I already did this on Facebook, so I may as well cover it here. Let's get our priorities straight, America. There are far more pressing issues to get upset about than Disney casting Halle Bailey as Ariel in the live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Having said that, this is an issue that I DO … Continue reading “Black Ariel”
I'm writing this because a family friend just pissed me off on Facebook, and rather than commenting directly (which always feels like hitting myself in the forehead with a hammer), I'm just going to let it out here and hope that it reaches someone else who needs to hear it today. First, her Facebook post … Continue reading America’s Birthday
I have made TWO full batches of this soup in the past two days, at Jenise's request. The first batch didn't make it past the first day. I must be good at this, because Jenise is the pickiest eater in Philly. This is a very simple recipe with only three ingredients, but it does take … Continue reading Recipe: Turkey Bean Soup
Home from the obligatory cookout. I actually hate cookouts, but one of our former youth Dance Ministers just graduated college, and we had to lift up the brother. I had a good time, but it's good to be back home. I would like to remember those men (and women) who gave their lives in service … Continue reading Happy (?) Memorial Day
I am not the Grinch, and I have no intention of stealing Mother's Day. I do, however, have a dose of reality to inject that I hope will not spoil the mood. I actually hope that it will help somebody. On this day, millions of people in this country will stress out over how to … Continue reading A Shot of Mother’s Day Reality
