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Random Acts of Racism #75000

Is racism universal? It certainly exists in Europe. Did Europeans invent racism or is it older than their continent? Which European countries are more racist: those with or without “others”? How racist is France? But Paris is so wonderful! Ah — Paree! It is so wonderful if you manage to…

Racism

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Random Acts of Racism #75000
Random Acts of Racism #75000
Racism

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Sep 14, 2021

The French Final

A true episode from a black child’s life — mine A brilliant career pedagogue decided that all music appreciation courses in Junior High School 142 should take place in room 320. This meant three ninth grade classes were grouped together every Friday afternoon to learn songs no one would ever…

Personal Story

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The French Final
The French Final
Personal Story

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Sep 10, 2021

dawn of a former day

history rewound Not lynched this time blue/gray coated musketeer armed at the ready Not chased hounded thru swamps nor sold on line Concrete jungles leading rubber roads to dismal dumps Not violated tonight Protected by sheepskin granted in hallows Not lumped in clumps this time tho stumped by chumps Again …

Poetry

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dawn of a former day
dawn of a former day
Poetry

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Aug 29, 2021

Your grandma’s love poems

LOVE FIEND i remember the happy days i was a square not yet hipped to the unreal faraway place the high not yet acquainted with violent peace counterfeit serenity it happened i slowcooked the inevitable praying one shot wd not ally me forever to this unknown enemy i shot the…

Poetry

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Your grandma’s love poems
Your grandma’s love poems
Poetry

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Aug 28, 2021

Random Acts of Racism #90210

What goes on beyond the front doors of Beverly Hills mansions? Most have no better idea of that reality than they do about life on the moon. The images evoked from the zip code 90210 come from the tv show (remember that?), various reality shows (based on?), or glamorous photo…

Racism

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Racism

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Feb 11, 2021

Potash or my theory of language

Food for thought Full disclosure: I’m a boomer so indulge me please. I know today’s kids, pandemic notwithstanding, have very organized lives before, during, and after school. They have activities, playdates, projects, sports, tutoring, and whatever can be come up with. Back in the proverbial day, I sometimes attended an…

Language Learning

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Potash or my theory of language
Potash or my theory of language
Language Learning

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Oct 12, 2020

RANDOM ACTS OF RACISM #1020

RANDOM ACTS OF RACISM #1020 “He doesn’t appear to be her parent!” October 2020 and a simple visit to MyEyeDr on Normandy in Jacksonville turned into one of those random racist incidents some don’t believe really happen everyday — going in for a routine eye exam. MyEyeDr is an optometry…

Racism

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RANDOM ACTS OF RACISM #1020
RANDOM ACTS OF RACISM #1020
Racism

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Sep 17, 2020

CRIMES AGAINST GRAMMAR

Don’t be so tense

Poem

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CRIMES AGAINST GRAMMAR
CRIMES AGAINST GRAMMAR
Poem

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Sep 16, 2020

Motivational Liar: An expert gives a few pointers

Motivational Liar: An expert gives a few pointers “One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.” Niccolò Machiavelli I am a liar and a firm believer in Lying. I often wonder why some believe it’s best to tell the truth. Why do people ever think…

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Motivational Liar: An expert gives a few pointers
Motivational Liar: An expert gives a few pointers

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Jul 25, 2020

Hate in the Time of Corona

Alberta Wilson antoutoume@aol.com Hate in the time of Corona It seemed interminable — the 8 minutes and 46 seconds I stood alone in my Florida living room, in honor of George Floyd, who had been murdered by a white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of the…

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

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