A story comes to mind - a true story. I have a friend who is of aboriginal background. She claimed racism when it was indeed not. Her skin is a little dark, but for the first few years I knew her, I had no idea she had "dark" skin. I was impressed with her suntan. (Bit dumb me!)

Anyway at a school where our sons attended we had a Pie Drive to raise funds. We duly handed in our order forms and money, and I was one of the many mothers rostered to distribute the pies one Friday afternoon.

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