Monday, September 08, 2025
Celebrating - Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez and their daughter Sylvia
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I am celebrating Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez, who changed California and set a legal precedent ending De Jure Segregation in the United States(1). In 1946, they tried to enroll their children in the majority white school near their home, and their kids were sent to a segregated school for Hispanic students. They filed a lawsuit, arguing that segregating children based on ethnicity was a violation of the 14th Amendment. They won their case and the appeal. Governor Earl Warren then moved to desegregate all public schools and other public spaces. (1, 2)
Their daughter, Sylvia Mendez, received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2010 for her role in the struggle for Mexican-American Civil Rights
1. Felicitas Méndez - Wikipedia
2. Sylvia Mendez and the Struggle for Mexican American Civil Rights | National Archives Museum
Posted on 09/08/25 at 03:00 PM
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Sunday, September 07, 2025
Book Review - Interstellar: The Berkelium Effect
Book 3 of Douglas Talbott's The Berkelium Effect, in my opinion, was the best of the three-book series. Humans have gone farther into space than at any time in history. They have a big mystery to solve, and I can't wait to see how he fleshes out solving the mystery.
This series was Doug's first self-published book. He mentioned that he is currently going back and reediting it. He is a new author with an extensive Sci-Fi library of other authors.
Posted on 09/07/25 at 09:58 PM
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Ice Cream
What flavors of ice cream do you have?" inquired the customer.
"Vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate," answered the new waitress in a hoarse whisper.
Trying to be sympathetic, the customer asked, "Do you have laryngitis?"
"No...." replied the new waitress with some effort, "just...erm.... vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate."
#joke #fruit #strawberry #food #chocolate
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Posted on 09/07/25 at 08:00 AM
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Monday, September 01, 2025
Celebrating Diversity - Sept 2025
This month, we celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the US from September 15 to October 15
Intergenerational Month is celebrated in the US to promote intergenerational understanding and connection among people of all ages.
Our Current administration does not believe in diversity of thought or ethnicity, and I think we lose a lot by not allowing opportunities to those other backgrounds.
* Source Seramount.com
Posted on 09/01/25 at 12:07 PM
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
Typical HR
"I proposed to my girl friend last night, who just got promoted to a HR position earlier in the day."
"That is cool! What did she say?"
She said, "We will get back to you soon."
#joke #short
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Posted on 08/31/25 at 08:00 AM
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