tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post8439295400796288869..comments2024-03-18T21:30:42.466-04:00Comments on Cup on the Bus: ChildrenJoanne Noragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-1893577354455527602018-03-18T16:16:21.669-04:002018-03-18T16:16:21.669-04:00Self defence classes are, sadly, a good idea.
The ...Self defence classes are, sadly, a good idea.<br />The Syrians seem to be this generation's version of the Bosnians, who, having fled conflict, were to be found everywhere in the '90s .... a whole country and culture scattered. SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-40197870782717775762018-03-18T11:56:54.042-04:002018-03-18T11:56:54.042-04:00Imagine being afraid to say where you come from.Imagine being afraid to say where you come from.only slightly confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165115156889904978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-18645789264652670312018-03-18T11:05:34.618-04:002018-03-18T11:05:34.618-04:00Laura's description of how to disarm someone w...Laura's description of how to disarm someone with an assault rifle horrified me, and convinced me she needs specialized classes. This personal safety class is bizarre, but I certainly cannot correct it.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-63075573493367858922018-03-18T10:20:21.679-04:002018-03-18T10:20:21.679-04:00I'm in favor of learning how to protect yourse...I'm in favor of learning how to protect yourself but it's something that has to be practiced. 45 minutes only makes you think you can do it. why are girls so mean to each other? I used to think it was because of competition for males back when women weren't allowed to do anything besides marry but in this day we have so much opportunity to make our own lives. Laura's friend learned a valuable lesson I hope. be suspicious of overtures from girls who don't ordinarily include you. and Carol is a perfect example of how we are cutting our noses off to spite our faces. us being those who are anti-immigration, judging people by their country of origin or religion.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-87539343608928670452018-03-18T08:34:40.772-04:002018-03-18T08:34:40.772-04:00Great story, I'm sad that she is reluctant to ...Great story, I'm sad that she is reluctant to talk about her culture. Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-1609731492122506462018-03-18T07:49:28.827-04:002018-03-18T07:49:28.827-04:00Lovely memories in this post, I'm smiling now ...Lovely memories in this post, I'm smiling now even though I'm so tired I can barely keep my eyes open. Laura is a wonderful helpful friend to her friend and now Carol is the same to you too. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-8248358875168307932018-03-18T07:43:56.444-04:002018-03-18T07:43:56.444-04:00This turns to a poignant conclusion.This turns to a poignant conclusion.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-74590664480287400312018-03-18T07:32:25.437-04:002018-03-18T07:32:25.437-04:00Now she has found a friend in you Joanne - lovely ...Now she has found a friend in you Joanne - lovely story with a good ending.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-26134687488950595832018-03-18T03:03:20.573-04:002018-03-18T03:03:20.573-04:00never knew self defense was taught in schools; nic...never knew self defense was taught in schools; nice to hear you have someone to look out for you at the pharmacy.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-72639962896678419062018-03-17T20:08:31.205-04:002018-03-17T20:08:31.205-04:00Oh, my, what a story. Syria? Wow.Oh, my, what a story. Syria? Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-66737763693006408072018-03-17T20:07:05.622-04:002018-03-17T20:07:05.622-04:00I love every line of this post.
We have a number ...I love every line of this post.<br /><br />We have a number of Syrian refugee families in our area. They are hard workers and happy to be safe. But there are so many of their countrymen who are not.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-59408195919583400282018-03-17T19:20:14.208-04:002018-03-17T19:20:14.208-04:00What a touching story about Syria and Carol from S...What a touching story about Syria and Carol from Syria. I'm glad she is safe and doing something she is obviously good at. I was meant to join a cooking class tonight with Syrian women but I had to cancel. Hopefully there will be another opportunity It's good Laura is learning some useful self defense. My mom used to try to teach me because I was bullied by neighbourhood bullies. But I was a hopeless fighter even in self defence.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-23988914907401378782018-03-17T18:55:58.262-04:002018-03-17T18:55:58.262-04:00Her country is a mess at the moment, she is lucky ...Her country is a mess at the moment, she is lucky to be out of it but it's sad for friends and family who are still there.<br />Merle........Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-80239682574711573222018-03-17T16:59:36.824-04:002018-03-17T16:59:36.824-04:00That is a beautiful story, it is good for Carol to...That is a beautiful story, it is good for Carol to be safe there, i hope there will be more from her poor country. Krav maga, i know what it is)Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-81762750071877271332018-03-17T16:58:54.547-04:002018-03-17T16:58:54.547-04:00I'm glad you are Carol's friend. I'm g...I'm glad you are Carol's friend. I'm glad she is there to help you. Good people, all around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-6227523239800284782018-03-17T16:01:02.143-04:002018-03-17T16:01:02.143-04:00Beautiful story.Beautiful story.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-1848274589120232082018-03-17T15:43:58.328-04:002018-03-17T15:43:58.328-04:00The situation in Syria looks worse every day. I am...The situation in Syria looks worse every day. I am glad Carol is safe.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-59543306173233894392018-03-17T15:30:06.896-04:002018-03-17T15:30:06.896-04:00Three nice stories in one post. The poor girl who ...Three nice stories in one post. The poor girl who was bullied breaks my heart. And the nice girl from Syria touches my heart. Great post.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-20534311951846411932018-03-17T15:29:25.371-04:002018-03-17T15:29:25.371-04:00Israeli military self defense. Why not. She looked...Israeli military self defense. Why not. She looked it up. Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-14928300693023865652018-03-17T15:27:25.567-04:002018-03-17T15:27:25.567-04:00Hari OM
...and now tears here... thankyou for tell...Hari OM<br />...and now tears here... thankyou for telling us about Carol. It's important. Not so sure about Israeli fighting tricks though. But in today's world... YAM xYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-81034619045482572492018-03-17T15:23:52.851-04:002018-03-17T15:23:52.851-04:00And reading your post my tears welled too. I am s...And reading your post my tears welled too. I am so thankful that Carol is no longer in Syria, that she is safe and has met people like you to welcome her, and wish that more could do the same. So many more.<br />But I have to ask: Krav Maga?<br />Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com