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Chris, Carly, Hunter, Betsy, Stephanie, and Michelle, Friends of Guest House, July 9, 2020
Be inspired
by the flame
but set your own fires.
The path that I have chosen
could be the answer.
I am far from over.
My future holds no bounds.
The small things seem large.
Having faith
is what gives me life.
today I am stronger,
Smarter, a survivor.
What a powerful interview with Jaqueline Tucker, the City of Alexandria’s Race and Social Equity officer. It was insightful and fun at the same time (loved playing “Two Truths and a Lie” with you)! Jaqueline, thank you for being the perfect guest, for your candor, and for sharing with us how we can each begin to dismantle systemic racism. Missed the show? Watch it now! Then take a few minutes to read “Five More Questions with Jaqueline Tucker” to learn even more about her, and how to dismantle systemic racism.
Our might Heard team had a virtual happy hour last week, and our poet Wendi led us through a group poem. What fun it was, and what a great way to connect. And of course, we all think it’s brilliant!
HAPPY HOUR
By Jane, Solveig, Alexa, Danielle, Nina, Sharmila and Wendi
Looks like a brown polar bear.
I want to binge watch
Sex and the City.
My golden retriever says
“enjoy your coffee.”
The dead-glass clock,
a sweet souvenir.
Through books I transport
to unknown places.
This laptop is full
of my great ideas.
The lamp lights the way.
“Creative writing nonprofit Heard is still finding ways to make noise.” Love that opening sentence! Our thanks to ALXnow editor James Cullum for featuring us on June 24, 2020. And yes, we’re excited to start virtual classes again at the Alexandria Detention Center! Here’s our executive director, Jane Collins (second from right) with Sheriff Dana Lawhorne (far right) and a few of the winner from the 2019 Heard/Alexandria Detention Center writing contest.
Yes it’s true! The Zebra was so pleased with our Quarantales stories and our executive director’s guest appearance on their Facebook Z-TV LIVE! show last week that they’ve asked Jane to host a weekly show for them! And of course she said yes because she’s not going to pass up a chance to be on TV. So, welcome to “10 Questions” where Jane asks an Alexandria leader to answer 10 (or more) professional and personal questions. And why? Well, for two reasons. First, viewers get to know our community leaders beyond their job title. Second, we want to show viewers different ways they can get involved in making our wonderful Alexandria even better and stronger!
And don’t miss our follow-up “Five More Questions with Marion Brunken” too!
Our inaugural show aired on June 24, 2020. How did we do? And if you want to nominate an Alexandria community leader to be on our show, contact us!
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