It has been crazy here at Chez Finley. Two kids--both with colds, a husband--also with a cold, school--with homework, etc., and the list goes on and on. I am starting to stress a little as my wonderful hubby is leaving on Sunday for a week long business trip and sadly, he isn't taking any of … Continue reading Good Friends, Good Times, Good People
Societial Issues
It’s Okay To Say That My Son Is Black
Well, because he is and so is my daughter. I haven't really thought about how his blackness might make others uncomfortable especially when it comes to describing him. I know this is something that I am going to deal with forever--people describing him as black in a negative way and in a positive way and … Continue reading It’s Okay To Say That My Son Is Black
Who Deserves The Help–Corporate America or American People?
And the two are very very different. In the NY Times this morning there is an article about the loss of 80,000 jobs in March. With a recession so obviously hanging out at the end of the bar, just finishing his drink waiting to let everyone see that he certainly is indeed in our midst, … Continue reading Who Deserves The Help–Corporate America or American People?
Is It Really A Woman’s Right…
to be on the LA SWAT team? Okay feminist readers, hold on. I know that is a loaded question. Let me explain before you rip my bra off and burn it (I am smiling while typing that..). The LA SWAT team has never had a woman officer. The elite 43 man force has always been … Continue reading Is It Really A Woman’s Right…
I’m Just Going To Say It
I am not proud to be an American. There the cat is out of the bag. I am quite sickened as of late for what our country seems to stand for. I know there are those of you who are preparing right now to stop. reading. my. words. But before you stop reading let me … Continue reading I’m Just Going To Say It
