Monthly Archives: January 2012

Black or Biracial?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by thisnest

I was asked recently about how we are raising our daughters. The questioned pertained to whether we are bringing the girls up as black women or biracial women. My answer? They will be black women and they will be biracial … Continue reading →

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A Visit From Grandma

Posted on January 10, 2012 by thisnest

I dreamed about you last night, Grandma. I was with you, at your place. It was a retirement community…but not the one I was familiar with while you were still here with us. It was different but, in the dream, … Continue reading →

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Dee Dee’s First Volleyball Tournament!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by thisnest

Did I say I was going to share some pics of today’s tournament?? PSYCH!! My old camera was out of batteries and so, for probably the first time ever in the history of the Sparrows, I didn’t take photos at … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Fire!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by thisnest

I know my presence here has been scarce. The overlap, and now the transition, between the holiday season and club volleyball season has tied up so much of my free time. Wait, did I say free time? I’m actually not … Continue reading →

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