at 12/04/09 4:08PM
I have long believed that part of our problem with resolving race issues in America is our inability to accurately name what we are. Aside from the occasional Johnny and Edgar Winter, there are no white people. Any child with a box of crayons can tell you that white people are, in fact, beige. The sickly ones are gray. Following this crayon logic, one can easily see that there are really no black people. They are brown. Or perhaps raw umber. Or maybe burnt sienna. Frankly, every time I hear someone comment on America's first black president, I can't help thinking, "No, he's not. He's more like caramel." Which is why I think we should all get in the habit of calling each other what we really are. How can you racially slur a man by calling him "beigey" or "umber?" The answer is you can't. Because that's exactly what he is. The melanin doesn't lie. Buy a box of Crayolas and see for yourself. We are all members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Can I hear a kumbaya?
- Chuck Lorre
at 08/26/09 8:33AM
Class Teachers Update...
Intro to Pharmacology, Page Cumbee - ok teacher so far/semi-cool status
Health Assessment, Dr. Michael Shelton - former paramedic, former service in Air Force, kicked out of UA three times but still loves Alabama, worked 15 years to obtain PhD, loves iPhone (esp. medical apps) and science fiction/ I have a good feeling about this one
Microbiology, Heather Harrelton - Masters in microbiology and minor in criminology, worked 7 years as a forensic scientist (sweet!) and as a firearms examiner, two tattoos, and two year old kid/ very cool teacher! She has already made microbiology look cool in the first class
-ajr
at 08/18/09 8:25AM
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Upcoming Events
8/22 - First day of new semester and then trip to ATL for Braves game
8/25 - First Microbiology class
9/3 - My day!!!! (which I share with Tara @ work)
9/5 - Heading to Tuscaloosa to watch Alabama's first game @ Jennifer's house
9/7 - Lunch w/ Brandon and Emily
All days in between will include studying and working. Ha!
-ajr
at 07/08/09 9:11AM
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The Gardendale Arts Council is pleased to present...
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
July 16th, 17th, and 18th
7:00pm
Gardendale Civic Center
Tickets Are On Sale Now!
Advanced Tickets are only $8.00 (up thru July 12) and can be purchased at Gardendale Civic Center
There will be comedy, romance, singing, dancing, and an avalanche!
This is an extremely talented group of young people and it will be a great show!
{Yes, you may even catch me on stage at some point during the show}
-ajr
at 06/20/09 4:13PM
Random thoughts from Adam
- went to a Barons game last night and it just so happens to be a double header. Caught the end of the first game and the whole second game. They won both games!
- Friday Night Fireworks at the game were great too!
- It amazes me how many great songs Pink can put out
- The weather is great outside today!
-ajr
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