We had such a wonderful celebration for Isabella’s fourth birthday and Halloween. Such a blessing to share both with her this year!
Yep – she is definitely MY granddaughter! She’s as smart and confident as she looks right here!
As I’ve grown older, I’ve seen people I thought I knew turn to what I lovingly call the dark side of America. They bash the LGBTQ communities, think Black Lives do not matter (though they won’t admit it) and generally embrace the right-wing fascist talking points so many are fond of. Oh, and don’t forget Hunter Biden’s laptop! We have a former POTUS who is a full on traitor and is defying our laws; but don’t forget about Hunter’s laptop!
WTF has happened to their brains?!?!
I love my country. I love ALL of the people in my country. No human being is “illegal”, love who you love, live and let live.
So much pain and suffering in the world and they have embraced the culture wars as if that really matters.
If you and I knew each other when we were younger, please open your heart and mind. Start by exploring these writers for what really matters:
Umair is a Harvard-trained economist who found his heart and soul. His writings will challenge you to rethink so much of what we’ve been taught to believe. Not light reading, but so worth it, especially this one: America, you’re having a fascist collapse
Ruth is a historian and expert authoritarians, propaganda, democracy protection. Author of: Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present
Jay is an attorney,a dmitted before the Supreme Court and 9th Circuit. A.B. In Political Science (Stanford) J.D. (UC Berkeley). Board member, Human Rights Campaign. CEO of The Social Edge. Composer of Allegiance on Broadway.
Teri is another attorney who has published a slew of articles that are all worthy of your time.
And then there’s this to consider:
1987. Ryan’s first birthday. You wouldn’t know it from my photo but I had recently had a miscarriage, and my marriage was in tatters. I have so many memories; both loving and hurtful. This was in Texas and Mark’s Mom, Pat, took the photo. Family is everything.
Matt and Isabella flew in and arrived on December 2nd. Matt needs to do some filming both here and in Los Angeles so he drove down to LA on Monday, December 12th. It was just IzzyB, Ryan and me until late yesterday (December 18th) when Matt arrived home. What an amazing time with her! She’s talking up a storm now and doing really good with potty training! We had so much fun together; my heart is so full!
Here are just a few pics from the visit.
We had a lot of fun at the Seattle Great Wheel. Uncle Ryan was not enjoying it at all (afraid of heights, like his father), but IzzyB had a blast.
We also went to the Seattle Aquarium as well. Honestly, it was a bit disappointing compared to the other city Aquariums we’ve seen, including Denver’s.
IzzyB loved jumping from the couch to my chair.
And today they are leaving. Fortunately they don’t leave until tonight so we get one last day together.
izzyB and Uncle Ryan had a lot of fun!
I’m going to miss IzzyB (and Matt!) so much! My heart is so full to share this time with them both! IzzyB loves Grammy’s fav hat!
September 2022
