~ From the Owl ~ — Note from the Octopus–I so wish I did have to say, but also today…a school in Texas. ~ Originally written May 16th, 2022 ~ I am tearfully, ragingly disgusted by what happened recently in Buffalo. And a California church the next day. And a Michigan school a few months back…

~ From the Owl ~ — Note from the Octopus — Once again, my apologies for not posting much. Life takes such twists and turns at times, but we are still here. I started vet school last fall and to say that has been consuming my time is an understatement. …

~ From the Owl ~ — Note from the Octopus — Sorry it has been so long since I have posted anything. My focus last year was on pushing legislation to fight systemic racism and mass incarceration. Hoping to post more here this year! ~ Originally written January 7th, 2021 ~ A destructive mob of Whites…

~ From the Owl ~ Disclosure: I am a sociologist by training and career, with a historic fascination and a few grad classes in anthropology. Translation: I’m a giant nerd when it comes to analyzing social behavior. Hence, I often take an unknowing outsider’s view in how I look at…

~ From the Owl ~ — As many have noted, perhaps most authoritatively Ibram Kendi, it is no longer enough… nor has it ever really been enough… for Americans to not be racist, especially us White folks. …

~ From the Owl ~ — The Octopus did not find it funny to be metaphored as an elephant. She gave me a bunch of grief about it. But she knew it wasn’t about her appearance but rather about her enormous heart and protective soul. I jotted this one down after she touched me deeply just…

~ Note from the Octopus: Yes, I’m slow getting this one up, but I didn’t want to leave it out. And yes, really, I have been slow getting anything up here lately. My efforts have been focused on the Humanization Project and I was lobbying at the Virginia General Assembly…

~ Bernie and Socialism ~ Note from the Octopus ~ Happy to put this up as Super Tuesday is tomorrow and so many of us here in Virginia and elsewhere are headed out to vote. …

~ From the Owl ~ Ever since I was a kid, I have absolutely abhorred racism and sexism. Since before I had the academic lexicon or sociological knowledge to discuss it fully or explain it rationally, I have recognized and despised it viscerally. Odd, since I occupy the ultimate status…