tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.comments2023-11-05T04:27:23.208-08:00The Weekly GumbootJohn Hornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17378112498726702561noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-52889331120674554612019-04-27T20:58:52.693-07:002019-04-27T20:58:52.693-07:00Well put and I understand it better in those terms...Well put and I understand it better in those terms. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-31287478432670220742011-03-07T03:22:58.886-08:002011-03-07T03:22:58.886-08:00Wonderful post.
Sport SocksWonderful post.<br /><a href="http://www.socksforathletes.com" rel="nofollow">Sport Socks</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-28032995666402922692009-08-04T16:16:23.018-07:002009-08-04T16:16:23.018-07:00After reflexion, I have abandonned all my current ...After reflexion, I have abandonned all my current activities to offer some competition to the Diego Maradonna look-alike guy, I made 50 pesos pretending to be me...<br />Furthermore, I testify that everything in the post is indeed true, except the part about Lima, I've never seen it, so it does not exist.<br />MartanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-37611695736421036702009-08-03T07:52:54.895-07:002009-08-03T07:52:54.895-07:00TEACHING THE VALUES OF PEACE
By: Mike (Ali) Racco...TEACHING THE VALUES OF PEACE<br /><br />By: Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes Kinney<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As a Cherokee Native American Activist and a former member of the Richmond California Violence Prevention Movement, I have seen close to 515 homicides in the City of Richmond from 2001 to the present.<br /><br />The declaration of a 'war on violence' by the Richmond city government was not the panacea, instead it failed miserably.<br /><br />I have often stated in town hall meetings and on television, the best way to win the 'war on violence' in Richmond is to 'TEACH THE VALUES OF PEACE'.<br /><br />In the killing fields of Richmond, most of the victims of homicides are youth or young adults. Teaching the values of peace begins with our youth and young adults. From a Native perspective, winning the war on violence begins in the home with a strong, spiritual belief and value system.<br /><br />We believe that Creator made all generations, past, present and those of the future, holy people. This is what our Elders teach us from the time we are born.<br /><br />Our families and Elders teach our young people that they must tear away the images and stereotypes that mainstream society has placed upon them as Native peoples. <br /><br />Violence and killing is not traditional in Native culture, it is a learned behavior from mainstream society.<br /><br />We teach our youths not to attack, punish or beat themselves up for crimes that they have never committed in regards to racism. Our Elders and families teach our young people to have good self-esteem, self-worth and self-value, for as the original holy people this was Creators plan.<br /><br />Native people know that it is both family and community responsibility to teach the values of peace to our young people.<br /><br />We teach our young people honesty and accountability concerning violence. It begins with accepting responsibility for self and acknowledging any past use of violence.<br /><br />Admitting any wrongdoing, communicating openly and truthfully to renounce the use of violence in the future places our youth on the right path. We place a heavy emphasis that all life is sacred.<br /><br />The final lesson in teaching the values of peace is quite simple. It is helping young people understand their relationship to others and all things in Creation.<br /><br />Be responsible for your role, act with compassion and respect, and remember ALL LIFE IS SACRED. Native culture is prevention!<br /><br />Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes KinneyMike Raccoon Eyes Kinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437483087507094223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-13670849262438007172009-07-31T14:32:52.535-07:002009-07-31T14:32:52.535-07:00I think we trimmed it down to 1052. Thanks for the...I think we trimmed it down to 1052. Thanks for the post, Kurt. I'll buy the domain name now, good sir.John Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378112498726702561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-46169617088253045622009-07-31T14:20:14.679-07:002009-07-31T14:20:14.679-07:00Thanks! And the invite is still open to anyone who...Thanks! And the invite is still open to anyone who would like to attend a mate-drinking party - of course, you may be subjected to watching a 1200+ photo slideshow ...Michelle Burtnykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04081467844083147732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-52651400813580910542009-07-31T13:59:05.926-07:002009-07-31T13:59:05.926-07:00great post John and Michelle. I liked the hospital...great post John and Michelle. I liked the hospital part particularly.Kurt Heinrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380494501878676758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-68660321285825997682009-07-31T12:08:34.819-07:002009-07-31T12:08:34.819-07:00Best. Travel Post. Ever. My favourite part is the ...Best. Travel Post. Ever. My favourite part is the running from cemetary security guards. Your insights into Argentinian culture in general are also much appreciated.godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099761076948194414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-70401146306600824482009-07-25T09:45:12.238-07:002009-07-25T09:45:12.238-07:00Haha! - so true, with one exception - I seem to re...Haha! - so true, with one exception - I seem to recall that the "pink skirt" was actually a kilt. You know, he was connecting with his, um, Scottish roots.Theodora Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793345014490820865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-63973208201587438282009-07-24T15:15:19.998-07:002009-07-24T15:15:19.998-07:00What an awesome story of adventure & fun times...What an awesome story of adventure & fun times. I'm sure it's just the smallest tidbit, but it really sounds like you two had an amazing time!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191946091537792680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-46422709985913297192009-07-24T15:01:34.611-07:002009-07-24T15:01:34.611-07:00I didn't know you're an Akon fan! I like ...I didn't know you're an Akon fan! I like a couple of his songs. But I bet that would be a really fun / hilarious concert to attend!<br />Tell me all about it tonight!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191946091537792680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-36701886611289258142009-07-24T12:12:53.457-07:002009-07-24T12:12:53.457-07:00Kurt, I hope that you are looking forward to viewi...Kurt, I hope that you are looking forward to viewing about 2500 pictures as well as about two hours worth of video. They're really quite magical. Trust me.<br /><br />See you at the airport, good sir!<br /><br />- JCHJohn Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378112498726702561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-74471589604820408422009-07-24T10:30:35.263-07:002009-07-24T10:30:35.263-07:00I liked the pictures. I hear there are many, many ...I liked the pictures. I hear there are many, many pictures...Kurt Heinrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380494501878676758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-31663796537395424752009-07-23T17:04:41.648-07:002009-07-23T17:04:41.648-07:00Juan is the only one who survives and thereby hang...Juan is the only one who survives and thereby hangs the tale...<br /><br />Awesome video. Can't wait to help make another one.godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099761076948194414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-85551380070380109992009-07-23T16:57:37.101-07:002009-07-23T16:57:37.101-07:00well played, Pablo, well played. Gracias for getti...well played, Pablo, well played. Gracias for getting Juan back to earth in one piece. It's true, he looks heavier or lighter than he really is. (depends on the angle)godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099761076948194414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-81342958270603631362009-07-23T10:09:53.199-07:002009-07-23T10:09:53.199-07:00John... you might not have died after all. All we ...John... you might not have died after all. All we see is Godfrey die at the end if memory serves. Perhaps you got away in the end, leaving all your friends to be eaten alive by the monster.Kurt Heinrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380494501878676758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-16009082841097635732009-07-22T22:35:01.829-07:002009-07-22T22:35:01.829-07:00Can't wait till you get back to hear all your ...Can't wait till you get back to hear all your stories. Sounds like you're having an absolutely 'fantorktasktic' time! Safe travels.<br />Cheers,<br />CarolynUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306933818857534089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-60378579342819684632009-07-22T18:00:11.195-07:002009-07-22T18:00:11.195-07:00While I'm disappointed that I die at the hands...While I'm disappointed that I die at the hands of the Monster from Galiano, I'm happy that it happened in such an artistic way.<br /><br />Bravo!John Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378112498726702561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-34584126376666893392009-07-22T12:06:04.908-07:002009-07-22T12:06:04.908-07:00great video theo!great video theo!Kurt Heinrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380494501878676758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-74917516556544266242009-07-22T12:05:47.759-07:002009-07-22T12:05:47.759-07:00I don't like bananas for a different reason - ...I don't like bananas for a different reason - because they are sticky and yellowy brown.<br /><br />good thoughts stew. Are you hopeful your banana tree will be able to reach its full potential in sorta-sunny Victoria?Kurt Heinrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380494501878676758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-54574784770375709882009-07-22T07:55:59.704-07:002009-07-22T07:55:59.704-07:00In Argentina, a great dish to try is steak and ban...In Argentina, a great dish to try is steak and bananas. It is pretty simple. Take a steak. Take a banana. Press them together. Delicious! And it all arrives locally. <br /><br />Vancouver travelers to this country should eat as many bananas as possible before returning. Because, wow, that's a lot of carbon, amigos.<br /><br />Great el poste, Stewart. Good luck with the banana.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br /><br />JuanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-6857096613909281942009-07-21T17:24:26.765-07:002009-07-21T17:24:26.765-07:00Love, love, love the stories! So, were there tears...Love, love, love the stories! So, were there tears when you left Carlos, the dog?Theodora Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793345014490820865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-45520485755387125942009-07-21T14:31:17.922-07:002009-07-21T14:31:17.922-07:00Boy, I wish one day I can meet this Juan guy to th...Boy, I wish one day I can meet this Juan guy to thank him for his inspiring idea... sigh.Kurt Heinrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380494501878676758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-46324910779226559702009-07-21T09:47:50.061-07:002009-07-21T09:47:50.061-07:00In Buenos Aires, we watch films everywhere. Someti...In Buenos Aires, we watch films everywhere. Sometimes, when we don't have cameras or projectors or screens, we just act out films. They are called "plays" or "performances" - I recommend that you, the North Americans, find yourselves re-acquainted with in-person cinema. It's really good.<br /><br />Si.<br /><br />JuanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109416582784692412.post-20540989209313508802009-07-21T09:37:19.777-07:002009-07-21T09:37:19.777-07:00If Facebook was a country, it would be the eighth ...If Facebook was a country, it would be the eighth largest on Earth. I'm just saying...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com