The 2024 presidential election motivated me to have a birthday do-over

At the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Pointe in Time Emerald Gala Today marks a week since my birthday.  Its occurrence is a tremendous blessing. Because all around us are reminders about the fragility of life. To that end, my brother, who always makes a point to celebrate me, took me to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's Pointe in Time Emerald Gala on November 2d. That was the beginning of my birthday celebrations. And then, on my birthday itself, I got a bit of a surprise... My actual birthday was tough. It was Election Day. And, I spent the day working polls as a part of an election protection effort. My efforts were designed to protect all voters. However, deep in my heart I love my AKA sister, Kamala Harris and I hoped for her historic victory. Then, much to my chagrin and despite my efforts—and those of thousands more—she lost. In my estimation, that loss was one of the greatest setbacks in human dignity in my lifetime.  The country elected a felon and self-proclaimed, racist, ableis

Glamour tip: The Desperation Hair Style

That's me on the left.  It's New Orleans in July. The humidity was so thick you could cut it with a knife.  I didn't even bother doing my hair.  Ahh, the wonders of a silk scarf and earrings.  All you moms out there feel free to steal this style tip.  If you hadn't heard, we're in the middle of a heat wave! :-)


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Comments

Nicole said…
Love it - you look gorgeous.
Tye said…
You look pretty...will use this beauty tip:)
Anonymous said…
I should have considered this tip over the last few days. These are the days, I think about cutting my hair. Keep cool!
Anonymous said…
I should have considered this tip over the last few days. These are the days, I think about cutting my hair. Keep cool!
Tracie said…
You do look pretty...

I will try this style, especially now that I'm seeing some lovely scarves in Macy's...

And I think it'll work with dramatic earrings...