2024 Voting Take 2

Thank you so much for your interest in my 10/23 post! Some feedback has been that it could be paired down (true story – it was weeks of research and concern that came out in a big, hurried blob – sorry?!). I have answered the question I have been getting asked about what I mean […]

Purple Opinions 2024

To me, patriotism is more than flags, pledges, and anthems – although, those symbols and rituals around our shared love of country give me goosebumps every time. Patriotism to me is also research, scrutinizing my own bias, writing, and sharing information with hope of helping fellow friends and patriots to more confidently cast a vote. […]

The Posture Predicament

This particular post was under construction long ago, but was delayed due to honeymooning! Anyway, it means that the hotly contested and delightfully divisive topic of taking a knee during our national anthem has become a little saturated, but not any less relevant. There are some new articles that are in my proverbial swim-lane on […]

A Bridge

For me, purple is not just my favorite color, it is a color that signifies the forging of a rational and thoughtful path to help the willing rise above the rampant pettiness dividing us, categorizing us, and manipulating us into reds and blues. The intent of this site is to encourage dialogue that might lead […]