Category Archives: Personal

Writing Sample about Racial Discrimination

Posted on October 6, 2020 by PeggyAnn

  The first slave to arrive in North America came in 1619.  The mentality used to justify and continue the practice of using humans for their labor, keeping them under control via intimidation and violence of all kinds has left … Continue reading →

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Who is the Loser & Sucker?

Posted on September 6, 2020 by PeggyAnn

From Alfred Rowe, 12/18/2001: ” The post card that your dad (Alvin C. Rowe) sent mom (Lily McClaskey Rowe) was taken at Fort Ord and was when your dad was doing his six months duty at Fort Ord. The line … Continue reading →

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That Sense of Dread…

Posted on August 24, 2020 by PeggyAnn

  I have been dealing with a horrible sense of dread this past week or so.  I kept looking at the calendar wondering if it was an “anniversary” time.  It took me until yesterday to realize.  My father died 37 … Continue reading →

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Not all Entitled, Racist Pigs are Policemen

Posted on June 15, 2020 by PeggyAnn

I was good until the camera’s zoomed in on the lines of police, and all them holding those black night sticks. Today flashbacks, yesterday tears… Continue reading →

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Guarding the Golden Door by Roger Daniels

Posted on April 18, 2020 by PeggyAnn

An essay I wrote today about a book, Guarding the Golden Door by Roger Daniels,  we are reading for a history class at OSU called Immigration to America from 1880. I wasn’t going to post it here, but I mention … Continue reading →

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Spanish Franciscans, French Jesuits, & White Slave Holders

Posted on April 11, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Note: Spring 2020 quarter has started.  We were asked to answer a question relating to this weeks reading in our United States and Religion class.  My one or two paragraph answer turned into an imperfect essay.  🙂   But, I got … Continue reading →

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That Damn Virus

Posted on March 2, 2020 by PeggyAnn

There are now 3 known cases of the corona virus in Oregon.  All in Northern Oregon, one in more the Eastern side.  None close to me and where I live, however… For those who actually are keeping up with this … Continue reading →

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Networked Communities

Posted on February 16, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Please note that this document is available on this outside blog:  www.pegrowe.com Clicking on the images will bring a larger version for you to view.  Thanks! What is a Networked Community A networked community is an online community where a … Continue reading →

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What About Me?

Posted on February 12, 2020 by PeggyAnn

I am 57 yrs old. I have just realized that it really took until now to say, “What about me?” In terms of life, marriage, kids, education, everything. What about me? I’ve given so much, put nearly anyone else first. … Continue reading →

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1880-1920 and the “Politics of Respectability”

Posted on January 30, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Angela Davis, and icon from when I grew up. Reading about a woman’s movement within the Black Baptist Church between 1880ish and 1920ish. They formed a policy of “politics of respectability.” Which gave a framework for all African American’s to … Continue reading →

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