Comments on: Vote 2020: Speaking of Your Mind

By: Kelly Zullo

Kelly Zullo — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:51:33 +0000

I’ve been following you since 1993. I feel I’m from the same planet? Maybe? People here will not always get it. But when I read your writing, hear your philosophies and see your art I know that you are aligned with a basic truth. It’s a reference point that I’m so glad to have. If more people took the time to allow art to guide their principles and life, we would be in a (more) magical place.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:25:24 +0000

This blog…politics? Politicians?? Hold their feet to the fire ???? Sure….. They’re politicians !! That’s almost laughable Sophie , I hear your point though but will that ever be factual reality ? C’mon now !! Everyones selling something, how about holding everyones feet to the fire ! The majority of folk are all full of crap when put to the test ! Most know what drives this country and it’s certainly not integrity or anything even remotely related ! I’m not trying to be critical here just realistic ! Yes though let’s hope and demand better for ALL people in our country MAYBE , just maybe we’ll get there one day !

By: Jo Blackmore

Jo Blackmore — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:54:34 +0000

Hello dear Sophie, Thank you for your post “Speaking of Your Mind” I enjoyed reading about Mary and Dash. What an amazing social studies teacher Dash has where they got to do research and then debate their opinions. The key word Sophie is “research”. It seems some people don’t do their own research as they get their info from the talking heads on corporate media from both sides.

Im right there with you Soph. At this point and time I voted with my head and not my whole heart. What Im seeing is the next generation stepping up to the plate and some are already at the plate doing their job “serving” we the people. That gives me Hope. In the meantime as you stated we need to hold the newly elected politicians feet to the fire as they do their job.

Peace & Love always Sophie… Russian River Jo “CA dream’in on such a winters day”

By: Sophie B.

Sophie B. — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:49:15 +0000

Hello Marc, We are continuing to honor the 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment, and currently, in 2020, women’s rights are under attack. Since Mary is 84, Mary’s mother didn’t have the right to vote, but certainly would have risked her life fighting for it with the rest of the suffragettes.
Also, my blog is not about parents per se, I don’t believe you have to have children out of your body to be a mother, in fact, the opposite is often the case.
You are a great mother, I’m sure. It’s an attitude and a consciousness. My best friends who haven’t had children physically are great mothers to many children. And without them, humanity would surely devolve. Sophie

By: Marc Cohen

Marc Cohen — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:33:45 +0000

First, the link that you’ve printed, http://www.vote.org leads to a heavy metal website.

Second, to say “thanks to their mothers” ignores the guidance of their fathers, or fathers in general. Ironically, excluding, or ignoring the contributions fathers make in their son’s or daughter’s development, displays a discriminatory practice that the LGBTQ community is rightfully trying to end.

I’m proud of my 22 year old son Aaron and of the way I raised him. I’m proud when I hear mothers of his female friends tell me, “I’m so glad that Aaron is friends with my daughter. He treats her so well.” They add, “He’s a chip off the old block!” And, “You raised him right.” Aaron has been with his girlfriend for 3 years now. He “belongs” to her. Sophie, You know what I mean when I say, “Belongs.” These comments come from friends of all different colours of the rainbow.

Dashiell, if he’s lucky, will be a father one day. I am sure Sophie, that when that day comes You will praise the love and guidance that he showers on his children. (As a father)