White People Have Feelings, Too

Why is it that my white friends go out of their way to be politically correct, but non-whites I know, of all race and creed, find it perfectly acceptable to make derogatory comments about white people?

I know as a race we haven't had the best modern history in our treatment of minorities, but does that mean we as individuals should be constantly abused?

My students complain about racism, and then make rude comments about Asian drivers.

At least once a day I hear the phrase, "it's because you're white."

My non-white friends seem to mention race in every conversation. Is that what defines us? And if so, why do they want to be friends with me?

A comment made months ago about a snack I served that still annoys me: "This is so white."
Are white people the only people who eat cheese? I carefully went to the cheese store and selected a beautiful, perfectly balanced selection of cheeses, nuts, and fruit (from all over the world, by the way), sliced and arranged with care and served with a specific lovely wine, and the only comment I get is "this is so white?" I didn't even know the race of the strangers I was going to be having in my home ahead of time! Only white people like cheese? This is news to me!

However, most of my friends are not white, and none of them understand why I'm upset about these kinds of things. I guess I'm lucky I married a white guy, who gets this.

I've got a roof over my head..."

New bed set up and the bedroom is slowly coming together... still waiting on some linen.



What do you guys think: canopy or no canopy?

Very Sad Bed Day

Last week, I bought a new bed from Crate and Barrel. I love this bed. Unfortunately, it would not fit up our stairs. The 82" posts are permanently attached to the foot board and headboard. The delivery guys tried 4 different ways of getting it up, but it just wouldn't go. I applaud their efforts. I still recommend Crate and Barrel furniture. However, I'm very sad that we will be spending another night with the mattress on the floor. (Of course, today we have a foundation, because that WAS delivered from Sit 'n Sleep.)


Tonight I went Internet surfing and then out to investigate. Cost Plus's bed (below) is almost as cute, and comes in pieces. Luckily, I'm good at putting furniture together! My dad is going to help me pick it up tomorrow. Hopefully, by tomorrow night, we'll have a bed. Wish me luck!