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Aug 31, 2024

Now I get why some love Trump…

I just watched a free Prime video — 84 minutes well spent. My takeaway: MAGA folk are fueled by the passion for survival. We all have it…

Now I get why some love Trump…

June Gillam

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Feb 8

Ash Wednesday is Coming

For fun & stress relief, read by the rhythm of A NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, in a Presidential voice.

Ash Wednesday is Coming

June Gillam

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Nov 1, 2025

Can Reading Fix What’s Wrong with Men?

An energetic Library Foundation volunteer noted in an email yesterday, “There is very little I wouldn’t do to keep this foundation going…

Can Reading Fix What’s Wrong with Men?

June Gillam

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Sep 12, 2025

Words, Wit, Weapons

My stepfather Ron, a vain man we never called Dad, used to slay the innocents at the dining room table with his wit and his words.

Words, Wit, Weapons

June Gillam

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Jul 4, 2025

Our July 3, 2025, Amherst writing group prompt was: “There may not be as much humanity in the world…

Depressed over the state of our country, I could not write to this prompt at first but below is what I finally got. It is rough but I…

Our July 3, 2025, Amherst writing group prompt was: “There may not be as much humanity in the world…

June Gillam

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Apr 28, 2025

Getting the news from poetry?

Our Amherst Writers & Artists Prompt last week:

Getting the news from poetry?

June Gillam

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Mar 26, 2025

Super useful and inspiring!

June Gillam

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Jan 10, 2025

The blessing of Stars

One way to help kids, or even yourself, feel better in these frenzied days is to create a bright starry room. In this season of Epiphany…

The blessing of Stars

June Gillam

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Nov 12, 2024

How did “WOKE” get to be an insult?

As I rework my online Canvas classroom in preparation for Spring 2025, I recall seeing a Latino restaurant owner being interviewed on CNN…

How did “WOKE” get to be an insult?

June Gillam

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Nov 10, 2024

Facing the broken Harris Walz pieces

A shocking thing happened to me two days after Kamala lost the election. Still in a state of stunned disbelief, I broke my Harris/Walz cup…

Facing the broken Harris Walz pieces

June Gillam

June Gillam

Award-winning novelist, gorilla girl. Ph.D., Transformative Learning & Change. Using my privilege for anti-racism & anti-sexism work. junegillam.com

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