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There's racism here, too, Avant, on both sides of the equation.
I was pretty naive, up until 3 years ago, when I had some experiences that made me realize that racism is not just a white problem, it cuts both ways. I realized that I went out of my way to not appear racist, and in fact, it's always there, with the best of intentions.
I also realized that I do not want to bear the burden of "white guilt" for something I did not create, and be blamed for being white.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 17, 2006 at 3:27 AM
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Blanche
I am reminded of the intolerance of interracial relationships in Louisiana. Many Northerners who were in the Air Force and stationed there remarked on how intolerant attitudes in the South were, regarding this and other things.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 17, 2006 at 3:21 AM
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You might be surprised, Avant Garde, it might not be as out there as you
think. Preconceptions are dangerous.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 17, 2006 at 3:05 AM
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star4u
Thanks!
posted by
avant-garde
on November 17, 2006 at 2:03 AM
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Blanche
I'm certain that if I were to visit Seattle, I would be in for a culture shock.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 17, 2006 at 2:03 AM
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posted by
star4sky5
on November 16, 2006 at 8:53 PM
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Well, you have a whole different history there, Avant, it doesn't mean that
to me. Its sort of quaint, and historic, antiquated and obsolete, even Victorian, as most hymns seem to me, in their language and tone. It would be so un-PC these days, but I kind of like un-PC, when it's more honest and truthful than tiptoeing too carefully about "sensitive" subjects.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 16, 2006 at 7:36 PM
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sannhet
I'm curious as to where you're going with this. It's very interesting.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 16, 2006 at 3:55 PM
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Blanche
Just hearing a Civil War Song would remind me of many disparities of the South.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 16, 2006 at 3:54 PM
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Sannhet, you kill me.
Woops, don't take that too literally, will you, lol?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 16, 2006 at 8:30 AM
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Avant -
So far so good, though I did find that it is hard to get change for a $20 on the other side.
posted by
sannhet
on November 16, 2006 at 8:21 AM
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I'm sorry, Avant-Garde, I'm puzzling over your last remark. I don't follow.
You lost me on the race issue, where is that in the post?
posted by
Blanche.
on November 14, 2006 at 1:41 PM
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Blanche
Racism is a keen topic here in the South. The funny thing is that I never felt Southern in Virginia, having come from the deep South.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:20 PM
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Chyrlann
I would discuss this topic every day, given the chance. It's very interesting to me. I learn something new each day about it.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:11 PM
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sannhet
Me, too. Thanks for dropping by. How's death?
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:10 PM
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It did yesterday, in the mood I was in, Avant, it literally struck a chord
There is sometimes something very stirring about the songs of war.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 14, 2006 at 1:10 PM
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SYMPHONY
Perhaps they speak to you, and you're just not realizing it.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:10 PM
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Wiley
I think most everyone does. It's just too pronounced to be ignored.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:09 PM
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Whacky
I would daresay that they are always available to us.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:08 PM
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Julia
Densified holograms. That's cool. Why don't you write a book on your conversations with Samuel? I'd buy the first copy.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:08 PM
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faholo
Thanks. It's very comforting, isn't it?
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:07 PM
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Blanche
Personally, I think what we notice, we do so for a reason. This song obviously had some personal relevance for you.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:07 PM
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Justi
It sounds as if you were blessed by the presence of an angel. Wonderful story!
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:06 PM
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Mrs Tanga
Yes, I believe each of us has a guardian angel. Thanks so much for the visit.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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appleworks
I'm glad that you have chosen to develop your gifts.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:04 PM
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Tanga
Thanks. I always enjoy seeing that you've stopped by.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 1:04 PM
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AG, seems a lot of us have our minds on the same subjects...
Being somewhat new to this, what has been referred to as a secular city (Blogit), I noticed a change in a lot of comments and posts directly around Halloween; although some offered the creepy and haunted, a lot of others posted and commented on their experiences with the after-life. A large part of this community, from my perspective anyway, has been focusing on the spiritual experiences of these, our human lives since Halloween. It is comforting to me, but more so......divine. For my two-cents worth; I was an extrememly, reckless teenager from about age 13 until I was with child at 21. For those nine years, maybe a cliche, I had nine lives; riding in fast cars, running with fast boys, drinking, drugs and you name it (I've always been able to blame it on the 70's). A number of unpleasant and fearful events unfolded during those years, but as unpleasant and fearful as they may have been, I should not, by any stretch of the imagination, still alive.
Angels? I believe I was actually surrounded continuously during those years.
posted by
roadscross
on November 14, 2006 at 9:20 AM
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Ditto what Sannhet just said, Avant, and I'm not even jumping out of
perfectly good, mechanically sound planes, either (with or without Death masquerading as Johnny Depp).
posted by
Blanche.
on November 14, 2006 at 7:43 AM
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Avant -
I've had too many near misses that would have resulted in my death for there not to be someone watching out for me. I've had a feeling for as long as I can remember that I will be on this earth for quite awhile, so something (or someone) has to be helping me to make sure that happens.
posted by
sannhet
on November 14, 2006 at 7:40 AM
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Blanche
Asking for protection and assistance seems to be their expertise. I have had many instances where miraculous things happened after asking.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 14, 2006 at 5:12 AM
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Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
I should ask for the Angels a lot more than I do.
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 14, 2006 at 5:03 AM
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avant-garde
Wonderful blog and yes, quite a few times I have experienced the intervention of something 'other worldy.'
I do believe in angels my friend.
posted by
WileyJohn
on November 13, 2006 at 9:08 PM
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There are times we all need angels.
posted by
Whacky
on November 13, 2006 at 7:58 PM
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Avant--
Of course I believe angels are among us. Samuel once explained to me about how beings who look human (and even animals) are sent here for one purpose or another as it relates specifically to us. When their reason for being here is finished they disappear. He called them densified holograms. Probably, these beings are in addition to the angels, which I think are sent mostly for protection or intervention.
posted by
Julia.
on November 13, 2006 at 5:03 PM
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Hi avant! I do not doubt for moment your son and you were
protected by angels. I have experienced and heard too many similar stories to ever doubt angels are God's way of keeping His promise to be with us all-ways and to hold us in the palm of His hands. Blessings!
faholo
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faholo
on November 13, 2006 at 4:48 PM
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Okay, Avant Garde, maybe you can explain why, of all the songs to come
on the radio in this internet cafe, where I am killing time and blogging for an hour or so, they are playing "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic?" That's a strange choice of music in this very secular city.
Speaking of avenging angels. My only problem is that I sometimes confuse myself with one of them, namely the one that starts with M. I had to learn the hard way that it is not my job, and God does not want that from me. I need to remember again who I am: Anastasia, literally, from the Greek, "reborn", and not vengeance but justice is in God's hands.
Be well, it's a rainy day here, and I am seeing EMTS all over the place in this neck of the woods. Amongst other things.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 13, 2006 at 1:19 PM
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Avant Gard
This is a very interesting and nice post. When my middle son was in the hospital having heart surgery in 1979, it was a major do then. He had been in six hours and I stepped out into a little cafe sort of thing in the hospital; the place was full of people. I found a table with only two chairs and after I sat there a minute or so I became aware a woman was sitting in the other chair, no food and she simply said he will be fine. It was no big dramatic coming and going but she left without my notice. Then I just thought my mind was so steadfast on my son that I ignored her; I didn't. The strange thing was I didn't think until years later that it was an angel. The longer the time the clearer it gets.
posted by
Justi
on November 13, 2006 at 11:38 AM
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Wow, what an interesting post. I am so glad you had "angels" that
took care of your son and brought him back. What a miracle and what a relief for you and your wife. I have never had any "angels" appearing to me but believe that there is God and His "angels" watching over me and my family, how can I have such a great life without them?
Mrs T
posted by
Tanga
on November 13, 2006 at 9:58 AM
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avant
it really changes everything to see they appear as anything of everything.
im glad Lucas was taken care of.
posted by
appleworks7
on November 13, 2006 at 8:36 AM
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Angels are one of the means
of keeping and in some cases restoring faith. Enjoyed the post
posted by
Tanga
on November 13, 2006 at 4:36 AM
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I have, Avant Garde, almost too many times to count.
that's why I became a Christian: too many "coincidences" and miracles to count. I'm glad your encounter turned out better than hoped. That must have been unnerving, to say the least. And, thank God for whomever brought Luke back home safely, the alternative doesn't even bear thinking on, but they knew where to bring him, which was curious.
I nearly drowned one summer, I made a foolish mistake of trying to swm in too fast a current (too much alcohol made me reckless), and I started to swim out to an island, before I realized that I was going downstream much faster than I was across (Oregon rivers run very deep and fast, especially after the dams are released). Before I knew it, someone had hold of my neck and was towing me back to shore. I was so much in shock, I think, that I never really saw his face, but that could have ended badly.
Other situations like that, make me believe in the miraculous and the divine power of angels.
I"m having similar feelings about our downstairs neighbors who watch us very closely and we have had one car stolen out of our parking lot. I have a bad feeling and so does my boyfriend. They are just much too curious about everyone's coming and going. I study them carefully, but I also pray for intervention there.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 13, 2006 at 2:55 AM
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