I made someone mad at work today...I repeated something that someone else said, and a colleague said it was offensive (as in racially). Personally I did not think it was racial at all. I don't get it...as citizens we are expected to understand cultures we have never been exposed to. As I'm trying to understand all these cultures I rely on last names to give me clues to the person's background (since I'm trying to be sensitive). Yet, some names, like Gonzales for example, can originate in so many countries. No matter how hard I try I'm going to make a mistake. Especially since I'm from the most non-racially diverse state in the US. If I am expected to understand everyone else, shouldn't they try to understand me?
Off to Andrew's soccer game in a bit. Joe will be home soon and we'll go to the game together. Jessica has meetings after school (every single day). I'm thinking we're having left over Minestrone soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.
In case I forget...My dad's hip replacement surgery was successful. He'll be home on Friday. I talked to mom this morning and she said he was in pain last night, but is receiving morphine. With the new technology available he is should recover faster.
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I am glad your dad is doing well.
Be Kind, and Be Yourself. You will be ok and Don't get into racial stuff if you can help it. I know that you were not raised with racial prejudice...most Alaskans are not.
Your Wise Aunt Margy
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