A short tale from the a few weeks ago I hired from the library a bunch of cds to listen to in the car with Marcus. The one I was most curious about was Sweet Honey and the Rock. In between the songs are stories of slavery empowerment and segregation. We have listened a few times and Marcus tuned in today in a new way. “Mommy, what are white people?” “Well, you and I are white people” Silence, then… “We aren’t really white. We are kind pink. What are black people?” “People who have black or dark colored skin” “Oh. Mommy do we have a lawn mower? Can you show me how to cut grass this summer?” “Sure” “Ok, can you please turn the music up louder. I like this music” “Ok. Marcus, you are being really cute right now. Can I take a picture of you? ” Sure” Love this kid.