tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post4701821463142083167..comments2023-10-22T06:42:05.280-07:00Comments on all writey then: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-8404884021304976252010-11-19T16:01:54.710-08:002010-11-19T16:01:54.710-08:00ah..that is a wonderful piece of work you have wri...ah..that is a wonderful piece of work you have written here...<br /><br />so wise..so articulted in the best way possible...<br /><br />it makes me sad to see how the americans arent so satiesfied with obama anymore...i think he is a smart and wonderful caring man...<br /><br />and, i too, think that real change need its time....Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437792304668178783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-15422988277931019792010-11-14T15:48:37.214-08:002010-11-14T15:48:37.214-08:00This post was what I needed to remember that there...This post was what I needed to remember that there are wonderfully passionate and INTELLIGENT people left in the world!! <br /><br />I know that change will come but we are dealing with such a broken world - <br /><br />Your writing is beautiful, smart, witty and DEAD ON!!! <br /><br /><br />Love the pic - love the post - I am a new fan of you!!!reluctantmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12553631214141828126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-3484783295982318062010-11-07T23:00:35.481-08:002010-11-07T23:00:35.481-08:00Egads, this is brilliant. I hope someday I can wri...Egads, this is brilliant. I hope someday I can write something as clear, concise and as meaningful as this. Much respect and props to you for saying it straight and in such an eloquent and honest way.Lifeofkaylenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470854343779969623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-672025014150597102010-11-06T18:23:33.250-07:002010-11-06T18:23:33.250-07:00this is awesome and brilliant, may
going back to ...this is awesome and brilliant, may<br /><br />going back to read it again<br /><br />xomichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861251743062824891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-18831107808885118362010-11-05T17:22:34.421-07:002010-11-05T17:22:34.421-07:00I'm here through Elizabeth Aquino's blog. ...I'm here through Elizabeth Aquino's blog. She quotes you there. Such beautifully expressed and clear sentiments, yours and hers. I can only agree with you both. Change for the better takes time. <br /><br />Even from faraway here in Australia there are many who resonate with your thoughts and who are shocked at the rumblings of conservatism and the mud throwing that goes on in resistance to change.<br /><br />It's good to meet you here.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-36061820285111515392010-11-05T17:16:31.143-07:002010-11-05T17:16:31.143-07:00I feel almost guilty for reading your words, and k...I feel almost guilty for reading your words, and knowing they are only for us---I want to share your writing with the world :)<br /><br />I do love you. Am always thinking of you.SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174193133138897712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-42290607212657933682010-11-05T15:43:35.197-07:002010-11-05T15:43:35.197-07:00Mwa- Thank you! And I liked the picture too.
Jo-...Mwa- Thank you! And I liked the picture too. <br /><br />Jo- Thank you!<br /><br />Bethany- You and your words are too sweet, you know.<br /><br />kario- Thank you for coming by! I often feel like I am on a boat. It's important to have a good crew. I know what you mean about finding like-minded people. There's so much media attention to the negative, because that is what makes good story, that sometimes we feel very alone in our convictions. It's good to remember we aren't. I'll have to wander over to your blog and do some exploring. Thank you again.<br /><br />Tanya Ward Goodman- Isn't Elizabeth marvelous? And isn't she dear? Thank you for coming by and for your sweet words.<br /><br />SB- You make me so happy. You are just written all over my heart, you know. Thank you so much.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719394416574590978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-38609879454423296192010-11-05T13:11:35.410-07:002010-11-05T13:11:35.410-07:00May,
You amaze me. I just wrote your Mama that I b...May,<br />You amaze me. I just wrote your Mama that I believe you have a truly beautiful mind. You surely do. <br /><br />When I get really disgusted with most of the people in this country, you are your family make me feel so much better about life and things. I am so glad that all of you exist.<br /><br />I love you dearly.<br /><br />SBSarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-26474258215652820752010-11-05T11:10:20.754-07:002010-11-05T11:10:20.754-07:00Wow. Followed my dear Elizabeth's advice and ...Wow. Followed my dear Elizabeth's advice and came to read your words. So glad I did. Hooray and thank you.Tanya Ward Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300248865463708695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-37385363529360775592010-11-05T10:53:11.160-07:002010-11-05T10:53:11.160-07:00I love finding things like this out here in cybers...I love finding things like this out here in cyberspace because it reminds me to look outside of my own insular world from time to time and take heart that there are so many others out there that feel the same way. The boat analogy really spoke to me because it happens every day in my house with my kids and as a parent, I have to remember that we're gonna rock a bit and that's part of the learning and the fun. What's important is to remember that we're all in the boat together and it's going to take all of us to keep it upright.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your wise words.kariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-50096752147855246742010-11-05T10:44:50.519-07:002010-11-05T10:44:50.519-07:00Brilliant, wise, right on, passionate, you and thi...Brilliant, wise, right on, passionate, you and this post. Wow.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03510823788662848522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-46856618540947463842010-11-04T03:51:59.747-07:002010-11-04T03:51:59.747-07:00Good work, May.Good work, May.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-31420429277606874382010-11-03T14:48:34.789-07:002010-11-03T14:48:34.789-07:00Hear, hear! Not even my elections, but you are abs...Hear, hear! Not even my elections, but you are absolutely right.<br /><br />And that's a very funny picture.Mwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954216492730746581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-31048556156603730372010-11-03T14:46:36.102-07:002010-11-03T14:46:36.102-07:00Mama- Thank you my love! I think it's funny th...Mama- Thank you my love! I think it's funny that we both wrote pretty much similar things today. Election thoughts. It was so good to hear your voice this morning! We should go to a movie next week. Let's make it happen. That is one thing we can do.<br /><br />DTG- Oh Togi, I love him so much. It is easy to get disillusioned, but the more I thought about it this morning the more I clearly saw how people never see the affect they have on the world. All the people who got arrested to sit at lunch counters, or to love the ones they love, they were each one person in one moment in time. Did it make their lives better? No, it probably made their lives pretty shitty actually, but it makes our lives better. We would be letting them down if we gave up so easily. <br /> Now I'm just repeating myself really, but I'm glad that you feel that way, about things taking time. You fighting the good fight and standing up for what you believe in and loyalty and the fair and equal treatment of others continually opens my eyes and inspires me. And all those around you. <br /><br />Mel- Thank you for your thoughtful words. You feel it too, and think about it, and it's good to know that there are like minded people. In a way, the tossing back and forth of power is a sort of checks and balances system unto itself. As frustrating as it is that progress is so slow, at least it's not getting as fucked up as fast as it could be either.<br /><br />Petit Fleur-Hey Lady-Love! One thing about the media is that now, more than ever, we can make our own words heard if we so choose. Slow and steady doesn't sell papers, but we don't need to sell papers you and I. As always, thank you for coming by. Love to you and yours.<br /><br />Steph- I love you, girl.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719394416574590978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-18060422771028433392010-11-03T09:41:11.415-07:002010-11-03T09:41:11.415-07:00I second Mel's first sentence.I second Mel's first sentence.Steph(anie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01345590378662641435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-55705582460444100652010-11-03T07:50:00.821-07:002010-11-03T07:50:00.821-07:00I couldn't agree more. What's even more i...I couldn't agree more. What's even more infuriating is that the media seems to be conveniently forgetting to point out that yes, the change IS happening, but as you pointed out, not over night. sigh.<br /><br />You rock May, and I feel better just reading your words and being reminded there are more of us out there that feel this way.<br /><br />PS love the title and the bit about the cake and the foot! So true!Petit fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626110471501778855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-47970887940333047212010-11-03T06:50:18.327-07:002010-11-03T06:50:18.327-07:00This is probably the most perceptive, wise and san...This is probably the most perceptive, wise and sane analysis of our society and political system I have ever read. There are so many flaws in our system, and such a narrow, short term mentality that I worry we will ever make true progress as a nation again. We are mired, it seems, in a complex muck of greed and ignorance, and I struggle to believe that any elected entity has the power or foresight or intelligence to change anything. <br />It's a ship, alright, hopefully not the Titanic. It's hard for the President to steer a vessel with a crew that's mutinous and a course undecided. <br />I voted for the same things you did - intelligence and heart and vision. I predict that in two years, the masses will be bitching again, wondering why this change didn't work for them either.<br />These are crazy times. Two steps forward, two steps back. At least we can celebrate the hard fought right to vote for minorities and women, right? <br />I keep hearing Lincoln's words in my head - a nation divided against itself cannot stand... looking at many of the election returns it seems we are split almost down the middle, with narrow margins deciding many races. Who are we, I wonder some days. Thank you for giving me something good to think about, for being so thoughtful and wise, for shining some light with your words.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-2775549367492396812010-11-03T05:53:43.531-07:002010-11-03T05:53:43.531-07:00Years ago, I had a long conversation with Togi. He...Years ago, I had a long conversation with Togi. He was angry and depressed because he felt that change wasn't coming quickly enough. He felt that he'd been fighting all his life and had little progress to show for it. I told him that I work for change and progress, but I don't expect to see it in my lifetime. He thought that sounded like a cop out, but to me that keeps me from getting disillusioned and giving up. <br /><br />Anyway, yeah. What you said.That Hankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514310999129694443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157852278914226814.post-89638903882044229302010-11-03T05:19:27.163-07:002010-11-03T05:19:27.163-07:00Well, this was as wise and beautiful as anything I...Well, this was as wise and beautiful as anything I've ever read. What more can I say?<br />I love you, my darling May.<br />I am in awe of your mind, your abilities, your heart, your love.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com