Karen DeGroot Carter's Blog, page 27

Leigh, you’ve provided a succint yet powerful way to respond to anyone who suggests race is a…

Leigh, you’ve provided a succint yet powerful way to respond to anyone who suggests race is a construct. The reality of what Black and Brown people experience day in and day out deserves to be not only acknowledged but addressed by our legal, housing, and educational systems. Dismissing the impact of that reality only perpetuates the problem. And yes, those who promote this approach are at fault. Thank you for writing this. I’ll also be sharing this with my daughter.

So much to think about here, Tressie.

So much to think about here, Tressie. The concept of time and the impact of its perception on those who are always racing against it. I'm from the Northeast and have marveled at Southerners and their ability to just spend time with others, chatting in the sun as though they don't have a care in the world. How is it possible to do that without constantly running through a mental list of everything you should be doing?

When we first moved to Nashville in 1989 we went out to dinner at a restaurant c...

Terrific list of important editing tips for all writers, Indrani!

Terrific list of important editing tips for all writers, Indrani! I do many of these things automatically, but this provides a great tool for making sure I've covered all the bases. Thank you!

Thanks for this overview, Thomas!

Thanks for this overview, Thomas! I’m sure many Medium writers appreciate these details and insights. I sure do!

Beautifully written, Morris.

Beautifully written, Morris. My condolences but also best wishes for the joyful future I know your parents wished for you.

Thank you for this important reminder, Patricia!

Thank you for this important reminder, Patricia! I first heard the term "monkey mind" in the book Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg many years ago. I look forward to reading more of your work!

Thanks for reading, Steven.

Thanks for reading, Steven. Spellings such as high school and birthday are dictated by dictionaries rather than style rules. Hope that helps! K.