Hi, my name is Andie and I am learning in real-time! Remember a couple of days ago I did a long post tying one of my past organizational experiences to Tema Okun’s classic “White Supremacy Culture” article? Grateful to a couple of friends who pointed me towards the re-appraisal of that article which is currently […]
Once upon a time, not too long ago, I was a new member on the DEI Committee for a nonprofit I still love. It was a beautiful early-June day, and we — the almost all-white staff and volunteer committee members — were debating how the organization should honor Juneteenth for the first time. We talked […]
The other day I walked here in my father’s footsteps, in one of his favorite places. I hadn’t specifically meant to; I was there for my own reasons, because it’s a treasured part of my life, too. I watched the rowing teams slide along the glassy surface, and thought of him. Nurn, our weird and […]
Look, y’all. There’s a lot I want to say about Juneteenth; I’ll be honoring the day on Monday by taking time to write up a memory that’s on my heart. But as I’m seeing more posts and news stories in the run-up, I just cannot keep quiet about this: Saying it’s “the day enslaved people […]
I’m still resonating with the messages of unconquerable strength, love, power, and pride that surrounded me at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture last week. It’s not for me as a white woman to define what “the Black experience” is or what it means. That said, it *is* my work to try and […]
My friends. Today my heart is so full. But not in the way I expected. I spent the day at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. From the 10am opening to 3:30pm when I had to run for my plane. It still wasn’t enough time. I only finished perhaps half of the incredible […]
This morning’s coffeewalk. Eleven degrees and snow flurries and beautiful. Warmed by thick winter layers, my travel mug of coffee, and memories of my father. Gone fourteen years today. Dan Kalikow, 3/2/43-2/26/09. We called him Nurn, because it was silly and he adored silliness. If you know me even a little, then you know him […]
I think maybe I stumbled into a surprising way of doing something good? It’s small now, but it might be bigger with your help. No, don’t worry, this doesn’t end with a GoFundMe… but it is about money, and how we choose to spend it. Even when we think we’re saving it. Here’s the bottom […]
Dated 2/14, arrived today. I’m counting it as a belated Valentine. “This letter confirms that you are registered in Massachusetts as a Professional Fundraising Counselor.” I feel the love! #onwards 🥰❤️
I’ve been on this gift-to-myself sabbatical for over four months. Stepping into some consulting now, but honestly it’s a little scary to realize how challenging it is to fit even 10 hours of work per week into what already feels like a very full life. If you just rolled your eyes… please know, so did […]