by Melinda Snodgrass | Jul 23, 2020 | General, Subversive
“It is with your aid, as the people, that I think we shall be able to preserve – not the country, for the country will preserve itself, but the institutions of the country – those institutions which have made us free…” Abraham Lincoln. Last night I engaged in a spirited, but very civil Twitter exchange with Tom Nichols who is a professor of national security affairs at the United States Naval War College. I am certain that Mr. Nichols and I would agree on little...
by Melinda Snodgrass | Nov 28, 2019 | General
This is going to be one of those Thanksgivings that we all talk about for years to come. Yesterday it started snowing. And it snowed. And it snowed. And it snowed. I had been cooking all day yesterday, and today. Had a 21 pound turkey (our dinosaur descendant) in the fridge that had to be cooked whether my guests reached me or not. But being ever the optimist I went ahead and shoveled, and made great-grandfather’s homemade egg nog, and deviled the eggs while the bird roasted in the oven....
by Melinda Snodgrass | Nov 7, 2018 | General
People. Last night was a good night. Even in races we didn’t win Democrats significantly narrowed the margins. We got the House. We won governorships. We all knew the Senate was going to be a lift. Next time the Republicans will be on defense. And think about the wonderful diversity. WE are the face of America – not exclusively white or male or straight or Christian. So savor this then get the hell back to work. Keep registering new voters & energizing this beautiful new...
by Melinda Snodgrass | Aug 3, 2018 | General
Better late than never. So here are some of my photos and impressions of my tour of JPL on July 17th. It came about because of a chance encounter in the Albuquerque Sunport. I was waiting for my plane back to L.A. when I overheard two young men discussing Marvel movies. I told them they had good taste in the choice of their favorites and we fell to talking. Turns out they were both scientists at JPL and in the face of my bouncing excitement Valentinous asked if I’d like a tour. I was all...
by Melinda Snodgrass | May 29, 2018 | General
I really like comic conventions. They tend to be far more diverse in terms of age, race, gender and sexual preference and that’s exciting. I also like being in Bard’s Tower https://www.facebook.com/bardstower/. Alexi always ensures we have a could position and I’m able to watch the cavalcade go past — gorgeous costumes and excited little kids running like Dash from The Incredibles and sounding like twittering birds in their excitement. Grandmothers and grandfathers...
by Melinda Snodgrass | Mar 24, 2018 | General
I’m going to be joining the March for Our Lives tomorrow in Santa Fe. The determination and dedication of these young people is inspiring and I’m happy to follow their lead. You can find if there is a march in your area here — https://event.marchforourlives.com/event/march-our-lives-events/search/ All we’re asking for are sensible limits and background checks for gun ownership. We’re tired of living in fear at school, the movie theater, a concert, our work...
