I want to focus on one aspect of the Cambridge Police vs. Professor Gates. To me, what makes this case interesting is the shift in traditional power roles.
Topics: african americans and police, all, blogging, cops, culture, essays, misc, observations, Officer Crowley of Cambridge Police, opinion, police, politics, power and race, Professor Gates and Cambridge Police, racism, reflections, society, thoughts, writing

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After visiting with in-laws, cousins, and extended family, it's time to hug, promise to stay in touch, and say goodbye. And as much as we're ready to go, the 19-20 hours doesn't seem quite as reasonable as it did on the way there.
Topics: children, culture, essays, family, family road trip, misc, mom, observations, rants, reflections, writing

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The bags are packed. The DVDs and Cd's have been collected . We will be leaving for summer vacation
Topics: children, continental breakfast, dad, essays, family, family vacation, free, kids, mom, motels and familys, musings, observations, parents, road trips, society, survey, writing

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Why must men continue to torture themselves by wearing a noose around their neck? Why not bring back the ascot?
Topics: 4wrdthnkndad, 90 day writing challenge, actors and fashion, ascot, charles nelson reilly, enterntainment, essays, jacksons, men, mr. howell and ascots, observations, reflections, survey, television, ties, writing

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Michael Jackson's mom shops at Target? She has a handicapped parking sticker? And yet, she will care for Paris, Prince, and Blanket?
Topics: all, children, culture, entertainment, essays, jackson five, katherine and joe jackson, katherine jackson and michaels kids, Michael Jackson, misc, musings, news, observations, odd, rambling, reflections, society, thoughts

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