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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly


The Good
While I was on Long Island for my uncle Jim's funeral, I stayed with my cousin, MB, her husband, T, and their two adorable (both As) children.  I felt honored to be able to stay at their home and be part of their family for a couple of days.  The events of yesterday were emotional.  It was great to hear the kind words about Jim, but I was sorry that my father was not well enough to make the trip.

The people of U. S. Airways have been super accommodating with my crutch.  They've made the trip easy.


The Bad
Although I am able to use one crutch occasionally, I extended myself the last two days.  It made it clear that the hour of biking each day is truly helpful.  I will need to continue to make use of the crutch for a little longer.

The Ugly
T's mother arrived the same night as I did, but it wasn't until the next morning that I was able to meet her.  As the children were diligently doing their homework at the table.  I was nearby reading.  T's mom picked up one of A's books. "Look at these black people.  What is this?  What are they teaching are kids?  Are there Chinese people too?" she exclaimed.  Immediately I quit reading.  What?  I didn't want to say anything because I was trying to be a good guest and was not sure of MB and T's beliefs.  I know they're Republicans, but not all Republicans are overtly racist.  Next she picked up an American Doll book with a Hawaiian girl on the front.  At first she said that she wanted to know where the "Americans" were and finally back tracked saying Hawaiians were Americans.  My assumption is that only white people are truly Americans in her mind.  I wonder were the Native Americans fit into her color scheme.

Comments

Gina Marie said…
I'm cringing reading that, and can't even imagine how harsh it would have been to witness that in person! YIKES.
10:23 AM
Anonymous said…
Who in American still talks like that?!?! I'm both proud and appauled you didn't say anything. Proud you were able to be a polite houseguest but appauled you didn't jump off the couch and ask this woman what in the world she was thinking in 2012 in New York (of all places)
Knowing you, I'm sure there was blood in your mouth from biting all the way through your tongue!
2:33 PM
LH said…
What a weirdo this gal is. Glad you don't have to be around her very often.
9:11 PM
jdoc said…
Oh, man. I hate moments like these. I had one in the coffee shop the other day, but at least I wasn't a house guest there and was able to roll my eyes and make guffawing noises freely.
11:48 AM
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