Well done, and a perfect critique of the hypocrisy of the Maga "Woke," and their hypocrisy. The Republicans certainly have their own "woke" worldview, but it's the opposite of a worldview that woke originally stood for: being"awake" to the vicious attacks on anyone who's not a straight white male or not one of those sad women who support those who want to take us back to when women couldn't get credit cards without a male signature. Sounds like a less severe, but still creepy, version of the Taliban - keeping women in their place!
I love this piece. I changed my name recently, dropping my ex-husband’s even though I’d intended to keep it to share with our children. However, letting go of it allowed me to let go of grief in a way I can’t articulate yet. It also gave me a new name I feel much more aligned with. I’m happy to see it, say it, sign it, hear it and have it.
Brave you. You had on you at nine what you exhibit now in your writing and life. And for acknowledging the use of AI assistance for editing. I applaud you for being AI savvy and using it as a tool you interrogate. I've just started using it more in my research--having fascinating conversations with Claude.ai over coffee!
Well done, and a perfect critique of the hypocrisy of the Maga "Woke," and their hypocrisy. The Republicans certainly have their own "woke" worldview, but it's the opposite of a worldview that woke originally stood for: being"awake" to the vicious attacks on anyone who's not a straight white male or not one of those sad women who support those who want to take us back to when women couldn't get credit cards without a male signature. Sounds like a less severe, but still creepy, version of the Taliban - keeping women in their place!
LOVE this perspective, Linda. I couldn't agree more. THANK YOU for sharing.
I love this piece. I changed my name recently, dropping my ex-husband’s even though I’d intended to keep it to share with our children. However, letting go of it allowed me to let go of grief in a way I can’t articulate yet. It also gave me a new name I feel much more aligned with. I’m happy to see it, say it, sign it, hear it and have it.
Brave you. You had on you at nine what you exhibit now in your writing and life. And for acknowledging the use of AI assistance for editing. I applaud you for being AI savvy and using it as a tool you interrogate. I've just started using it more in my research--having fascinating conversations with Claude.ai over coffee!