LOVE IMAGINED: Fourth of July, Another View, Independence for Some

LOVE IMAGINED:  Declaration of Independence Frederick Douglass said, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.” And he asked them, “Do you mean, citizens, to mock me, by asking me to speak to-day?” It wasn’t until 2009 the senate passed a resolution apologizing for …

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Love Imagined: scenes from a 1950’s childhood

Writing Exercise:  write for ten minutes.  Write about your childhood.  What did your home, your neighborhood look like?  What games did you play?  Take it deeper.  What  made you feel ashamed when you were in grade school?  When could you identify and understand shame? EXCERPT DRAFT FROM LOVE IMAGINED: My …

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