Is racism the nation’s anthem?

June 14, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Sebastien de la Cruz, first heard on the show “America’s got talent,” sings the national anthem at an NBA game and is met with mean- spirited, racially influenced tweets.

Cheerio!

June 5, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A Cheerios commercial depicting a multiethnic family has prompted racist responses on social media. USA Today reports that “Hate talk won’t derail mixed- race Cheerios ad.” Cheerio!

How do we know?

April 26, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

“Oh, I know him!” We believe that we know a person because we can remember his name or because he knows ours. But, how much time have we spent with him? How many experiences are shared before we make this judgment? What do we mean when we say that we know someone and how does […]

There is a place for everyone

April 17, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

“Everything has its place and there is a place for everything.” This is one of my favorite expressions. I love order and those who know me can testify that I live a very orderly and structured life. I love lists and almost more than checking off each item, I love writing down the things that […]