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American Girl

Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of spending a hellacious morning and afternoon at that spider’s lair for little girls, the emporium of mad consumerism, the temple to mini-estrogen and their mothers, fathers, grandparents or others, who spend money on them, otherwise known as The American Girl store.

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I Am Troy Davis…And So Are You

This morning upon hearing the news that Troy Davis was killed, my heart filled with sadness.  I was not surprised.
Terrorism and Love

When the first tower fell, so did I. My body went completely limp as I crumpled to the ground in shock and tears.
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Top Ten Things White Parents Can Do To Help Their Children of Color

In the Profile, I ponder a hypothetical David Letterman style “top 10 list.”  White adoptive parents are constantly asking what they can do to help their children of color grow up well adjusted. 
Say It Loud, Say It Proud! Listen Up World…I. AM. 40.

June is my birth month. I grew up celebrating my birthday on June 19th.
This Woman’s Work

The morning after my first emergency surgery to remove my first ectopic pregnancy from my right fallopian tube, I awoke to Maxwell’s version of the incomparable Kate Bush song, “This Woman’s Work.”
Time is Precious, Life is Short

What a year it has been already. Spring is officially here! (Can’t wait for the temperatures to catch up!)
The Seven Principles

Here we are at the end of another year. 2010, where have you gone? Why is it that life seems to fly by lately?
Gratitude

This year Thanksgiving came pretty close to being perfect. The meal itself could have been better.
Meeting Sahm-chone

Every Sunday, my mother cooks a huge meal and my siblings and their families gather at her house to enjoy it.
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