Category Archives: Culture

J.D. Says We Can

Posted on December 19, 2016 by likeitiz

In the aftermath of the U.S. elections, when we managed to pull ourselves out of the rubble and debris, we sought refuge in each other’s promises to continue the fight for whatever it is we vowed we would be willing … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, College Education, Culture, education, Family, Family Stories, Grandparents, growing up, Hillbilly Elegy, Life Choices, Parenting | Tagged Dado Banatao, Geert Van der Linden, Hillbilly Elegy, J.D. Vance, LifeBank Foundation, PhilDev Foundation | 7 Comments

When We Don’t Always Agree

Posted on November 25, 2014 by likeitiz

She leaned in through the kitchen door tentatively. She had her scarf, coat, boots and hat all organized. She drew in a chunk of air through her nose and into her chest. Then she mustered as much lighthearted cheer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Biases, Opposing Beliefs, Thanksgiving, Vegan Thanksgiving | Tagged equality, Family, Food, Health, Human Rights, Opposing Beliefs, postaweek 2014, Religion, Thanksgiving, Vegan Thanksgiving | 6 Comments

When There Is No Family

Posted on January 20, 2014 by likeitiz

I was inspired to write this post this morning when I heard Michael Krasny’s interview of the Reverend Glenda Hope on Forum. She is retiring to “dance with God” after 40 years of ministering to the poor and the troubled … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Death, Funeral, Funeral Services, Laid To Rest, Lonely Funeral, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Amsterdam, Burial, Deacon Pablo Lefebre, DP Challenge, Eulogy, Forum, Frank Starik, Funerals, Funerals without mourners, KQED, Lonely Funeral, Michael Krasny, NPR, Postaday 2014, Rev. Glenda Hope, Reverend Glenda Hope, Weekly Photo Challenge | 5 Comments

One Look Back, Then Onward

Posted on January 1, 2014 by likeitiz

Yesterday afternoon, I carved out some time to take a long walk. It was sunny and clear after the morning fog burned off. I’m sure the tall Redwoods in our yard appreciated the mist in the morning. I had read … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Culture, Daily Post Challenge, Exercise, Great Dane, Health, Neighborhood Walk, Pop Culture, Wordpress Community, Writing | Tagged 2013 Challenges, Adam Johnson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Carlos Santana, dog, DP Challenge, Fault In Our Stars, FitBit, Great Dane, In the Company of Angels, John Green, Mary Roach, Orphan Master's Son, Postaday 2014 | 10 Comments

Delia’s Christmas Manners

Posted on December 27, 2013 by likeitiz

Delia Ephron has written an Op-Ed on the NYTimes about Christmas Manners in this era of extreme diversity we now live in. She promises to “answer questions for those tricky situations we all face at this time of the year.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, Christmas Day, Culture, Delia Ephron, Family, Family Celebrations, same-sex marriage | Tagged Christmas Celebration, Christmas Manners, Culture, Delia Ephron, Divorce, Family, holiday, Marriage, NYTimes, Op-Ed, postaday 2013, same-sex marriage, The New York Times | 3 Comments

De-Nudifying San Francisco

Posted on November 1, 2012 by likeitiz

It seems that the issue of nudity has reached such clandestinely extreme levels that San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener has introduced legislation to regulate it. According to the news, the legislation proposes to “make it illegal to walk around nude … Continue reading →

Posted in Califorina, Castro District, Culture, Equality, First Amendment Rights, Freedom of Expression, gays and lesbians, Nudity, San Francisco, Sex, social issues | Tagged Castro, Castro District, Civil Liberties, Culture, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Nudity, San Francisco, Scott Wiener | 9 Comments

Nothing Like A Good Mouth Washing!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by likeitiz

Yesterday, on my way to work, I was listening to David Greene of Morning Edition on NPR, when he reported that in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the residents recently passed an ordinance that prohibits public profanity. The local police have been given the … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, First Amendment Rights, Freedom of Speach, Freedom of Speech, mindfulness, Profanity, social issues, Swearing | Tagged American Civil Liberties Union, First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Issues & Trends, postaday2011, postaweek2011, Postaweek2012, Profanity, Public Swearing | 10 Comments

Children Of The Rainbow

Posted on April 30, 2012 by likeitiz

Last week, on All Things Considered, there was news that on a rainy morning in Oslo, 40,000 people gathered together and sang a children’s’ song called “Children of the Rainbow.” Big crowds gathered in other towns and cities across Norway, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Mass Murder, murder, Norway, Politics, Religious Freedom, Religious Freedoms | Tagged All Things Considered, Anders Behring Breivik, Children of the Rainbow Song, Mass murder, Norway, Oslo, Pete Seeger | 16 Comments

I Will Be More Present

Posted on December 28, 2011 by likeitiz

There are some changes that need to be incremental. The kind that does not feel too drastic, jarring to one’s sensibilities or unconscious. These are small steps moving to a long-term betterment, or so we hope. I’ve been mulling over … Continue reading →

Posted in attentiveness, Culture, Issues & Trends, mindfulness | Tagged Android, Culture, Daily Post, IPod, Issues & Trends, mindfulness, Mobile phone, Netflix, postaday2011, postaweek2011, Smartphone, Twitter | 4 Comments

Take It Back!

Posted on October 15, 2011 by likeitiz

I recently read about a woman who was attacked by a serial rapist. I read about how she struggled to get back her will to live, and the life she envisioned she wanted. All the time, she said she kept … Continue reading →