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In regards to Blackface…
In regards to Blackface…
As recently as 2000, I was working for a company that hosted annual Halloween Costume Contests. That year the Caucasian CEO dressed up as an “Arab” and darkened his skin. A Caucasian administrative assistant dressed as Tina Turner and darkened her skin.
I was still quite new to the company and not in a position where I felt empowered to speak up. The CEO was also not the type of “gentleman” who took comments easily. Continue reading
Dear Strong Sister
Dear Strong Sister, We hear you. Do you hear us? You made a choice not to join in the Women’s March…We did not join together because we are weak, or victims. Like you, dear sister, we are Strong. We have a voice. We have control over our bodies. We can defend ourselves and our families. We also are reaping the benefits of those who came before us. This was not why we marched. Are you listening? Continue reading
Oath Keeper
At 19 years old, I heard the call of MY country and proudly took the oath of enlistment. I served proudly and when it was time to accept my discharge papers, I did so naively and with trepidation. I remember … Continue reading
Fit to Fly: So the drama…
I did it! FINALLY got my Airman’s Medical Certificate. Now I have a shiny new, First Class Medical, again. WAHOO!!! But just like most things in life, it was not without it’s little dramas. I was lucky enough to come … Continue reading
You Might Be a Political Idiot if…
With another election season beginning to churn the soil to seek creepy crawlies and release methane from the composted midden heap our political arena has become. And with the intent of growing a new crop of beautiful and intoxicating poppies … Continue reading
Amendment Abuse… Again
Let me preface my opinion today, with a little background of how I see things. Today is Veteran’s Day. A day, we as a nation and a people, take a moment to honor and appreciate the courage, sacrifices and on-going … Continue reading
I Needed a Vacation, so I Joined the Army
Again, going through old photos, I came across two from my training days in the Army. Hopefully, I’ll find more to share. It was so long ago. Daughter of a Marine. Praised many times as being an … Continue reading
God Bless our Veterans on this day of Recognition
I am solemnly proud to have shared the honor with so many who answered the call to serve our nation. I am forever grateful for those who have held the watch, supportive of those now holding the watch, and am … Continue reading
Happy 234th Birthday U.S. Marines!
OOH-RAH! Happy 234th Birthday Marines! Semper Fi! You are appreciated every moment of every day for answering the call. Thank you.