In a baseball game, you have two teams and an umpire.The umpire is like the police. He enforces the rules, and he keeps the peace.I… Continue reading
Remember your first date? You really liked him. You had a great time. Heck, you thought he might even be the one.He promised to call… Continue reading
The school year is coming to an end.Over the past nine months, I have written about ways to improve Washington state’s schools, and this article… Continue reading
I was talking to a kindergarten teacher recently. She showed me a book that they use. In that book, they talk about slavery. I’m not… Continue reading
A woman was once arrested and charged with second-degree assault for throwing a slice of cheese pizza at an umpire during a Little League baseball… Continue reading
Washington is a no-fault divorce state, which means that no one is at fault when a marriage ends.It is hard to believe that no one… Continue reading
We live in a society where the roles of a father continue to diminish.I watched an episode on “Oprah,” in which the author had written… Continue reading
I once spent five days living, sleeping and eating with the homeless.
I talked to Metro bus drivers, the homeless and people who work with the homeless. It was one of the most gut-wrenching and moving experiences of my life. An experience I will never forget.
This is Feb. 28, the last day of Black History Month.
I always have conflicting emotions because of this. I am proud there is an acknowledgement of the accomplishments of African Americans. However, I am miffed that it happens during the shortest month of the year.
To understand the soul of any society, listen to its music.I grew up listening to what is commonly referred to as “old school music.” Music… Continue reading
When President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in as our 44th president on Jan. 20, I can imagine you looking down from heaven — with eyes… Continue reading
We are in the midst of the holiday season, and for a lot of Americans, things don’t seem so festive.Millions of people have lost their… Continue reading
While walking through the parking lot of our local mall, I witnessed a scene that bothers me to this day.I saw what looked like a… Continue reading
What is an oxymoron? It is when Republicans say they care about minorities.I notice the stark differences between the two national conventions.The Democratic party truly… Continue reading
Dear Bill Gates,I recently became aware that you and Mrs. Gates met with several superintendents of large school districts, including Washington, D.C., New York and… Continue reading
Please forgive me if I ramble and at times don't make sense.I didn't want to write this article. But I came to the realization that… Continue reading
It happened on a rainy election night.
The candidate I was supporting had lost. I was in my apartment, looking at the TV late at night, nothing but infomercials. I didn’t pay any attention to it because my mind was filled with fear and other conflicting emotions.
The man I had supported for mayor of Seattle had lost. He lost to Seattle’s first black mayor, Norm Rice.
