On Saturday, we marked the 20th anniversary of the worst act of foreign terrorism in the US. (I think it’s important to make the distinction here between foreign and domestic terrorism because both have occurred – the reign of the KKK, the Oklahoma City bombing, The Trail of Tears, the endless lynchings of people of …
Category Archives: Politics
On Being 40 and Unbothered
Today is the one week anniversary of my 40th birthday. I looked forward to turning 40 for at least 5 years. Some of my best girlfriends are over 40 and they told me that once the year came I would be different. Things that used to bother me wouldn’t bother me and I’d find freedom …
Why I Can’t Just Forget
With each day that passes it seems as though my memory has gotten worse. I don’t think it’s anything serious – more a combination of fatigue, parenthood, and age. There are some things though that are etched in my memory that pop up and replay themselves. As 2019 has begun I’ve heard and seen the …
Discretion
When I Googled the word discretion, I came across this definition, 'the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation'. The first three synonyms given are choice, option, preference. Twice in the past five days I've heard the word 'discretion' used in such a way that my blood has boiled, my mind …
#FakeOutrage
I’ve been on a hiatus from blogging because I’m trying to take my own advice regarding my belief that everything that comes in your head doesn’t have to come out of your mouth. The hiatus is over. I need people to stop with the fake outrage. I need people to stop pretending to be offended …
The Bubble of Ignorance
Disclaimer: This post may be longer than usual. If you’re friends with me on Facebook you know that I’ve had a lot to say about the upcoming elections, the recent shootings of black people by police, and the overall shenanigans that have unfolded in our country over the last few months. I spend a lot …
Brother Ben
As if we needed anymore foolishness in the coming election season, Ben Carson recently put his foot in his mouth by eluding to the fact that President Obama hadn’t truly lived the ‘black experience’ because he didn’t grow up living in the projects, going to failing schools. What?! Yes, I have whittled down what he …
Pride of a People
Tonight President Barack Obama gave his last State of the Union address. Based on my Facebook newsfeed he was giving Congress the business! And while I generally enjoy a good clowning (I know I shouldn’t but this space is about honesty) I couldn’t bring myself to watch tonight. This last speech is the end of …
Politics As Usual
Lately I’ve been engaging in Facebook ‘discussions’ with people about various issues that ultimately boil down to politics. I don’t often speak up on social media about these issues but I’ve been feeling feisty lately. As we come upon a new presidential election season, which has so far been a bunch of foolishness from some who aim …