Category Archives: White/European Descent

Plant a Seed

As a children’s instructor I have the opportunity to teach a very diverse population. This opportunity provides me with a way to bridge commonalities between these populations through the content I share. It allows me to plant a seed of understanding and friendship in my classroom.

Grocery time

I have been sticking close to home for the last few months. One of the few places I go is the grocery store. There is such a discrepancy between who is shopping and who is stocking/checking out/bagging – working hard and with long hours and probably not very significant compensation or recognition. It’s striking toContinue reading “Grocery time”

Football Games in Howard County

I heard that there was some fighting at a football game between the fans and one of the marching bands. The fans of one team (from Clarksville) were yelling homophobic and racist things at the Marching band of another school (Columbia) The Marching band not only were yelled at, but there was also trash thrownContinue reading “Football Games in Howard County”

Hope in the Judiciary

My car was hit in 2019 by a man who was under the influence of many things, and I had to attend court for his hearing. My brother-in-law has worked for the county judiciary for many years, and he mentioned that the judge hearing the case was a friend of his. My case went last,Continue reading “Hope in the Judiciary”