tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254233.post116101975700731931..comments2024-03-12T23:12:43.560-07:00Comments on Fig Newtons and Scotch: Worry/EnvyLibbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18316437896133585564noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254233.post-1162991494219248412006-11-08T05:11:00.000-08:002006-11-08T05:11:00.000-08:00Thank you both for your kind comments. It means a...Thank you both for your kind comments. It means a lot to me. And you are right. There are riches that people like me possess that others are clueless about. I will have to keep that in mind. Thank you. <BR/>LibbyLibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316437896133585564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254233.post-1162960648571107432006-11-07T20:37:00.000-08:002006-11-07T20:37:00.000-08:00Dear Libby- Was very moved by your sincere rantin...Dear Libby-<BR/> Was very moved by your sincere ranting. Let's face it, the rich of any color haven't a clue about the real world, and being a middle aged woman in this youth obsessed society is it's own handicap, and if you're blessed with a few extra pounds forget it. Being on the outside looking in can also be empowering. It can make you strong and able to handel anything life can throw at you. I'ld rather be real than rich. <BR/> Great blog will hsve to check back again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10254233.post-1161405099489935672006-10-20T21:31:00.000-07:002006-10-20T21:31:00.000-07:00Oh Ms. Libby, I have read this post over and over ...Oh Ms. Libby, <BR/><BR/>I have read this post over and over again. I am glad you shared it and it hurts and it helps...<BR/><BR/>Go ahead and rant a bit, that is one of the healthiest bits of blogging, I think. <BR/><BR/>I am very sure that working/driving/shopping/living while black in America is extremely cruel. And well aware that I don't know how that feels. <BR/><BR/>I have seen plenty and probably unintentionally sometimes contributed. I grew up in a racially diverse but pretty poor neighborhood... for sure, blond kids like myself got a big advantage in some areas over our black and Asian friends. We all worked this...Kids know how to exploit any advantage! <BR/><BR/>I also know about not fitting in at work. Even though I nominally should (middle aged white female -- suburban and married with two kids -- gawd, what could be more conforming in this profession?) I DON'T. I have always been the "black sheep" in my organization... I don't know why and have given up trying. I just don't fit in. I also totally suck at conforming in my "progressive" neighborhood, where everyone is better educated and more sophisticated (? or something?) than me... <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, I never quite fit anywhere so I guess I am kind of the loser in a friends lottery, you should just wait for a better one to come up... <BR/><BR/>but I really like your blog and your ideas... Wish I could make us both have jobs that appreciate US or at least let us make the most of our talents. For sure, we do have some! Wanna start a private library? Information brokers? <BR/><BR/>AH, I have almost 30 years with my organization, and feel like the time invested has crippled me for other employment... In my fantasy life, I sometimes become a dog groomer or a house cleaner. No kidding, really do...<BR/><BR/>Sorry to ramble, I really have wanted to respond to this post a since you put it up but just worried about screwing it up... Will sign off now. Your blathering fan, TLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com