I have been re-evaluating my relationship with Time, befriending it as best I can. Today began with a commitment to hunker down at my computer for a productive work day of research and writing. The one diversion I would allow myself, I decided, was to prepare for our Old Reliables’ booth at the … [Read more...] about Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #5: “It’s About Time”
Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #4: What We Know
A friend of mine arrived at our weekly Tuesday gathering, feeling “indignant.” M tells the small group of us that her irritability is a surprise to her. And it bothers her. She is a gentle soul, usually quick to take blame for a mis-heard sentence, an interruption, or a moment of forgetfulness. She … [Read more...] about Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #4: What We Know
Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #3: Fukushima
Last Saturday, my friend Felicia and I went to a talk on the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. The speaker was a lovely young Japanese woman whose family still lives the nightmarish aftermath of the Fukushima disaster. Gerard refused to join us. He is obstinate about everything to do … [Read more...] about Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #3: Fukushima
Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #2: Activism
People often tell me that they don’t know “how you do all you do.” (I believe this is a coded reference for the activities that sometimes lead to my getting arrested). I don’t mind that the unspoken part of their comment is “at your age.” People cling to their stereotypes of old folks, and so my age … [Read more...] about Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #2: Activism
Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #1: “Ebulition”
Alice Ott is a grandmother, cyber sleuth, and unrepentant blogger. Her commitment to peace and the environment frequently results in arrest. Alice has engaged in many acts of civil disobedience over the years.(Her blog entries include occasional reflections on these events). Although she has been … [Read more...] about Alice Ott’s Odd Thoughts #1: “Ebulition”