almost, doesn’t count?

Thanks to Liss, I had to watch a bit of the American Idol final auditions to keep my heart from palpitating.
See, for some reason, I am not appreciating all the townhall meetings.  All the talk about stimulus, with action still not forthcoming – blowing up into a battle between the Left and Right.  Lots of [...]

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dancing on the tightrope

The tears are here.
I spent the last two years in thought, in anger, in fear, in prayer, in despair, in faith – with occasional glimmers of hope.  When the nomination was won, I wasn’t all that happy, cuz my girl didn’t win.  I wasn’t surprised – I wasn’t despondent – but I wasn’t crazed, like [...]

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in support of belief

one moment: We have a black president, ya’ll.
That’s some serious stuff.  All by itself.
Moving on, I have to comment on the injustice that has been legistlated this week.  My mind is almost reeling, cuz I was sure that California [of all places] would be able to defeat a proposition recommending to limit the [...]

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hope you voted – I did

I was in and out of my polling place in about 7 minutes.  I went with a book, just in case there was a line, but there was no need.  Every other time I’ve been there to vote, I was either the only person there, or one of two.  But today, I figured more people [...]

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vote however you like – just vote!

h/t Stereohyped

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loaded terms (the n-word for [some] white people)

As the presidential race nears its end, and tensions rise, it has become abundantly clear to most that race is playing a huge role in this…race.
Exhibit A:

A coworker speaks:
America’s not ready for a black president.
and
I just can’t get past his name.
and
He [Obama] is best friends with a terrorist [Ayers] – they’re next-door neighbors!  He [Ayers] [...]

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in the black

I’m just now realizing how big the intersection between politics and race has become.  It’s like a volcano that’s been puffing for awhile, and is getting ready to blow up.  I knew that there were people out there who couldn’t bring themselves to vote for a black man [whatever the personal cost to themselves], but [...]

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what it’s like: outnumbered

I live in Anytown, the South, USA.  Living here can be nice – low crime, folks are friendly, quiet life, cheap(er) gas.  But sometimes small towns give rise to small minds.  And biting my tongue becomes a habit.  I am not one to try to educate everyone I’m around, all the time.  It wouldn’t be [...]

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middle names

I watch The Daily Show and The Colbert Report the next day. I’m not really supposed to stay up that late when I have to go to work in the morning and – although I usually do anyway – most of the time I don’t end up getting to watch the shows until [...]

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persistant avoidance

I’ve seen glimmers.  Heard rumors.  Perused some of the commentary on the controversy.  And I’m ready to shift into high avoidance.  So, I wanna list the movies that have caught my attention for this summer.
Already Released
(these guys came out right before or right after the trip, so they got missed)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

I [...]

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