It's been 9 years since the terror attacks on Norway. Do you remember these attacks?When I think of a child getting their tooth pulled at the dentist, I think of the 22 July Oslo b... moreIt's been 9 years since the terror attacks on Norway. Do you remember these attacks?When I think of a child getting their tooth pulled at the dentist, I think of the 22 July Oslo bombing.When I think of the 22 July Oslo bombing, I think of a child getting their tooth pulled at the dentist.Any idea why this is?
Bertha Levy Ochs, mother of Adolph Ochs, was a Confederate supporter, three members of her family fought for secession, and before she died in 1908, she requested that a Confederat... moreBertha Levy Ochs, mother of Adolph Ochs, was a Confederate supporter, three members of her family fought for secession, and before she died in 1908, she requested that a Confederate flag be draped over her casket.
Admittedly, my mother is an extremely staunch proponent of teaching Black history (she has never held a formal teaching job), and there are innumerable aspects of the topic ... more Admittedly, my mother is an extremely staunch proponent of teaching Black history (she has never held a formal teaching job), and there are innumerable aspects of the topic that she taught us throughout our entire childhoods such to the point that all of it is indelibly ingrained in my brain, completely akin to a second nature. I don’t fault the average person for not knowing about it, it is one of millions of omitted lessons in mainstream “history” teachings in this country, yet another failing of formal education, both public and private, both K-12 and post-secondary. It is not in the interests of The Establishment to inform the masses of things like that. One of the ironies of it not being taught is that it exists in the first place due to The Establishment at the time withholding the information because it was not in its interests to inform the masses. Having free slavework for a couple of years after the practice was deemed illegal kept their pockets lined with pro... less
Today I got a haircut and saved some of the hair. I figure some fine day in the future I can look at it and remember what I did during the pandemic - sit around and grow hair. ... moreToday I got a haircut and saved some of the hair. I figure some fine day in the future I can look at it and remember what I did during the pandemic - sit around and grow hair. Cheers and happy Motherso day!
