Platitudes prevail in America. Armchair activism. Social media. Memes. Retweets. Graphic T-shirts. Yard signs. We are quick to share our opinions but what are we actually doing to impart change? White supremacy and the patriarchy must be tumbled in order for a new … [Read more...] about The Failure of Diversity
Playlist for Bird’s 16th
My baby Bird was 4-years old when I started writing this blog. He just turned 16. I swear, I blinked and time blasted at warp speed. Every damn cliche about children growing up is true. I wish I had enacted more "mores." More playing. More cuddling. More … [Read more...] about Playlist for Bird’s 16th
Wordless Wednesday in Honor of a Day That Leaves Us Speechless
Driving Me Crazy
I swear, no one in Raleigh stops at crosswalks to allow pedestrians to cross safely. It matters not if you have a stroller, a dog on a leash, a child holding your hand, or are wheelchair bound. No one stops, regardless the neon yellow sign or flashing lights. In fact, I've been … [Read more...] about Driving Me Crazy
Momonyms
My sons make fun of me for my admittedly pathetic and corny love of word humor. Word play and puns send me into a swirl of giggles, and I am my own best audience. I have always loved a good homonym/homophone, but nothing irks me more than when the wrong form is used. Insert eye … [Read more...] about Momonyms
Go Home
The hurtful sentiment to "go home" isn't news to anyone of color in America. It's neither shocking nor alarming. Because we're used to it. I used to reply with a snide, "Go home? You mean to Virginia where I grew up?" This was followed by silence and a textbook look of … [Read more...] about Go Home
Still Worth Celebrating July 4th
You can’t say you love America but rally against democracy. We are living in an age where facts are fake and propaganda proliferates. Platitudes of patriotism and obscene displays of power are more a sign that our country is tanking rather than flourishing. Vulgarity is … [Read more...] about Still Worth Celebrating July 4th