Urban Nana

One of the sad developments in “new” Oakland is the almost complete elimination of the community bulletin board. Over the years in the Bay Area […]

I’m on my couch still unable to walk but in less pain than yesterday . My inner teenager is feeling sad – sad to not […]

Thanking God for the sound of children singing… As you’ve noticed (maybe ) I’ve posted a lot of that this morning . I’m working today […]

I hope we are careful not to confuse patriarchy with masculinity. Masculinity can be loving patient kind vulnerable protective empowering sensuous emotional passionate and present […]

Today was hard… Looking at how my life has unfolded, trying to make peace with that and reminding myself of the many blessings I have […]

Hello dear ones! As usual there is a good deal of neigh saying on line about today. Griping about capitalism and such . I don’t […]

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve,” . “You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your […]

Sitting in Fenton’s listing to the rosary on mp3 and singing the prayer to myself . I’m slightly startled by a A little boy at […]

My teenage grandchild needed a hug today . We snuggled on the couch and I listened to her breathe. “This world is terrifying “ Nana, […]