by Jean Franzblau | Nov 16, 2022 | Antiracism, History
I went to the Vancouver International Film Festival last month. At the top of the festival website is a Land Acknowledgement that includes this: As an organization founded and predominantly directed by settlers and immigrants, we understand our responsibility to seek...
by Jean Franzblau | Jul 19, 2022 | Antiracism, Checking In
On Sunday, my friend Tamara invited me to go to Griffith Park for donation-based yoga and a nature walk – all guided by a lovely human being named Michelle Chua. Michelle’s guidance was kind and loving. She had a gifted way with words as she invited us to...
by Jean Franzblau | Apr 30, 2021 | Antiracism, Covid Diaries
I feel a lot of responsibility. Through the course of Covid, the mainstream world changed its understanding of the importance of human contact. This may mean a surge of interest in the services of professional cuddlers and a stream of newcomers at cuddle events. With...
by Jean Franzblau | Mar 10, 2021 | Antiracism, Cuddling
I’m so happy to introduce you to Erin Tillman – Cuddle Sanctuary’s Talent Spotlight for March 2021! I think Erin may be a bridge to a cuddle solution that you (or someone you know) may be seeking. Let me explain. People contact me pretty regularly...
by Jean Franzblau | Jan 11, 2021 | Antiracism, Checking In
In his book, How to Be An Antiracist, Ibram Kendi says, “The heartbeat of antiracism is confession.” As a black man he wasn’t wagging his finger at the white reader with judgment. Instead, he acknowledged with embarrassment that he expressed racist ideas as a younger...
