Comments on: My Mom Is Changing The World (and you are too) http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/ Tue, 22 May 2012 23:10:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Sheila http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63805 Sheila Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:48:39 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63805 Wow, can my mom talk to your mom? lol Her and my sister both do not seem to think with their own minds, it seems they'd rather use their husbands brain for that. Arghhh. I can actually feel the cringe in my moms voice when I talk about how much of an ass Bush is....almost Edith Bunker-ish. (you know, in her day you didn't question your president OMG) Thanks for letting me know that there IS SOME HOPE for her in the future! LOL Wow, can my mom talk to your mom? lol
Her and my sister both do not seem to think with their own minds, it seems they’d rather use their husbands brain for that. Arghhh. I can actually feel the cringe in my moms voice when I talk about how much of an ass Bush is….almost Edith Bunker-ish. (you know, in her day you didn’t question your president OMG)

Thanks for letting me know that there IS SOME HOPE for her in the future! LOL

]]> By: cynematic http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63608 cynematic Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:43:31 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63608 But of course the only person who could kick a--I mean, butt, more than Queen of Spain would be Empress of Spain. (Hi Nancy!) The good apple doesn't fall from from the good tree. Kudos to you and the other MOMocrat, the Grandmomocrat! Single-handedly turning Florida blue, w00t! But of course the only person who could kick a–I mean, butt, more than Queen of Spain would be Empress of Spain. (Hi Nancy!)

The good apple doesn’t fall from from the good tree.

Kudos to you and the other MOMocrat, the Grandmomocrat! Single-handedly turning Florida blue, w00t!

]]> By: Emily http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63603 Emily Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:33:19 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63603 What an amazing post! It's easy to forget, I think, that the power of words really can be transformative. All that you're blogging and Twittering about this election really and truly effects the thinking of tons and tons of people, one at a time, and it is just so cool to read about the effect on your Mom. I know so many women who are in action this year, reading everything they can get their hands on, volunteering, striking up conversations with whoever crosses their paths. This (still very new) medium and great and powerful voices like your are showing us that we can each make change (we need) happen. Thanks so much for EVERYTHING! What an amazing post! It’s easy to forget, I think, that the power of words really can be transformative. All that you’re blogging and Twittering about this election really and truly effects the thinking of tons and tons of people, one at a time, and it is just so cool to read about the effect on your Mom. I know so many women who are in action this year, reading everything they can get their hands on, volunteering, striking up conversations with whoever crosses their paths. This (still very new) medium and great and powerful voices like your are showing us that we can each make change (we need) happen. Thanks so much for EVERYTHING!

]]> By: Lynette {Radio} http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63601 Lynette {Radio} Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:43:06 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63601 Your mom ROCKS! I wish I could get my mom off her butt and vote, or care for that matter. My mom, who probably won't qualify for a mortgage to buy a house of her own and move out of mine (as much as my family love her being with us!), and won't have a penny left in her retirement fund or have Social Security to fall back on. She of all people needs to care, and she doesn't, and I've failed her as a daughter not to inspire her. Erin, it is a rare day that a daughter learns from her mother, and even more rare that a mom learns from her daughter. Vote on sista...vote on!! Your mom ROCKS! I wish I could get my mom off her butt and vote, or care for that matter. My mom, who probably won’t qualify for a mortgage to buy a house of her own and move out of mine (as much as my family love her being with us!), and won’t have a penny left in her retirement fund or have Social Security to fall back on. She of all people needs to care, and she doesn’t, and I’ve failed her as a daughter not to inspire her. Erin, it is a rare day that a daughter learns from her mother, and even more rare that a mom learns from her daughter. Vote on sista…vote on!!

]]> By: Ginger http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63599 Ginger Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:12:11 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63599 What a great post about your Mom! Mine has been gone for eleven years now but if sshe was still here I have a feeling she would at the very least have changed her party affiliation, and talked and talked to friends about how important this election is and what great changes could happen with an Obama presidency. Going to go get some kleenex to wipe away tears, you are so lucky to be able to share all of this. Ginger What a great post about your Mom! Mine has been gone for eleven years now but if sshe was still here I have a feeling she would at the very least have changed her party affiliation, and talked and talked to friends about how important this election is and what great changes could happen with an Obama presidency. Going to go get some kleenex to wipe away tears, you are so lucky to be able to share all of this.

Ginger

]]> By: kenya http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63598 kenya Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:50:27 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63598 i loved this post ... and even got misty eyed. it is our moms who first stood up and said "i deserve equal pay"; who raised daughters empowered enough to say "hey, listen to me, i matter and i have something to say"; who raised sons who think it would be odd for their sister or wife or daughter to not have a point of view ... let's face it ladies: MOMS ROCK! thanks for putting it out there; off to call my mom to say Thanks! (and, this comment was written by someone who is not a mom but very much appreciates hers, sometimes not as vocally as she should) i loved this post … and even got misty eyed. it is our moms who first stood up and said “i deserve equal pay”; who raised daughters empowered enough to say “hey, listen to me, i matter and i have something to say”; who raised sons who think it would be odd for their sister or wife or daughter to not have a point of view … let’s face it ladies: MOMS ROCK!

thanks for putting it out there; off to call my mom to say Thanks!

(and, this comment was written by someone who is not a mom but very much appreciates hers, sometimes not as vocally as she should)

]]> By: Katy http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63591 Katy Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:01:03 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63591 My mom is the same way! She used to always tell me that pretty girls did not have to read and be smart. And I used to tell her that looks fade...now, she's calling up her friends in Texas and having heated discussions with them about voting FOR Obama! And she's watched every single debate and READS the New York Times, the LA Times, and the Wall Street Journal. I'm so proud. My mom is the same way! She used to always tell me that pretty girls did not have to read and be smart. And I used to tell her that looks fade…now, she’s calling up her friends in Texas and having heated discussions with them about voting FOR Obama! And she’s watched every single debate and READS the New York Times, the LA Times, and the Wall Street Journal. I’m so proud.

]]> By: Katie G http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63588 Katie G Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:53:20 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63588 I couldn't stop thinking about my mom during BlogHer either. Less about politics and more about my job in 'digital media' and the effect it has had on her life. She is now running a business as an online travel agent, she is on Twitter, and she just bought a domain for her new blog. Blows me away! I can only hope that she follows some of the amazing ladies that I read/follow and continues to be influenced by the greater good. PS: had the conference made it to New Orleans, she would have gone...so, I'm definitely bringing her to the annual one next summer! I couldn’t stop thinking about my mom during BlogHer either. Less about politics and more about my job in ‘digital media’ and the effect it has had on her life. She is now running a business as an online travel agent, she is on Twitter, and she just bought a domain for her new blog. Blows me away! I can only hope that she follows some of the amazing ladies that I read/follow and continues to be influenced by the greater good. PS: had the conference made it to New Orleans, she would have gone…so, I’m definitely bringing her to the annual one next summer!

]]> By: Kath http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63587 Kath Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:48:08 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63587 You Rock, Nancy! I volunteered my heart out in Boca Raton for the 2004 elections...I lived and breathed the elections. Blogged about early voting in Palm Beach County where elderly folks with oxygen tanks stood in line...STOOD IN LINE...for up to 4 hours to be able to early vote. Man, it was tough. And when we lost? I was devastated. I am so impressed by your actions and words and drive and sheer willpower to effect change. So you go Nancy!! Thanks for keeping the fight going in my former home state. And thanks for raising such an awesome daughter as well! You Rock, Nancy!

I volunteered my heart out in Boca Raton for the 2004 elections…I lived and breathed the elections. Blogged about early voting in Palm Beach County where elderly folks with oxygen tanks stood in line…STOOD IN LINE…for up to 4 hours to be able to early vote. Man, it was tough. And when we lost? I was devastated.

I am so impressed by your actions and words and drive and sheer willpower to effect change.

So you go Nancy!! Thanks for keeping the fight going in my former home state.

And thanks for raising such an awesome daughter as well!

]]> By: Resourceful Mommy http://queenofspainblog.com/2008/10/14/my-mom-is-changing-the-world-and-you-are-too/comment-page-1/#comment-63585 Resourceful Mommy Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:41:04 +0000 http://queenofspainblog.com/?p=1175#comment-63585 Moms are wonderful, aren't they? My mom went from often not voting to actually changing her registered party from Republican to Democrat to be able to cast a vote for a Democratic candidate in the Pennsylvania primaries. Change is a beautiful thing. Moms are wonderful, aren’t they? My mom went from often not voting to actually changing her registered party from Republican to Democrat to be able to cast a vote for a Democratic candidate in the Pennsylvania primaries. Change is a beautiful thing.

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