by karen.deblieck | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
So… it’s been awhile. And so much has happened: Pandemic BLMRiotsWarShifting of leadersMore riotsMore pandemicMore War I don’t know if anyone else got a little tiredBut I had to step away from social media for awhile. But…I’m back!!!With...
by karen.deblieck | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve been absent for a few weeks.Nothing quite like a pandemic to take the wind out of your sails.For whatever reason I’m experiencing a lot of social media fatigue…I’m sure there’s others out there. I’m excited to have a guest on...
by karen.deblieck | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Part 1: Anti-Black Racism: How did we get here? Is there Racism in Canada?This is the question I’m asked the most. Except,It’s phrased like a statement:There’s no racism in Canada. As the internet has exploded with story after story in the past...
by karen.deblieck | Aug 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hello, my name is Karen and I suffer from imposter syndrome. Most days, I don’t feel like part of the black community.Ridiculous, I know, but I am being honest here. Perhaps some background will help.I was born in Japan and adopted into a white family.A white...
by karen.deblieck | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
I hate you!door slam means Please,love me,even whenIbellowlike a foghornatopa lighthouse Batteredby the salty wavesBuffetedby the relentless winds Alone on the craggy shorelineof afathomlessocean
by karen.deblieck | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
I held my breathwhen I first caught sight of you As if my soul knewI wasdiving deep You didn’t notice meBut I saw youin the crowd And my heart murmuredYes Dressed in whiteyour smile a beacon at the end of the aisle My heart poundingin my chest.I’m diving...
