I started blogging in 2008, and this is the first time I've participated in a Blog Hop. I don't even really know what a Blog Hop is, but I've been having fun chatting with Karrilee Aggett, my blogging cohort, who invited me to join the fun. Karrilee and I got in some good (although not enough) chat …
Hangups
Usually, when I tell people the story of finding out my husband was considering becoming the pastor of a church in Nebraska, I tell whoever happens to be listening at the time that I asked H, "Nebraska? Are there any people in Nebraska?" That's almost the truth. But here's the real story: Nine …
Better After: In Which I Discuss The Not Guilty Verdict
On the morning before the 4th of July, H and I planned a long day of bike riding. We loaded our bags with water and workout clothes and swimsuits and snacks, and headed out before the sun got too hot. We rode the trails and we talked about things I don't remember now. We rode our bikes halfway …
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This Is Me, Caving In Regarding The (Continuing) Race Relations Conversation
Truth: I don't always like writing/talking about the black/white race relations Going There stuff. I imagine you feel the same way about reading it. I feel sometimes like Moses: "Really, God? THAT's what you want me to talk about? Do I have to?" I get all agitated and start squirming in my seat and, …
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Grace for Me
“There is a long history of asking African-Americans to endure racism silently; it’s characterized as grace, as strength.” @lesellele (on Twitter). The grace thing is being over- and mis- used. When I worked at EVEREVE (the most racist and abusive work environment I’ve ever experienced), the …
Shame as Dishonor
A reader posted the following in the comments of my IG post, in response to my last essay. I promised the reader a response, and I thought this would be the best place for it. I'm sure others are thinking/feeling some of what this reader expressed. So, this response is for all of that. All of …