tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post2963087622394366753..comments2023-11-03T03:34:41.142-07:00Comments on Chocolate Covered Daydreams: I Love Being BlackAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-1643399938776203702010-09-25T15:44:18.370-07:002010-09-25T15:44:18.370-07:00Stereotypes exist because they are LOUD by nature....Stereotypes exist because they are LOUD by nature. Those who follow the rules, whether black or white, tend to blend into the background, allowing those who "stereotype" an entire race to have center stage.<br /><br />I wish that each person would take responsibility FOR those who are allowed to BE the stereotypes, and just say "SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP. YOU'RE EMBARRASSING ME."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-13235004646502767452010-09-15T12:36:04.923-07:002010-09-15T12:36:04.923-07:00this is a great post!this is a great post!Charlotte | Life's a Charm!http://lifesacharm.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-12692142526852241072010-09-11T17:03:18.166-07:002010-09-11T17:03:18.166-07:00Hee-Hee-Hee Amen to That!!! Your Blog always makes...Hee-Hee-Hee Amen to That!!! Your Blog always makes me SMILE;)<br />God Bless Ya Always,<br />NiecyGreetings from Niecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659413583583685869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-5969871511755678232010-09-06T06:36:24.425-07:002010-09-06T06:36:24.425-07:00I love this post!!!!!!!!!I love this post!!!!!!!!!nataleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999272522761149608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-77580769846664328002010-09-05T13:13:46.519-07:002010-09-05T13:13:46.519-07:00Kudos to you, Simone! You know from reading my bl...Kudos to you, Simone! You know from reading my blog that I love to hear perspectives like this. Anything that can bring us closer to standing in other people's shoes is good for creating unity!Vegas Linda Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653067016683159930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-44237930959176367972010-09-04T11:41:48.399-07:002010-09-04T11:41:48.399-07:00I was reading this and it made me wonder. I'...I was reading this and it made me wonder. I've never thought most of those things...do you think people really do?<br /><br />I always feel those same preconceptions about overweight people...which, sadly I am.<br /><br />But now I figure, I'm going to do what I want and what makes me happy and if someone wants to stereotype me I'm just gonna squash 'em.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-50019754655676518972010-09-02T07:54:24.830-07:002010-09-02T07:54:24.830-07:00I also love my blackness! Beautiful post sis!I also love my blackness! Beautiful post sis!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-396223820774581722010-09-02T06:59:50.302-07:002010-09-02T06:59:50.302-07:00Nezzy took the words right out of my mouth!!! exce...Nezzy took the words right out of my mouth!!! excellent post I am so happy to call you my friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755834803574964576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-83781989403037237812010-09-01T20:00:57.551-07:002010-09-01T20:00:57.551-07:00Fun post. Thanks for making me smile.Fun post. Thanks for making me smile.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-55494006528434159362010-09-01T19:37:55.439-07:002010-09-01T19:37:55.439-07:00Good on you for celebrating who you are. :) I...Good on you for celebrating who you are. :) I've always loved and admired your strong sense of self.Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-60612100329566749002010-09-01T18:38:08.043-07:002010-09-01T18:38:08.043-07:00I have always been in awe of a black womans skin. ...I have always been in awe of a black womans skin. I think it is beautiful. You should be proud of who you are. I also know that I was raised to love all no matter what the color of their skin and I am proud of my parents for doing that.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-68122185312111818142010-09-01T18:17:42.929-07:002010-09-01T18:17:42.929-07:00What a beautiful expression of who you really are!...What a beautiful expression of who you really are!<br /><br />It was also nice to have some of those stereotypes that society has set, put in their right light.<br /><br />Thank you for your heartfelt candor!Reynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338898718251290682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-20063042625954216322010-09-01T18:08:23.492-07:002010-09-01T18:08:23.492-07:00I hate the stereotyping thing too.
Cool post. Lo...I hate the stereotyping thing too. <br /><br />Cool post. Love the answers.Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-6333648528161871112010-09-01T17:48:26.196-07:002010-09-01T17:48:26.196-07:00I love your list and wasn't surprised by anyth...I love your list and wasn't surprised by anything in it. It's a shame that stereotypes exist and that they are so often kept going on tv and movies.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-1476241715114489792010-09-01T17:10:49.531-07:002010-09-01T17:10:49.531-07:00rock on...we are all just people...each beautiful ...rock on...we are all just people...each beautiful in our own way...and i dont mind the grits...smiles.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-45609796442216553092010-09-01T16:43:29.872-07:002010-09-01T16:43:29.872-07:00Cool post!
I hadn't noticed your color - ust ...Cool post!<br /><br />I hadn't noticed your color - ust know I love reading your blog.<br /><br />Could probably dash a few stereotypes about what retired women are and are not. Maybe I'll do that!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-10412554995934124652010-09-01T15:19:09.445-07:002010-09-01T15:19:09.445-07:00What a beautiful post today that all women can rel...What a beautiful post today that all women can relate to.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing Sweetie.Menopausal New Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01427085574473513923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-75133875138741011542010-09-01T15:10:20.122-07:002010-09-01T15:10:20.122-07:00Why do we worry about the color of our skin. It&#...Why do we worry about the color of our skin. It's what is in the heart that counts. God loves us - not our color - but our love for HIM. God bless you as you live what the life that God chose for you. And I will do the same. I'm white.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111098957758986855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-90193867255852412992010-09-01T15:09:16.915-07:002010-09-01T15:09:16.915-07:00You broke apart so many stereotypes right there. I...You broke apart so many stereotypes right there. I hate that they exist. You are a class act!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-54281372454615786002010-09-01T14:45:31.891-07:002010-09-01T14:45:31.891-07:00I love it! Tell it like it is!I love it! Tell it like it is!Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413569730392966229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-23576630112020460872010-09-01T14:40:38.061-07:002010-09-01T14:40:38.061-07:00Simone, you sound very confident and well rounded ...Simone, you sound very confident and well rounded and if I met you, I would treasure you as a friend.<br />I enjoy following your blog and getting to know you here.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-9589110075469483782010-09-01T14:13:11.317-07:002010-09-01T14:13:11.317-07:00I had just posted my post when I saw this post of ...I had just posted my post when I saw this post of yours. Seems like we are thinking along the same lines today. Interesting.<br />BTW, I LOVED this post and your honesty!!Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-64526991264694114352010-09-01T14:04:31.266-07:002010-09-01T14:04:31.266-07:00Hey Simone, You are so right-- Stereotypes can be ...Hey Simone, You are so right-- Stereotypes can be crazy. I like your list and was not surprised by it one bit! I KNOW you are a smart and confident woman.<br /><br />Hope all's well and you are settling into life in Portland.<br /><br />xo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8430245182138060252.post-83602354036983785872010-09-01T13:40:43.729-07:002010-09-01T13:40:43.729-07:00There is just nothing more beautiful than a woman ...There is just nothing more beautiful than a woman who is confident and loves who she is. I loved your answers girl!!! <br /><br />The stereotype thing...I hate it too!<br /><br />God bless you and have an extraordinary day!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.com