Last night, I dreamed of police brutality. It is a thing of nightmares, really. For the better part of 15 years I have been a restless sleeper. A good night amounts to five or six hours of sleep, which might explain a lot now that you know this. I used to awaken just to ensure … [Read more...] about Rest for the Weary
America
2020 Was Our Year for Clarity
This was supposed to be our year. 2020 was the year we all got clear vision. We were going to roll up our sleeves, dust off our auras, hydrate our withered psyches. We had no idea what the universe had in store for us. My family had just landed from a last minute getaway … [Read more...] about 2020 Was Our Year for Clarity
Settle Into Discomfort
Being brown means always being somewhat uncomfortable in America. Many, if not most, of y’all need to settle into your discomfort for a while. Pretend it’s the aptly named La-Z-boy and trick yourself into nestling in, knees tucked under, cup of tea in hand. You … [Read more...] about Settle Into Discomfort
July 4th Isn’t What It Used to Be
The 4th of July has long been my favorite holiday, but it's not what it used to be. I viewed it from an immigrant’s perspective only and marveled at how my parents immigrated to Philadelphia from Calcutta, India with two young children in tow. They built a life here and … [Read more...] about July 4th Isn’t What It Used to Be
America is burning. Do not look away.
Dear Bird and Deal, America is burning. Do not look away. The current events of the world have gutted me. Do not trust the people who carry on with a business-as-usual gait. As you know, I grew up in Charlottesville and went to college there. It's become … [Read more...] about America is burning. Do not look away.
Going for a Walk Isn’t Even Safe Anymore
I had a bumper sticker once that said, “Friendly neighborhood liberal.” I was harassed on the road on a stretch of I-40 just shy of Greensboro, presumably for said sticker. And someone flicked a cigarette butt on the hood of my car at a stop sign while my young sons were strapped … [Read more...] about Going for a Walk Isn’t Even Safe Anymore
