So tired...

[netmouse]

Have not been getting enough sleep. I feel like I could sleep for days. Have begun shopping for a new mattress, which should help with the rest thing. Recommendations of stores or brands are welcome.

In other news, 60% of black kids in the U.S. can't swim and they suffer a much higher rate of drowning than white kids.

Uh, if anyone knows someone with black kids who don't know how to swim I'd be happy to give free lessons. I nearly drowned when I was a kid, but I have always loved swimming. I believe it would be best if every child were taught how to swim. I wonder how many public swimming pools there are in Detroit, compared to other cities, all of a sudden...

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The hair thing sounds like it's related to how much work black people (especially women) are expected to do to keep their hair under control and styled instead of letting it look natural. Ohhhh, I know. You should've seen the looks I got for walking out in the rain without an umbrella after church. I never carry one... I don't use any products on my hair, and I figure "If it gets wet, it'll get dry." I said that exactly once, and was pulled aside later and told it was improper/unfeeling to say.

I've seen that film, and it is a very good one.