Tag: melanin

  • Two Things I’ll Never Say Again

    I’ve learned quite a bit lately.

  • An Odd Penguin

    I’d heard about this unique guy years ago. He’s an emperor penguin with a genetic mutation called melanin. It’s kind of the opposite of being an albino. His chest is solid black instead of tuxedo white. The first time I saw a photo of him was back in 2006. I was stunned he’d made it…

  • That Race Thing

    Recently I attended an all day seminar at work regarding race and racism. That’s one of the many beautiful things about living on the left coast. I doubt it would even occur to my former employers in Florida to allow us to have such training, let alone make it an annual event. I learned much…