OCTOBER! And my favorite holiday! I love Halloween, but more on that in a bit.

October of 2025 was rather busy for this old woman! Lots of Ravens football with my son, a coffee afternoon with my nephew-how wonderful it was to catch up with him! An amazing Candlelight concert of Vivaldi music in downtown Frederick-the meal before, the socializing with friends, the music, and the post concert beverages were all fantabulous!

The following Saturday, I was elated to have been part of Frederick's No Kings Day Rally. Estimates are that somewhere between 5000 and 6000 true patriots were in attendance. The energy was palpable and the speakers were dynamic. I was honored to lead a moment of silence in memory of my friend, Sue Hecht. Sue was a leader and activist in Frederick for years. Her spirit was with us, though, on rally day! The Frederick rally was even featured on the Rachel Maddow show! Sue would have been proud!

I celebrated 10 years of being a breast cancer survivor! And so enjoyed helping to organize and attend the Hurwitz Foundation Breast Cancer gala! I even came home with a painting from the silent auction!

And then Halloween! Spending time with my grandson and laughing at our costumes! Attending parties at a local brewery and at a dear friend's house. Seeing children and adults dressed up! The pictures of my teenage granddaughter trick or treating with her friends just warmed my heart! I just adore celebrating the spooky day!

November is off to a great start-Election Day was a clear sign that those hoping to save democracy are empowered. Victories in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California and in Frederick give me hope. The work is not done, but democracy is most certainly not dead. The evening of Election Day as votes were being tabulated, I was able to spend the evening with a friend dining at an Irish Pub on the Wharf in downtown DC, followed by a brilliant production of Damn Yankees! The cast was fantastic and I just adore the story and the music.

And in just a few days, I will be 65 years old...a Medicare senior citizen!

                    


 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

I am so very thankful!

 It's Thanksgiving Eve. Time for me to reflect on the oh, so many blessings in my life. My children, Tiffany and Timmy, will forever be my most special gift. They changed the trajectory of my life and gave that life deep meaning. I am so very fortunate to have been able to watch them grow into adulthood, and into two absolutely amazing human beings. It is a gift to spend time with them, to watch them grow, and to be a part of their lives. Watching them parent my two gorgeous grandchildren is the most precious gift.  I am so lucky to have two amazing young ones who call me Noo-noo. I absolutely glow when I am in their presence. They bring me tremendous joy. I am "retired" but I continue to work because of the joy that being a teacher brings me. It is truly my calling, as much as I tried to fight it! I am in my flow when I am with my students. They challenge me, encourage me to grow, and breathe life into this rapidly aging body! To be surrounded by animals, fur creatures, ...
Read more

Welcome!

Image
  Welcome to my new blog! After being permanently suspended from META social media platforms, many folks reached out to me about how to stay connected. I read articles that suggested personal websites, and other independent formats. I decided to add this blog to my new webpage. My webpage highlights my work with education, organizational leadership, performing wedding ceremonies, and my work with folks re-entering society and looking to move forward.  www.loisjarman.com But it will also host a link to this blog so you can catch up on my weekly/monthly "exciting" or not activities! So the week of January 20, I have been watching movies, not the inauguration of the 47th. My friends know how I feel about agent orange. I have been sharing updates on authentic news on BlueSky as our legacy media outlets are not covering much that is negative about the new king. You can follow me there at @lojarman.bsky.social and I am also on LinkedIn. I will continue the spring semester teaching ...
Read more

Joy in July

Image
 Wow! It's hard to believe that March was my last blog post! SO much has happened in the past few months! I finished a fabulous semester at Shenandoah--PhD students in my portfolio class and an amazing group in my Master's class on Assessments and Outcomes. I do love teaching! Saw some amazing shows at the Hippodrome in Baltimore, helped organize a new program called DemsHelp-sharing resources with those who have been affected by current budget cuts and policy changes, organizing with the Frederick group, Rise Up Frederick-we have had some amazing local rallies and protests.  My non-profit, Another Day, has been busy organizing new programs to help those re-entering our communities after incarceration and those who are working through recovery:  Sisters in Success had its inaugural event July 18, an incredibly supportive gathering of women of all walks of life. I'm excited about the future of this newly forming group. The Second Chances Leadership Academy is taking shape ...
Read more