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

A Peek Into A Mommy Blogger's World: Saturday

This Saturday was marked by an impromptu trip to a diner for breakfast. We went to Lindo's, a diner in the true sense. It's a greasy spoon and I love it! My routine at diner's is to order two eggs over easy, turkey sausage (where I can), two pieces of wheat toast, and coffee.  I am not a coffee drinker generally, but for some reason when I am in diners I want coffee.
The toddler was a gem. She enjoyed her hash browns with Heinz Ketchup, sausage and toast.  She enjoyed it so much that she didn't even  insist on walking around the entire restaurant.  The only thing she did that was somewhat disruptive was her need to play with the sugar, Extra and Sweet'N Low packets like they were playing cards.
What's been going on in your world?!


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stephaniegiese said…
You are adorable! Thank you so much for linking up. Glad that you had a good restaurant experience. It's always a gamble!