Being back home is a wonderful thing, but I had a fabulous time at the beach last week. I was there with family and of course we all had our moments…days, even…but still – great trip. I kinda wish I’d taken the Mustang – everybody looks better getting out of a Mustang than a Corolla. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘books’
vaca wrap-up: HH ‘09
Posted in books, my life, travel, tagged animals, beach, books, nature, shopping, vacation on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
summer, so far
Posted in books, movies, music, my life, pop culture, reminisce on this, science, work, tagged AAS, books, Michael Jackson, movies, music, my life, tv, work on July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My life has been topsy turvy for quite a while, and I’m starting to feel like I’m on an even keel again now. Or…getting there. I think I briefly mentioned the project from hell that lasted close to 2 years and was almost responsible for me quitting/getting fired. Thank God that’s complete. It was a [...]
necessarily uncomfortable reading
Posted in books, my life, race, tagged books, money, Native American issues, privilege, race, reading, US history, wealth on May 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
My father has always been interested in economics/money/business issues, and being a black man, has of course dealt with those issues as they intersect with race. So a couple months ago, when I saw that Latoya was reading a book called The Color of Wealth: the story behind the U.S. Racial Wealth Divide, I knew [...]
AI
Posted in books, my life, pop culture, tagged American Idol, books, music, reading on January 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Artificial Intelligence American Idol is back on the air. These first few shows will continue the tradition of deeply humiliating many would-be stars as they pour their hearts out in front of Paula, Randy, and Simon.
I always feel guilty about watching these shows, and for the most part, simply fast-forward until I get to [...]
