tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post5054489495981602555..comments2024-03-25T10:28:53.317-05:00Comments on Baking in a Tornado: On Protests and Sports and Time and PlaceKaren BakingInATornadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-20355007564310203492016-09-20T19:26:40.224-05:002016-09-20T19:26:40.224-05:00From your description I too wish there were more M...From your description I too wish there were more Mr. Washingtons in this world. But I also wish for a world that is a more comfortable place for the Mr. Washingtons we do have.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-64475306807064421482016-09-20T19:00:30.704-05:002016-09-20T19:00:30.704-05:00I wish there were more Mr. Washington's in thi...I wish there were more Mr. Washington's in this world. He was my Jr High principal. He was an African American in a position of high esteem in a predominately white school in the early 70's. He may have only stood five and half feet tall but he was a giant among men. He was respected and admired not only for his wisdom, but because he was firm and fair. He praised when you did good, counseled and punished when you did bad. He encouraged and sought out the best in everyone. He treated everyone the same regardless of the color of their skin or economic status. In his eyes we were all equal. Yes, I am white. And how I wish there were more Mr. Washington's in this world. BohoAtHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166621476799019104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-12123659273005957532016-09-20T18:23:03.959-05:002016-09-20T18:23:03.959-05:00I was sad to hear that she was not allowed to take...I was sad to hear that she was not allowed to take a religious holiday off. But I'm also sad to hear that one of our presidential candidates goes around promising "we're going to start saying Merry Christmas again in this country."Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-87613461332308776882016-09-20T18:21:34.289-05:002016-09-20T18:21:34.289-05:00I completely agree (and I hope I expressed it) tha...I completely agree (and I hope I expressed it) that the conversation is important. People are dying, hatred is accepted, something needs to change.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-33839199706660692362016-09-20T18:12:35.263-05:002016-09-20T18:12:35.263-05:00You know, I tend to agree with you, but I think th...You know, I tend to agree with you, but I think this is a life and death situation. As a business owner, do I have problems with employees promoting their political beliefs? Of course I do. But this is a serious issue, and he is bringing attention to it, and the conversation...(including your thoughtful blog post). I don't know him, I don't care about football, and I don't know how genuine he is. But the conversation is important, and I respect him for taking a stand. kimtbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10361849414897947001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-9716502030220951842016-09-20T18:08:34.870-05:002016-09-20T18:08:34.870-05:00First, I'll agree that your muffins sound abso...First, I'll agree that your muffins sound absolutely yummy. Next, I am quite conflicted about Colin Kaepernick. If I was in the public eye, I would want to express my opinion if I knew I was in a position to get people to listen where they would never listen to others. I don't have a problem with him kneeling (or others kneeling) during the anthem. I even question WHY we have to play the anthem before sports events! (ever watch the audience? Many stand, but others stare at their phones or yawn. They don't get called out, though.) But, the socks - I didn't know about that. I do not support that at all. And, having lived in several parts of the country, I am saddened to hear from someone who was dropped from an organization because she would not participate on the holiest day in her religion. We've not come as far as we think, we of our country. It is more and more apparent every day that we have so far still to go. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-29241802068977076582016-09-20T18:06:28.752-05:002016-09-20T18:06:28.752-05:00I don't have a problem with the standing per s...I don't have a problem with the standing per se, it's where it went from there that bothers me. I have a big problem with the socks and with the raised fists and I have grave concerns about where it may go next.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-27893328296161530242016-09-20T18:04:50.494-05:002016-09-20T18:04:50.494-05:00I haven't heard of him doing anything off of t...I haven't heard of him doing anything off of the field at all. I wonder whether he's been quieter about it or if it's just been pushed to the side because of his on-field protest.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-35125318571018208842016-09-20T18:03:33.867-05:002016-09-20T18:03:33.867-05:00I see both sides, I really do. There's an issu...I see both sides, I really do. There's an issue here without a doubt, I just don't think it belongs at someone's workplace. Especially where there's a chance it could get ugly. And those socks made it ugly in my opinion.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-17477135169019001302016-09-20T18:00:21.702-05:002016-09-20T18:00:21.702-05:00It is such a tough situation, stand or not since t...It is such a tough situation, stand or not since these guys are role models to so many. The praying I am with you 100%, not on the field. Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263065017109894464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-26460914450259887712016-09-20T17:56:09.363-05:002016-09-20T17:56:09.363-05:00He isn't relatively quiet off th3 field, for o...He isn't relatively quiet off th3 field, for one. For two, plenty of veterans back his form of protest. For three, if he didn't do this at a time that brought so many people of different backgrounds together in a way that would stir conversation, he wouldn't get people talking about it at all. His choice on protesting isn't disgusting but not even bothering to try to get his name right because you don't agree with him is sad. Jenniy Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902332589392779881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-20795729768471939682016-09-20T17:41:59.187-05:002016-09-20T17:41:59.187-05:00I did not approve of his socks. Not all cops are ...I did not approve of his socks. Not all cops are bad. Yes, some are, and we desperately need to 1. Weed the bad ones out 2. Stop allowing the bad ones to get away with murder (literally), so other bad cops don't feel so able to do the same. The majority of cops are good. Wearing those socks fueled anger towards cops in general- the bad ones and the good ones. It could, and probably will, lead to problems for the good cops. I'm not okay with that. Great post. I agree and disagree, but overall simply respect your opinion. These muffins look amazing. I'll be making then for Gigi. She's addicted to muffins. Jules Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898444410326979902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-6835535452342701522016-09-20T17:00:09.391-05:002016-09-20T17:00:09.391-05:00You did a great job at expressing your view with a...You did a great job at expressing your view with a twist. Showing it as part of his "job" was a great way to look at it. When I first heard about this guy's protest, I rolled my eyes and said "He'll be getting his 15 minutes of fame" and I still feel the same way. <br /><br />There are many ways to take a stand, make a point or voice a concern - this was NOT the time, the place or the way to do it. <br /><br />I have less than zero respect for him or anyone else who does this -- in many other countries he would have been shot. Our freedom is often misrepresented and this certainly is one of those times. No matter who is running the country or what is happening, we still live in a country where many have fought for and/or lost their lives for -- that is why we sing the national anthem and show our due respect.<br /><br />Same thing happened with the protest at the Academy last year. But don't get me started. People GROW UP. It has nothing to do with color, it has to do with talent and opportunity and sheer hard work.Battered Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084857421183756543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-81722050548230480782016-09-20T14:20:10.089-05:002016-09-20T14:20:10.089-05:00I agree that we all need to feel powerful and equa...I agree that we all need to feel powerful and equal in our power. I don't think wearing socks depicting police as pigs is the way to do that. I think Colin Kaepernick undid any good he could have done by wearing those socks.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-11496254400084288852016-09-20T14:13:00.197-05:002016-09-20T14:13:00.197-05:00The socks depicting police as pigs--1,000% wrong. ...The socks depicting police as pigs--1,000% wrong. Even when not at work. But...I moved to a part of the country where Democrats won't have tables at fairs or events because the tables will be turned over. And people around laugh and applaud.<br />The names they call our president and his wife---I look so all American people feel free to be themselves.<br />Our country is at war with itself. A much bigger war than the one in the 1960's and 70's. I get that poor whites feel powerless and did even when BushTwo was president. <br />I do a lot of volunteer work. But when I was asked to do something on Yom Kippur, and said "no" I was dropped from the org--even after I explained what it signifies. Fortunately enough other people want and like my "services" and friendship---I really think they just didn't like me and used that as an excuse. But I look at this from the vantage point of a relatively privileged person.<br />What Colin Kaepernick did was call attention to the lack of power people feel.<br />We need to let all people feel power. Something has to be done---something big. And people have to understand that "patriotism" comes in ways that have nothing to do with the flag or the national anthem, also<br />I really read this because the receipe sounded and looks so enticing!<br />~piaVoices of NLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922057575545981769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-44913550357784039462016-09-20T13:14:06.482-05:002016-09-20T13:14:06.482-05:00As both the daughter and granddaughter of a vetera...As both the daughter and granddaughter of a veteran, I can completely understand your passion. I think so much is happening in this election cycle that we're losing site of our patriotism.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-30139445713704006152016-09-20T13:10:37.509-05:002016-09-20T13:10:37.509-05:00I think Calvin Peppernick, or whatever his name is...I think Calvin Peppernick, or whatever his name is, is not doing this so much to bring awareness to the issue, but to bring attention to himself. Why use the time he is working (meaning the games) to do this, but stay relatively quiet when off the field. Is he doing anything else to help? As the daughter of a veteran and the granddaughter of a veteran, I think he is a disgusting person for doing this. This doesn't do anything to unite people. It is further dividing us.Sarah Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267130953542957239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-27753021993029968192016-09-20T12:19:35.104-05:002016-09-20T12:19:35.104-05:00I appreciate all views about this issue, but I'...I appreciate all views about this issue, but I'm glad to bring another piece of it to the discussion.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-6072245278828416222016-09-20T11:30:54.953-05:002016-09-20T11:30:54.953-05:00Wow. Well said.
My husband and I have disagreed o...Wow. Well said. <br />My husband and I have disagreed on this,up until now. Sort of. I have felt/believed that he was 'disrespecting the flag that gives him the freedom to do so'. Which to me meant, he has the right to demonstrate his belief/feeling. <br />Then I read your blog and you wrote "When you are at work...." and something in my head said 'I never even thought about him being at work'. Until now it has always been a question of whether or not he has/had the right to do it. <br />Thank you for opening my eyes and expanding my thoughts. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905128265357994292noreply@blogger.com