Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2012

Filed under Life by on 16 January 2012 at 10:52 am {one comment}

I’ve never known someone that actually celebrates Kwanza. Maybe in the cities, there are neat groups of people who get together with their kids and talk about Africa. While I was growing up though, Martin Luther King Jr. day was THE African-American holiday in my family. If we had school, my dad took us out of school. We would go to museums or just spend the day in our pajamas watching TV.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Artwork by Faith Ringgold.

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This morning I got up and made biscuits from scratch, eggs, and fried ham for Jeremy and I to share. To me, that is food that tastes like home. While I was making the biscuits, I got Happy MLK day texts from my dad and brother.

I love that many people have embraced today as a day of service, but I think it’s fine to spend today with family. I don’t think I’d be a disappointment to Dr. King because I spent the day being thoughtful, thankful, and happy with my family.

However you choose to spend today, I hope that you are conscience of the bigotry still present in the world and ways we can diminish it.

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Why I Am a Democrat

Filed under Uncategorized by on 5 December 2011 at 9:23 pm {one comment}
While I might not have always known I was a Democrat, I really always have been. From a very young age, injustices in the world bothered me deeply. I like things to be equal. I like the underdog to get a fair chance.

In list format, here’s what I believe:

  • I believe no one should have to go hungry.
  • I believe that justice should be for everyone, not just the people who believe the same way you do.
  • I believe in separation of church and state.
  • I believe people should have the right to organize and collectively bargain.
  • I believe that anyone who chooses to deserves the right to get married.
  • I believe anyone who wants to fight for their country should be allowed to do so.
  • I believe everyone should have the right to a free and appropriate education.
  • I believe you shouldn’t have to go broke to get well.
  • I believe it’s my body and my choice.
I’m not saying the Democratic Party is perfect; there is probably a good reason we are represented by a stubborn mule. However, at the end of the day, I’d rather be a Liberal Democrat than just about anything else.

In the upcoming year, as you are prepare to support candidates please take some time to decide about the issues you really value. Think about how you vote because every election local or national matters.

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To Train or Not

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Over the last few weeks, I’ve seriously considered running a half marathon in February. I even made a training calendar. I’ve thought and thought and decided that I’m just not ready. I’m so glad that I ran in October, but training is tough. I don’t think I’m hard core enough yet to run outside all [...]

December 3, 2011 1

Thanksgiving Recap

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Even though it was quick, our trip to Virginia was great. We were able to see my Nana, some of my cousins and even second cousins. My brother flew in too. On the way back, we even stopped to see Monticello.

November 29, 2011 0

Kindle Fire Review

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I should say first that I’m kind of an Amazon junkie. I buy a lot of books and other things through them. With Amazon Prime ($79 a year), you often get two day shipping at no extra cost. However, I received no compensation from Amazon for this review; if they ever want to compensate me [...]

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