Is the darkness viewing my blog tonight? I wonder. I've had more page hits from a single user than ever before. Yeah, I see the stats. Is it the darkness? The hate? You see, I've publicly and loudly declared who I am on a public forum here in Melrose, MA. Said it to the trolls, … Continue reading The Darkness
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A Raised Fist
I can't. I can't do it. I can't raise my fist. See, for me, a raised fist, it comes from The Black Panther Party and is a symbol of Black Power. When I'm out holding my, or signs, I have a lot: "I Can't Breathe #BLM""I Will Not Turn the Other Cheek #BLM""Police Matter. So … Continue reading A Raised Fist
Dear White People
(Yes, I stole the title from a movie, get over it - oh, and the movie? It is worth watching) I was listening to a story on NPR this morning. They talked to a man who said he wouldn't give his name because he "was afraid he would sound racist". Think about that. If he, … Continue reading Dear White People
I Will Not Turn the Other Cheek
For more than 150 years, first Negroes, then Blacks, then African Americans have been told the same thing: just wait, it will get better. The Massachusetts 54th, the first African American regiment, fought not just to end slavery, but also for the promise of a better life. Freed slaves were promised "40 acres and a … Continue reading I Will Not Turn the Other Cheek
An Update re: David
I posted the words below as an update on Facebook. As a preface, if I believed that any of you would be offended, well, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be a subscriber! I live in Melrose, MA. Friday I stood out with a sign that said "I Can't Breathe #BLM". Today I held "Racism is … Continue reading An Update re: David
VE Day
Today is VE Day. 75 years ago WWII ended in Europe. We don't think about it a lot here because we were still at war in the Pacific with Japan. But in Europe? It's a big deal. There aren't many still alive who fought in the war. We must never forget. Nazism and hate are … Continue reading VE Day
Today is my 59th birthday
During my workout I started watching this movie: Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland So what do I want or my birthday? Say her name. Say Sandra Bland Say Atatiana Jefferson Say Amber Guyger Say Amadou Diallo Say Freddie Gray. Say enough is enough. … Continue reading Today is my 59th birthday
Guns
I look at history. And yeah, sometimes it repeats itself. What happened with the Nazis? A whole lot of people sat and waited, said it can't be true, can't be this bad, and? I think it was gas in their future. So.... Should we be buying guns and getting ready? Yes, I believe there is … Continue reading Guns
Gated Communities?
Last night Jeff Sessions accused those of us who oppose Trump's immigration policies, in particular the border wall, of living in "gated communities". I'm guessing this is a new code word for "coastal liberals". Well Jeff? Yeah. I do. Here is my gate: It's designed specifically to keep people like you out. Resist
Family Values
I remember when Ronald Reagan touted the Republican Party as the party of family values. While he and I differed significantly on what we believed those values to be, I can say for sure that he would be horrified that one of those values now seems to be tearing families apart. Reagan's family values were … Continue reading Family Values
