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NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Chenjerai Kumanyika, an assistant professor at Rutgers University, about the historical role of police in preserving power and social order. AILSA CHANG, HOST:  The video from Minneapolis marks a new tipping point for many Americans. There is now an even louder demand for police departments, elected officials and communities to…

A good day to all… and especially to all the new mothers in the family! Here’s a Mother’s Day letter from Grandma Julia in California (b 1912=108) “To all my dear Families;        This is a short note to wish all the mothers a blessed and Happy Mother’s Day. We appreciate hearing from everyone.We are…

We planted their first garden today. Peas, green beans, spinach, kale and cherry tomatoes -Ashley

These pix are screenshots from a FaceTime session, yesterday, with Steve. (Unfortunately we didn’t get a photo of Evie and Grandpa Steve.)

We have FINALLY finished our basement! A quick tour:New carpet, new crown molding (James did a great job, especially considering the mess we were working with after cutting drywall open to get to wires), new windows and trim, and new lights. We have learned a lot!