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Buy Keith Richards a Birthday Card

December 13, 2022 by WendyB

I was sorting some laundry today and the date on the back of a t-shirt jumped out at me. I thought, “OMG! Did I see the Rolling Stones exactly 10 years ago today?!” I quickly turned to my #1 source for personal memories — this blog — only to discover that I went to the…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, age, concerts, music, pictures of me Tagged With: rolling stones

Your Vote Matters

November 8, 2022 by WendyB

It’s Election Day! Make sure you vote, and use this tool from Indivisible to touch base with five neighbors and get them to vote too. It’s so easy! MrB and I have touched base with 15 people in our building already. Our neighbors are all excited to vote, but should you encouter anyone who believes…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, activism Tagged With: abortion, abortoin rights, democrats, election day, every vote matters, get out the vote, gotv, vote blue, vote for abortion rights

How to Get Out the Vote

November 7, 2022 by WendyB

Election Day is tomorrow, and if you haven’t voted early or absentee, get your fine ass to the polls and bring three friends! If you care about abortion rights, you can watch and share this inspiring video from my courageous activist friend Nikki, who — along with two other women — stood up and spoke…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, activism Tagged With: abortion is healthcare, abortion rights, election day, gotv, refuse fascism, vote blue, vote democrat, voting

Trick or Treat, and Vote, This Halloween

October 31, 2022 by WendyB

Hey, trick or treaters! if you’re in New York City, you can vote today and get a cool Halloween-themed voting sticker! If you can’t vote today because you’ve got witch business to take care of, no worries — early voting runs through Sunday, November 6. Your last chance to vote is regular old Election Day…

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Filed Under: activism, Halloween, holidays, Special Occasions Tagged With: 2022 midterms, early voting, gotv, halloween voting, midterm elections, vote, vote democrat, vote early

Slow-Fashion Sunday: Shoes That Last

September 4, 2022 by WendyB

I’ve had slow-fashion shoes on my mind for about a month now — ever since I took a long-delayed trip to Cobbler Concierge for some shoe repairs. I used to take shoes in need of TLC to “the guy around the corner.” (There’s always a guy around the corner in New York City.) But I’ve…

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Filed Under: 80s style, boots, Fashion, favorite brands, golden girls gang, homegrown vintage, prada, shoes, sneakers Tagged With: puma sneakers, slow fashion, slow fashion movement

The New “All Jewelry, All the Time” Blog

August 27, 2022 by WendyB

It’s been a while since I posted here, but that’s because I’ve got something new up my sleeve: An “all jewelry, all the time” blog that will live on my jewelry store website. You can bookmark it now. NEW JEWELRY POSTS ARE COMING SOON — I SWEAR! For those of you who have known me…

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Filed Under: About Wendy, activism, Jewelry

4th Of July Activism and Inspiration

July 4, 2022 by WendyB

Let’s start this 4th of July with a song! Click the link below for Reina del Cid’s powerful adaptation of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” “Land of dystopia/Religious myopia.” Those of you who are in NYC and have no plans in the very near future can join me at this march in Brooklyn at 5…

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Filed Under: activism, holidays, racism, Special Occasions Tagged With: frederick douglass, nyc protests

Supreme Court Protests Tonight

June 24, 2022 by WendyB

If you’re in NYC: 6:30 PM meet-up, 7 PM start time: Washington Square Park 8 PM start time: Union Square. If you’re in DC: Right now: Supreme Court. Hello, what are you waiting for. 6:30 PM: Fairfax Station, Va., to protest the Thomases. Everywhere else: Find a local event here. Please note that Clarence Thomas,…

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Eyes on Scotus, Feet in the Streets

June 12, 2022 by WendyB

Shout out to my jewelry industry friends attending the trade shows in Vegas. I miss you, and I’m so envious! Last month, I was entertaining the idea of going, even though I’m not showing my work, just to be around the people and the jewelry. But then came the Buffalo, N.Y, gun massacre, which was…

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Filed Under: activism Tagged With: abortion, abortion rights, fuck the supreme court, roe v wade, supreme court

Take Action for Abortion Rights on May 14

May 13, 2022 by WendyB

Saturday, May 14, is a national day of action for the protection of abortion rights. If you’re in New York City, I’ve got three options for you: 12 PM – 6 PM: THIS IS THE LARGEST EVENT: The Bans Off Our Bodies action with Planned Parenthood and other national organization starts at noon at Cadman…

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Filed Under: activism, In the News, news, politics Tagged With: abortion is healthcare, abortion rights, bans off our bodies, fuck scotus, green wave, nyc protests, scotus, street protest, supreme court, wear green

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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