…An interesting article in the New Humanitarian, provides the stories of 6 women in the Chin resistance movement who are defying stereotypes. A woman named, Mai Mai, explained, “I want people across Myanmar to leave ideas of male dominance behind…
1/6/2023
…It seems that Jan 6 is a day when folks recognize that some men get power hungry & do harmful things. It’s comforting to know that when they do so, they meet resistance. The Magi avoided the King. Folks, like AZ Rep Rusty Bowers, said “NO,” to DJT when he asked them to lie about the election…
1/4/2023
… I am suspicious of Gen. Min Aung Hlaing. The latest photo of him shows him riding in a parade. He’s not in his usual military uniform, which makes me think he is trying to portray himself in a new light. I’m not sure who he thinks he is fooling….
1/1/2023
… Condolences to you on the passing of Pope Emeriti Benedict XVI (PEB16). I was surprised by Marc A. Thiessen’s critical statement that, “his abdication was a terrible, tragic mistake.”…
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12/31/2022
…I had a blast last night at the Capitol One Center (C1C). …Upon exiting the stadium we saw a purple laser shining through the clouds to show Sacto the team had been victorious. I am now a King’s fan.
12/30/2022
…Please give a shout out to the Burmese artists who have just opened an exhibit of their work in MN. Saw Kennedy, a Karen artist, who has settled in Peru, IN, curated the show….
12/29/2022
…I am so sorry to hear that my favorite airline, Southwest, is in such disarray! I have always been so impressed with their cheerful corporate culture. Clearly, their management was not prioritizing its computer system….
12/28/2022
…gross national product doesn’t include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials….
12/27/2022
…I have already spent enough time reading Dave Barry’s “2022 in Review” which was funny, but longer than necessary. FYI “Biden” appears 13 times while the former POTUS’ name appears 16 times….
