Retired for 12 years, after nearly 38 years as a STEM production editor, trainer, and team leader for a local printer/publisher, I now have the time and energy to pursue my love of writing, music, and other arts. My writing is primarily in the form of essays, book and film reviews, and poems. I am also a musician---a vocalist who plays piano, organ, guitar, and flutes. My music can be found on this page, as well as on Facebook and YouTube. Some of my writing has been published in online and print magazines and books. Check out my site for more details.
This has been both a tough and a rewarding year: The Worst of Times… and The Best of Times. I am proud that my blog has managed to draw new readers and followers (even though I didn’t write as many articles as I planned to), and that there have been more comments, not only from … More Celebrating Two Years of baltimoreblackwoman: 2016 – Year in Review
Since my last post [https://baltimoreblackwoman.com/2016/11/16/the-day-after-one-week-later/], nearly a month ago, I have been in despair over the man who would be president. I can’t even say his name anymore. And I’ve run out of nicknames for him—Adolph Cheetolini was one of my favorites. I’ve tried limiting my television exposure to the news—mainstream and cable. On Facebook … More A #NeverTrump, #NotMyPresident Rant
On Saturday evening, November 19, 2016, I joined other supporters and members of the No Boundaries Coalition of Central West Baltimore to celebrate their first 8 years as a growing and fruitful community organization. In addition to celebrating past achievements, the evening also launched the organization’s first Annual Fundraising Drive. Based solely on the attendance, … More No Boundaries Coalition – Evening of Celebration
One week ago, yesterday, the Unthinkable happened. The United States of America elected Donald J. Trump to be its 45th President. At this hour, 7:28 pm, on Tuesday last, I was getting ready to join some friends for a Watch Party, where we were expecting to celebrate the election of the first woman president. But … More The Day After—One Week Later
Part II: More Lessons from Beth Am and Reflections on the Sacred Spaces in My Life It wasn’t until I got home and read the program for the Rosh Hashana—Yom Kippur services at Beth Am that I realized the concept of “Sacred Space” is the theme of the coming year for Beth Am, both physically … More Sacred Spaces 2
Part I: From Shades of Yale to IFO: Finding My Humanity at Beth Am Synagogue Since I first wrote about my chance encounter with the Beth Am Synagogue in January of this year (https://baltimoreblackwoman.com/2016/01/18/honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-day-shades-of-yale-rock-beth-am-synagoIgue/), a remarkable thing has happened to me: I have come to view Beth Am as a personal sacred space and a … More Sacred Spaces
I’ve just come home from my Second Debate Night Watch Party. After all the angst and drama of the last 48+ hours, I really had no idea what to expect. Would Donald Trump Drumpf even make it to the debate? And if he did, would he finally come unhinged and turn into the Frankenstein Monster, … More Hillary vs. Donald: Debate Night 2
This has been an emotionally excruciating week. Between the barrage of political sniping by—and about—Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the outrageous murders of two more African-American men by cops, and the incessant, unavoidable 24-hour news cycle no matter where I turned, I’ve wanted nothing more than to hunker down in my house, shades drawn, hiding … More Depending on the Kindness of Strangers—and Friends, Even in These Rough Days
On Friday, on the advice of a good friend, I listened to the NPR Friday News Roundup, also known as The Diane Rehm Show. The scheduled topics were Donald Trump’s shifting positions on immigration, Hillary Clinton’s pushback on Trump’s racism comments and the continuing email “scandal,” the Clinton Foundation boondoggle, and the EpiPen price-gouging scandal. … More So You Think Trump Is Sure to Lose? Don’t Be Too Sure—The Trump Threat is Yuge!
The Battle We Face Two very different blog posts that I came across on my Facebook newsfeed last week discuss the painful truth about the choice we face in this presidential election. It is a fundamental truth that is deeper than political party or ideology. It is that most basic human choice; indeed, the duality … More The Choice We Face in The Presidential Election: Part II
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