tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285913031856022507.post8396951397632287627..comments2023-06-16T03:37:04.083-04:00Comments on The Plucky Procrastinator: Sticks and stone can break my bones, but words can hurt the mostKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12371059404985014572noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285913031856022507.post-57052648795082087582013-03-22T14:36:46.925-04:002013-03-22T14:36:46.925-04:00Kudos to you, Kristen! The use of the "R&quo...Kudos to you, Kristen! The use of the "R" word or the "N" word or any other derogatory comment makes my blood boil. That level of ignorance never ceases to amaze me. I grew up with a cousin who had Down's Syndrome, and it was a privilege to have known and loved her all the years she was here. I remember playing ball with her in the yard. My dad (your uncle, "Dump," if you remember him) would pitch to her, and she could knock the seams out of a softball. Of course, she would run directly to third base, but who cares??!! We were all enjoying the summer, accepting each other's differences, and having fun. Yes, we all knew she had Down's Syndrome and what all that entailed, but she was just Jackie, never my "retarded" cousin Jackie. As for the stereotypical comment about those of us born south of the Mason-Dixon Line, I wonder if the person who said that is even remotely as successful or influential as Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Carter, Billy Graham, Thomas Jefferson, Harper Lee, or Martin Luther King, Jr. Somehow, I am guessing that the answer is no, but, then again, I am from the South, so I could easily be wrong......Tina Franklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285913031856022507.post-21220057815997881842013-03-21T16:39:20.329-04:002013-03-21T16:39:20.329-04:00I work in special education and one of my students...I work in special education and one of my students was picked up early from school. The dad told him "come on, retard" as they left. What a crushing blow! I was shocked that we have spent years building these kids up and realized they are destroyed at home. It is sickening and I hate the word. Yes, hate...because it is flat out wrong and ugly.<br /><br />I love these kids and know each one has much to offer and I am so glad to share the world with them. They make me happy and I hope I help make them happy each day with just a hug or a laugh or an attentive ear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285913031856022507.post-78077176871335806082013-03-01T23:03:31.435-05:002013-03-01T23:03:31.435-05:00Love it and Madi does too! Thanks for writing it!Love it and Madi does too! Thanks for writing it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06940156831526863074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285913031856022507.post-86459159242092020362012-06-18T09:44:41.047-04:002012-06-18T09:44:41.047-04:00Love this post, Kristen!! You are so right. I abso...Love this post, Kristen!! You are so right. I absolutely hate this word and can't believe people use it. I love reading your blogs!!Melony WalkerGardnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285913031856022507.post-83111843165228874192012-05-14T03:24:44.339-04:002012-05-14T03:24:44.339-04:00Well, I have read most all your post tonight, I ca...Well, I have read most all your post tonight, I cannot sleep. I like this one, maybe the most. People use the R word without thinking how it links to folks it hurts. This will be a process that will take the same amount of time, I think, as for people not to use the N word. I have a sybling that loves saying the N word & will tell you they are a racist. It is ok in their opinion for a white person to marry any race but the black race. I despise, yes, despise,(not hate) bullies and folks that make fun of others knowing it is hurtful. So keep up the reminders that words can and do hurt :(- -----------------------how do you get your name to show up on this comment? I figured it out on the other comment I left regarding your Mothers Day Post......ugh, just going to sign my name here: Aunt KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com