It feels like the world is on fire, and I need to do more to put out the flames. So far, I'm disappointed in my progress. Do you ever procrastinate in a way that looks like work? After a busy summer teaching, I vowed to re-commit to non-violent resistance. The plan was to dedicate a portion of my writing time to crafting letters to my elected representatives—especially the ones who enable the current administration. But the hours I spent researching the issues have come to feel like...

For my sister, who lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, taking in feral cats is nothing new. But this year it's been different. Holly Boyer Dorr lives on a small farm with cats, chickens, dogs, goats, pigs, a pony, and a peacock, but this summer her cat family is growing because she keeps finding domestic cats, not feral ones—three so far. The latest rescue is an approximately four-week old kitten that my niece and her boyfriend found on the side of the road. When they got it home, the...

Last Friday, Juneteenth, under beautiful blue skies and pleasant breezes, I meandered through the celebratory crowd enjoying the vibe of the day at the Norristown Jubilee Street Festival. Smoke from the BBQ tents wafted through the air, and vendors offering everything from psychic readings, Juneteenth t-shirts, jewelry, and public information from public health organizations lined the streets. In addition to having fun, I had signed up for a tabling event for Fair Districts PA. Fair Districts...