If you’ve ever been around me — you know my default position is sitting on the floor cross-legged. Despite the myriad of ailments which should completely make this…
Hello Roper Romp! Our second year! A collective of Mrs. Ropers, because the world needs more colorful caftans, bold accessories and pure joy. “You’ll see that life is…
Last week I ran a simple errand – off to the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County to pick up The Foundry Day of Caring sign. Simple…
The Foundry hosts event to help community organizations Not shown from behind the scenes? A last-minute pivot to hold the event outdoors, despite the thunderstorm warning for 12:45…
Officially back in the Development world and look who I found in the same session at the AFP WNY Chapter Day of Education. She who taught me Devo….
My friendships make me richer than a billion billionaires. Allegheny Reunion – 30 Years! (IMPOSSIBLE!) Our 30th year Allegheny College reunion reminded me there is *some* good to…
Read & Resist – April 7 When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War on Iran – “Such rhetorical statements – if followed through…
Time to play the monthly – Is He Dead – Monday Edition! Of course he isn’t. I fucking hate this timeline. Is it an FCC violation to quote…
Um, Easter. Please enjoy my pink chiffon bonnet – HWMMS found it at Amvets. It made me smile. The Regime has been Regiming today. I can’t. WE NEED…
Garlic Stories. Last year I took a chance and planted a whole bunch of garlic bulblets to see if they would grow. This afternoon, I picked 450 babies…
Oh Harley Boo. This very good boy is now down 16 POUNDS since starting thyroid medicine in the beginning of the year. That is a HUGE amount of…
I grew up loving and singing every word of the musical Les Misérables. Never did I ever imagine how these songs would hit in 2026. I’m so tired….
CORRUPTION! PAY ATTENTION! I stopped consuming mainstream news a while ago, but if one gets their news this way – expecting, well, what once was the norm –…
My Right to Vote, in 2026. Is. Compromised. I really need to renew my passport. Currently listening to this book – Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for the Vote…
How Bout That? FLORIDA! Well, well well – love to see it. Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort Fuck your…
All are welcome to join me and my mutuals in Springville. Our event is small, but mighty. It. Matters.
Soup of the weekend – Tomato Carrot. Looked in the fridge, found 3/4 jar of vodka sauce, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, stick of butter, carrot juice…added into the…
Ah, Music Man. Blast from the past. 34 years in the blink of an eye. Tonight I got to hang with my Linda Lu and my Joey at…
Apple Cinnamon Banana Strawberry Bundt Bread Day! Happy Spring! Aldi has their banana bread and apple cinnamon bread mixes on sale so I stocked up on a few…
Brennan Center for Justice Briefing – “To start, Democrats in Congress must hold their ground. Barring any change, ICE will certainly reemerge with a renewed sense of immunity…
Solidarity. Making. Being part of The Foundry I find joy every day in *community relating* and witnessing the way people show up for one another. For me, making isn’t…
Because I want to share what my day-to-day reality actually looks like. In early 2020, I had a severe case of COVID. I was furloughed at work, thankfully,…
SHARING IS CARING! Most of this information is for Western New York however some is virtual! WNY Peace Center & Power to the People De-escalation Trainings – 2026…
Walkout for Fascism – 1/20 – 2pm Only in WNY – I LOVE IT – thank you WNY Peace Center – “Stay safe and warm out there! Out…
Monday MLK Musings Letter from a Birmingham Jail – Just read. Thank you. Letters from an American – January 18, 2026 – “Dr. King told the audience that if…
ICE OUT BUFFALO! The feeling one has when realizing the Mayor has balls. Thank you Mayor Ryan. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan pledged to use an executive order to…