Commentary on the intersection of race, culture, and faith
Last week, I talked about what I think are the 10 worst Christmas songs ever, and I promised that I would stop being such a Grinch and post something positive about Christmas. Despite my hangups about Christmas, I am quite a fan of Christmas music (when it's played in season). There are a lot of great… Continue reading The six most underappreciated Christmas songs
Short Post #5: Admitting when you're wrong It's a rare thing to find someone who will readily admit when they're wrong. There's something about human nature that causes us to recoil at the prospect that we may not have it all together; that the way we think or act may not be perfect. I've encountered… Continue reading Short Post #5: Admitting when you’re wrong
Haikus for parents of infants Baby on the floor Lots of noise and rancid smell Baby in the tub Daddy wears a suit Formula starts to bubble Oh no! Time to change Mommy needs a nap Baby wants to play a game Over and over Put the baby down Baby wants to be picked up… Continue reading Haikus for parents of infants
Babies grow up Perhaps it's because I've spent a lot of time processing my own mortality and reflecting upon (if not mourning) the loss of my youth that I don't feel a sense of sadness as I watch The Girl grow. I realize that the baby that slept next to me in a little plastic… Continue reading Babies grow up
On Hope Deferred Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. - Proverbs 13:12 Several years ago, Representative Charles Rangel (D) of New York was in some trouble and was awaiting a trial by his peers in the House. As these kind of things typically go, politics became… Continue reading On Hope Deferred
I've already admitted that I'm a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas, but I'm finally able to get into the Christmas Spirit now that Thanksgiving is over. Although Christmas isn't my favorite holiday, I actually really like Christmas songs...well...most of them. Here's a list of the worst Christmas songs ever: 10. Angels We… Continue reading The 10 Worst Christmas Songs EVER
I'm thankful for friends who wounded me I'm a little tardy to the party on the whole "season of thanks" thing, but I guess that it means a little more to me to talk about the things I'm thankful for when it's not the hot, hip-happening thing in the streets. Call me anti-establishment. I've actually… Continue reading I’m thankful for friends who wounded me
Reminiscing I listened to the Early Jazz Station on Pandora last night. It brought up lots of good feels and memories. When I was in high school, particularly in my freshman year, I was obsessed with jazz music. I was the drummer in my school's jazz band, and for some odd reason that compelled me… Continue reading Reminiscing
What Bill Cosby is teaching us about sexual assault, victim blaming, and sexual politics When I saw the headlines about Bill Cosby being accused of sexual assault, I was one of maybe 20 people in the US who weren't totally shocked. It's not that I have anything against Cosby or have any reason to suspect… Continue reading What Bill Cosby is teaching us about sexual assault, victim blaming, and sexual politics
An Open Letter to Old Man Winter Dear Old Man Winter, There's no other way to say it: I hate you. You suck. I don't mean to hurt your feelings. I know that you're just doing your job. But your job makes me feel miserable. I don't like to feel cold and numbness in my… Continue reading An Open Letter to Old Man Winter
The Armchair Commentary 