tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.comments2023-06-21T08:26:23.436-04:00Rectory EntranceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-28583181675402522402009-11-14T16:00:46.513-05:002009-11-14T16:00:46.513-05:00Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? ...Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? <br />Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-45333574165828683532009-05-21T06:37:17.179-04:002009-05-21T06:37:17.179-04:00Oh, goodness, I hope you survive another summer:)Oh, goodness, I hope you survive another summer:)Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579411037129623539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-62950401917567732872009-05-04T08:20:00.000-04:002009-05-04T08:20:00.000-04:00What you write about gentrification (the opposite ...What you write about gentrification (the opposite of the white flight from urban centers of a few decades ago) and minority displacement is real, and I've seen it in two cities I have lived in. But I don't think you can discount that some of this has been fueled by the housing boom, as people of means (and many with excessive credit) snapped up cheap properties to flip. I'll be curious to see how the housing bust may affect the efforts to gentrify, and I wouldn't be surprised if the trend slows down. My fear is that neighborhoods will start sliding down an even scarier path than gentrification: vacant properties that devolve into eyesores and even hazards. However, I'm optimistic that the market is self-correcting, and it's already opening doors to people of modest means and self-restraint who are finding the opportunity to move into the neighborhood of their dreams, wherever that may be. <br /><br />Also, I think the gentrification movement deserves credit for making huge differences in the quality of life in some areas that were formerly blighted and ignored by businesses. Maybe a new Duane Reade isn't your idea of a store with character, and the world probably doesn't need another Starbucks, but I've seen grocery chains finally take the leap into neighborhoods where formally there were no such services. I see gentrification as a driving force in bringing services to people in areas that were basically isolated because of real and imagined stigmas. Maybe the motivations aren't selfless and the circumstances aren't ideal, but there is a communitywide benefit to be had.<br /><br />Then there's the question of a neighborhood's character. Certainly many neighborhoods are sought after because they become the center of certain ethnic communities, where traditions, values, history, and language are shared. But that can also be a very isolating situation. What's wrong with a rainbow of people? I think neighborhoods that are undergoing gentrification are in a messy, confusing tween stage, where the rainbow exists, but there's no mixing of colors. But perhaps this is just the first step in a process of creating a mixed community, where probably some unfortunate homogenization will occur, but for the greater good of actually realizing a melting pot in America. <br /><br />Further, I'd like to see more people abandon the notion of the suburban ideal and return to our cities, because sprawl isn't bring our country closer together socially, and it's not doing our environment any favors either. With respect and care, urban areas can be beautiful homes to many, many people, and we can stop building highways that tempt us to spread out and out across all of our land. <br /><br />I'm throwing a lot out there, and maybe I'm a hopeless optimist. But I think it is too harsh and too self-hating to completely discount the benefits, both existing and potential, that gentrification represents. It's certainly fraught, both for the locals and the newcomers, and mistakes will be made. But I don't think isolating yourself by your ethnic community or by earning power is the better option.Mellow Yellownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-51999811193573819002009-04-30T14:18:00.000-04:002009-04-30T14:18:00.000-04:00That was really deep and heartfeltThat was really deep and heartfeltRjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16580925465853642953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-3302395587102784702009-04-30T09:37:00.000-04:002009-04-30T09:37:00.000-04:00We have done a few things, although I wish we had ...We have done a few things, although I wish we had done more. When we moved, we donated a few spare blankets to a group of homeless around the corner from us. We also signed up for a volunteer organization, but unfortunately we have yet to find the time to actually volunteer. We also consciously refrain from interfering with the other residents; for instance, not calling in noise complaints for loud music in the street.<br /><br />You are correct, though: We ought to do more to contribute.BigRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759749577650048187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-5137995454611106412009-04-30T08:54:00.000-04:002009-04-30T08:54:00.000-04:00I understand how you feel. I also think though tha...I understand how you feel. I also think though that you are not a HUGE part of the problem. Like you said, you guys are struggling college grads. Yes, you may be better off, but I doubt anyone is looking to you as the problem. If hoards of families start moving in, it might be different. You are very aware and respectful, and it is awfully considerate of you guys to think about your role in a community.Herding Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062821156295344158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-65195533227145067132009-04-30T08:12:00.000-04:002009-04-30T08:12:00.000-04:00I think it's great that you're awakened to this pr...I think it's great that you're awakened to this process and to your privileged part in it. Have you thought about doing anything to counteract your privilege? Have you tried to take part in the community at all, and maybe even use your privilege to help in some ways?macon dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795547197817128339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-11064681273358599382009-04-24T10:53:00.000-04:002009-04-24T10:53:00.000-04:00Facebook is ground zero for people being idiotic. ...Facebook is ground zero for people being idiotic. <br /><br />And Miss California is a mess not only because she's hateful but because she couldn't even form a cogent sentence. I'm still waiting to hear what opposite marriage is.Kimhttp://perfectlycursedlife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-17515825600232346732009-04-22T11:05:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:05:00.000-04:00@ Barb: I've often wondered myself how one family ...@ Barb: I've often wondered myself how one family can produce such diverse people. It's hard realizing that you can't always bring yourself to stick by your family. I suppose that just because we share DNA doesn't mean we have to like each other.<br /><br />@MyTruth: Why thank you! I'm happy to have you as a reader. I just checked out your blog and I really liked it!BigRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759749577650048187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-61977119262978561202009-04-22T10:16:00.000-04:002009-04-22T10:16:00.000-04:00I'm relatively new to your blog but absolutely LOV...I'm relatively new to your blog but absolutely LOVE it. I read this post and I'm here in my office, giving you a standing ovation. Your posts are always very well written and your arguments are impeccable. Thank you and keep it up!MyTruth0812https://www.blogger.com/profile/16689013901218837459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-64907036060964819972009-04-22T09:28:00.000-04:002009-04-22T09:28:00.000-04:00As always, your arguements are faultlessly logical...As always, your arguements are faultlessly logical. It always amazes me to see how many people can't follow real logic.<br /><br />I've cut most of my own family ties. They are racist, biggotted and, most tellingly, selfish. Huh. All things that my mother was not. How did her children get so wound up in their own importance?Baba Tarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004913557567010501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-69672086789922681182009-04-22T09:13:00.000-04:002009-04-22T09:13:00.000-04:00Your uncle sounds like he likes to stir the pot. I...Your uncle sounds like he likes to stir the pot. I'm glad you spoke out against his apparent hatred.Herding Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062821156295344158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-86707682266958680422009-04-19T20:35:00.000-04:002009-04-19T20:35:00.000-04:00Congrats on 100th post but more importantly Congra...Congrats on 100th post but more importantly Congrats on getting out of your funk!!!<br />It sounds like you are having a great time and at least you found a healthy outlet when you were a little down, others turn to more sinister releases.<br /><br />Keep living life and enjoy that great big city you are living in!!!!!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579411037129623539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-47057292738503979432009-04-10T17:26:00.000-04:002009-04-10T17:26:00.000-04:00I'm on a break this week too! Yay! Also, your bunn...I'm on a break this week too! Yay! Also, your bunny sounds pretty amazing. I really want a dog, but it's so hard finding apartments around here that approve. I can't go into pet stores anymore though...it makes me want to do crazy things (spend $$$$ on some crazy cute fluffball)Herding Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062821156295344158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-64037887211386116162009-03-30T22:57:00.000-04:002009-03-30T22:57:00.000-04:00Hey, I appreciate it greatly. I do know that I li...Hey, I appreciate it greatly. I do know that I live in "My own little perfect world" so to speak at times; and I do know that I get spoiled in an industry where much of the typical struggles are the exact opposite as the "real world".<BR/><BR/>As I told Lucy, I love the constructive and respectful conversations that are meant to open others' eyes to things they may not have seen otherwise (myself included). I love that my eyes were opened to struggles I wouldn't have seen otherwise.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315829092172760748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-8988416096024121842009-03-30T22:46:00.000-04:002009-03-30T22:46:00.000-04:00Ah, thank you for the clarification, Jenni. This ...Ah, thank you for the clarification, Jenni. This post wasn't necessarily aimed at you, I intended it more as a catalyst for discussion on the topic.BigRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759749577650048187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-42613989240776465552009-03-30T22:32:00.000-04:002009-03-30T22:32:00.000-04:00I am the author of said post, I think I had clarif...I am the author of said post, I think I had clarified my viewpoint a bit with Lucy, but in through emails so not in a public way.<BR/><BR/>I did clarify that what I was saying specifically to the shattered glass ceiling was in refernce to what a person had said in a training I attended.<BR/><BR/>I also clarified with her that it is something that I can easily be a bit one sided on for several reasons; the main one being that I work in a field dominated by women. As a matter of fact, in my agency alone (more than 100 employees) there are only 4 men working for us; my husband works in the same field as I do and is the only man in his company. Looking at it, I know he has hit that glass ceiling many times over.<BR/><BR/>I do think that in many industries there are struggles for different reasons (gender, education level, etc...); I know, however, that I haven't experienced it.<BR/><BR/>I don't necessarily think that "nothing" stands in any one particular persons way; but I do think that it is easing up a bit. I also believe that as younger generation begin taking over the work force we will see a huge difference.<BR/><BR/>I do appreciate your commentary on the subject; as I mentioned to Lucy, I don't have scientific evidence to back up my statement. I'm glad you had the evidence to bring to the table.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315829092172760748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-13307294098465235652009-03-29T19:06:00.000-04:002009-03-29T19:06:00.000-04:00I knew you would have the information and could wr...I knew you would have the information and could write it up perfectly.<BR/>Thanks. I will suggest she give this post a visit.<BR/><BR/>The information on the glass elevator was very interesting. I had never heard that term before and really never even thought about it. Being a former teacher you think I would have noticed that most administrators are men and the majority of teachers are women and yet you start out as a teacher. Doesn't add up does it?Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579411037129623539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-76003058396433040892009-03-27T10:52:00.000-04:002009-03-27T10:52:00.000-04:00Well, I've got a six-month review in about five mi...Well, I've got a six-month review in about five minutes, so we'll see how much favor I've curried from being a hard-head...BigRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759749577650048187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-54856343871241002192009-03-27T09:36:00.000-04:002009-03-27T09:36:00.000-04:00You're so cool. I would not have won that battle....You're so cool. I would not have won that battle.<BR/><BR/>And yea! for Grandma and Heather Armstrong. Too bad I never made any money off *my* post-partum depression!Baba Tarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004913557567010501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-49846591165125085952009-03-24T13:30:00.000-04:002009-03-24T13:30:00.000-04:00Hahaha! While none of those experiences are mine,...Hahaha! While none of those experiences are mine, they SO could have been!<BR/><BR/>But while I probably didn't need exercise at 22 any more than you do, I *do* wish my activity level had been a little higher.Baba Tarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004913557567010501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-537070220448301762009-03-24T13:00:00.000-04:002009-03-24T13:00:00.000-04:00I stop the kids around me when they do that. They...I stop the kids around me when they do that. They probably still say it, but not around me any more.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the clips!Baba Tarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004913557567010501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-82429665173728530042009-03-22T18:56:00.000-04:002009-03-22T18:56:00.000-04:00(I LOVE DEGRASSI)And I love those commercials, I'v...(I LOVE DEGRASSI)<BR/><BR/>And I love those commercials, I've seen all of them. Didn't know Wanda Sykes was gay, either! But it just cracks me up. The Duff one - "wearing a skirt as a top" - makes me laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-1199564829704388272009-03-22T16:54:00.000-04:002009-03-22T16:54:00.000-04:00Anyway to make them think before they speak is goo...Anyway to make them think before they speak is good!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579411037129623539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6250431178681581461.post-64838590592154496572009-03-22T14:41:00.000-04:002009-03-22T14:41:00.000-04:00Two things:1. I watch Degrassi tooo.....no shame!a...Two things:<BR/><BR/>1. I watch Degrassi tooo.....no shame!<BR/><BR/>and...<BR/><BR/>2. I hate the saying "That's so gay!" I need to show these clips to my high school students. It's awful to hear them spout this off out of habit.Herding Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062821156295344158noreply@blogger.com