After looking at the mounting number of photos on my phone and not knowing what to do with them, I finally caved in and got a tumblr! Check it out and let me know what you think:
http://ticklemerain.tumblr.com/
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Teddy Bear Love
I bought this huge (53") teddy bear today. Something I've always thought about owning and finally got around to. I was touched by the smiles and warmth it brought me just carrying it around the parking lot. It was interesting to see how carrying a huge teddy bear in your cart can break down the social barriers and stereotypes we so successfully surround ourselves with. As a person of color, I sometimes feel like I'm the odd one out. And it's mutual. I try to make eye contact and smile, but not with everyone, and not everyone reciprocates. So I was caught by surprise when people of all backgrounds were all staring and encouraging me. For once, it wasn't the color of my skin or what I was wearing getting me attention. If only we could forget our differences and judge people for who they really are and not on appearances, racial background, etc...until then, I guess we will have to rely on 53" teddy bears, among other things, to remind us that we are, above all, humans.
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