Tag Archives: Election

Narrowly Defined Grief

Posted on November 11, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

I think we have too narrow a definition of when we are “allowed” to grieve. The morning after the election, my Mom sent me a text asking “how are you doing?” I wrote back that I was “Only ok I … Continue reading →

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I am a superhero…I can

Posted on November 10, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

The morning after the election I sat in circle facing my wiggly, wonderful group of 3 and 4 year olds. It was the first time I’d brought a script with me to meeting. I didn’t trust myself to get through … Continue reading →

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I Promise

Posted on November 9, 2016 by D.C. Enthusiast

This is not an overtly political blog. However, if you piece together my demographics and the things I care about (early childhood education, museums, arts, culture, access…) you can make a pretty good guess what way I lean politically. Which … Continue reading →