When the Blue Comes Off
Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter, and All Lives Matter — three true statements nobody should need to say. But they’ve all been said, and for Black Lives in Blue, it’s All complicated.
Three Days in America
In a long-term memory that’s both extensive and detailed, I have just a palmful of “JFK moments”–the ones in which you remember exactly what you were doing and how everything felt at an historic moment, so well you can instantly, mentally put yourself right back in it.
Maslow Looks Us Over
If America were an individual person, would she find that all of her needs are met?
While You Were Weekending
Yesterday was swearing-in day for the new United States Congress, and an eventful day it was!
Are We Cool?
As the New Year rang in hour by hour across the country, states from east to west welcomed new laws for medicinal and recreational drug use, following the will of voters in November (a majority of them at least).
I Can See Clearly Now
It’s January 1, 2021, and I do believe things are getting better. At least Johnny Nash would tell you to think so. Enjoy your day, because it’s really the only one you’ve got.
I Love You Already
Come in. Take off your coat. Warm your feet. Have a cup of tea, and stay a while. We’re so glad you’re here.
Goodbye, 2020.
We’ve waited a long time for this. May you find blessings of health, the best of fortunes, and the most memorable of celebrations in the coming year. Happy 2021 from The Mauve Report.
On Re-Opening America
“Reading widely opens the door to an empathetic and deep understanding of lives, people, traditions, experiences, and histories that aren’t your own.”
We wish you a . . .
From my family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas. And a Happy New Year! Love, Maude