Well, folks. I'm back. After an accidental hiatus, I'm finally settling back into a routine that allows me to read more regularly, which means I can review again! It's been a crazy year filled with ups and downs (mostly ups), but rather than just pop back onto my corner of the internet without explaining my absence, I wanted to give you a glimpse into where I went off … [Read more...]
When women run for office, it’s “cute”
As you may know by now, I'm currently running for Aurora City Council At-Large. Aurora is the 54th largest city in America, has the highest immigrant population in the state of Colorado, and is a beautiful, diverse city. I am the only candidate on record who has publicly declared my intent to stand up to the Trump administration and protect our immigrants. I am one of the few … [Read more...]
I’m Old Enough to Run for President and I’m running for Aurora City Council!
You may be wondering where I've been, lately, because I've been quieter than usual on social media and on the site. That's because I'm running for City Council so that I can fight to meet the needs of our community. My city, Aurora (Denver-metro area), is large but lacks the affordable housing and inclusiveness that it needs. Recently, Aurora City Council has catered to … [Read more...]
No Surprise Here: I’m Running for Office!
Right now, women around the world are on strike to demand equal pay, fair labor standards, and an end to violence against women. We’ve come a long way, but women still don’t get an equal seat at the table.That’s why I’m writing this. I know many of my readers want to see more women in office—qualified, progressive women who will fight for equality and justice. I want … [Read more...]
I Officially Have My Master’s Degree
It's official. I am now the proud holder of a Master's Degree in Public Policy from the University of Denver. It's been an incredible two years (even though I had no social life to speak of) and I am honored and humbled to have had so much support from friends and family, many of whom came into town. I was lucky to have my parents, sisters, godmother, and best friend and her … [Read more...]
Today is World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day and I feel that it is important to share this because it affects many people in my life. Rather than expound on the causes, numbers, and long-term effects of the disease, I'm going to share the following infographic with you from the International Diabetes Federation (click to enlarge) and send you over to their site for more information about how to … [Read more...]
Two Year Anniversary!
Today is my two year anniversary! Well, it's the anniversary of the day I bought my domain, which is close enough. It's been an incredible year and I can't thank all of you enough for coming along with me for the ride, especially the more than 11,000 who have subscribed to my site and forum (which will become more active, I swear!) I've met some amazing people, both … [Read more...]
Quickie: Top 30 Entertainment Blogs on the Internet
I'd like to give a big thank you to Communizine for listing me in their top "30 Best Entertainment Bloggers and Blogs on the Internet" list! I'm honored and thrilled. Here's an excerpt of the nice things they say about me: The Book Wheel manages to inform on a wide range of titles without being trite. If you’re looking for a fresh literary perspective from an average person, … [Read more...]