Monthly Archives: September 2013

Compassion is stronger.

We all want to feel self-reliant, because the thought of being weak or victimized can be terrifying. To maintain the charade of an “I built this” life, it’s often necessary to block out information reminding us that we all need … Continue reading

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Barrio Logan and personal history

Good morning, Honorable City Councilmembers – I commend the City for its thorough and long overdue consideration of community input in the pending update to the Barrio Logan Community Plan. This community is an often neglected treasure, and I am … Continue reading

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A line in the sand.

(Note: I wrote this on July 11, 2013, but opted not to post at that tumultuous time). The dramatic responses are warranted. We worked so hard. I’m a single parent, and I felt compelled to donate more than I had … Continue reading

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