Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley

My Trayvon

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I look into these dark brown eyes and wonder "when does this sweet face turn into a dangerous face?"  At what point does  my sweet baby boy turn into someone who is feared?  At what point will those who comment on his manners or his personality start to view him with suspicion?  At what point … Continue reading My Trayvon

Privilege, Education, Stereotypes, and Systemic Racism

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I don't know where these people live who claim we live in a "post-racial" society.  My guess would be they live in all white, gated communities, there kids go to private, somewhat diverse schools, and  where they run into brown people at the grocery store and think "isn't that great."  I know they don't live … Continue reading Privilege, Education, Stereotypes, and Systemic Racism

Chickens 1, Me 0

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So, on Saturday we had to say good-by to our two roosters (Jellybean and Speedy).  These two roosters were the chicks that were hatched in Noah's class.  So, to say the least, he was sad that both of his turned out to be roosters.  But hey--we can drive 90 minutes out of town to go … Continue reading Chickens 1, Me 0

Future Blackmail

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This was taken in the bathtub of the insane hotel suite we had this past weekend. It was right out of a 70's movie set in Vegas. There are steps that lead up to the tub. It is obvious we weren't in Vegas (but at a casino in Indiana) as these "swanky" over the top … Continue reading Future Blackmail