tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post4759779310608211241..comments2024-02-11T13:02:55.492-05:00Comments on ihopeiwinatoaster: Near Requiem For InnocenceBill Peebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08184122519445425718noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-87018358497420063242013-09-12T11:11:58.056-04:002013-09-12T11:11:58.056-04:00I agree, kid by kid. And, I know that rabbit hole...I agree, kid by kid. And, I know that rabbit hole, I've been in it myself. I appreciate you stepping into my corner here and leaving a note, or two.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-62763322560162631372013-09-12T11:10:04.249-04:002013-09-12T11:10:04.249-04:00Yes visceral, that's the word for this kind of...Yes visceral, that's the word for this kind of fear, and this kind of love. Thanks for coming over, you came a long way.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-43614303536372831862013-09-11T22:39:02.121-04:002013-09-11T22:39:02.121-04:00That's intuitive but I don't think I could...That's intuitive but I don't think I could articulate it.It's visceral and yet beautiful.Peadar O Meallainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472190008554141447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-8926452337735647702013-09-11T21:30:41.117-04:002013-09-11T21:30:41.117-04:00(Although when the right time to tell that story d...(Although when the right time to tell that story depends on the kids. I'm nowhere ready to tell that story to my 5yo.)Orenhttp://www.bloggerfather.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-75939367470765109902013-09-11T21:29:31.568-04:002013-09-11T21:29:31.568-04:00We were driving by MLK Blvd last year, and it made...We were driving by MLK Blvd last year, and it made perfect sense for me to ask my then 4-year-old if he knew who King was. When he said he didn't, I started explaining, not realizing how deep the rabbit hole was until I was way down. Sure, King's life is full of great examples for any adult and child, but to get there, I also had to try to explain assassination, segregation, slavery...<br /><br />But maybe that's what it's about, you know? The worst person brings out the best in others. Without segregation, we wouldn't have had the example of King. Without colonialism, we wouldn't have had Gandhi. Without corrupted power, we wouldn't have had Jesus. 9/11 is a story of terror and evil, but it's also a story of selfless courage and unity. It's a story with endless lessons for children, and it's a story we should embrace and be happy we have the opportunity to teach its lessons to our children.Orenhttp://www.bloggerfather.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-8709852256057793442013-09-11T15:24:13.086-04:002013-09-11T15:24:13.086-04:00The feeling is mutual, DD. I still want to buy yo...The feeling is mutual, DD. I still want to buy you a beer someday in my imaginary bar, in a perfect world. Thanks for coming around today. Having all my dear friends in Bloggyland stop by has really helped to take the sadness away today. As always, my very best to you and yours.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-78189383039144262082013-09-11T15:19:10.599-04:002013-09-11T15:19:10.599-04:00I love your soul, Bill. Don't ever stop writin...I love your soul, Bill. Don't ever stop writing, please. You don't have to always share it with me, but do share it with your boys. <br /><br />Lovely stuff. Designer Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830927906423071342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-63477189524551696822013-09-11T14:50:53.684-04:002013-09-11T14:50:53.684-04:00I know what you mean Neal. I am working as we spe...I know what you mean Neal. I am working as we speak on a post that is silly and stupid and meaningless and it is helping me recover from the blows or reality. I am so glad you stopped by to sit a spell, and think a spell, and feel a spell. I appreciate it.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-52320887085878518322013-09-11T14:30:12.883-04:002013-09-11T14:30:12.883-04:00I'm not often an emotional guy. Meaningful thi...I'm not often an emotional guy. Meaningful things often hit me in the brain, the intellect. This one hit me viscerally, physically. In the heart, in the throat, in my eyes.neal callhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285975416175230777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-20021359803954410292013-09-11T14:11:29.697-04:002013-09-11T14:11:29.697-04:00Thanks for taking a look, Zach. It was tough to w...Thanks for taking a look, Zach. It was tough to write, my heart kept cracking.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-50262030251954658422013-09-11T13:53:07.674-04:002013-09-11T13:53:07.674-04:00This is great, Bill. Thanks.This is great, Bill. Thanks.Zach Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236575350801960534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-64783440205593925762013-09-11T13:47:07.434-04:002013-09-11T13:47:07.434-04:00Rachel, you know how much it means for parents to ...Rachel, you know how much it means for parents to see through the big things and find the essence hidden in their innocence. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a "post-it." It means a lot to me.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-50616214576653099692013-09-11T13:26:17.491-04:002013-09-11T13:26:17.491-04:00Weeping. Just weeping. You captured my heart but m...Weeping. Just weeping. You captured my heart but much eloquently than I could ever express. The little note at the end--well, that got me. I missed bedtime last night to go to a school meeting. There was a little note on my bed when I returned. It said, "I'm glad your (sic) my mom." There is so much power in those little notes. There is so much hope for our world in those little notes. I know you see it too, my friend. You have that way about you. What a gift that you share it with the rest of us. Hands Free Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13858906387249067029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-70561066015868631312013-09-11T13:24:56.785-04:002013-09-11T13:24:56.785-04:00Thanks for coming by today, Josh. You are no stra...Thanks for coming by today, Josh. You are no stranger to beautiful words, you pen them all the time.ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-295662920888142592013-09-11T13:23:36.308-04:002013-09-11T13:23:36.308-04:00I am so delighted you stopped by, Barmy. Raising ...I am so delighted you stopped by, Barmy. Raising kids up is so very heartbreaking, isn't it?ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-55366444099407568162013-09-11T13:21:46.899-04:002013-09-11T13:21:46.899-04:00Thanks, Whit. Go read Whit's perfect poem tod...Thanks, Whit. Go read Whit's perfect poem today as well: http://www.whithonea.com/2013/09/11/september11poem/ihopeiwinatoasterhttp://ihopeiwinatoaster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-75285046099957463142013-09-11T13:17:53.860-04:002013-09-11T13:17:53.860-04:00Bill, this is absolutely sublime. You have manage...Bill, this is absolutely sublime. You have managed to take the sentiment right out of my head and frame it in words like I never could. Beautifully done, sir!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-13086137504742775552013-09-11T12:59:39.559-04:002013-09-11T12:59:39.559-04:00Wow. This hit me on so many levels. Thanks.Wow. This hit me on so many levels. Thanks.Barmy Rootstockhttp://ivebecomemyparents.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680851414073805302.post-48340640208750040542013-09-11T12:29:16.164-04:002013-09-11T12:29:16.164-04:00This is perfect. Well said (and drawn).This is perfect. Well said (and drawn).Whithttp://www.whithonea.comnoreply@blogger.com