tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496059385775591411.post7414672119498437811..comments2016-08-13T18:13:24.565-04:00Comments on Alison Caiola Writes: Bullies: you can take the group out of high school, but not the high school out of the group!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05888947715060131316noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496059385775591411.post-76090101416674163922012-05-23T09:28:27.318-04:002012-05-23T09:28:27.318-04:00Thank you SO much for your comments J! I adored r...Thank you SO much for your comments J! I adored reading them, almost as much as I adore you! Unfortunately, no I should say FORTUNATELY most of the really hurtful comments were taken down from the page. But a few good things came of it. This blog, which I hope can shine a light on the problem and also the person who was the bulliest (is that a word--I think only Roosevelt can answer that) had deeper issues because she was SO angry and hurtful. So I send her light and love and hope she can get some relief. Yes heart on your sleeve--perfect. Did you get a late note for the hall monitor?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888947715060131316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496059385775591411.post-36616049571082401482012-05-23T08:55:57.978-04:002012-05-23T08:55:57.978-04:00...back from vacation, done with the gyrlz gatheri......back from vacation, done with the gyrlz gathering, and making a lil time this morning to scan the happenings on Facebook. Thinking your blog the best place to begin today's journey, I clicked on the link and began reading. I felt comfortable with and drawn in by your relaxed writing style, and captivated by the Facebook experience that you described. I'll certainly visit that page later (the H.S. page), to read the banter that you were the target of. I personally apologize for the non-acceptance and cruelty of our classmates. Weren't we the generation of love/peace/acceptance...free spirits if you will, and when and how did things go so wrong?! When did we become so segregated, so able to justify our biased and judgmental attitudes, and so willing to express our differences through words meant to hurt and to destroy the very spirit of their "victim", not unlike a steel ball shot from a cannon?! When did we, the generation of free love and civil rights for all people, become so stuck, as to be defined by our limitations (of thought and non-acceptance), based on the very clear and hostile boundaries that only a self righteous person could define, force upon others, and actually live by?!<br />I (the one never picked for the cheerleading squad) have been and will always be, the most demonstrative cheerleader for everyone, as they walk the path toward their own goals, celebrating everyone's right to personal choices, as well as their personal accomplishments, no matter how different the process/ideal/journey from my own. I recognize too, that a big part of being Me and truly walking the walk, is to somehow accept and honor the differences in the delivery of a message, from people lashing out/criticizing/standing in judgment of those of us still choosing to (and exercising our right to...) color outside of the lines. That my friend is a tough one...an incredibly bitter pill to swallow, but sweetened with deep self respect, the recognition of others small-mindedness, as well as a very real choice to live what so many others did and still laugh at (but wait, wasn't that just the "old" generation's attitude toward us?!)...the hippy (and hAppy...) way, firmly grounded, focused on positivity, and willing to work and struggle for change, in a non confrontational and respectful manner always...all ways, makes it just a bit more palatable...kinda, anyway!<br />So Al, in "answer" to your "question", I say...yes! Go for it, gyrlfriend...post away on the H.S. page (it is part of the ever growing social network, not owned and run by the few...those feeling a sense of entitlement to control the very thoughts and styles of others in whatever way it takes...to break 'em down/bring 'em on board/make 'em wake up and become believers and followers). Perhaps your words and your way of putting them out there, although a huge thorn in the sides of many, may just open up the mind/thaw the heart/bring awareness and change, to just one person willing to take the time to read and to process them.<br />So, a pom pom in each hand and wearing a pleated skirt (NOT!), I'm cheering you on! Standing at attention, in my uniform (NOT!), I salute you! With a pure heart (albeit just a bit scarred from affliction) and both hands, I love and applaud you! I wish you (continued) success, unlimited strength, and magic (yes, magic!), as you pursue your every dream! I've got a BIG box of crayons...wanna share?! ~♥~ <br />Oh, and by the way...this profile photo is of me, wearing my heart on my sleeve...perfect, yes?! :)Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642342103724481436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496059385775591411.post-31142685406573608572012-05-22T22:38:25.866-04:002012-05-22T22:38:25.866-04:00Than you
Madgew!!!Than you<br />Madgew!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888947715060131316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496059385775591411.post-76606758179413275912012-05-22T22:27:29.115-04:002012-05-22T22:27:29.115-04:00I say post away.I say post away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com