The other day a guy was lamenting to me about how hard it is to be a white man these days. At first I thought he was being ironic. I mean, he was saying this to me, a brown woman. Hearing these words uttered from the lips of a white man left me feeling perplexed. Was he expecting … [Read more...] about It’s Hard to Be a White Man
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Come to North Carolina
If North Carolina had a state vehicle, it would be a hand basket. And we're on the highway to hell. North Carolina has been in the national spotlight plenty of times, and I'm not talking about basketball. We have a GOP-run legislature emboldened by its Pope and Koch ties. They … [Read more...] about Come to North Carolina
Stand Up to Misogyny – 5:00 Fridays TM
Last night on Twitter a dad blogger tweeted something pretty heinous about rape that ignited a fire storm. He basically said that another way to describe rape is women crying wolf when they wake up feeling remorse. He has subsequently deleted that tweet and apologized (screen … [Read more...] about Stand Up to Misogyny – 5:00 Fridays TM
We still have a dream…
Taking the boys to see Selma in a bit. Feels like a good way to honor the day. Free digital slideshow customized with Smilebox … [Read more...] about We still have a dream…
Western Media Fails Us
I grew up in an age of television without remote controls or cable. I remember when the television was an actual piece of furniture. Like many families back in the day, my dad came home from work and tuned in to the news. No one really monitored what flashed across the screen … [Read more...] about Western Media Fails Us
Giving. Thanks.
Today I am thankful for resting my head in cozy bed with a supportive husband to nestle into. I'm thankful for Bird and Deal, two extraordinary boys who add glitter to my sometimes tarnished soul. I'm thankful for Lark, our furry rescue reminder of unconditional love. I'm … [Read more...] about Giving. Thanks.
Being Neighborly in a White Neighborhood
On a rare date night we received a frantic call. From a neighbor, not even the sitter. My heart stopped beating. I couldn't blink. "Don't worry. Your boys are fine." Breathe. Exhale. Relief. "But the cops were at your house." WTF?! And now the hairs on my neck … [Read more...] about Being Neighborly in a White Neighborhood