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

Friday Tip: Pittsburgh Free Event (Carnegie Library: Sunday, June 10, 2012))

I love informing those in Pittsburgh about free family fun.  Below is information about another event.  Enjoy!!!

The Carnegie Library does it again!  This weekend there will be an EXTRAVAGANZA for children and those they choose to escort at the Carnegie Library (main branch). Imagination is the focus of the event. Since I have been a dreamer all of my life, I applaud anything that inspires imagination in children. 

Carnegie Library 12th Annual Extravaganza and Summer Reading Event

Sunday, June 10, 2012

12 - 5 pm

On the lawn at CLP - Main, Oakland

Follow your dreams, Pittsburgh! Imagination and fun await you at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 12th Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza. The moon is up, the stars are out and summer reading is in. Celebrate summer reading with us, and let's dream big together! Click Here to Pre-Register  for Extravaganza and Summer Reading!


The event will be on the lawn.  So, you'll be happy to know that the forecast for Sunday is very bright. They are calling for 89 degrees and sunshine. So, it will be a great day to be outside! (Pittsburgh Weekend Forecast)

Let me know if you check it out!



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