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Did you see this episode of This Is Us? Randall is putting into words what he has been sensing regarding his race and role in society. He has a function that feels and looks vastly different than that of his white siblings and parents’ roles. Jack is assuring his son, Randall, that when he looks at Randall, he does not… Read More
The truth is that systemic racism impacts not only people of color but all of us—and every single day. We may all drink out of the same water fountains, but the old ways remain deeply rooted in our systems. Until adequately addressed, we cannot sort things out for people of color or our country.
Beliefs and values, watered down, create mediocre work, and that will not sustain anyone wired to live authentically.
Side note: We are all wired to live authentically.
I wrote this post nine years ago; it is from an old blog. We had been in Texas for one year, and I wrote it reflecting on that time, and am reposting it today. One year ago today, we woke up 1,000 miles away, climbed into our family truckster, and rolled into Texas at 4 a.m. Because it was the… Read More
“How wonderfully you have grown since September of last year.” ~Morgan Harper Nichols Each day various thoughts and actions prove I am not yet perfect, but nonetheless this Morgan Harper Nichols quote resonates. Because my mind has grown and healed in so many ways since last September. Mental health is essential to happiness, and I am proud to say… Read More
Evelyn, a baby girl we had initially thought we might never have, continues to feel on every birthday like a symbol of God’s promises kept, and a sign of pure rebellion from a country of people who on 9/11 were told by terrorists that life as we knew it would be over.
