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Colleen Swanson
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Gen X with a side of grit and a heart for service. Dedicated to fixing what’s broken, and leaving the world better than I found it.
Healing is boring.
Unleash the plot twist, darling.
Burn the script and dance.
April 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Spring Break Day 1: Nature said “log off, loser.”
No WiFi. Just tree branches judging me and a sunset that doesn’t care about my inbox. Cheers from the Great Smoky Mountains
March 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Spring Break used to mean questionable decisions. Now? It’s all about watching my kid destroy a plate of Gus’ World Famous Fried Chicken like it’s his life’s calling. Extra crispy, extra spicy, and extra iconic. Now I’m just making sure he doesn’t spill mac & cheese on his campaign jacket.
March 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Another year older, still no clue what I’m doing, but hell at least there’s cake. Cheers to surviving, thriving (?), and pretending to have it all together. 🥂
March 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Happy Fat Tuesday! Eat like nobody’s watching, drink like Lent isn’t coming, and regret nothing (until Ash Wednesday). #PartyNowRepentLater #fattuesday
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Jack is 10 tomorrow, which means I’ve spent a decade figuring things out one day at a time. Turns out, none of it comes with a manual. If the years have taught me anything, it is that growth isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about showing up & embracing the mess. Happy birthday Jack! love you
February 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Black history is American history. Black culture continues to shape/enrich our world. DEI faces increasing challenges, it’s important, now more than ever, to celebrate Black voices, resilience, and leadership. Let’s honor, engage, and take meaningful action to support and amplify Black communities.
February 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone celebrating! ✨🐉

The Year of the Dragon is all about strength, wisdom, and transformation—so here’s to bold moves, peace, and stepping into abundance. May this year bring resilience where it’s needed, and prosperity in unexpected places!
#GrowWithGrit #LunarNewYear
January 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Reposted by Colleen Swanson
Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I began my journey with Planned Parenthood (Greater Texas) in 2020 and had the honor of spending four years there. Cecile Richards’ spirit & dedicated was palpable. ❤️
Thank you, Cecile, for your leadership and for motivating so many to stay in the fight for equity and access. May you rest in peace.
“When women are free to make their own decisions about their lives and to follow our dreams, we are unstoppable.”

Cecile was a force of nature. May her memory be a blessing.

19thnews.org/2025/01/ceci...
Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died
Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer. She was 67.
19thnews.org
January 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Dr. King once said, ‘Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.’ As the world feels divided, I remind myself to approach others with love and compassion. It’s not about tolerating hate, but about honoring equality and preserving my own peace. #GrowthWithGrit #MLKDay
January 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I love this city.
Chicago honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Chicago, you sly romantic. You slap “love” on a wall and make it art, even when it’s surrounded by peeling paint and weird vent placement. Guess it’s true—love really does thrive in unexpected places.
December 17, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Sometimes you need a little tough love to grow – even if it comes from a sassy shrub. Stop, reset, and bloom forward.
#growthwithgrit #optimisticops
December 9, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Changing the world isn’t about having the loudest opinion, it’s about living like you mean it.
#LeadByExample #ActionsOverWords
November 29, 2024 at 9:46 PM
May you discover moments of stillness amidst the noise this week, grounding yourself in peace and clarity.
November 25, 2024 at 12:49 PM
If Chuck D said it, it’s gospel. Been taking notes since the cassette tape days, and now I’m just lucky to still keep up.
Since election he’s elevated to $348 billion and he wants MORE… He wants to own a galaxy… by 2029….the mortgage on minds is not enough lol
November 25, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Uncertainty is the world’s least fun plus-one, but it shows up to the party anyway. Being visionary during chaotic times isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about staying true to your ‘why’ while figuring out the ‘how’ on the fly; trust your vision, lean into your values, and pivot when needed.
November 25, 2024 at 2:58 AM