Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By Phillip J. Milano Question Why do old people like to talk about their golf game so much? Ben is Awesome, 9, Clay County Replies Old people, like young people, middle-aged people and all the people in between, like to talk about things they find interesting. I know lots of old people — my grandkids think I am an old ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: Young folks can feel old when suffering from arthritis
By Phillip J. Milano Question Do younger people understand how age-related diseases like arthritis affect someone’s lifestyle, even if they’re not in a wheelchair? I sometimes feel my illnesses are not quite accepted or believed. Martha, 59, Portage, Mich. Replies Yes. My older sister found out she had arthritis in her wrists when she was 23. She is a drafter and ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: Why are Walmart shoppers so different from Target shoppers?
By Phillip J. Milano Question At our local stores there is a huge difference in the type of people who shop in Walmart compared to Target. Are the Walmarts in other areas like this? Trent, Fargo, N.D. Replies I don’t understand the need for many Walmart customers who seem to make an effort to be offensive and walk around with ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: Why are white people so fussy about good grammar?
By Phillip J. Milano Question Why are white people so dogmatic about grammar? Good grammar isn’t linked to intelligence. — Nia C., 30, black, Chicago Replies I admit that proper grammar is important to me and that I form an at least partially negative impression of people who use poor grammar. I agree that good grammar does not equate with ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: Why do some Latinos decorate with stuffed animals?
By Phillip J. Milano Question There are more Latinos moving into our community. … In several homes I have visited there have been several large stuffed animals on display. Why are these used as prominent decorative pieces? — Candice, 25, white, Fremont, Neb. Replies I’ve never seen, heard or read about anything like what you describe. I’ve always associated adults ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: How can parent put stop to child’s misguided racial notion?
Question I’ve always taught my 4-year-old son that people are people, regardless of skin color. His father isn’t the most tolerant person, but he’s never taught my son anything to the contrary. So it surprised me in the supermarket when my son pointed at a black man and told me to not go near because “they are the enemy.” What ...
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