Thank You, Donald Trump By Alexandra Allred Dear Mr. Trump – As we move toward the 2020 elections, no matter the outcome, I wanted to thank you. The changes that you brought about or certainly have put in motion are historic and you must be credited properly. You brought about a greater awareness of the importance of science. When you disbanded the pandemic task force, endorsed a medication that proved lethal, suggested dangerous at-home medical remedies, and erroneously compared COVID-19 to the flu, shutting down actual scientific research and medical professionals, it became apparent to all that science, not opinion, must lead the way. As the daughter of a U.S. Diplomat and one who has lived overseas, I thank you for bringing the importance of foreign policy to the forefront. Your administration has undone decades of carefull...
This blog was a tribute to women suffragists like Amelia Bloomer. But one cannot fully offer tribute without sometimes dabbling in politics ... In 1849, Bloomer published her own newspaper, The Lily, that tackled current events, women's issues, including temperance, education and fashion! Let me add to that ... sports. All hail sports! As for the Bloomer? She wore billowy, full-length pants gathered at the ankles, come to be known as "Bloomers." A gal after my own heart.