It has been a long month
It feels like January has been going on for decades! So much has happened, nationally, globally, and personally.
I welcomed the new year with my daughter and her family in Atlanta. We toasted to the hope of better things to come in 2026. It was a moment of joy to be with them.
The joy quickly dissipated with the murder of Renee Good by the thugs of ICE in Minneapolis. The attack on the state of Minnesota by our own government has been horrific. Then the display of cruelty, arrogance, stupidity by Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, his absurd statements about owning Greenland, and his occupation of Venezuela have put global stability at risk. And no Republicans in our country have the integrity or courage to stand up to this authoritarian madman.
The execution of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis just last week might be the turning point. It appears many "leaders" are finally listening to the public outcry. My hope is this is the beginning of the end of the horror. My fingers and toes, for that matter, are crossed. March 28 is now scheduled for No Kings Day3.
Personally, I have spent some very meaningful time with family and friends. We celebrated Kings Day at my home. Spending time with my son, grandson, nieces and nephews was an absolute joy. I was able to travel to Atlanta to spend time with my daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter twice! These times were priceless.
Time with Gatekeepers, Sisters in Success, and local recovery homes has been rewarding. Seeing members of our community turn their lives in a positive direction is amazing. Tomorrow I begin my adventure of teaching for the Goucher Prison Education Program. I will be teaching a college prep writing course for 5 women in the Maryland Correctional Institute for Women. I hope that I can make a difference.
The end of January brought bitter cold and much snow. Hoping a melt and warming is in store for early February!
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