Do you ever find yourself in a conversation you know you shouldn’t have started? It’s good to talk to people. We are social creatures. Sometimes, though, it’s better to stay quiet.
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I asked what it’s like to be white
It must’ve come as quite a surprise when I raised my hand at the meeting and asked, “What is it like to be white?” I’d been preparing myself to ask the question since the last meeting a month ago.
For the last few weeks, I’ve been updating a document I started to keep my thoughts and ideas on equity, diversity, and inclusion in. I wanted to make sure that I thought through what I wanted to say. And, I often get a bit fired up by these discussions and need an outlet. After today’s meeting, there are some updates to be made.
More than anything, I’m glad that I asked the question. I wanted to and I did it. That felt good.
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I video chat with my sister on Sundays
My sister and I haven’t been in the same city for more than a few months in the last 20-odd years. Yet, we remain incredibly close. We don’t talk on the phone much; we’ve gone weeks without hearing from each other. Text messages keep us in contact but I have a bad habit of reading them and then not responding. We miss each other.
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Sometimes I Get Dating Advice from Married Men
Every now and then I get dating advice from married men. They get curious about what dating is like these days, or they just want to show some interest in my life. I think. (more…)