Advice, Family, Race

Eight tips for surviving the Holidays with your racially insensitive family

Before I begin, I have to say a couple of things by way of disclaimer/explanation:  First of all, as many of my followers likely know, I'm black and my husband's side of the family is white. I've been part of his family for 14 years at the time of this writing. I've spent the past… Continue reading Eight tips for surviving the Holidays with your racially insensitive family

Culture, Humor

The six most underappreciated Christmas songs

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

Culture, Humor, Lists

The 10 Worst Christmas Songs EVER

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

Culture, Humor, My Life, Random

I think I may be Scrooge

I think I may be Scrooge I have a confession to make: Christmas is probably my least favorite holiday. No...it IS my least favorite holiday*. I know that it sounds strange. There are things about the Christmas season that I like. I enjoy spending time with my family. The Husband and I have some Christmas… Continue reading I think I may be Scrooge

Culture, Humor, Random

We need to keep Christmas in December

We need to keep Christmas in December It seems like every year the socially acceptable time to start celebrating Christmas gets earlier. In my childhood, there was no talk of Christmas until Thanksgiving had already happened. Now it feels like Santa is standing next to a Jack o lantern at most stores. Back in the… Continue reading We need to keep Christmas in December