Tag Archives: interracial

His Pink Mama

Posted on May 21, 2011 by thisnest

A pure and honest perspective of my color, such a precious and refreshing gift. It’s not about race, or ancestry, or history’s tears. It doesn’t pertain to finding the soul’s song even while the body is enslaved, or the choice to sit … Continue reading →

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Summer Time Child

Posted on May 2, 2011 by thisnest

         Summer Time Child   …And on that caramel back the golden hair glistens as the warm sun hugs and the gentle breeze kisses that happy, summertime child.   …And the watermelon juice flows like a sparkling stream off the … Continue reading →

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Setting The Record Straight

Posted on April 30, 2011 by thisnest

Oh, wait…you must think that it bothers me that it bothers you. You are obviously under the impression that I actually care about how my life makes you feel. I am very sorry (well, not really) to have to tell you this but – … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s LIFE

Posted on February 16, 2011 by thisnest

  It is said that February 14th originally became a lover’s holiday when the ancient Romans celebrated Lupercalia, an annual fertility festival. Circa 496 AD, the then Pope, Gelasius, declared February 14th to be St. Valentine’s Day, a Christian feast day. On St. Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →

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Check The Box

Posted on December 12, 2010 by thisnest

  Our children are not black, nor are they white…they are both. They are not half of anything, but rather a whole – times two. They are living, breathing, laughing, and loving symbols of racial harmony. They are not confused, they … Continue reading →

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