Author Archives: Cindy

Harry the cat. Party of one.

Hello there! I’m Harry. I live with 2 humans. I used to have Samantha, another cat but she hasn’t been around for a long time. I don’t often listen to human language but sometimes bits and pieces get in. I’m pretty sure she died. It’s okay because my preferred human, is giving me all theContinue reading “Harry the cat. Party of one.”

The Take Down of Women and the takedown of reasons.

Throughout history women have attempted to take power. It’s unfortunately seen as monstrous and unnatural. Even though the Bible clearly states “the meek shall inherit the earth.” The “meek” means smaller and lighter. Meaning women. Women are much smarter, less prone to war,therefore much more destined for sustained peace. This current regime means to undermineContinue reading “The Take Down of Women and the takedown of reasons.”

The New Plague

There’s a negativity in the air here in New York. It’s the same negativity the last time Trump was in office. It takes shape in the everyday interactions. On the subway, at work, everywhere. I keep track of incidents for my large company. There’s a record amount. Employees displaying negative outbursts, theft, employees threatening eachContinue reading “The New Plague”

Thoughts as an American visiting England

England has the NHS. National Health Services. It’s not tied to your job, only your citizenship. Having just gotten back from there, I have some thoughts. They have a community that we don’t have here in The United States. We’re currently every man for himself. Arguably it’s always been that way. I took an UberContinue reading “Thoughts as an American visiting England”

What does it all mean

When my dad was moved to hospice I was terrified. On that day, I had the nerve to suggest to my mom that we see him to hospice then go home and come back the next day. She had the foresight to see that it was the end and we needed to stay where weContinue reading “What does it all mean”

U.S. Immigration Raids in Schools: “Rules” the internet says ICE officers are supposed to follow.

https://mobilizationforjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/What-to-do-if-ICE-Comes-to-Your-School.pdf This is useful I guess. It says ICE “probably won’t” raid a school but that’s already not at all true. However, it’s quite possible the school I’m thinking of in the Bronx, NY, didn’t know the procedure officers need to follow. They have to have a warrant for instance but what does one lookContinue reading “U.S. Immigration Raids in Schools: “Rules” the internet says ICE officers are supposed to follow.”

Why the loss of a pet is a valid loss

There are people who “have pets”. Then there are people who consider pets as a part of their immediate family. I’m the latter. In fact, almost everyone in my immediate biological family is the same in this regard I grew up with cats. I don’t remember a time without cats. True lovers of cats orContinue reading “Why the loss of a pet is a valid loss”

I feel passable today

Ever since turning 49 it’s been touch and go. I feel okay one minute and not okay the next. That’s my inner feelings. They don’t make their way to the surface. I appear stoic. And I am in so many ways. Society doesn’t understand this about women. We can be one thing entirely and anotherContinue reading “I feel passable today”

A Tribute To My Dad

Benedict Rodriguez. Born on Saint Benedict day hence his name. For my mom and his friends he was Benny. Benny from the Bronx. Benny was a safe space for so many. His siblings, cousins and my brother and me. I remember a trip to Florida as a kid. There was an electrical storm. I thinkContinue reading “A Tribute To My Dad”