Hey, fellow white people. What's up? According to my 7 year old, who overheard my description of the event in Charlottesville, Virginia involving neo-Nazis, homemade knockoff Captain America shields, and a non-governmental armed militia, "the world is crumbling." I don't have any signs that he's prophetic or anything so I wouldn't be too worried about … Continue reading A Political Rant for White People
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I’m a Political Unicorn
I apparently decided today that my life was just too easy and that I'd like to offend everyone I know and lose all of my friends. Clearly, the best way to do that is by talking about politics and religion and thus, I'm going to do both all at once. Hooray, me! I'm sure I … Continue reading I’m a Political Unicorn
Why do All Those Kids Have Brown Skin?: Hard Questions from My Kids
“Mommy, why do all those kids have brown skin?” I got this question from my 10-year-old when we were pulling up to a field trip at the Georgia Aquarium recently and my first reaction was just confusion. What in the world was she talking about? Then I realized that she was looking at a class … Continue reading Why do All Those Kids Have Brown Skin?: Hard Questions from My Kids