tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post4437062855137334379..comments2023-10-17T08:04:08.714-04:00Comments on The Examined Life: Getting My Groove BackAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04614116686638969278noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-17929050755456409262008-10-23T14:23:00.000-04:002008-10-23T14:23:00.000-04:00A friend of mine from South Africa posted a bit ab...A friend of mine from South Africa posted a bit about the difficulties people have overcoming long held cultural bias. <BR/><BR/>http://suburbansafari.blogspot.com/2008/10/foot-in-mouth-disease.html<BR/><BR/>Language and habits of thought are hard to recognize and change. They seem to get in the way of rational thought quite often.<BR/><BR/>Good to see you back, pen in hand, taking on the world again.<BR/><BR/>Peace, AlanAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442419546836689939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-35912713574748759142008-10-22T14:00:00.000-04:002008-10-22T14:00:00.000-04:00Sheria, sorry I was away for a week and finally ge...Sheria, sorry I was away for a week and finally getting round to reading blogs. <BR/>Sorry for you with the lose of your Mother. My Mother died on New Years 36years ago and I still think of everyday. I am sure you have many memories of her that you will recall as I do. {{HUG}} BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-44561542083883964502008-10-21T11:39:00.000-04:002008-10-21T11:39:00.000-04:00What was that I just saw? Ahh ok, it's the fire in...What was that I just saw? Ahh ok, it's the fire in your eyes, that blaze that burns bright when you come out fighting. I for one understand missing your mother but I'm also a little releived to see that fire blazing inside again. As Marc said, your Mother is smiling. I can hear her now, "It's about time you said something! I'm proud of you.." of course I'm sure you remember the tone and voice loud and clear. Love ya hon! (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-64182743248440401182008-10-21T09:30:00.000-04:002008-10-21T09:30:00.000-04:00I am very sorry to hear of the death of your Mothe...I am very sorry to hear of the death of your Mother. Hugs. I came here via Call For Support. As a Brit I can only say that the one thing that should be considered by all Americans, is not colour, age, size or anything else. It is whether the person will make a good President and do what is right for America. Who will be the best at doing the job.Jeannettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078705412065613819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-15566779394308715912008-10-20T13:56:00.000-04:002008-10-20T13:56:00.000-04:00Thanks for the chart on the issues. I've copied it...Thanks for the chart on the issues. I've copied it down to share. <BR/>It's good to see you writing again. My thoughts are with you often.<BR/>Hugs, LeighLeigh/BlueDragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207239311719933452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-45802590821864932182008-10-20T08:11:00.000-04:002008-10-20T08:11:00.000-04:00Dear Sheria,I am so sorry you lost your Mom. I kno...Dear Sheria,<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry you lost your Mom. I know you will miss her every day.<BR/><BR/>Your post is wonderful and insightful. We are standing at a crossroads here, and things could go from bad to worse quickly.Judith HeartSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950132362232278014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-57066439997219334332008-10-20T01:02:00.000-04:002008-10-20T01:02:00.000-04:00Good for you. I'm sorry that you have to deal wit...Good for you. I'm sorry that you have to deal with ignorance at work, but you handle it well.Des and Evan's big daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214597981806066462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-6370988558505447842008-10-19T23:40:00.000-04:002008-10-19T23:40:00.000-04:00Am I gonna miss AOL alerts! It'll take a while for...Am I gonna miss AOL alerts! It'll take a while for us to get used to blogger. <BR/><BR/>It's good to see you posting again, Sheria. I've thought of you a lot over the last few weeks. Know that you are in my prayers. You are now going through something I've feared for years and even more so now that my mom's health isn't good. I'm very close to my mom, too and I don't know what I'll do without her. Like your mom, mine is very opinionated. She loves, loves, loves and supports Obama. My daddy is supporting McCain. I almost hate visiting them and when I do, I do everything I can think of to steer the conversation away from politics. ;) <BR/><BR/>You take care and I'll be checking back in soon.aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905660128068929702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-82715614426609032792008-10-19T11:28:00.001-04:002008-10-19T11:28:00.001-04:00What I want to know is why McCain supporters bring...What I want to know is why McCain supporters bring up their vague Obama "concerns" to someone like you. Are they secretly hoping that you'll take them aside and confess that Obama is really all they fear to be true, that you have to vote for him because you're black, but they don't have to and--not to worry--you know they're not racist. <BR/>Let's pray that instead yours is one of millions of conversations going on that do seem to be moving many from red to blue. (Like my sister, thank God.)<BR/>Your mama is smiling.Mark Olmstedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586796048939849045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-15307135347104877912008-10-19T11:28:00.000-04:002008-10-19T11:28:00.000-04:00Glad to read your taking baby steps forward, and y...Glad to read your taking baby steps forward, and you'll get there in our own time.<BR/><BR/>Watching the news last night about Obama, was quite disturbing as people won't vote for him because he is black and they fear for their way of life, but isn't Obama about change, and if he wins, wouldn't change be better than what you have now, they are voting for their next President, afterall they are all Americans so why would the colour of his skin matter<BR/><BR/>Take care<BR/><BR/>Yasmin<BR/>xx<BR/><BR/>http://cayasm-isntshegreat.blogspot.comYasminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891747646091928790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-10223625240349160302008-10-19T07:51:00.000-04:002008-10-19T07:51:00.000-04:00Hey Sheria, glad to see you getting back in form! ...Hey Sheria, glad to see you getting back in form! It will get easier and I know your Mama would not want you to give up your passion for life.<BR/>I sent in my ballot (hate the fact my precinct is mail-in). My family was surprised at my new rebirth in the Democratic Party. If we don't get change be are going to get runover and stomped on, dragged through the mud and become a laughing stock. I thank you for your chart, it is very clear. Actually it is better than most comparisons I have seen. I worry that the "undecided" may use race as a factor in their decisions- so sad that it may come to that. Keep your voice loud and strong, DannelleDannellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06639710965918070214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-46558708923695202912008-10-19T03:48:00.000-04:002008-10-19T03:48:00.000-04:00I have been following this all too carefully and h...I have been following this all too carefully and have wondered when racism would raise its ugly head. I just don't get why it should bother someone. From a Brists point of veiw, you guys need change, BIG change. McCain does not reperesent that with his same again policies and his Stepford wife. Palin is full of false family values, Imean how many times is she going to wheel out her teen daughter who's up the duff and then say please leave them in peace?<BR/>Obama, is like a breath of fresh air. He's not a socialist, or a seceret bomber or anything else of the kind. He just want's change in a country that has to change. With countries like India and China taking away jobs, and with a world in turmoil, he'll bring a calm to it all........ You need him. The world needs him. Phew, Gaz xxxSaltydawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524164264315163192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-30218611922709980202008-10-19T01:39:00.000-04:002008-10-19T01:39:00.000-04:00Thought provoking and informative post as ever She...Thought provoking and informative post as ever Sheria. I'd follow you anywhere! (((hugs)))Marie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-68143061138344361262008-10-19T01:26:00.000-04:002008-10-19T01:26:00.000-04:00I'm going to miss the alerts of AOL as well....tha...I'm going to miss the alerts of AOL as well....that alert just sent me right over here, which is good, because now I know where you are.......<BR/><BR/>As for the elections, 3 weeks will tell the end of the story...I can only hope with all hope it's a good chapter. <BR/>Rebecca~Rebecca Anne~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07689450535488470219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-78193252203331680252008-10-18T21:43:00.000-04:002008-10-18T21:43:00.000-04:00Glad you are getting you groove back. For us, it ...Glad you are getting you groove back. For us, it is not a hard choice, there is no way we could vote for McCain/Palin. <BR/><BR/>Hope you have a good Sunday :o)Ken Richeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425810816600512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516524448870006829.post-54357884476509583832008-10-18T21:16:00.000-04:002008-10-18T21:16:00.000-04:00I'd say that hope comes in many forms, dear Sheria...I'd say that hope comes in many forms, dear Sheria. <BR/><BR/>I agree that it's time we all spoke frankly about racism in this election. It's happening, and to deny it is to play ostrich. I've written a thing or two about it, and I've gotten some responses from readers who say that they often hear people saying that they won't vote for Obama because he's black.<BR/><BR/>For the people saying that, I believe November 5 will be a hard dawn. For me, it will be a happy one.<BR/><BR/>Love ya, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.com