In which I consider that my spawn are an essential part of the universe.

Mom guilt.  I think all moms have it. I'm 11% Jewish so I think I have extra. There's the regular, garden-variety mom guilt:  I wish I'd been more present . . . I wish I'd paid closer attention.  I wish I'd emphasized health and nutrition and set a better example with, you know -- vegetables.  … Continue reading In which I consider that my spawn are an essential part of the universe.

What would they be called, if their skin were white?

Jamestown The colonists.  Fleeing persecution, braving all manner of hazards to come to the New World, the land of opportunity, of freedom.  Some of them had children on the ships, some in the bitter winter for which they were ill-prepared, but they persevered.  Some of the babies died, and parents had to dig their graves … Continue reading What would they be called, if their skin were white?