I joined the discussion at Change.gov and used Open for Questions to ask President-Elect Obama:
“What will you say to convey your support and respect for each person’s unique experience with abortion?”
If Obama needs help, women who have had abortions tell him what they would like to here on YouTube.
Archive for December, 2008
A Good Story
Posted in I did, tagged Challenge, Success on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I saw this video for the first time at a benefit fundraiser for Rowan, at the climbing gym in Berkeley. It’s quite amazing. Talk about a big challenge!
Full Lung Capacity from Chris Bloch on Vimeo.
Bad News???
Posted in I think, tagged Food, Oakland on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since I posted my Fave5 Restaurants for a Delicious Dinner in Oakland…I have heard from two people that my favorite datenight location – JoJo’s – will be closing on Dec. 31st. Sad Face. Now, I need a new Oakland place for a romantic rendevouz….nothing is coming immediately to mind. Suggestions???
Thursday Night Dinner
Posted in I did, tagged Food, Wine on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Grilled chx tenders, grilled red onions, green lettuce with light honey-mustard dressing (not homemade), and three pieces of baguette with stinky cheese. Gone are the days when bread and cheese WAS dinner….I miss those days. Wine not pictured.
What I learned at Cal
Posted in I believe, I did, tagged Abortion, Exhale, Leadership, Peace, Pro-Voice on December 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday I was interviewed for the Cal Alumni magazine: California. I’ll let you know when it comes out. I was talking about how my peace and conflict studies education informed my work founding and leading Exhale, and the pro-voice movement. Here’s my top 3:
1. INSPIRATION. I studied the role civil society plays in addressing community [...]
Conspiracy Theory Take-Over
Posted in I think, tagged Justice, NonJudgment on December 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
What if we assume Alex from the controversial NYT story about surrogacy knew exactly what she was getting herself into all along??? After reading all the letters to the editor about “how could the editors do this to her” and “did no one tell her?” and “why the photos b/c they show this for what [...]
Gentrification & Community in Oakland
Posted in I did, tagged Justice, Oakland, Organizing on December 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Went to a brownbag discussion at the Women of Color Resource Center last week, with special guests Diana from Asian Neighborhood Design and Vanessa from Just Cause. Here is some of what I learned:
The foreclosure crisis in Oakland (a big problem) is causing lots of issues for renters. Owners get foreclosed. Bank takes over. Renters [...]
Sunday Night Dinner
Posted in I did, tagged Food, Wine on December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Homemade sausage lasagna, green salad with homemade balsamic dressing, Edna Valley Pinot Noir. Hope the lasagna lasts till Thursday night!
My Fave5 Oakland Restaurants for a Delicious Dinner
Posted in I think, tagged Food, Oakland on December 15, 2008 | 3 Comments »
1. Le Cheval – Not the swankiest place in town unless you count running into Jerry Brown and lots of cops, it is definitely the place to see Oakland. Shrimp rolls, watercress salad w/ tofu, green beans w/garlic, cube beef steak, whole saigon fish! - my mouth is watering – its always so good! Anytime, everytime.
2. JoJo [...]
