Foolish Child #75: The Instructions Are Right There, People
Trying to erase the past doesn’t HELP Black folks.
Trying to erase the past doesn’t HELP Black folks.
As a queer Asian woman, I’m asking questions and finding my place in activism beyond self-love.
“Karen” is a whole conversation about: white fragility, white privilege, white women weaponizing their tears against Black people when we don’t comply.
From a distance, or side by side in the streets, we take care of each other.
You’re not worth my energy nor the years being shaved off my life from the stress of having to defend My Humanity.
Times are rough, all around. Instead of my regular Grease Bats, I’m sharing some coloring pages that were rejected last month after an editor was “slightly offended” by the images. Enjoy homos!
I’ve become so sophisticated from maxing out on the benefits of staying home, there’s juuust one side effect.
“Ma’am, I can assure you that refusing to wear a mask to protect your community… is not the ‘new’ N-word.”
Spring is my fave season, and Portland does it so well. (Play along with Reine, bingo card included.)
Shop for obscure ingredients in Asian supermarkets so you can replicate your favorite homecooked meals your mother used to make for you, and activate your ongoing transformation from helpless child to adult who knows how to nurture their own inner child.
Maya and Max prepare a social distance surprise that will make you cry, in the good way.
If, like me, you’re planning to keep social distancing for the foreseeable future, maybe you should pick up video gaming for socialization and for fun!
Coronavirus commercials are getting more and more aggressive.
“Thank you for coming to this emergency roommate meeting… I don’t want to be rude but DAMN YOU BOTH.”
“Just thinking about hearing the door creaking sound effect has leveled me.”
What happens when you try to be productive even though you can’t.
You… don’t know what the word “slur” actually means… do you?
It’s been about a month and now your hair has grown. With all the barber shops and salons closed, and with nowhere in public to go, we’re busting out new looks. Here’s what your new choice says about you.
Celeste reconnects with the energy of the universe during quarantine.
It’s a miracle that I figured out how to use Zoom.