For what it's worth

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Whether or not you're familiar with David Simon's The Wire*, this is still an absolutely beautiful article about interracial relationships and people in general and god knows it's nice to read something positive for a change, instead of about how much people suck. Because, y'all, sometimes people fucking suck... and sometimes they don't.


*FYI: If you have not seen The Wire you are missing out of some of the most well-written, compelling television ever created. It's not pretty or light, so if that's what you're after, don't bother. But if you want something that makes you think, something so real your teeth ache? Watch this series. And then go see Generation Kill. Not pretty or fluffy, but so very true.

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[redheadaholic.livejournal.com]

I'm in a west coast city generally viewed as smallish and safe (at least compared to NYC, Chicago, Detroit, etc.), and my vehicle has been broken into 3 times in the last 6 months (in my "secure" parking garage). I just view it as part of the price I pay for choosing to live in the city, but some of my neighbors are wigging out and acting like the sky is falling. On the other hand, the gang violence here is growing by leaps and bounds. So, I echo the "every city has good points and bad points" comment. You just have to know what works for you.