Category Archives: Ponderances

Trayvon Martin

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

I can’t sit down and write much at the moment, but I feel like I need to at least say something about this Florida murder.  I’ve heard quite a bit about the Trayvon Martin case and have refrained from posting … Continue reading →

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Lynching in the American South

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

I am disappointed in the way my JanTerm (January mini-mester) is going.  The class itself – and the professor – are fantastic.  The class is titled “Strange Fruit:  Lynching in the American South” and, while it addresses a more serious … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

My husband’s parents welcomed me with open arms when we first started dating, treating me like their own daughter from the start. They insisted I call them “Mom” and “Dad” but I’ve never been quite able to do that for … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving, but slightly saddened that I can’t spend it with my extended family.  We are fortunate to live very close to my husband’s family, but visiting my family means about an hour drive in one direction … Continue reading →

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Personal Safety

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

More and more I am realizing that we live in a world where thievery runs rampant.  If you leave your car unlocked overnight, even in a nice neighborhood, you’ll often find it stripped of valuables come morning.  Leaving the doors … Continue reading →

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Hallo, guten tag!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

If you’re reading this, you are probably familiar with my “job blog,” Fuck My Table.  I love my work blog.  It lets me vent about the many shitty things that happen to servers; however, I am full of comments about … Continue reading →

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