tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post492668209194735084..comments2023-10-29T03:03:37.722-07:00Comments on gorgeous footsteps in the sand.: Transracial what?Katelinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15994241556437259884noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-10557712690798597642010-05-18T19:59:41.649-07:002010-05-18T19:59:41.649-07:00I think (and hope) that this is less and less of a...I think (and hope) that this is less and less of an issue with every passing generation. I'm like you, and I think "so what?" but that doesn't seem to come so naturally to the generations before us. Still, I wish there was a way to speed the transformation up.<br /><br />If I ever do have a kid, I likely will adopt, and I don't care where the baby is from, I will love him or her completely!The Modern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663558561522180816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-68544651724485142882010-05-15T12:34:38.798-07:002010-05-15T12:34:38.798-07:00Well said, Katelin. I wonder why those narrow mind...Well said, Katelin. I wonder why those narrow minded thinking still exists! I saw that adopted stories and all I thought about, "Oh yay, now she can focus to raise a baby" instead of,"oh yay now she can focus to raise BLACK baby"..I mean seriously? What's wrong with people?Andharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341293139717998410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-87943472865710354482010-05-14T16:41:13.194-07:002010-05-14T16:41:13.194-07:00Great pos, Katelin! I agree with you!
I'd li...Great pos, Katelin! I agree with you! <br /><br />I'd like to think that our generation has the power to change this. I hope our generation is placing less emphasis on things like race and sexuality. It shouldn't matter your race, gender, religion, sexuality. People shouldn't be judged or commented on in these ways. <br /><br />I was thinkng about writing a similar post about gays in the military & gay marriage. It's like, wait a second, WHAT is the BIG DEAL if they are gay?? Like, for real. <br /><br />So amen girl!! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684728586790486077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-32378001826926325632010-05-14T14:24:08.978-07:002010-05-14T14:24:08.978-07:00Wow. Just wow.
I totally agree with you. I think ...Wow. Just wow.<br /><br />I totally agree with you. I think it's absolutely ridiculous what the media and some people make of Sandra's adoption.<br /><br />Also, I think it's wonderful that white people adopt black babies and black families adopt white babies! It should help to work against prejudices that still exist.<br /><br />If you want to read more on this topic: aarynbelfer.com is a white mother who adopted a black baby and she writes pretty well about the whole endeavor (plus other interesting stuff). Just thought you might want to take a look!Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196296268895103846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-18075875253604765312010-05-13T17:19:47.567-07:002010-05-13T17:19:47.567-07:00I completely agree. thankfully, I grew up having ...I completely agree. thankfully, I grew up having (and still do have) friends who are, individually, of various backgrounds/races. My dad always used to say me and my friends were like a walking ad for the united colors of benetton and it's true.<br /><br />we are all of gorgeous colors and shades and we just love each other for one's self and not racial background.<br /><br />as cheesy as it sounds, LOVE IS LOVE. no matter what it looks like.thatShortchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16288631989393793592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-43223793972450489592010-05-13T17:19:23.743-07:002010-05-13T17:19:23.743-07:00why is this even an issue? it makes me mad that pe...why is this even an issue? it makes me mad that people accuse her of it being a publicity stunt. whether it is or not, who's to judge? this is just proof of people and their insecurities when it comes to biracial families. and that people are still racist and very much NOT color blind. i would think that celebs such as sandra bullock are more open-minded about these things because actors in general (and other creative types) are more liberal and open-minded/progressive than the average person. more power to her!floretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045385624323237304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-86760740928919730302010-05-13T16:26:33.913-07:002010-05-13T16:26:33.913-07:00Great post. So true! To me people are who they a...Great post. So true! To me people are who they are because of their actions and how they treat people-that is all that should matter to people :) Hope you have a great weekend !!!Kelly and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661243686905079346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-47226598946196550332010-05-13T13:04:54.952-07:002010-05-13T13:04:54.952-07:00Katelin, this is a beautiful post. Well said, lady...Katelin, this is a beautiful post. Well said, lady.Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602816507915795709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-78710233502369978842010-05-13T12:59:30.706-07:002010-05-13T12:59:30.706-07:00This is a great post.
No one cares that Cam and M...This is a great post.<br /><br />No one cares that Cam and Mitchell adopted a Thai baby on Modern Family. I feel like it's only because they're funny.Rahulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921631514980980229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-46139876488292519892010-05-13T12:40:06.519-07:002010-05-13T12:40:06.519-07:00Love this post.
I agree though, why people are ac...Love this post.<br /><br />I agree though, why people are acting as though Sandra had anything other than the intention to provide any child with a good home is beyond me. She's America's sweetheart!lbluca77https://www.blogger.com/profile/12025288926725230627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-82545941137888241222010-05-13T11:53:17.823-07:002010-05-13T11:53:17.823-07:00black, white, asian, indian, purple, green, blue.....black, white, asian, indian, purple, green, blue...it doesn't matter. the little baby needed a home and sandra is giving him one. it's all so ridiculous. <br /><br />it doesn't matter what color skin we have. i can't wait for the day when everyone as a whole sees it that way. except, sadly, i'm not sure it will ever come to that. because there will forever be closed-minded people living among us. <br /><br />power to you, katelin! i think you and matt should have lots of babies...mixed little spuds have the BEST skin. i'm always so envious. yours for instance, so pretty! you have a natural tan all year long. i crave for that! <br /><br />ps, where was all the speculation when angelina adopted all of her little ones???amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788339783098779038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-71250996971658157842010-05-13T11:49:47.812-07:002010-05-13T11:49:47.812-07:00Amen, SISTER!!!Amen, SISTER!!!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290197769653336102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-44282377602190889272010-05-13T11:41:40.323-07:002010-05-13T11:41:40.323-07:00My sister married a black man and therefore, my ni...My sister married a black man and therefore, my niece is bi-racial. Growing up, I lived in an area where "whites" were the minority. I had many friends of many different races and that helped me to grow up without seeing color as blatantly as others did. And I'll never forget the first time someone said something disparaging about my niece, who was about 3 years old at the time. It's hateful. The media has a hard time wanting to blaze the trail on not seeing color. They figure, everyone else will point it out, so we might as well be the first. It's disgusting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-19039877172214567062010-05-13T10:35:41.832-07:002010-05-13T10:35:41.832-07:00The media makes me crazy.
I don't see how ado...The media makes me crazy. <br />I don't see how adopting a baby you've always wanted is a publicity stunt. Makes no sense. color doesn't matter, it shouldn't matter, whether it's your friend, fiance, husband, aunt, uncle, baby, or whatever. I don't get it. <br /><br />There are times where I think I may have to adopt a baby and I honestly don't care what country or nationality the baby will be. <br /><br />Times like this where I feel like we've come so far and yet... not.Norahttp://walkingwithnora.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-58000315026481115792010-05-13T10:30:10.517-07:002010-05-13T10:30:10.517-07:00I think it's crazy that people would call it a...I think it's crazy that people would call it a publicity stunt. I would be beyond offended if I were Sandra. Ugh.michelle woohttp://www.michellewoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-45394226669281215892010-05-13T10:00:17.020-07:002010-05-13T10:00:17.020-07:00Only one thing is necessary for a successful famil...Only one thing is necessary for a successful family -- love. I wish everybody could understand that.weezermonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08023289768556784443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-28985089937459131082010-05-13T09:36:17.662-07:002010-05-13T09:36:17.662-07:00You are beautiful, and this post is beautiful as w...You are beautiful, and this post is beautiful as well.<br />I just had dinner with a happy couple and their 4 year old daughter. The mother is white, the father black, and the daughter mixed. The mom talked about how rude people have been to her, when it is just her and her daughter out and about. She said she gets asked more questions about being the 4 year old's nanny, than she gets people assuming she is her mother. I don't exactly know where I'm going with this, but I love your post, and I think it is absolutely absurd that someone would judge a family based on the colour of each member's skin. <3samdotcomhttp://samdotcom.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-12113876311234075522010-05-13T08:58:52.396-07:002010-05-13T08:58:52.396-07:00I hate the whole race thing. It's ridiculous....I hate the whole race thing. It's ridiculous. It shouldn't matter at all! *sigh* It's all so sad and pointless.Kathy Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02580037193885034182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-87085277588295503452010-05-13T08:53:48.422-07:002010-05-13T08:53:48.422-07:00I'm so glad you wrote this post, Katelin. It d...I'm so glad you wrote this post, Katelin. It drives me crazy when people see the need to emphasize a gay couple, a multi-racial family, or just anything that people don't consider the "norm." <br /><br />It IS the norm. People may not be ready to accept it, but every day, we get closer and closer to more and more tolerance. <br /><br />Variety is the spice of life, right? So why aren't we embracing more of it? Bravo to you for standing up and writing thisl.Jesshttp://accidentallygraceful.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-27362274942870415292010-05-13T08:38:13.486-07:002010-05-13T08:38:13.486-07:00i'm biracial, too.
and i think 1/2 and 1/2 b...i'm biracial, too. <br /><br />and i think 1/2 and 1/2 bebes of any two races, are always the cutest. <br /><br />my husband and i met with a genetic counselor to discuss hereditary diseases and she mentioned in passing that when people of mixed races "breed" (for lack of a better term, her words, not mine) it is a GREAT thing because it makes diseases that are specific to one race become obsolete. interesting, right?<br /><br />it'd be really nice if people spent zero time debating this crap and instead spent allll their time thanking god that people opened their hearts&homes to orphans. it is the plight of the child that should be most important.caseyhttp://www.cagequeen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-15237475841142631512010-05-13T08:23:36.973-07:002010-05-13T08:23:36.973-07:00*applauds*
I'm turning sixteen soon, and adop...*applauds*<br /><br />I'm turning sixteen soon, and adoption is a big part of my life. I'm not adopted, but I plan to adopt all of my children. From underpriveliged countries. I'm not trying to become the next Angelina Jolie, honestly, I just think it's such a beautiful thing to bring in other cultures under one roof. And my family is from India! <br />I didn't think it mattered where your kids come from, as long as you love them and raise them well.<br /><br />And I'm sixteen.Vedikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704469986342149366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-16634864461222320122010-05-13T08:13:36.892-07:002010-05-13T08:13:36.892-07:00Thank you for writing this - I wholeheartedly agre...Thank you for writing this - I wholeheartedly agree!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397176667036107115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-44400972004452794642010-05-13T08:06:41.094-07:002010-05-13T08:06:41.094-07:00Amen to that.
Being Brazilian, I think this whol...Amen to that. <br /><br />Being Brazilian, I think this whole race discussion is ridiculous. Very few people here can claim one "race"or a single "color". We're all a mix of bits of everything, from Europeans to Natives to Africans. The only thing I am not (as far as I know!) is Asian, but so what if I chose to adopt and Asian baby one day? Argh. Why, indeed, should this be an issue?<br /><br />congrats on your post. I'm happy to read you when your texts are fun, funny or silly, and just as happy when they're serious and important like this one!MHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14670410882669255002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-60432704570940766422010-05-13T07:38:52.520-07:002010-05-13T07:38:52.520-07:00Oh, lord.
I look forward to the day when we'v...Oh, lord.<br /><br />I look forward to the day when we've finally all mixed so much, "race" will disappear.<br /><br />Not that I'll SEE it, but, well, you know. ;-)rachaelgkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002691394373545956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742998916328546010.post-53790387504244544212010-05-13T07:37:39.415-07:002010-05-13T07:37:39.415-07:00::slow clap::
I love you for writing this. I trul...::slow clap::<br /><br />I love you for writing this. I truly believe there's nothing more beautiful than a family full of different colors.Belle Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359746132051738834noreply@blogger.com