Janet In The Background

September 10, 2022 On Sunday, 4/12/2020, Janet wrote: Being a conscientious citizen, I removed my license plates and am cruising around the neighborhood looking for people who are not practicing social distancing and blasting them with my super soaker.  My cousin advised me to be extra careful because retaliation might come in the form of […]

FECO’s 10th Annual Cider Fest – en vivo! A COVID-unfriendly event

October 8, 2020 Friends! This year’s Fest will be the best ever. Bring your raincoat, join us Saturday  from 2-4pm, and enjoy the lineup: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2-4pm 6th Ave NE, just south of NE 63rd St rain or shine freewayestatescommunityorchard@gmail.com check calendar for details Three fabulous young musicians The best assortment of homemade pie […]

That would not have happened to a white girl.

June 4, 2020 Earlier this week I called a friend in to check on another friend. She and I had a conversation about the protests and about race. She told me a this story. (Names are changed): … I always told my boys, if the cops stop you, don’t run, or anything like that, just […]