I propose that we enlarge Mother’s Day to honor not just our biological mothers but our spiritual mothers as well. They are the...
Whom to Remember on Mother’s Day
I propose that we enlarge Mother’s Day to honor not just our biological mothers but our spiritual mothers as well. They are the teachers, neighbors, aunts, family friends and others whose generosity of spirit left an indelible [...]
Pat Taub
Las Vegas Women’s March4
Pondering My Activist Slump
In church this Sunday the progressive minister quoted the biblical passage: “To whom much is given, much is expected.” I squirmed in my seat reflecting on my white privileged lifestyle, feeling guilty about how little I’ve done to protest the Orange Monster’s wrecking machine. It’s not like I’m unfamiliar to activism. I was [...]
Pat Taub
Back in Maine, Roast Chicken, Frances McDormand, A Crime Thriller & More
Back in the Tundra It was heavenly to escape the Maine winter for a week. I arrived home late Saturday night after attending the Women’s March in Las Vegas, followed by visits with friends in Palm Springs and a few days with my youngest son who lives in Santa Monica. Here are two photos from the march that didn’t make it into my blog post. [...]
Pat Taub
Las Vegas, DACA, “The Sun,” Peaceful Images & More!
Las Vegas Bound! Tomorrow I leave at the crack of dawn for Las Vegas to join this year’s Women’s March on Sunday. Sister cities will be holding marches on Saturday. I have never been to Las Vegas and expected to die with this record intact, but a friend persuaded me to join her in Las Vegas. This year’s march has the theme, “Women [...]
Pat Taub
New Year’s, Family Visit, “The Crown,” & the Las Vegas March
A New Year! I’m glad to turn the page on 2017, but there’s no assurance that 2018 will be any better unless we organize a massive protest movement. The Orange Monster’s unraveling is reaching new heights as he fumes over Michael Wolff’s to-be-released-today book about Trump. Will it bring him down and will he take us with him as he [...]
Pat Taub