Comments for Karen Spears Zacharias http://karenzach.com Real stories about real people and the issues that really matter to them. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:09:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Contact by Sherwood MacRae http://karenzach.com/contact/#comment-7288 Sherwood MacRae Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:09:12 +0000 http://karenzach.com/#comment-7288 I love your blogs, BUT I strongly object to the format of your web-site. Of course, I am too old and will soon pass from the scene leaving all of this nonsense behind me. In the meantime, thank you for your comments about our military and our attitudes about the dead. I often weep for the dead who were left behind to rot in North Korea - while our politicians played fast and loose with their obligations to those who have bled and died for their privileges and ours. One war has ended. Let us all pray that the one in process soon ends as well. Sadly, neither of these excuses for our diplomatic failures will be condemned. I love your blogs, BUT I strongly object to the format of your web-site. Of course, I am too old and will soon pass from the scene leaving all of this nonsense behind me.
In the meantime, thank you for your comments about our military and our attitudes about the dead. I often weep for the dead who were left behind to rot in North Korea – while our politicians played fast and loose with their obligations to those who have bled and died for their privileges and ours.
One war has ended. Let us all pray that the one in process soon ends as well. Sadly, neither of these excuses for our diplomatic failures will be condemned.

]]> Comment on Karen by Pam Feagle http://karenzach.com/#comment-3120 Pam Feagle Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:54:44 +0000 http://karenzach.com/?page_id=2#comment-3120 Your article about "The Help", which I read in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, was so moving. Thank you for having the courage to tell your story. I called you once to see if you were related to Beverly Zacharias, who wrote for the LE back in the '70's. She had a daughter named Karen. Glad to see you doing so well. You truly have a gift of writing. Thanks for sharing it. Your article about “The Help”, which I read in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, was so moving. Thank you for having the courage to tell your story. I called you once to see if you were related to Beverly Zacharias, who wrote for the LE back in the ’70′s. She had a daughter named Karen. Glad to see you doing so well. You truly have a gift of writing. Thanks for sharing it.

]]> Comment on Karen by Debbie http://karenzach.com/#comment-3101 Debbie Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:28:58 +0000 http://karenzach.com/?page_id=2#comment-3101 Read you article today. My sisters and I made a trip to Panama City, FL for some "Sister Hood" get away. Three of us read The Help and reminisced about our childhood. Like you, we had help. Our mother, single, working in a mill in Columbus, needed help. Like you, we were loved and cared for our beloved Minni-Pearl. The segregation of schools happened during my fifth grade year. We children learned so much about working together that year. I have lots of black friends today that I don't look at as a different color. Just friends. Thanks for your article. We too cried and yes, it is a story but a story that gives a punch to all that see it. Debbie deborahchapman@mindspring.com Read you article today. My sisters and I made a trip to Panama City, FL for some “Sister Hood” get away. Three of us read The Help and reminisced about our childhood. Like you, we had help. Our mother, single, working in a mill in Columbus, needed help. Like you, we were loved and cared for our beloved Minni-Pearl. The segregation of schools happened during my fifth grade year. We children learned so much about working together that year. I have lots of black friends today that I don’t look at as a different color. Just friends. Thanks for your article. We too cried and yes, it is a story but a story that gives a punch to all that see it.

Debbie
deborahchapman@mindspring.com

]]> Comment on Contact by gerald blizzard http://karenzach.com/contact/#comment-3075 gerald blizzard Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:08:29 +0000 http://karenzach.com/#comment-3075 ok ok ok..everything I have read so far has me tearing up....emotions have their place but lordy...where are the feel good articles?.(and no this isnt pre obama) but there should be a few.......other than that...(said the headhunters)...I love your stuff........ ok ok ok..everything I have read so far has me tearing up….emotions have their place but lordy…where are the feel good articles?.(and no this isnt pre obama) but there should be a few…….other than that…(said the headhunters)…I love your stuff……..

]]> Comment on Karen by gerald blizzard http://karenzach.com/#comment-3074 gerald blizzard Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:01:20 +0000 http://karenzach.com/?page_id=2#comment-3074 just read your story/comment/article in the dothan eagle...from the first I knew a writer had a hand in it...I enjoyed reading it....thanks for sharing.... just read your story/comment/article in the dothan eagle…from the first I knew a writer had a hand in it…I enjoyed reading it….thanks for sharing….

]]> Comment on Contact by Frank and Jane Feagin http://karenzach.com/contact/#comment-3003 Frank and Jane Feagin Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:55:27 +0000 http://karenzach.com/#comment-3003 hope to see you in Foley on Sept 24, we have missed you Frank hope to see you in Foley on Sept 24, we have missed you
Frank

]]> Comment on Contact by Brad http://karenzach.com/contact/#comment-2406 Brad Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:11:39 +0000 http://karenzach.com/#comment-2406 Good for you on standing up to everyone on the language in the book "go the f to sleep". It sickning that we even have to discuss it, kids are a gift and to cross this kind of sick humor with children no matter who it's for - is wrong. I get awakened every night by my 3 year old - and you know what - she just wants security and comfort - yes I wish she would go to sleep and she usually does when she knows her daddy is right there for her. I will miss that someday. Keep up the good work! Good for you on standing up to everyone on the language in the book “go the f to sleep”. It sickning that we even have to discuss it, kids are a gift and to cross this kind of sick humor with children no matter who it’s for – is wrong. I get awakened every night by my 3 year old – and you know what – she just wants security and comfort – yes I wish she would go to sleep and she usually does when she knows her daddy is right there for her. I will miss that someday. Keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on Contact by Margaret Hawkins http://karenzach.com/contact/#comment-2027 Margaret Hawkins Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:19:50 +0000 http://karenzach.com/#comment-2027 I would like to read you book on Karley when you finish. What will the name be and where can I find it? I would like to read you book on Karley when you finish.
What will the name be and where can I find it?

]]> Comment on Karen by Nicole http://karenzach.com/#comment-1794 Nicole Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:09:35 +0000 http://karenzach.com/?page_id=2#comment-1794 Karen, please don't listen to all the trashy comments people are posting about your oped on CNN regarding "that book' - I agree with your opinion and think society has NUMBED itself through use of humor to turn a blind eye to children who face this kind of content in life EVERY night before bed... as part of their bedtime ritual. Children will learn to cry themselves to sleep QUIETLY if they are beaten enough. It is so sad. I'm totally disgusted with just how many people are angry with you and your opinion. There is no sensitivity- so you buy the book, to whom are you going to read it to? Total waste. Karen, please don’t listen to all the trashy comments people are posting about your oped on CNN regarding “that book’ – I agree with your opinion and think society has NUMBED itself through use of humor to turn a blind eye to children who face this kind of content in life EVERY night before bed… as part of their bedtime ritual. Children will learn to cry themselves to sleep QUIETLY if they are beaten enough. It is so sad. I’m totally disgusted with just how many people are angry with you and your opinion. There is no sensitivity- so you buy the book, to whom are you going to read it to? Total waste.

]]> Comment on Contact by Andrew http://karenzach.com/contact/#comment-1786 Andrew Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:40:42 +0000 http://karenzach.com/#comment-1786 Thank you for writing your article, 'Go The F*** To Sleep' Not Funny,' I agree completely with the content: its popularity is a strong indicator of the new cultural allowance of crossing-the-line in terms of language and the open exposure of frustration. I was instantly offended by the book, in spite of understanding it as a joke, because I'm fortunate to recognize that even the frustrating moments as a parent are a blessing, part of the larger experience. I find the thing to be petty, weak and simply juvenile. Parents should be strong and resilient, above such rubbish. I really hope that this book's popularity is not indicative of the parenting style of today. Thank you for writing your article, ‘Go The F*** To Sleep’ Not Funny,’ I agree completely with the content: its popularity is a strong indicator of the new cultural allowance of crossing-the-line in terms of language and the open exposure of frustration. I was instantly offended by the book, in spite of understanding it as a joke, because I’m fortunate to recognize that even the frustrating moments as a parent are a blessing, part of the larger experience. I find the thing to be petty, weak and simply juvenile. Parents should be strong and resilient, above such rubbish. I really hope that this book’s popularity is not indicative of the parenting style of today.

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