tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post6020411998922625791..comments2023-10-22T04:42:10.127-06:00Comments on What Happened to the Subtitles?: Taking on the Manmore cowbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17867825812404503048noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-60844724952949289792007-08-24T13:13:00.000-06:002007-08-24T13:13:00.000-06:00Monica: NO! I love that one! And you DO look tou...Monica: NO! I love that one! And you DO look tough ... when it's regular-sized. It's just when it's tiny in the comments that it looks like you're getting your Saturday Night Fever on. And I'm probably the only one who thought that anyway, b/c I'm weird like that.more cowbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353267905923574347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-85831374548446408042007-08-24T11:45:00.000-06:002007-08-24T11:45:00.000-06:00I'm trying to look tough in my pic! disco move...I'm trying to look tough in my pic! disco moves INDEED. Time to get a new faux-toe... photo :)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508987701142070285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-46977921620527408432007-08-24T11:17:00.000-06:002007-08-24T11:17:00.000-06:00PS to Lorraine: I thought I saw a typo with my cu...PS to Lorraine: I thought I saw a typo with my curtsey/curtsy deal, looked it up and BOTH spellings are correct. How lucky is that?more cowbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867825812404503048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-58872712953284853872007-08-24T11:16:00.000-06:002007-08-24T11:16:00.000-06:00Red: exactly. The system has made it that way. ...Red: exactly. The system has made it that way. It shouldn't be, but that's reality. It makes me uncomfortable, but whatever -- suck it up and drive on, because people of color have to feel a hell of a lot more uncomfortable than that. I think it's part of the role/responsibility in being a white ally: not to get in there and take over, but to work however you're most effective within the group. <br><br>It does suck though, to arrive at the restaurant after, my 3 fellow group leaders already there (2 African American women, 1 Latina) discussing how noticeable the positive reaction was when Cowbell presented her parts of the presentation. Except they don't call me Cowbell. <br><br>I mean, it's with them it's ok, because we all understand that reality, and they know I'm not going to be offended by that pissing them off, but still, it really sucks. <br><br>But hey, like you said, whatever works. <br><br>Monica: that made me smile, especially b/c whenever I see your profile pic next to a comment, it looks like you're doing some funky disco move. Plus, I love that I'm not the only one who calls other chicks "dude". <br><br>Melody: Hi, welcome to the asylum! I am as freaked out by your sewing skillz as I am by Lorraine's skillz in the kitchen. <br><br>Lorraine: (curtsey curtsey curtsy)<br><br>Allan: I sure as hell hope so. <br><br>Jokerine: (love the name) Welcome! The margarita was fantastic. I was too damn tired to have more than 1 though. <br><br>RG: Thank you. The Hat is working on some sort of superhero cape for me. A sparkly one. <br><br>Tater: Well, I guess we have proven QuakerJono's past theory of the whole e-crush thing then, eh? Thanks for the cyber hugs and props. They mean a lot, coming from one of my totally nonsexual e-crushes, ha!<br><br>Belle: Well *ahem* yes, but not exactly in these, um, circumstances... (cyber eyebrow wiggle) ;-) Yes, details to follow.more cowbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867825812404503048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-83373395156290975682007-08-24T09:18:00.000-06:002007-08-24T09:18:00.000-06:00Has anyone told you lately how awesome you are? ;-...Has anyone told you lately how awesome you are? ;-)<br><br>I'm hoping there will be details of this ass-kicking to follow. That information could be really helpful for other parents dealing with the same kinds of things.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712166397010249516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-61536560842433968272007-08-24T07:49:00.000-06:002007-08-24T07:49:00.000-06:00Don't forget my non-sexual crush as well. You...Don't forget my non-sexual crush as well. You constantly amaze me with your integrity, righteous anger, Intelligence, bravery, and willingness to follow through on your beliefs. I've said it before, and will say it again, you are an awesome mother, and your kids are very fortunate to have you fighting in their corner. I am so angry, and sorry, that your kids have had to put up with so much bullshit! I am glad you have decided to share the issues they have faced though, and am also glad you are not brief. Your writing is clarifying, on point, and well reasoned. I love reading you!<br><br>Kisses, hugs, and props to you my friend!taterhttp://web.mac.com/tater5/Tater/Blog/Blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-84394320194153346542007-08-24T02:55:00.000-06:002007-08-24T02:55:00.000-06:00This is so cool! enjoy your margharita, you deserv...This is so cool! enjoy your margharita, you deserve it.jokerinehttp://www.hdreioplus.de/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-21700610441719502922007-08-23T21:40:00.000-06:002007-08-23T21:40:00.000-06:00Brevity is over-rated.(more clapping)Brevity is over-rated.<br>(more clapping)Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419026498128315319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-329030771668857082007-08-23T20:26:00.000-06:002007-08-23T20:26:00.000-06:00(clap clap clap)(clap clap clap)Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15130321823549477784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-47126318358575230552007-08-23T19:38:00.000-06:002007-08-23T19:38:00.000-06:00O.K. you're totally freaking awesome. Damn!!O.K. you're totally freaking awesome. Damn!!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16504855018934043734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-18458688775940552802007-08-23T19:29:00.000-06:002007-08-23T19:29:00.000-06:00Dude, i kind of love you!Dude, <br>i kind of love you!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508987701142070285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-57183433441355683432007-08-23T18:14:00.000-06:002007-08-23T18:14:00.000-06:00All props were deserved, I assure you. You totall...All props were deserved, I assure you. You totally know what you're talking about; it's clear. And if you'll allow a little soapboxery from me -- the SYSTEM made you a better messenger for this particular message. And the only thing you can do to make changes to the system is SPREAD it. In my line of work, I had to overcome lots of guilt about being white and weirdness about the fact that the white men (who really needed to hear this stuff) heard more coming from me than from my non-white, non-male colleagues. It totally SUCKS; I get it -- but look at it this way. Life has handed you a megaphone; it'd be a shame if you didn't use it whenever you can -- y'know? You ... totally ... rock.Red7Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374428870925284956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-43720075384968234212007-08-23T17:40:00.000-06:002007-08-23T17:40:00.000-06:00UPDATE: We just got back, and I'm on my way t...UPDATE: We just got back, and I'm on my way to "debrief" with margaritas. But we done good -- way better result than we even expected, I'll update later. <br><br>Red -- thanks for the props; that goes perfectly with your totally non-sexual crush. This is right along w/ your line of work, so it means a lot coming from you.<br><br>QJ: We did, baby, we DID! now, for that margarita...more cowbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867825812404503048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-78757298552401139962007-08-23T16:16:00.000-06:002007-08-23T16:16:00.000-06:00Kick that ass! Take those names! Go on and on as...Kick that ass! Take those names! Go on and on as long as you like because it's quality.Quakerjonowww.forgottenbeatitudes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-25056907247244704752007-08-23T15:51:00.000-06:002007-08-23T15:51:00.000-06:00You might suck at brevity, but you excel at other ...You might suck at brevity, but you excel at other things, Super-Mommery being only the first among many.<br><br>You are officially my MOST AWESOME PERSON OF THE DAY. I love this, and am sending blogfriend Al over here to read this immediately.Red7Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374428870925284956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-28225132008627599592007-08-23T13:48:00.000-06:002007-08-23T13:48:00.000-06:00I do love silvery things, and purply things, so th...I do love silvery things, and purply things, so that cape would kick ass. It has to be the blue-purple though, not the pinky-purple, OK? <br><br>Can you have it here before 2?<br><br>(hey, this is a pretty brief comment.)more cowbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867825812404503048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331618108385488261.post-56534998741505471622007-08-23T13:43:00.000-06:002007-08-23T13:43:00.000-06:00I'm going to buy you a cape. A bright purple S...I'm going to buy you a cape. A bright purple Super Mom cape. With silver trim. Because I know how you like silvery things.<br>Also, I enjoy a nice Mocha Brevity from Starbucks, on occasion.Auld Hathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454917095759390683noreply@blogger.com