Museums can be such a powerful force in their local communities and in creating community. I was moved by this display in the Oakland Museum of California exhibit Queer. California. Visitors were encouraged to share friends, resources, organizations etc that helped them in their journey. Such a moving display of community and a reminder that... Continue Reading →
Who Am I
Who am I? What a loaded question and one I am still trying to figure out. But in terms of museums.... -I believe in the power of museums to change lives -I believe that museums can be anything and any where -I wish to have a career working in museums but right now that is... Continue Reading →
My Museum
My Museum. All museums are my museums. I don’t like the idea of museums competing with one another. Each one is needed. Museums should work together.
World Mental Health Day
I struggle with mental health. I’ve learned the hard way the connection between mental and physical health. Invest in your mental health because you’re worth it. I remind myself of this every day. And we really need to end the stigma around talking about mental health. Stigma causes people to suffer and for others to... Continue Reading →
Thanks PG&E
Due to the PG&E shut off, I have to bring my arthritis medicine to work with me. This medicine needs to be refrigerated 24/7 and if it is not then it expires and is SO expensive to replace. Thinking of others who need electricity for their medicine and health needs ❤️
Another Day with Arthritis 9/28/19
When your knee decides not to work today. Another day with arthritis.
Too Close To Home: The Tragedy at the Gilroy Garlic Festival
By now the whole world knows about the gunman that killed 3 people and injured dozen over the past weekend at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Another day and another tragedy. Hearing these kind of horrific events always breaks my heart, but this one in particular breaks my heart in a different way because it happened... Continue Reading →
Getting Gas: How Arthritis Affects Me
I hate getting gas! For one it’s difficult for me to get the gas cap off so I have to use a wrench to give me some help. Also I usually go to Chevron since they tend to have newer stations so the pumps are easier to handle for me. I want to cure arthritis... Continue Reading →
Earth Day 2019
The earth holds so much beauty ❤️ and nature has helped me so much with my mental health. I use to think the only way to make a positive impact on the environment was to live off the grid, eat from the land etc. If I didn’t do drastic action why bother trying to save... Continue Reading →
Yes, Men Get Away With A Lot: R. Kelly & Drake
I don't even know where to begin.... I guess lets start with R. Kelly. Since social media has exploded about the Surviving R Kelly documentary, I decided to watch it. I am half way through and I am already beyond disgusted. One of the main reasons I am disgusted is how did I not know... Continue Reading →