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This girl. She sat in the classroom, mostly alone between two seas … one black and one white. Listening … always listening. Giggles ...

Last week, an email was buzzing around the school community in the near west side of Madison. In it, the parent wrote: “It has not yet...

I dread today. That sounds selfish and unkind … especially to those this day is made for … … those with intact families, … those who have...

Mama Bear is pissed. I handled the abuse as a young adult Twinkie; I handled the racism. For so long, I have awkwardly smiled when faced w...

I hear confusion from some. In Madison?!? Yes. In. Madison.  #BlackLivesMatter   #TonyRobinson — mothermade (@mothermade)  March 8, 2015 ...

I love a good 4-way. Everyone slows down, stops, and acknowledges those at the crossroads. At a slower pace, you can make eye contact, be po...

I am truly grateful for the community of adoptees.  When I first became aware of the #DearMe campaign , I posted a suggestion on Facebook...

Over the holidays, I hosted my Puerto Rican cousins in balmy Wisconsin. After promising them snow, I failed. It was the warmest, snow-free C...

“Stop dragging your feet.” “I wish you would wear clothes that fit you.” “Don’t slump. Stand up tall with your head up. You are making y...

Dear readers, below you will find the words of one I call “the second generation of adoptees.” These words are poignant as they may be echo...