I will definitely keep that in mind next time I reply in a thread to a post where everyone - including the author - are reflecting and sharing their personal anecdota.

Actually, I don't make terrible jokes or puns. And as a POC who doesn't sound like your stereotypical one (read: "you sound/talk like a white girl/are you really from inner-city Cleveland?" has been the one consistent thing ALL my life) I can understand the frustration, especially with the assholes. But what I don't…

ETA — white folks *aren't the only ones.

This. Not everyone is offended everything always. And personally, I love when people ask me about my family history and all that jazz. And the linguist in me loves accents, so I ask. Peoples' personal history can be great conversation and make it easy to find common ground. We are all the other to someone, because…

Haha they aren't at all inappropriate :-)

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss as well. Family can truly be a comfort, and I'm glad you found yours in them also.

Yesterday we laid my grandmother to rest. It was a beautiful service, and we laughed and remembered her at her best: making jokes and being a goofball. I'll miss her deeply.

Actually, I immediately said, "I thought it follows that *all* children are a gift from God? One doesn't need biology to make them a capable parent. There are children already here that have no one to love them. I could be one of those that does, in fact, provide them with love and attention. I refuse to believe that…

So I put up a status about how annoying it is when people find out that I only want to adopt children. There was some great discussion on my wall among friends about the reasons why I don't want bio kids, and then my cousin chimed in, "neither did I until I actually experienced it... being able to have a biological…

I didn't realize both had shows. I only know the one who does "Not My Momma's Meals". That sucks that ton matter what happens, they're totally gonna be dragged into this.

I'm glad she's gonna be gone. I am also curiosi to see what happens to her son. He has a show on the Cooking Channel (which is owned by Food)... Hmmm.

This makes me so happy. And then with all the shit that gets thrown around about the black community, black men and black fathers, this makes me even happier! There are fathers out there that support their kids; there are fathers out there that make a difference; there are fathers that are present. Even typing this…

I love making yogurt!!! I'll have to try this with the whey, especially since I never know what to do with it, and it's wasteful to not use it, y'know??

I'm liking it. That said, I get why they did the format that they have: getting everyone in the same place to film like they used to was really hard because of scheduling. It not the classic, but I hope this isn't the last of it.

Thank you! I'm so excited! It's my first time doing something baked that is bread! I love how they turned out. I need to try what you suggested for the nice browning...

Yeah, me and Sgt Boyfriend are well on our way hahaha

I happened upon a recipe randomly! I followed it pretty much to the letter and it went well!

I made everything bagels from scratch y'all!! They're delicious.

I think you'll be fine. Compromise and communication are so key. :-)

CONGRATS!! I didn't get my license until I was 24, either. Same situation with me as with you (urban areas, all that jazz...) You're cool!