|
Greetings!
I was running around Baltimore, last week trying to get a shipment from Ghana cleared. I finally got all the needed approvals and headed to the Customs Office to get my papers stamped for clearance. I greeted the officer at the desk, handed him the paperwork and explained briefly the reason I was there. Nothing prepared me for what the officer said to me. "What is your immigration status here in the US? " he asked. I was shocked.
That question was like a slap in the face. What did my immigration status have to do with clearing goods. When I finally found my voice, I told him I was a US citizen. He asked for my license, took the paperwork and went to the back office.
While I sat and waited, I went from shock to anger and then to hurt. I was hurt because I felt he had no reason to ask me that question. If I had been a blond Canadian, would he have asked me the same question? I was being questioned just for being me - An African with an accent. |
|
|
 Tips for Living Green An Effective Green Cleaner |
|
We do a lot of heavy cooking in my house. Between the heavy sauces and fried plantains my cooking area and table tops tend to get quite greasy. I picked up a green cleaner from Trader Joes, the other day and it works like a charm. It actually cut the grease and left a nice pleasant smell. No heavy chemicals and junk in this cleaner. Hello Trader Joes and Goodbye stinky fumy, environmentally toxic cleaners
Ingredients: Water, Cedarwood and Clary Sage Essential Oils, Grain Alchohol, Natural Surfactants, color and water. |
|
Upcoming Events |
Starting Sunday May 4th, through the Fall, you can stop by the Shea Radiance booth at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market in Olney, Maryland.
Come enjoy Fresh produce, handcrafted artwork, and a wide assortment of food vendors and chefs. |
|
Words of Wisdom
|
|
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. - Proverbs 15:1 King James Bible |
