tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post7080521649400524241..comments2024-01-14T09:38:11.555-06:00Comments on peacock blue: Phantoms & Shadowsnonizambonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08381779175217605700noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-87301588927159896922009-01-30T06:15:00.000-06:002009-01-30T06:15:00.000-06:00A moving piece. Our parents give us memories that...A moving piece. Our parents give us memories that burrow in and influence us, even when the memories are ones we would not choose. You turn this legacy around. I'm thinking the world is celebrating this transformation as we put our hopes in Obama. Thank you, as always, for visiting and for leading me back to your posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-78135987696680848762009-01-28T20:27:00.000-06:002009-01-28T20:27:00.000-06:00Powerful piece...I'm somewhat ashamed to say that ...Powerful piece...I'm somewhat ashamed to say that my children untied some of the knots for me or at least helped me look at them in a new fashion. Thank you for this writing!Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-44016846773551583002009-01-27T19:38:00.000-06:002009-01-27T19:38:00.000-06:00I think most of my generation were fed a lot of ra...I think most of my generation were fed a lot of racial untruths. Untangling knots can be difficult. I know your daughters appreciate this post, as do we all. I admire your generous spirit.<BR/><BR/>xoxo PhyllisGranny Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214748856516412924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-31915563831894738012009-01-27T14:18:00.000-06:002009-01-27T14:18:00.000-06:00Oh yes. I've been a little surprised as I've talke...Oh yes. I've been a little surprised as I've talked to people over the past few months, at how unaware some are at the extent of the racism, esp. in the white, rural north of this country. I grew up hearing phrases that I NEVER want my child to hear. I am so glad that he has a puzzled look on his face when I try to explain some of this to him. Thanks for writing this!Judy Merrill-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859077726283307715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-64458083056138509742009-01-27T02:09:00.000-06:002009-01-27T02:09:00.000-06:00Well said!!!!Well said!!!!Jeeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02059095696768768954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-33255615055884694712009-01-26T18:27:00.000-06:002009-01-26T18:27:00.000-06:00Many things in life take time...it is definitely a...Many things in life take time...it is definitely a process. Strong post. Humble.Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809828176514703114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-10898735506122452822009-01-26T17:49:00.000-06:002009-01-26T17:49:00.000-06:00haunting and sad!haunting and sad!floretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220834824793299258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-27938232561250246312009-01-26T15:27:00.000-06:002009-01-26T15:27:00.000-06:00Noni, this post speaks to the independent perspect...Noni, this post speaks to the independent perspective I always find here Battling our way to our own beliefs is never easy, but I'm glad you found your way to your own generous heart. Beautiful post!annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-60993960258135509082009-01-26T11:47:00.000-06:002009-01-26T11:47:00.000-06:00So well said ...So well said ...Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983894689198056584.post-19932978793927028412009-01-26T09:06:00.000-06:002009-01-26T09:06:00.000-06:00Very strong piece.phantasmagoriaVery strong piece.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2009/01/phantasmagoria.html" REL="nofollow">phantasmagoria</A>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.com