My seven-year-old daughter, who just last week was told by a classmate that she couldn't join a club because "Black people can't join," understands the immense significance of last night's decision.  This morning she didn't watch Martha the talking dog or Word Girl, she watched the news.

For the first time since I moved here, I am absolutely elated ( Read more... )

I'm convinced I'm going through some sort of cosmic hazing ritual.  Is it just me, or does there seem to be a major planet-influenced obstacle course set up?

First, our car dies.  Okay, just a major inconvenience, fine.  Then, the next day, we find out someone has been putting charges through on our credit card in North Carolina.  We 1) freak out, ( Read more... )

Here's an interesting Op-ed article from the New York Times about race in the U.S. elections.  Then, for something lighter, check out this full-of-cool post by fellow LJ'er jamarattigan about cookies of the First Ladies.  Erm, you know -- cookie recipes.  Apparently, these women who do the work of at least seventy-five women, are also required to bake really, ( Read more... )