Heather Allen

Managing my life.

Belated Blog Birthday | Four Year Blog Anniversary!

February 20, 2018

Celebrating four years on February 10! These past couple years have seen a lot of change on my little blog. At the end of 2016 I tried to write my frustrations about the political climate, but I felt inadequate in the face of ignorance. The election made me realize how much I care about politics, … More Belated Blog Birthday | Four Year Blog Anniversary!

Trying to Vote and Other NYC Rants

April 22, 2016

On Tuesday, New York had the Democratic and Republican primaries for the upcoming presidential election, and I woke early to vote before work. Except when I arrived at the polling place, I was turned away because the “machines were down.” What other choice did I have but to accept that this was how it is … More Trying to Vote and Other NYC Rants