"What book has had a profound impact on you?" As a book lover, I get this question a lot. Over the years I have really struggled with the answer and have chosen to answer instead with the authors that have impacted me like Edgar Allan Poe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck and H.P Lovecraft. But... Continue Reading →
The Words of MLK: More Relevant Than Ever
Like millions, I admire Martin Luther King, and I love a good quote by him. He was such a great speaker and writer that it is hard not to be moved by his words. But I don't want to simply be another white person sharing a quote from King on MLK Day. I do believe... Continue Reading →
Equal Pay Day 2023
Today (March 14) is Equal Pay Day. Each year a day is dedicated "to raise awareness around and combat the impact of pay inequities" (AAUW). "Equal Pay Day 2023 is on March 14 and marks the current state of the gender pay gap: 84% for full-time workers and 77% for all workers (including part-time and... Continue Reading →