"At the very least, spring budget planning is complicated. At its very best, it is a thoughtful exercise in creativity and courage. Like gardening, it is often not a pretty process..."
"...in the most recent episode, it’s become extremely easy to call 911 and to have him handcuffed and police escort him out of the school. And so it just becomes this practice of what’s easier versus what’s best.”
...The neo-liberal trap of believing that “our issue” is urgent and not equal to all others is one of the major errors of this era of umpteen flavors of ice cream and infinite download menus of distraction...
"...I also impart to my students that they’re leaders, too... living the notion 'everyone leads.'"
Public art that inspires and loves.
"Whereas" was written in response to the U.S. government’s Joint Resolution “To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.”
"You fit your gift. Your gift fits you..."
Photography exhibit (UN)Covered promotes dialogue, illuminating and enlightening biased reactions to Muslim and Sikh women who wear a hijab, turban, or other head covering.
"When and wherever we have been given the right tools, nurtured, and supported we thrive."
"...Will we be the ones who allow the country once more to become a bastion of bigotry, chauvinism, and greed? Or will we push for inclusion, equity, and progress?"
