It is my conjecture that Kamala is participating in the creation of a new genre of book, and one that is sorely needed. Her book is a combination memoir, auto-biography, and political platform. Coming away from this bio-plat book you feel…
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Guns and Roses (vote them out)
Guns and Roses by RM Allen, May 2018 “She’s got eyes of the bluest skies” is a line in one of my all-time favorite rock songs “Sweet Child of Mine” and today I am going to tell you a story about another child with blue eyes, my niece. Let’s call her Rose or just RContinue reading “Guns and Roses (vote them out)”
Moonshine Meditation
Moonshine Meditation by RM Allen, Feb. 2017 The dark horizon glows dusky pink as I walk barefoot across the soft sand. The full moon has just emerged out of the calm sea, shining bright gold against deep blue, beckoning me to approach. Mesmerized, I walk towards my sister the moon until I am ankle-deep inContinue reading “Moonshine Meditation”
A Call to Arms of Love / Pantsuit Nation
When I let myself dwell on the volcanic eruption of hatred towards women and “others” that just spewed from this election, I get the blues. Just as the first Black US presidency highlighted simmering racial issues, Hillary Clinton’s candidacy highlighted the simmering misogyny, now out in the open for all to see. She was subjected toContinue reading “A Call to Arms of Love / Pantsuit Nation”
Return of the Monarchs aka The Reign of Senator Elizabeth Warren
Now, just like I see the tide turning in favor of the monarch butterfly, I also see the tide turning in favor of women. Leaders like Senator Warren are at the front of our beautiful flock, undertaking inordinately long journeys on strong yet so very delicate wings.
