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Marketing is a powerful force. The people who are

Marketing is a powerful force. The people who are good at it have so much influence that if you ever truly stopped to think about it, it would frighten you. Still, we all have a duty to make educated decisions when it comes to things we buy or do or read.
No where is this more important that with the much-hyped but extremely problematic new release American Dirt. Oprah just made it her latest book club selection, BUT that does not make it a good book. (And shame on Oprah for buying into the hype.) Before you make a decision to read it, please consider what the Latinx community says about this book, which is supposed to represent that community. Please recognize the danger in having someone from outside the community tell such a story. And please consider reading a different book by a Latinx author if you truly want to understand their experiences.
Authentic authors for authentic voices - it is how we learn and become better people.
#ownvoiceauthors #readtolearn #ownvoicesreviews #ownvoices #oprahsbookclub #readwithus #americandirt #jeninecummings

I had every intention of getting caught up on my l

I had every intention of getting caught up on my laptop today. Instead, I baked a cake as well as muffins today and still managed to finish four loads of laundry and clean the kitchen. Now, it is time to turn this Sunday into a rest day with championship football and cross-stitch.

Snoozy dog. Cozy blanket. Fire. Playoff football.

Snoozy dog. Cozy blanket. Fire. Playoff football. A sack by one of my favorite players. #livingmybestlife #saturdayvibes #perfection

This little girl LOVES to sleep. It is 10:30 AM, a

This little girl LOVES to sleep. It is 10:30 AM, and she hasn't bothered us once to go outside. I think she was destined to be part of our family considering I just woke up, and Jim and Holly are also still asleep. #piperthepittie #pittiesofinstagram #pittielove #pittienation #americanbulldog #sleepypuppy #sleep

@suziqoregon May the best team win!! 🔴⚪🏈 #

@suziqoregon May the best team win!! 🔴⚪🏈 #rosebowl #OnWisconsin

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