomorrow.”
Midnight Kitten Ride "Animals are suffering, and that suffering is expanding to the humans around them."
Shirley Chisholm "Shirley Chisholm has paved the way for Black individuals who felt they weren’t seen in the political world."