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  • I must be getting cynical in my old age.

    Because the first thing I thought about when I read about this sheriff who is going to jail to see life from an inmate perspective is, “Is he up for reelection?” Hee hee. Movin out The Amish population has just about doubled in the past 16 years. As a result, settlements have been established in Read more


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  • Shopping While Black

    While I didn’t care too much for the documentary, I do like the internet features linked to CNN’s Black in America series. I especially thought a lot about the experiences of Leah Wells and her friends, who were detained without cause at Old Navy, while dressed in office attire. Just about every black person, regardless Read more


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  • Lowered expectations.

    If you want to see war coverage all the time. Or natural disaster information. Or national disaster information, CNN is your best bet. However, if you are trying to get an in-depth, balanced look at the African American experience, please tune in to PBS. Or to your local library. Maybe even MSNBC on a good Read more


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  • Oh my gosh.

    I finally saw what all the brouhaha was about on The View. Thanks Berry. I agree with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on using the n-word. I agree that it should never be used. Ever. I hope this will never happen again. You know, the agreeing with Elisabeth Hasselbeck part. For so many reasons. Read more


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