I haven’t brought any tales from da ‘hood in quite some time, but the other day, in a conversation about homes and home ownership, I was reminded of the following little exchange.
I live in a duplex. There are several duplexes on our little cul-de-sac, along with some small, garden-style apartment buildings. Most have a driveway [...]
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YEAH, YOU WHITE WOMEN LAUGH!
February 26, 2010Blog rollerific
September 29, 2009Please comment me if I may add you to my blog roll. Please add me, too, if you deem me worthy.
Taking a new turn. I think.
September 29, 2009Ok, since Jill Pilgrim linked to me about 6 times in her hilarious post today (thank you, Jillie!) I figure I’d better get my ass in gear and deliver something.
But first I’m going to get coffee. I’ll be back. Promise.
Ok. I’m back. Hmmm…I’m not sure where even to start. I have nothing planned – this [...]
Lessons from ‘da hood, aka ‘Welcome to the Neighborhood, Neighbor!”
August 18, 2009I live in the ghetto*. There. I said it.
*By “ghetto,” I do not in any way mean “portion of a city in which members of a minority group live.” I mean more like “an impoverished, neglected, or otherwise disadvantaged residential area of a city.” I, for one, prefer some diversity, or “flavor,” if you will.
We [...]
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