Barb Woolard

Barb Woolard commented on the post, The Real Tragedy of Donald Trump 8 years, 9 months ago

It’s unfortunate that both candidates have so many negatives, but I have to choose, I’d rather travel in a plane piloted by someone with excellent training albeit some questionable character traits than someone […]

Barb Woolard commented on the post, Welcome to A Granny's View of the World! 8 years, 9 months ago

Thanks again!

Barb Woolard commented on the post, The Real Tragedy of Donald Trump 8 years, 9 months ago

Very well said, Bevi. And so very sad. I’m so glad you’re doing something proactive in campaigning for Hillary! Good for you! I’ll be eager to hear about your experience.

Barb Woolard commented on the post, The Real Tragedy of Donald Trump 8 years, 9 months ago

Thanks, Cathy. And thanks for sharing!

Barb Woolard commented on the post, The Real Tragedy of Donald Trump 8 years, 9 months ago

Thank you! Good to see OpFan again!

Barb Woolard wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago

Ever since that fateful day, June 16, 2015, when Donald Trump—heretofore business mogul, beauty pageant owner, reality TV show star, NYC playboy—made his dramatic descent of the escalator in Trump Towers and ann […]

Barb Woolard commented on the post, All Lives Matter, Except When They Don't 8 years, 9 months ago

You’ve made some good points and asked some pertinent questions. I have the highest respect for the people who serve in harm’s way every day, and I know their job is difficult and stressful. I’ve also seen the […]

Barb Woolard commented on the post, All Lives Matter, Except When They Don't 8 years, 9 months ago

Excellent points, T! Thanks for reading and thanks for your input!

Barb Woolard wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago

“I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I just wanted to know where my son was because I didn’t want him to die alone.”
Those are the haunting words of Philando Castile’s mother on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, when she […]

Barb Woolard commented on the post, Time to Come Out of the Bubble 8 years, 9 months ago

I’ll be eager to hear what happens. I’m so glad our local school board has some smart, articulate people!

Barb Woolard commented on the post, Time to Come Out of the Bubble 8 years, 9 months ago

Yep, sadly.

Barb Woolard wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago

Since my undergrad days in college, this has been one of my favorite quotations from John Milton:

“I cannot praise a fugitive and cloistered virtue, unexercised and unbreathed, that never sallies out and sees h […]

Barb Woolard commented on the post, Teach Me! 8 years, 9 months ago

Thanks, Deb! So glad to see you here!

Barb Woolard wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago

“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” Bill Nye

I used to encourage my students to participate in class discussions by reminding them of what each of their individual experiences would bring […]

Barb Woolard wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago

I for one have grown weary of the clichés used against common-sense gun laws. You’ve heard them: “Guns don’t kill people; people kill people.” “Guns don’t shoot themselves.” “The only solution to a bad guy with a […]

Barb Woolard wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago

Friday, June 24, was the date I’d been eagerly and impatiently awaiting for almost a year. The movie Free State of Jones was released, and I could hardly wait to get to the theater and be among the first to see t […]

Barb Woolard wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago

Hi! I’m Barb, and I’m a proud grandma who has been privileged to enjoy many decades of life and to witness much of the evolution in culture that has led to where we are today. It’s been a wild ride, and I think […]

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