I was on the radio this morning talking about Barack Obama and whether or not he would really be “the first black president” (which honor apparently goes to Warren G[angsta]. Harding, secret Negro president) because, according to some people, his being half white makes him not black.
It doesn’t. It doesn’t in any way negate his […]

I received an email not too long ago indicating that a good friend of mine wanted to follow me on Twitter.
I sighed, deleting the email. I will not now, nor anytime in the near future (I dare not say “never” for the word “never” seems to attract the attention of the universe who will then […]

When I was pregnant with my daughter ten years ago, I used to read Winnie the Pooh to her. I’d make all the different voices and sing the little songs, and I’m quite convinced that not only could she hear me, but she enjoyed being sung and cooed to. Babies certainly recognize voices even in […]

I’ve done shitty things in my life and not felt a modicum of guilt until much later. Now, here I am, a healthy, reasonably slender woman who only occasionally indulges in utter garbage eats, and I was virtually wallowing in shame. How did this happen? Why did I feel so overwhelmed with ickiness over a simple choice in dinner?

I am bothered by how much of this “MySpace vs. Facebook” paper reminds me of the liberal notion of “color blindness”–one of the many good intentions paving the road to Hell. Differences should be acknowledged and respected, not overlooked.