I thought the first one was okay, but the end though...when Colin morphed into Johnny, sent me dead-the-fuck over. I was not expecting that, nor was I prepared. That alone made the movie, in my book. But good for JW for the new role! This should be good.

My heart, mind and sore vocal chords hate you so much right now for your brilliant ignorance. That is all.

Agreed.

No, damn you! I believe we should at least make an effort at detente. I’ve seen a history book before. I know treaties were designed for such things. Perhaps a crab boil treaty conference? Ooooh, or how about tense bbq negotiations (with a list of vetted aides to supply approved sides)???

This sounds too much like a Refinery29-esque take on grits. I am suspicious...

I’m a grit-and-sugar eating-ass b***h, and I endorse this message.

“Golly. It’s almost as if naming white allies the “worst wypipo in the world” might have a deleterious effect on political cooperation.”

Consider me shown!!!! *Raises both hands and feet to show off newfound flexibility after a summer of ‘es-a-size’*

It was great and I read it all. I have noticed that, too, over the years. I’m on the far south side and have had more than my fair share of “street cred” convos with the newly transplanted locals. My ‘nodding and smillin’ defense works well in these situations. It allows me to acknowledge them in one moment, but then…

Yeah, I read that essay from Laura, too, some years ago. Read it twice cause I was like ‘what in the ENTIRE hell is this ish?’ And, like you, I was shocked that her strategy worked. Until I came across this a couple of years ago:

Anika Noni Rose is indeed a gem. I’ve loved her work for years now. Also, and I’ll gladly stand for a wordy thrashing over this, her ass is AMAZING! Like, literally amazing. Like, as a black woman, if one of us got “it” then I’m all for celebrating that ish. Makes no sense to hate and shade on good things, you know?

Natch, cause the money got the swag. Kevin Hart, not so much.

That’s KKKarter with a K(the other two are silent).

I feel you. I do. They can say what they want about Chicago, but I will take the crime, the “ochean”and our tribal ways any day.

True...but black cops, firefighters and other assorted blacks are infiltrating Mt. Greenwood as we speak. In another decade there will be enough of us living there (just like bootleg ass Evergreen Park).

I’m out in Morgan Park - far south side. Surrounded by city, county, state and federal employees. I work for the state. We all be black. We do okay out this way. They can keep the diversity. I get enough of it at work. The peace and quiet I get, plus the bonus of seeing the diversity of my people is like a balm. The…

You know those clucks are just struttin....trying to be seen just to get put on:

I concur...hence my statement:

I would say try like hell to not let your Pollyanna fade away! It’s still very much needed but perhaps as we get older, we learn better who to reserve the Pollyanna for (kids, animals, most, but not all, older folks, trusted good folks, etc.).

Your response was thorough and concise. So...ummm..like when you have some down time, can you write my course syllabus? It’s due next Thursday and I’m dragging my ass.