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Dear Politician, My Eyes Are Up Here.
There is something ugly going on in the United States of America; a country frightened by the idea of ungoverned female sexuality while at the same time glamorizing sexuality as … Continue reading
Fault Line.
We all know the stereotypes of frats: rowdy, drunk, fun, jocks and misogynistic. But it’s a stereotype and doesn’t mean it applies to all members. Which is why it’s always … Continue reading
Start a New Year, Whenever You Want.
Dear Me (and You), Sitting in the cubicle your fingers twitching with the monotony as you pen repetitive emails over and over and over again; “please let me know of … Continue reading
This One is for You, New York
A week after 9/11/01 I was in the 68th street subway station waiting on the downtown 6 train. Riding the subway was still an edgy experience as threats and rumours were high and … Continue reading
I’m Not Your Pimp (What’s in a Word?)
Remember a world where African-Americans were depicted with ape like characteristic in cartoons and everyone laughed and it was OK because, after all, it’s a joke and it’s funny and African … Continue reading
Trident Gum and The Jersey Shore
While in the car today, teeth chattering as I tried to defrost from the 17 degree temperature outside, I informed my mother how I had had the unfortunate experience of … Continue reading
Your Heart
The following post was originally seen on Spring – Inspiration in Bloom. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How brave is it to be generous with your heart? How hard is it to be giving … Continue reading
Around these Parts, You’re Homeward Bound.
I’m sitting in an airport hotel (for less than $25 a night- will miss the affordability of life here) listening to airplanes fly overhead. I said goodbye to Chiang Rai … Continue reading
The Head of A Buffalo
Michael and I sit outside the church in the shade by the water cooler. All around us are people who have traveled from various Akha villages. Some are standing and … Continue reading
