Well run, and they got through a lot of material in that time. I dressed up a bit; adorable honeycomb earrings and pendant by local artist Dima Ali. They made me feel better about the fact that I had to try on five (!) of my sheath dresses before I found one that mostly fit. […]
Two Hour School Board Orientation Yesterday Read More »
Someone commented to me yesterday that they didn’t know how I did so many things. I get that a lot, and sometimes it worries me, because I don’t want to be setting up unreasonable expectations for others. I can do so much because I have a flexible job with a lot of autonomy, because my
The Political Will Read More »
I might write something more substantial up about the last four years of board service at some point, but for tonight, I’ll just say: • if you’re thinking of running for office, or serving on local commissions, please think about it seriously; we’re always in need of good people committed to making the community better
Last Library Board Meeting Tonight Read More »
I had a school board orientation with a dozen or so people in person. We were all wearing masks, and all sitting around a big table a few feet from each other (and we also had several people attending via Zoom), and I think it was fine, we’re probably mostly all vaccinated at this point
Teaching feminist theory in my lit. class today, and asked the students if they could define what first wave and second wave feminism were. I also asked if they’d call themselves feminists — why or why not? (In previous years, at least a third of my class typically was hesitant to call themselves feminists, including
1. It does look like I’ve likely won my seat on the D200 high school board, though there are enough mail-in ballots to be counted (which can take up to two weeks!) that it could potentially swing the vote. Statistically very unlikely, though, so all the people sending me congratulations are probably fine. Here’s a
Ten Things, The Morning After the Election Read More »
I am pleased with these results for the library. Woot! I’ll be leaving it in good hands, which is a weight off my mind. And congrats, Madhurima Chakraborty! (Once you’re inducted, you’ll be entitled to call yourself The Honorable Madhurima Chakraborty. For life.)
The Honorable Madhurima Chakraborty Read More »
Me waiting for the results to come in. Me eating cake with fellow candidates and hardy volunteers. Me seeing that 44 of 45 precincts have reported in, and it looks like I’m likely to be elected. Me, apparently happy at having volunteered for twice as many meetings as I currently attend for the library board,
I Might Need an Evening Coffee Habit Read More »
The murder mystery episode I watched last night, Midsomer Murders, Season 13, episode 7, “Not in My Backyard,” centered on a local election. There were several gruesome deaths. There’s been a fair bit of unpleasantness this recent election season in Oak Park & River Forest, but I’m counting my blessings, because at least we haven’t
Tomorrow is election day here in Oak Park. I’ll be posting later with my election picks, in case that’s helpful to locals, but for now, I’m going to make this an AMA — Ask Me Anything post. I do have a lot of work to get through today, but in between work, I’ll try to
