Green Party proposes hour of darkness

I serve as secretary of the Eco-Action Committee, an official committee of the Green Party of the United States.See the Eco-Action Committee News Ticker here.I found this post today about an action item the Eco-Action Committee has put forth for the third Thursday of each month - Dark Earth Hour:December 18, 2008 Naperville Sun This … Continue reading Green Party proposes hour of darkness

Life

Sometimes it takes the miracle of birth to put everything into perspective. I was priveleged enough to witness the birth of my second grandchild last week, a boy. What an experience. An experience that confirms my convictions more than ever to do my little part during my lifetime to stand up against the injustices to … Continue reading Life

Health Care

As time passes I become more and more frustrated with the health care system in the U.S. Recently I found out that my 18 year old pregnant daughter is facing open heart surgery. On top of the emotional shock and drain this is causing on her and me, the amount of "stuff" she is going … Continue reading Health Care

Almost home – view of America

Today is my birthday - my 48th birthday. I am spending it on the road (for the last three weeks) traveling about the country and seeing lots of people and lots of the United States. Tom and I are almost home, having stopped in Nebraska last night for the night. In the three weeks we … Continue reading Almost home – view of America

Earth Day

I am on the planning committee for the 16th Earth Jam in Salt Lake City on this year's Earth Day. I am helping to organize the children's area, Kiddie Village. Here is a photo of a banner I've started making for the event:We will be having all sorts of crafts and children's activities in this … Continue reading Earth Day

Back from vacation….

....and bragging: Tom and Dee's Excellent Grand parenting Adventures

Busy Times – Part 1

I haven't been posting as much as usual because this is a busy time for me, professionally as well as personally. As a musician, performer, and director, the holiday season is packed with shows and other events. Personally, I have been preparing goodie bags for my co-workers in my department. This year I oversee a … Continue reading Busy Times – Part 1

I’m a Grandma!

Gregory William Pope was born at 7:10pm Eastern Standard Time. He weighed 6 lbs even. Now begins a new chapter of my life - grandparenthood.

Uninsured Chidlren Numbers Increase

According to an article in today's Salt Lake Tribune, more and more children in the U.S. are uninsured. The Deseret News, in its article today on the same issue, has a chart on the statistics. More than half of America's 9 million uninsured children live in two-parent families, a new analysis of 2005 U.S. census … Continue reading Uninsured Chidlren Numbers Increase

A Mother’s Pain – by Cindy Sheehan

A Mother's Pain Cindy Sheehan The only thing I ever wanted to be my entire life was a Mom. I never even thought of having a career because I always wanted to have babies. My own family was pretty dysfunctional when I was growing up and I just wanted to have a family of my … Continue reading A Mother’s Pain – by Cindy Sheehan