What on earth is happening with the Portland Charter Commission race?I’ve tried to avoid it. I’ve alluded to how my social media feed is challenging my blood pressure meds…May 27, 20211May 27, 20211
Downtown Detroit is pretty cool I suppose.Just outside of town, where I’m staying, is heartbreaking really. Crumbling abandoned homes occupy every other lot, left for dead to fend…Apr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
Life outside the Eco-LodgeOne of the “eco-resorts” we stayed at in Uganda offered what they called tours of the local community. It totally sounded up our alley — we…Sep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2018
A Mzungu attends a Rwandan GusabaIt was no surprise to any of us when my brother-in-law got engaged to Faith. They were together for, like, forever. Faith became a member…Aug 27, 20181Aug 27, 20181
PatriotismI'm progressive. I'm a social democrat. I'm a leftist. A lot of my friends are like me…Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Published inExtra NewsfeedWhat Democratic Socialism Means To MeNote: My local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America opens every monthly meeting with a member sharing their story of what…Jan 9, 20184Jan 9, 20184
My First npm Project: react-a11y-selectI’ve had a interest/passion/fascination with web accessibility (a11y) ever since I worked at my previous employer, Sigient. That particular…Dec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017
Guadeloupe: Travel NotesSo — you’ve just found some cheap tickets on Norwegian Air for a direct flight to Guadeloupe. Who doesn’t want some time in Caribbean…Dec 2, 2016Dec 2, 2016
No, You’re Not Moving To CanadaJust let it go with the “moving to Canada” thing. Yes, I went through it when W was re-elected. I even half-jokingly looked at Toronto real…Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016
The 2016 Presidential Election and PrivilegeIt takes privilege to not have to worry about what it’s like to cradle your dying Palestinian baby in your arms, a victim of warmongering…Jul 27, 2016Jul 27, 2016