tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post2168605126277336504..comments2023-09-30T04:52:44.684-04:00Comments on Flartopia: RootlessAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-62052842540308640312012-03-08T16:49:43.227-05:002012-03-08T16:49:43.227-05:00nicely written and nicely rememberednicely written and nicely rememberedJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-67030662044585642762012-03-07T12:39:43.898-05:002012-03-07T12:39:43.898-05:00Having grown up in the area I can totally relate t...Having grown up in the area I can totally relate to everything you said, the only difference is that my family-- all of them, still live in the area.<br /><br />But the touching part of all of this is the massive turn out of support the community has shown for the victims, their families, and the students and faculty. When it was rumored a radical group was coming to picket at the first church funeral for one of the students, the community turned out (upwards of 1500 people) and, in 20 degree weather, circled the entire church five people deep to shelter the family from any possible distractions or hatefulness. <br /><br />Students from area schools have arranged fund raisers, prayer sessions and card writing campaigns too. It's pretty amazing how Chardon and the surrounding cities all came together. It makes me proud to be from the area-- even though all this kindness was brought about by such great sadness.<br /><br />xoxo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-53610895074497022512012-03-05T21:22:18.622-05:002012-03-05T21:22:18.622-05:00I enjoyed your post... learning a bit about your g...I enjoyed your post... learning a bit about your growing up - and then the shock. Not at all like you probably experienced. I am in total agreement about your statement that it's the world that has changed, and sadly, I'm not sure we can go back to the trust and simplicity of earlier times.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-36268376282944097372012-03-05T17:25:13.625-05:002012-03-05T17:25:13.625-05:00puts things in perspective quickly doesn't it?...puts things in perspective quickly doesn't it? .....I am in CLT, too.....smilesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453429612511514721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-4093022105816607892012-03-03T22:35:39.962-05:002012-03-03T22:35:39.962-05:0013 years ago, our coworkers had children at Columb...13 years ago, our coworkers had children at Columbine who hid under tables in the library during the shootings.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-12766096883667195172012-03-03T07:51:12.892-05:002012-03-03T07:51:12.892-05:00I grew up in Bayside Queens but moved to Fort Myer...I grew up in Bayside Queens but moved to Fort Myers Florida when I was 18. I consider FL my hometown because my memories are more vivid there and happier. I absolutely loathed going to school and since that was a big part of my life in NY, no wonder I don't have fond memories there.Garrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995228204165767887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-71834409085499712542012-03-03T01:50:22.915-05:002012-03-03T01:50:22.915-05:00You've put into words what I've observed a...You've put into words what I've observed also. The more these actions take place, the more normalized they become to those experiencing them in their formative years.<br /><br />It's heartbreaking.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-87041787474555218972012-03-02T21:28:58.663-05:002012-03-02T21:28:58.663-05:00I've always been from Chardon and after 4 year...I've always been from Chardon and after 4 years in Columbus and nearly 20 years in Euclid, I always will be. As you can see from the pictures, you and I were often not far apart in that time. Your smile will always be part of my childhood. <br /><br />I'm happy for the life you've made for yourself and how joyful it seems to be from what I read. We may not see each other or talk, but I know that part of my childhood is still happy. That's good enough for me for now. Be well.pippin23https://www.blogger.com/profile/12921945819865202962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481203733160854169.post-64143559655522637002012-03-02T20:21:52.280-05:002012-03-02T20:21:52.280-05:00Beautiflly written, Alison.Beautiflly written, Alison.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785329897294524869noreply@blogger.com