In The Mix

Yesterday I wrote about something a woman shared. It was pretty funny that people thought she’d only share this in the company of other women. And you know what? If I didn’t know better, I’d think the same. Why? Because there are just some things you do not discuss in mixed comany. Y’all know I’m a traditionalist for the most part. As a result, I do not chose to share with men the same things I’d share with my girlfriends.

When did it become OK to say certain things around certain people?? Isn’t there still a time and place for things?? Or am I just clinging to a far off classier past? As many of you know, Edwige, O, and I are all members of an eGroup that spawn a social circle. As the years have gone by, I’ve been absolutely amazed at the things people have shared. Things that, if this was just 30 years ago, would never be discussed. At least not in mixed company. Sexual habits of women?? Not discussed in mixed company.

Did you guys know that sometimes when I write, I take breaks to blog surf. And in this latest surfing, I discovered something quite alarming. Glory sucks!! Glory? Yeah that Glory. And let me tell you why! She tagged me. For over a year, I’ve stayed under the TAG radar. Purposely, mind you. But thanks to Glory, I interrupt this perfectly good post to bring you:

5 Random Things About Me

1. My earlobes are connected. Actually, I don’t have lobes. It’s a recessive gene!

2. When I was born, I was born with a veil of skin over my eyes.

3. My father wanted me to be named Ebony which is funny since when I was born I looked white. So much so that word on the street is that my family gathered around the other Black baby (there were only two of us) born that day and took pictures.

4. I get sinus infections. Matter of fact, I have one right now.

5. If pants don’t come in ‘Long’, I can go up a size, stick with ‘Regular’ and they will fit just the same.

And you know who I tag next?? Nobody!!! I’m the Tag Police. This will stop here. *eyeroll*

Now that we’ve gotten that ugliness out of the way, back to what I was saying. Women, there are things we should not discuss in mixed company. It’s classless and menfolk don’t really wanna hear it. They don’t want to hear about our innards or much random gossip. Unless they’re b*tch-made in which case, I wouldn’t be chatting with them like that anyway. And you know what? I don’t want to hear about it either. If I must, if I’m in a situation where I listen, best believe I won’t be sharing. Nerp!!!

So I guess my main point is that there’s a time and place for everything. For both men and women. Is it my job to decide what time and place is appropriate? I guess it is since folks can’t do it for themselves.

Kajuana: Tag/Appropriatenss Police!