Tag Archives: Racial Identity

Implications of Culture and Race

Our kids are growing older and I continually examine how well we address the implications of culture and race.  I need to; we are a multicultural and multiracial family. Many people define us by our differences. While we acknowledge our … Continue reading

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The Race Thing

Josi is heading off to Mexico with her classmates shortly. Excited? Is she ever! Am I? Yes and no. By traveling without me or her dad, she is fostering more independence. Granted, she will be under the watchful eye of … Continue reading

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Observations – Discoveries Through Pictures

         Listen – and you will learn.            I was sitting in my bedroom chair, knitting Holden’s birthday afghan. The girls had been knitting with me, working on their projects. It was getting rather late and the girls were … Continue reading

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