My grandma used to tell me that her pancakes were ALWAYS made with tigers. (She's the one that read it to me.)

feels bad for really liking that book as a kid

I don't think we can be held responsible. I remember what a treat it was when Dad would take us to Saturday or Sunday breakfast at Sambo's restaurant - where all the kids were kept entertained by placemats (or somesuch) with the story of "Little Black Sambo." We were indoctrinated early (and with comfort foods!)

feels bad for really liking that book as a kid

The plot of the story itself is lovely, which is all most little kids would see, so you shouldn't feel bad. The names of the characters and the illustrations were the racist elements. I think some publishers have redone it, with different names, and illustrations that don't look like racist cartoons. Still, I don't think I could ever read it to my kids, even updated versions.

eta...

Another problem with it was the little brats who would then call black classmates "Sambo" after hearing the story. So, I guess it's not all most kids would see. It's all I saw as a little kid. It's probably all you saw, too. I remember feeling so ashamed when I realized how bigoted the drawings and names were.

For libkitty, and other library folk: Librarians rule!

tommyrot, I had the "interview," or whatever. It was mostly me answering the same questions I answered on the app and her telling me about the job. You don't make a lot in food service, do you. I have a second interview on Friday. I don't know why.

The hiring manager still has not called. Gaaaah. I am going to die.

For libkitty, and other library folk: Librarians rule!

Somehow I never pictured Katchoo as a librarian.

So....details! Spill, please.

Oops, did I just put that out there and then go to bed? Very sorry, it's not like me to tease.

Oh dear, and I have to get ready for work now. Oh well, I'm sure I'll get to it later today. Or something.

If you stand close enough, you can hear the granola starting to encase my whole body...

Now I'm visualizing an Illyria-type transformation. Did you accidently inhale something, Plei?

Granillyria. Look upon her whole grains, fruits, and nuts, and despair. She has no use for plastics, for they embody the excesses of a weak civilization.

feels bad for really liking that book as a kid

I loved that book as a kid. Also, I have an Uncle Sambo (or rather, did, as he's passed away).

Granillyria. Look upon her whole grains, fruits, and nuts, and despair. She has no use for plastics, for they embody the excesses of a weak civilization.

Unfortunately, her home world rotted away due to lack of preservatives.

I am also lazy

I am lazier, as I use a service for the cloths. Other than washing the covers, it's pretty foolproof. Since we use both cloth and disposable, I feel like I have a good handle on the pros and cons of both.