tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.comments2023-08-27T20:42:40.233-07:00Baby Boomer Talk & other stuffBev Mahonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09715290347159420532noreply@blogger.comBlogger864125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-49379030851858760042020-07-01T17:00:38.845-07:002020-07-01T17:00:38.845-07:00Mitch,
We, as black folks, spend so much energy f...Mitch,<br /><br />We, as black folks, spend so much energy focused on the wrong things sometimes. This little girl probably learned it from family and it has been reinforced by her peers---especially boys who generally say they prefer light-skinned girls. <br /> hBevMahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367057646109542052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-7553714188540109612020-07-01T16:54:49.111-07:002020-07-01T16:54:49.111-07:00Mitch,
The silence is deafening and, of course, w...Mitch,<br /><br />The silence is deafening and, of course, we know why. White men with wealth and power don't feel the need to apologize because they truly see themselves as superior. Jerry Jones is applauded by the sports media for being good to his players and that's a bunch of BS to me since I think he treats them like slaves! His plantation, his rules always!<br /><br />Hopefully, we are moving towards a new dawn. I hope I will still be alive to witness it. BevMahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367057646109542052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-20677646885097355502020-06-18T15:35:39.205-07:002020-06-18T15:35:39.205-07:00Fantastic post, thank you.Fantastic post, thank you.Stephanie Lindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03448966078989446423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-84937619658683049012020-06-18T08:53:48.976-07:002020-06-18T08:53:48.976-07:00This was a great rant! You know who hasn't apo...This was a great rant! You know who hasn't apologized, if we don't count the orange guy? Jerry Jones, the owner of what used to be my favorite football team; he hasn't said a word. Sometimes total silence speaks louder than the words someone might use, right?<br /><br />I hope this is a bellwether moment and that some real change is coming rather than a lot of lip service. Unfortunately, as long as Faux Spews is around the rhetoric is going to be nasty from a host of people we couldn't care anything about, but change is almost always slow, referencing your 400 years comment.Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125633934727204568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-60363856057231059112020-06-17T16:56:16.370-07:002020-06-17T16:56:16.370-07:00Quaker Oats knew it all those years. They were nev...Quaker Oats knew it all those years. They were never called on it. And that’s what’s going on now with the statues and confederate flags being removed. They recognize the world is changing.Michael Gravelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421060988928821664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-6167243264156832882019-08-20T18:17:30.850-07:002019-08-20T18:17:30.850-07:00I claim 7. Nice to know I'm all grown up!I claim 7. Nice to know I'm all grown up!Melodieann Whiteleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066358191161366214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-80232851137952634162019-02-06T12:31:03.070-08:002019-02-06T12:31:03.070-08:00Good list! These are things that most people can ...Good list! These are things that most people can and should do instead of the endless list of "resolutions" that are forgotten before January is even over!Melodieann Whiteleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066358191161366214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-52887152064352527292018-08-19T12:26:26.050-07:002018-08-19T12:26:26.050-07:00I must be considered as one of the light skinned p...I must be considered as one of the light skinned people because I've never had this come up as an issue. Truthfully, until a couple of years ago when we talked about the paper bag thing, it hadn't really occurred to me that it was all that big an issue... just something we noticed and moved on with life.<br /><br />You're correct in what you told your son, but the girl's parent's should be ashamed of themselves since that's probably where she got that stupid stuff. Black and proud... always! That's my motto; always has, always will be.Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125633934727204568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-40344806957895829652018-08-06T17:23:49.807-07:002018-08-06T17:23:49.807-07:00The only thing that can be said is "that'...The only thing that can be said is "that's just nasty!" I can't imagine doing any of this stuff; ugh!Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125633934727204568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-51791304286522396382018-01-11T16:11:48.991-08:002018-01-11T16:11:48.991-08:00I hadn't known about the illiteracy statistic ...I hadn't known about the illiteracy statistic but it goes a long way towards explaining things. I've only met a few people in my life who, as adults, couldn't read or write or even count; how anyone gets to adulthood without being able to count is astounding. At least you had a courteous discussion with this guy. As much as might want to defer, it seems there's always common ground somewhere.Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125633934727204568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-87244663191845765612017-11-21T16:50:00.002-08:002017-11-21T16:50:00.002-08:00Brush AND floss! Now I want some pie.Brush AND floss! Now I want some pie.NC Blogger Networkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936182489643116887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-17984557882086688212017-04-13T15:50:58.302-07:002017-04-13T15:50:58.302-07:00Unfortunately it's not just Facebook. Too ofte...Unfortunately it's not just Facebook. Too often people only know part of what they're seeing being presented to them. This is such a horrible tragedy...Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02125633934727204568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-15314393642896336282016-10-29T11:28:39.581-07:002016-10-29T11:28:39.581-07:00LOL! I think you'd be surprised at the people ...LOL! I think you'd be surprised at the people who aren't aging wisely. If you've been doing these things your whole life I commend you. I had to get there and it was a long and winding road with plenty of detours along the way. Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog.Bev Mahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715290347159420532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-53316402876868795882016-10-24T17:59:28.374-07:002016-10-24T17:59:28.374-07:00Ms. Mahone,
Hi! Frankly I can't find much in ...Ms. Mahone,<br /><br />Hi! Frankly I can't find much in this article to resonate with. It is written beautifully, but by God, as a 68-yr-old dude, I do these all the time to survive and anybody at this stage in life who don't know and do these is probably in an institution. joesfortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515062378129313098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-82193005220568816082015-01-06T14:22:20.132-08:002015-01-06T14:22:20.132-08:00Oh and one more thing---he's now 8 years old.Oh and one more thing---he's now 8 years old.Bev Mahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715290347159420532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-5263556022304591172015-01-06T14:20:13.328-08:002015-01-06T14:20:13.328-08:00Hi Cherrye,
Thanks for stopping by and reading th...Hi Cherrye,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and reading this blog post. My daughter graduated in 2012, got a job, saved up enough money for them to move out---which they did this past summer. She is now officially the "sole provider" and I am proud of her. She had to jump through hell and high water AND deal with me so it hasn't been easy. But she continues to persevere in spite of the odds and my grandson has great support around him--including the great grandparents on the other side.Bev Mahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715290347159420532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-56703432409134454422015-01-06T13:53:16.643-08:002015-01-06T13:53:16.643-08:00These are great points, Beverly. You and your husb...These are great points, Beverly. You and your husband gave your daughter a fighting chance. If not, perhaps her education would have fallen off. Some parents wouldn't have done this - tough love, but Love conquers all with sacrifices made. I applaud you.<br /><br />It certainly isn't my business, but my hope is that your daughter is at least instrumental and will begin stepping in as sole provider soon. Your grandson (with his handsome self) deserves having his biological Mom in his life although you are a great replacement as a grandmother (no doubt). I just worry about their relationship and the age gap between him and grandparents (although I'm one to talk with a 13 year old, huh?).<br /><br />Again, I applaud what you are doing. Your list is very comprehensive, and I pray it will help others.<br /><br />Take Care and Happy New Year!!Dr. Cherryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937320441662759980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-9352716479815883022014-10-06T07:43:28.396-07:002014-10-06T07:43:28.396-07:00It's a testament to you that these young peopl...It's a testament to you that these young people feel comfortable coming to you with their concerns. Obviously, they value your wisdom and advice. I think God has put you exactly where he needs you right now. Sometimes it's hard to remember that God's needs are not necessarily where we see ourselves. Melodieann Whiteleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066358191161366214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-80389833838318723342013-11-30T03:10:05.469-08:002013-11-30T03:10:05.469-08:00Hey Beverly,
I turned 68 in October. I count amon...Hey Beverly, <br />I turned 68 in October. I count among my friends people who are over 70, as well as young people under 30. It's always a joy for me to receive Facebook friend requests from young people I once taught in Sunday School. They remember how much I encouraged them and I recognized how they have grown up to become awesome adults. It keeps me young and it keeps them grounded.saraphenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901259134387926833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-84698418167864383162013-10-27T18:15:47.834-07:002013-10-27T18:15:47.834-07:00Thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer as yo...Thinking of you and lifting you up in prayer as you sort through the changes God has in store for you.<br />Pat LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-59548264609248509252013-10-17T10:17:43.473-07:002013-10-17T10:17:43.473-07:00Wow, what an amazing experience! Sometimes unexpe...Wow, what an amazing experience! Sometimes unexpected things happen just when we need them the most.Debbie Gruberhttp://launch.heartwriting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-378487570144286962013-07-04T06:45:17.952-07:002013-07-04T06:45:17.952-07:00Hi Beverly,
My name is Rob Tucker and I work for ...Hi Beverly,<br /><br />My name is Rob Tucker and I work for ReadWave (www.readwave.com), a platform that specializes in short reads for mobile readers. I really enjoyed reading your article, "When Baby Boomer Married Minds Think Alike" on your blog.<br /><br />We're about to launch a relationships section on ReadWave and I was hoping I could ask you to contribute something. If you have something suitable we'd be happy to put it up on our homepage at www.readwave.com. We're not looking for advice articles so much as first person accounts of relationship experiences. The word limit is 2,000 words, but really the shorter the better.<br /><br />Please do let me know. Thanks very much.<br /><br />All the best,<br />RobRobert Tuckerhttp://www.readwave.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-25257475985428092632013-05-24T09:06:26.338-07:002013-05-24T09:06:26.338-07:00Three years later for you too...... :)
I appreciat...Three years later for you too...... :)<br />I appreciate the support I have received over the years while Nate and I were the primary caregivers. Sometimes I feel like we still are even though Janie is graduated. He has been a blessing in so many ways.Bev Mahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715290347159420532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-85626588786060731832013-05-24T09:04:25.353-07:002013-05-24T09:04:25.353-07:00Three years later...... :)
It wasn't easy by ...Three years later...... :)<br /><br />It wasn't easy by any stretch of the imagination but I am glad I was able to have some influence in his life early on. I pray it will make a tremendous difference in his life as he grows up.<br /><br />By the way, I just saw this :) FOR REAL!Bev Mahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715290347159420532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076762051720433110.post-17670720300418250172013-05-05T17:11:15.122-07:002013-05-05T17:11:15.122-07:00Rocque,
Thanks for sharing your favorite songs. ...Rocque,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your favorite songs. I forgot about Here Comes the Sun---I LOVE that one too! Never heard Eve of Destruction---or perhaps I just didn't know the title of the song. Bev Mahonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715290347159420532noreply@blogger.com