A future where Americans give up on cows and drink the almond milk is a frightening one, & I hope it doesn’t come to pass.
I am going to cheat and comment on your
“The Black Privilege Vibe” piece from The Human Race Man’s Home Companion here, because my paid subscription allows me to comment here.
Re: Shelton, WA - did you consider “What’s a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this?”.
While the people of Rock Ridge were decidedly hostile to Sheriff Bart, the Waco Kid was welcoming, though puzzled.
Slightly related - I was in Vegas for the Super Bowl the year Rodman had gotten suspended for kicking the cameraman, & staying at the same hotel he was (The Mirage). It was Saturday afternoon, and while walking through the casino, I noticed a huge crowd (hundreds!) of people staring at Rodman as he shot craps at a high limit table.
I know that’s mostly fame (‘96-‘97 Bulls) and height (6’8”), but black was part of it.
Me being from Chicago was certainly part of my thoughts. I wish I had loudly said “Have you never seen a 6 foot 8 black man shooting craps before? Could you please brush the hay out of head & not act like a bunch of farmers in the big city for the first time?”.
Sadly, I just thought it and shared it with my friends.
Once again, I admire what seems (because it is very much in accord with my own thoughts) a clear appraisal Where We're At without giving in to easy cynicism.
A future where Americans give up on cows and drink the almond milk is a frightening one, & I hope it doesn’t come to pass.
I am going to cheat and comment on your
“The Black Privilege Vibe” piece from The Human Race Man’s Home Companion here, because my paid subscription allows me to comment here.
Re: Shelton, WA - did you consider “What’s a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this?”.
While the people of Rock Ridge were decidedly hostile to Sheriff Bart, the Waco Kid was welcoming, though puzzled.
Slightly related - I was in Vegas for the Super Bowl the year Rodman had gotten suspended for kicking the cameraman, & staying at the same hotel he was (The Mirage). It was Saturday afternoon, and while walking through the casino, I noticed a huge crowd (hundreds!) of people staring at Rodman as he shot craps at a high limit table.
I know that’s mostly fame (‘96-‘97 Bulls) and height (6’8”), but black was part of it.
Me being from Chicago was certainly part of my thoughts. I wish I had loudly said “Have you never seen a 6 foot 8 black man shooting craps before? Could you please brush the hay out of head & not act like a bunch of farmers in the big city for the first time?”.
Sadly, I just thought it and shared it with my friends.
Once again, I admire what seems (because it is very much in accord with my own thoughts) a clear appraisal Where We're At without giving in to easy cynicism.
Is there some way to draw from the DOE bucket?