Habari gani, folks? Today's principle is ujamaa -- cooperative economics. I'll admit that my relationship with this principle has become increasingly tenuous. This stage of capitalism requires increasingly direct appeals for money just to survive, and it feels like we've been hoodwinked into cannibalizing our interests to ensure cash keeps flowing toward the rich and … Continue reading Kwanzaa: Ujamaa / Cooperative Economics
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Kwanzaa: Ujima / Collective Work and Responsibility
Habari gani, folks? (By the way, this is a "traditional" Kwanzaa greeting meaning "What's the news?" in Swahili!) Today we celebrate Ujima, a Swahili word for "collective work and responsibility." This speaks to the multi-faceted, intersectional nature of our shared struggle. Inequality (and white supremacy) is a hydra that targets groups with different tactics, but … Continue reading Kwanzaa: Ujima / Collective Work and Responsibility
Christopher Columbus Ain’t Shit
Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day here in the United States (and possibly other countries), though in a lot of places the holiday is still known as Christopher Columbus Day. As you might suspect, it's a controversial time. Columbus Day was originally meant to commemorate the "discovery" of America way back when, even though there were … Continue reading Christopher Columbus Ain’t Shit
Life, the Universe, and Everything
I turned 42 years old nine days ago. The old folk wisdom says that this will be the beginning of my sixth cycle of brand new cells, as the body completely replaces itself roughly every seven years. It's a fun idea, and a handy way of looking back at different stages of your life over … Continue reading Life, the Universe, and Everything
Kwanzaa 2020: Ujamaa
Habari gani, fam? Today is one of my absolute favorite days of Kwanzaa, where we celebrate the virtue of Ujamaa, or Cooperative Economics. The creativity, drive, and passion of our community is unparalleled, and it's always exciting to shine a light on the people we can support with our money, word of mouth, and even … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020: Ujamaa
Further Confusion 2019
Further Confusion 2019 is this weekend, and every year it sneaks up on me just like this. Lulled into a false sense of normalcy by the end of the holiday season, I start to get into a pretty good groove when suddenly the third weekend of January taps me on the shoulder to remind me … Continue reading Further Confusion 2019
(Friday Fiction) Mr. Roovum Goes to Washington
Hurley was not expecting to be greeted by the sight of a giant Kangaroo in a tailored three-piece suit when he opened the door to the roof of his newspaper's headquarters, but here he was. The Raccoon had rushed back from lunch when he first felt the tremors rocking the street, and by the time … Continue reading (Friday Fiction) Mr. Roovum Goes to Washington
(Travel) A Jackalope in France and England
My Husband, The Dragon and I got back to the United States last Wednesday afternoon, and it's taken us a minute to catch up to things after two weeks out of the country. We're still not entirely done; news moves fast these days, and laundry piles up faster still. We really wanted to take it … Continue reading (Travel) A Jackalope in France and England
(Friday Fiction) Veniamin Kovalenko, Werebear Detective
This week, Veniamin continues to be dragged through the briar-patch of therapy, kicking and screaming. Dr. Mabel Watney tilted her head and looked at him in a mixture of disbelief and exasperation; it was a universal matronly expression that silently screamed "What did you just say to me?" Veniamin smiled to himself, glad that at … Continue reading (Friday Fiction) Veniamin Kovalenko, Werebear Detective
(Friday Fiction) Br’ers #3: High Afternoon
"So does like, seeing a hawk scare you now?" Jeremy pointed to the silhouette of a bird coasting in lazy circles above the trees. It made two loops before perching at the very top of a pine that must have been in Mr. Atherton's yard for generations now. Aaron watched it with lazy amusement. From … Continue reading (Friday Fiction) Br’ers #3: High Afternoon
From the Desk of Jakebe T. Rabbit 