Well, I guess P. T. Barnum was right if some people think that skin tone is an indicator of "better" people.
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People do all sorts of stupid things. My mother was fooled for a while, until she met my father. He set her straight.
Good morning, Voltpeeps,
Evie, I'm so glad your doctor's appointment went well.
I'm not a racist person. Just never have been. I think I really understand what it is to be singled out based on outside appearances and it hurts. As a female, I have been treated very badly by some people. In Texas two guys laughed and laughed because I knew what was wrong with my Camaro. As I walked out they were still laughing. I got in my car they were still laughing. As I drove away, they were still laughing. I went somewhere else and guess what? I was right about what was wrong with my car.
When I was young, I was told girls don't do woodshop. The teacher said I wouldn't like it. I joined the class anyway. The teacher made sure I didn't like woodshop. I finally quit.
Then there's the fear and harassment that comes with being a girl.
My point being, I don't think people should be sorted by outside appearances and I think the idea that race and/or sex makes you a certain way is silly. I certainly am glad that society has changed quite a bit. It is definitely getting better about shoving people into little boxes based on outward appearances. At least, I think it is.
Evie, I'm so glad your doctor's appointment went well.
I'm not a racist person. Just never have been. I think I really understand what it is to be singled out based on outside appearances and it hurts. As a female, I have been treated very badly by some people. In Texas two guys laughed and laughed because I knew what was wrong with my Camaro. As I walked out they were still laughing. I got in my car they were still laughing. As I drove away, they were still laughing. I went somewhere else and guess what? I was right about what was wrong with my car.
When I was young, I was told girls don't do woodshop. The teacher said I wouldn't like it. I joined the class anyway. The teacher made sure I didn't like woodshop. I finally quit.
Then there's the fear and harassment that comes with being a girl.
My point being, I don't think people should be sorted by outside appearances and I think the idea that race and/or sex makes you a certain way is silly. I certainly am glad that society has changed quite a bit. It is definitely getting better about shoving people into little boxes based on outward appearances. At least, I think it is.
My mother's problem was self-hatred, because her mother's family had Native ancestry. If you just follow those racist rules, you will eventually be white.
I agree-- I'm not a chapter and verse person, but in the NT letters, such things were specifically spelled out. (pun) Of course, that was based on cultural differences, because at that time the concept of race had not yet been developed.
I agree-- I'm not a chapter and verse person, but in the NT letters, such things were specifically spelled out. (pun) Of course, that was based on cultural differences, because at that time the concept of race had not yet been developed.
Such people are getting more and more marginalized. I don't expect it to completely disappear in our lifetimes, however.
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Speaking of racism & sexism, the other day the little girl I tutor asked why all the US presidents have been men. I had to explain to the kids how women weren't always considered equal to men, and how there was a time when they weren't even allowed to vote. I said I thought the kids would live to see a woman president, and in fact Obama was the first black to be president, which means the country is getting more open-minded.
I think it's neat that the kids weren't even aware of these concepts till I explained them as old-fashioned ways of thinking.
I think it's neat that the kids weren't even aware of these concepts till I explained them as old-fashioned ways of thinking.
Hi gang, happy whatever day it is, lol!
Evie, I'm glad to hear that you got good results from your tests and hope you continue on from here with good reports.
Awsum, also hoping you will get a good report!
Lizzie, I'm proud of you that you realized your own potential early, lots of people fold up when they are laughed at, it's a shame. Sticking to your guns is the only way that change happens.
When I was in high school, I had to fight my guidance counselor for his final okay of the classes I chose. I picked auto shop as an elective, the man actually said to me, but you are a girl, we've never had girls in auto shop!
I battled it out and won, there was absolutely no reason he could keep me out, but I was breaking new ground. One of my friends decided auto shop was a good idea as well and when she had her appointment, she also convinced her counselor. The instructor was not pleased, he made a big deal out of it, keeping the lights on during films, making sure our chairs were spread more than arms distance from any of the guys. He was always very condescending to us. This was classroom only, no actual shop work for the first class, but I got a lot out of it. I just wanted to learn how my car worked, and I did. The next year lots more girls signed up. That was early 70's, my how times have changed! (Raspberry to Mr. Zasadny and Mr. Benjamin!)
Have a great day kids!
Evie, I'm glad to hear that you got good results from your tests and hope you continue on from here with good reports.
Awsum, also hoping you will get a good report!
Lizzie, I'm proud of you that you realized your own potential early, lots of people fold up when they are laughed at, it's a shame. Sticking to your guns is the only way that change happens.
When I was in high school, I had to fight my guidance counselor for his final okay of the classes I chose. I picked auto shop as an elective, the man actually said to me, but you are a girl, we've never had girls in auto shop!
I battled it out and won, there was absolutely no reason he could keep me out, but I was breaking new ground. One of my friends decided auto shop was a good idea as well and when she had her appointment, she also convinced her counselor. The instructor was not pleased, he made a big deal out of it, keeping the lights on during films, making sure our chairs were spread more than arms distance from any of the guys. He was always very condescending to us. This was classroom only, no actual shop work for the first class, but I got a lot out of it. I just wanted to learn how my car worked, and I did. The next year lots more girls signed up. That was early 70's, my how times have changed! (Raspberry to Mr. Zasadny and Mr. Benjamin!)Have a great day kids!
Well, I got sliced, diced and frozen. There was only one spot the doctor wasn't really happy about, but even that wasn't a big concern. It'll be a couple of weeks before the biopsies come back, at least a week anyway.
I'm glad it looked good, Awsum. Sending vibes that the biopsies all come back with good results.
Ha-ha! You had me going with that first post! I should have known better!
That is great Roland. 
I'm hoping everything will be fine.
A few stuff regarding food from a quick search.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0MgOpFoAs4 Well you can skip the yucky stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_QjpUSkkWw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQITqEJ-TvQ
https://www.youtube.com/user/gennarocontaldo/videos
http://www.mani-blaeuel-shop.com/olive-oil Best rated olive oil in the world (too many damn awards lol) but kinda expensive. Most of our oil (70%) is exported to Italy, most people think when they buy italian olive oil it's actually italian but it's probably Greek.
I'll find more videos or sites if you wish.
I'm hoping everything will be fine.A few stuff regarding food from a quick search.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0MgOpFoAs4 Well you can skip the yucky stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_QjpUSkkWw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQITqEJ-TvQ
https://www.youtube.com/user/gennarocontaldo/videos
http://www.mani-blaeuel-shop.com/olive-oil Best rated olive oil in the world (too many damn awards lol) but kinda expensive. Most of our oil (70%) is exported to Italy, most people think when they buy italian olive oil it's actually italian but it's probably Greek.
I'll find more videos or sites if you wish.
I just watched that first video and I sure didn't see any yucky parts! In fact I'm starving as a result of watching that! Those pies look great.
Gotta go inspect and maybe re-wick a Big Fogger.
Gotta go inspect and maybe re-wick a Big Fogger.
Here's something weird ... https://www.facebook.com/Summerhill...5.97299.71466794905/10152705154909906/?type=1
It's a wonder the jockey stayed on, especially since the race was a steeplechase, the kind of horse race where the horses go over jumps.
It's a wonder the jockey stayed on, especially since the race was a steeplechase, the kind of horse race where the horses go over jumps.
haha my favorite Greek food is Spanakopita, but I don't think that stick of butter in there's gonna help ANYBODY's BMI. 
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