Content Warning: discussion of violence and racism (including photos) in embedded links. In light of the horrific news that the current administration has been keeping children in cages (or “detention centers,” when the cognitive dissonance gets too strong), I’ve seen a lot of people argue, “This is not America, we’re better than this.” … [Read more…]
New Sounds from the South, Vol. 2
No one asked me to, but I’m proving my point that the South is more than the box folks keep putting us in. This is the second playlist in this series featuring new music from the South. Check out the first one to keep up. The aim here is to find some of the best … [Read more…]
Somebody Teach Me to Basketball
I grew tall enough by my teenage years – six feet, though I told people five-eleven-and-a-half – that everyone asked if I played basketball. Of course, I didn’t play basketball. It was bad enough that I was constantly asked to stand back-to-back with my sisters, my brother, and my father to marvel over how … [Read more…]
An Open-Hearted Conversation About Being Black in America
Over lunch at a favorite restaurant, I had an uncomfortable discussion about race with a close friend. She and I had never really discussed politics, religion, or social issues as our relationship has always focused more on venting about our husbands and children or geeking about Harry Potter, Supernatural, Dr. Who and graphic novels. During … [Read more…]
My Depression Confession
CW: suicide and depression
Half of an Avocado
I have a bad habit. Maybe you have it, too? Maybe we can attempt to break it together? You see, far too often I will be in possession of an entire kitchen arsenal of perfectly good foods- fresh vegetables, grains, and a freezer ludicrously packed with proteins and leftovers galore- but suddenly crave a dish … [Read more…]