tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post2881491205717098292..comments2023-08-15T00:02:00.504-04:00Comments on Follow Your Bliss: All The Colors We AreGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-85846139843927355282010-06-30T21:10:20.544-04:002010-06-30T21:10:20.544-04:00Pauline - There are more activities in the back of...Pauline - There are more activities in the back of the book. Even if the ideas themselves don't ignite interest they may spur others that do. <br /><br />Willow - I did indeed.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-60096949493495846692010-06-29T21:55:14.292-04:002010-06-29T21:55:14.292-04:00I just popped back in and noticed a typo in my com...I just popped back in and noticed a typo in my comment. Hee...I know you are Gary....but you knew that!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-80583199093230074772010-06-29T21:45:50.146-04:002010-06-29T21:45:50.146-04:00Marvelous! I love the colors we are quilt and will...Marvelous! I love the colors we are quilt and will have a talk with our art teacher come fallPaulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-91417216420554973902010-06-27T12:23:58.437-04:002010-06-27T12:23:58.437-04:00Barbara you are so right. These issues can be very...Barbara you are so right. These issues can be very divisive and there is always a heated discussion when the topic of race and power comes up in my college courses. Maybe if we openly discuss it from an early age people would be more comfortable (respectful and able to listen to one another instead of only tring to make a point) having the discussion. It can be touchy. Especially as I am considered part of the power/repression dynamic.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-21748781590174432652010-06-22T09:11:00.714-04:002010-06-22T09:11:00.714-04:00Such a kind and thoughtful way to approach somethi...Such a kind and thoughtful way to approach something that can be so divisive. Kindergarten is a good time to start a lifetime of lessons in acceptance of differences. The "quilt" was a perfect way to show the richness of all the colors coming together.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356998698106275372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-84512248501185813752010-06-22T03:23:49.744-04:002010-06-22T03:23:49.744-04:00Thanks, Gary. I'm off to read what you comment...Thanks, Gary. I'm off to read what you commented at my blogs. But I just wanted to add that I looked at my skin and was flummoxed about a name for it . . . then lucky me, there was the humus. It's interesting what your guru had to say about white power. It makes complete sense.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-10930633156879015012010-06-21T21:00:57.976-04:002010-06-21T21:00:57.976-04:00Thanks Lorenzo. There is quite a bit to learn and ...Thanks Lorenzo. There is quite a bit to learn and discuss on this topic. I am lucky that I have a fellow teacher, Mike, who is well versed in social justice issues. He ignites a passion in his students and opens their eyes (and mine) to taking action on important issues. <br /><br />And thank you Willow. I appreciate your comment.<br /><br />Ruth, how wonderful of you to 'stop by' and add to this discussion. I like that you were able to make an immediate connection with the naming. I actually had a very hard time naming my own skin color. I never did come up with anything. My co-teacher thought of one for me which was the inside of a conch shell. Hmmm...again my social justice guru told me it is not unusual for white folk to have difficulty with it because being from a position of power we don't need to name it. Interesting. Not sure if that is the reason I had trouble (I just thought there was nothing really interesting about my skin color) but it does open up a discussion.<br /><br />I am glad Lorenzo sent you over. I checked out your blogs today as well. I do love Paris!<br /><br />Kimy - It was great to see you too darling. I had such a good time and the conversation could have gone on all night. Thanks for letting me know you were in town. Looking forward to your next visit. xoGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-82107755167078050742010-06-21T11:57:41.663-04:002010-06-21T11:57:41.663-04:00so enjoyed this post!
was terrific seeing you! th...so enjoyed this post!<br /><br />was terrific seeing you! thanks for hanging around town after school and meetings to meet up. was a lot of fun!<br /><br />xxxxxxxmouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-91573521256770694562010-06-21T09:46:47.643-04:002010-06-21T09:46:47.643-04:00I love this. Great idea to have them name their sk...I love this. Great idea to have them name their skin color. As I am eating garlic humus at the moment, I am struck by how that is the color of my skin! And so I shall be <i>garlic humus</i> (as opposed to the red pepper humus to its right on the plate, and the roasted pepper humus, a little darker, on its left.<br /><br />I'm glad Lorenzo sent me over.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-29156083277272536972010-06-20T19:05:30.007-04:002010-06-20T19:05:30.007-04:00Excellent post. Your kindness is always evident in...Excellent post. Your kindness is always evident in your posts, Bary.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-67001500127640578542010-06-20T18:11:47.366-04:002010-06-20T18:11:47.366-04:00A beautiful post, Gary. So much to consider here f...A beautiful post, Gary. So much to consider here for teaching youngsters (and the not so young) both in and out of the classroom.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.com