Back when a nickel was a nickel EXCERPT: “I can imagine the Caterpillar cashier rolling her eyes, smiling, and thinking, ‘What a cute elderly fellow.’”
Best I’ve fuckin’ got at the moment "We can keep reminding them that we still exist. We still matter."
Third Space Project: Moonshot “We hope that people feel seen in our place. We aren’t just a transaction on your bank statement. We want our customers to feel at home.” This sentiment underscores the heart of Moonshot Brewing’s work to create a sanctuary of connection where everyone is welcome.
Ensayo del sentir / Essay on feeling BILINGUAL: “Entre las palabras dichas existe un vacío evidente y necesario. / Between the words spoken, there exists an evident and necessary void.”
Stop asking neurodivergent people to change the way they communicate “What makes YOU feel heard — and how does this relate to your understanding of neurotypical social cues?”
Cloroformo / Chloroform BILINGUAL: "Remembering those who have gone is letting them live once again." / “Recordar a los que se van es dejarles vivir una vez más.”
Black comedy "Black comedy plays a vital role in dealing with social and racial issues through humor."
Tarot Time: Strength "The question we will be asking ourselves is: 'What ‘weaknesses’ do I need to understand better?'"
More Than a Slogan: Rethinking Breast Cancer Awareness Month "Awareness should be about more than just saving breasts"
Carta al despecho / Regarding spite BILINGUAL: "Dear broken soul, I know that you have recently lost love."
Transpective: The Safe Bathroom "So the next time you see a trans person realize that you have no idea what normal life situation has been an absolute battle they’ve had to face..."
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..."
300 Books "It’s now 2024, I’m retired, my sons are grown, and our book club just finished our 300th book."
Tarot time: Express yourself! "The question to focus on is: 'What do I need to be expressing this month, and how?'"
Cuando la vida termina / When life ends BILINGUAL: "However, such a small fragment of time… what is it for?"
Escalón 12 / Step 12 BILINGUAL: "Don’t climb up to the 12th step, you might break the flowerpot, young man."
Radiante Mujer / Radiant Woman (April 2024) BILINGUAL: "Listen to Radiante Mujer (Radiant Woman) every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm on La Ranchera: 104.5 FM and 106.9 FM"
¿Cuál es la sensación de envejecer? / What is the feeling of getting older? BILINGUAL: "I have seen dear friends leave this world long before they could enjoy the freedom that comes with aging."
TYFYS "I guess I’ve had your back when we were younger (ba-dum-tss), and I will continue to have your back every day of my life!"
