Monthly Archives: May 2011

Love Letter To My Children

Posted on May 28, 2011 by thisnest

I love you, my brown-eyed child Your skin a golden glow I’ll teach you about this world of ours But I’ll learn as I watch you grow The lessons that can only be taught When histories intersect When all that … Continue reading →

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Interracial Ignorance

Posted on May 27, 2011 by thisnest

I want to take a moment to thank, from the bottom of my heart, the interracial family that lives just down the street from my sister. It can be difficult at times to break stereotype in the eyes of society, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday…”Toothpaste Trouble!”

Posted on May 25, 2011 by thisnest
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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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Wordless Wednesday…Kind Of

Posted on May 18, 2011 by thisnest

Today, Wordless Wednesday takes on a whole new meaning. For me, but mostly for my son and his fellow students at the high school. Tony stayed home from school, the somber mood at his school simply too heavy for his … Continue reading →

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