Month: June 2022
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Product of the Day: The Sureflap Pet Door
We definitely need one of these four our home. We do have a feral that escaped after quarantine…Blake. He’s been chipped and although he’s feral, he got along well with our other cats, especially David who is also feral. But Blake, like David never warmed up to humans. So he escaped. We fed him for…
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On Aging and Inferior Medical Care for the Elderly
I’ve been watching Night Sky—or at least trying to—and it’s got me reflecting on something that’s equal parts amazing, sad, and downright frustrating: society’s attitudes toward aging and being “old.” As someone who grew up with a father who had me at 50 and lived vibrantly to 95, I’ve seen firsthand the extreme prejudice aging…
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Trump has Blood on His Paws
The Normalization of Injustice: A Call for Awareness and Change In times of great upheaval, it’s natural to reflect on the state of society. Recent events have exposed deep fractures in our collective conscience, leaving many of us grappling with emotional scars that feel impossible to heal. For some, the trauma has become so pervasive…
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Uniting Against Misogynoir: Celebrating Black Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATo8lJNABz4 As a biracial person, I’ve experienced discrimination from all sides—Black, White, and even other mixed individuals. This unique position gives me a sharp understanding of what it feels like to be unfairly targeted, which is why I relate so deeply to Meghan Markle. Her experience navigating relentless public attacks resonates with my own, especially…
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We are Poisoned: America’s Fentanyl Crisis
Documentary Review: Poisoned by ABC News The ABC News segment Poisoned is an eye-opening and deeply unsettling exposé that delves into the dangerous realities of drug safety, public health, and systemic injustice. By the time the credits rolled, I was left with a lingering sense of dread about substances many take for granted—whether over-the-counter…
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Justin Bieber’s Medical Condition: Triggers Memories and a Lesson Learned in 5th Grade
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] by Edmund J. Janas, II I was in the 5th grade when I had Mr. Farr as my teacher. Mr. Farr came across as a kindly gentle man, almost a Mr. Rogers type. Not a mean…
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I think I might know Perseverance Woman
It’s interesting how our lives intersect. In 1992, I worked for Harvard University in Harvard Yard. I worked at the Fogg and Widener, and when I wasn’t there, I spent all my time at the Harvard Science Lab. That was a perfect triangle of technology, art and books, and in the middle was Harvard Yard,…
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A Grandmother’s Love is Not Limited by Circumstances
A Summer Tradition: Rice Pudding and Resilience By Edmund J. Janas, II I have my very own family tradition which I don’t believe anyone else in my extended family has. It comes from my childhood in the projects of Utica, NY…of all places. Times were tough then. I realize it may seem strange for a…