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This is official.

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It’s easy to love the anthem and the flag when you’re white.

I’ve never been targeted to be stopped while driving because I was white. I’ve never gone to interview for a job and been rejected because I am white. I’ve never walked into a business and been made uncomfortable, watched, or … Continue reading

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My mother died yesterday.

Just as I was leaving from work I got word from my brother that my mother had died. We were expecting it. In fact, We’d all been praying for her release. She had dementia and was angry and spiteful. My … Continue reading

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Nope, not writing about the 4th.

I have to say that I’m a wee bit tired of American politics right now. Racism masquerading as conservative viewpoint doesn’t fly with me. So I’m tuning it out. (Though still occasionally posting the notices of the worst of it. … Continue reading

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Mama

My mother and I have a very complicated relationship, in part because it is just not about us. It involves a number of people, including many long dead from her past. It also includes what I believe is a personality … Continue reading

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I want to be Captain America

I know this sounds silly. After all, he’s a super hero, male, blah, blah, blah. But I’m not talking about the super hero. I’m talking about his heart. I want to be what Captain America/Steven Rogers is in his heart. … Continue reading

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