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

Chaton's World: Let's Hear it for the Daddies on Father's Day (An Ode to Fathers)

I am so thankful that my daughter has a great daddy who loves her, cares for her, and shows her how much fun life can be.


Last year, I posted a poem celebrating fathers.  In celebration of Andre, my dad, and all of the fathers in my life, Happy Father's Day!!!

Here's the link to the post. Enjoy! Chaton's World: Let's Hear it for the Daddies (An Ode to Fathers)


Photo of Andre and the toddler at the beach yesterday. They have so much fun!

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