This is a copy of the letter (yes, physical snail mail) I sent to my state's Secretary of State, Brian Klemp this week. Similar letters have been sent to my national representatives and my GA House & Senate representatives (those also called for them to step up as an active supporter on their respective available… Continue reading Politics: Open Letter (GA Sec. of State)
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Politics: I am With Her
Ok, so just days until the final election day - it's almost over! For good or ill, we'll all know soon how the chips will fall. So, this close I am going to finally come out and explain why I am voting for Hillary Clinton. My choice to support her is actually simple. I am… Continue reading Politics: I am With Her
Politics: Georgia Amendment 4
To be honest, this was going to be a super-short post of "sure why not" until I sat down to read over the amendment a little closer. Dedicates revenue from existing taxes on fireworks to trauma care, fire services, and public safety. Much like Amendment 2, this amendment is doing something that sounds great. Woot… Continue reading Politics: Georgia Amendment 4
Politics: Georgia Amendment 3
This is a very easy decision (finally!). The third out of 4 amendments for Georgia's ballot this year (whew!) is a repeal/replacement of our judicial oversight commission. So in-brief, this measure changes the language of the current oversight commission for our judges in Georgia. The ballot summary is: This proposal abolishes the existing Judicial Qualifications Commission and… Continue reading Politics: Georgia Amendment 3
Politics: Voting on Georgia Amendment 2
So last week I wrote up my thoughts on Georgia's Amendment 1, and I had several people ask me about amendments 2-4, so I thought I could use the next 3 weeks to cover each one. I'll be honest, I am torn on Amendment 2 even more than Amendment 1. The language for Amendment 2… Continue reading Politics: Voting on Georgia Amendment 2
Politics: 2016 Georgia’s “Opportunity School District”
If you live in Georgia (USA), and plan to vote in the 2016 election- you need to read this. There is an amendment to the Georgia constitution on the ballot. I have been reading up on it, and finally decided I have to vote against it. So let's start with why this was difficult for me.… Continue reading Politics: 2016 Georgia’s “Opportunity School District”
Politics: Innocent until proven guilty
There was a really interesting piece on NPR about Hillary Clinton's email server. There were a few things I found fascinating, but one that stuck out is "innocent and 'not guilty' are not the same thing." - and this is just such an important subtlety of our justice system that I don't think you should be… Continue reading Politics: Innocent until proven guilty
Life Memory: Star Trek 50th
Today is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek's premier on TV. I think it is a perfect day for some self-reflection and future-focused thought. Who do I want to be in 50 years? Or 500 (I mean, obviously, who do I want to be remembered as in 500 years since there is no current method confirmed… Continue reading Life Memory: Star Trek 50th
Musings: My Dream Job
Let me begin by saying I love my current job. It's challenging and rewarding in a lot of ways. I have learned to bring my passion into the role in front of me. Because you see, I can't have my dream job. It's not that it doesn't exist. It's that I afford my dream job. Let's… Continue reading Musings: My Dream Job
Life Events: violence this week
This has been a pretty horrible week. I don't even know how to express the grief and anger I feel for everyone involved in all of the events this week. The worst part is trying to find a way to help. There aren't marches to lead people to polls that are denied them. Community organizers… Continue reading Life Events: violence this week
Dream by Day 