Here it is, Thursday night and I haven’t once remembered this week that it’s some sort of delurking week. You know what that means? You’re supposed to comment or something. Perhaps you’re supposed to go out and get those difficult-to-find Eggo Waffles. Or maybe you are to do some jumping jacks every time you read a blog post. Actually, you’re just supposed to leave a comment on a post. Every time you do that an angel gets it’s wings.
I dunno. Maybe I made that up but I could swear I read about it somewhere.
All I’ve got today is a story about the teacher I mentioned yesterday whose very classroom I got to visit today. Naturally, I told her that I wrote about her and then she pulled me into her classroom to see what she calls her Obama Book Wall.
How cute is that? She’s got the neatest classroom. No, really. It’s neat. She has tables and keeps hand sanitizer on every one of them.
The other story is about a friend of mine who got harassed on his way home from work when a group of people yelled out, “F— you, n—–!” for no reason whatsoever. He’s taking it well, but I’m really wounded for him and can’t believe we still have to put up with crap like that which seems to come out of nowhere. There’s not much more I can say about that.
So. Let’s go back to the delurking part where it was all sunshine and daisies and ponies. Say hello. I won’t bite.
November 19, 2009 @ 8:26 pm | Filed under All Black Folks Do NOT Look Alike, All the cool kids are doing it, Help A Brutha Out, NaBloPoMo | Permalink | Comments (43)
Neena Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:33 pm
Ok – I am “delurking” – if just long enough to say that I love your new term – delurk. If we all came out of the shadows we could really help each other out. Success on the internet is all about commenting, linking, and sharing – isn’t it? I hope others will take you up on your challenge!
Redneck Mommy Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:36 pm
*sticks out tongue and waggles it devilishly at you*
Faiqa Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:42 pm
Hi, yeah, I’m a lurker. And it’s not because you aren’t riveting because you most certainly are… it’s just hard to type with a 3 month old in your arms. I told him to quit yapping about his needs for just a second so I could type this one freakin’ comment…
Kelsy Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
Just found this blog today. Been doing a bit of reading. Figured i had better comment here.
KBO Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
Suck it.
Dave2 Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
I read every post you write… but sometimes get behind and can’t comment.
Russ Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
Hi. I’m Russ, and I bought six cases of Eggos.
So there. Delurked.
Mocha Momma Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 8:59 pm
HelloooOOOOOooooo.
I figured I should respond back. You people are the coolest. Ponies for everyone!
Melissa Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 9:27 pm
Hi. I commented earlier today because I sent purses for your store. Found you through Suburan Turmoil at a time that you were not writing much. Am enjoying your daily writing.
M&Co. Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
I’ve had you on my reader for awhile but I don’t often click through and don’t think I’ve ever commented.
Hi~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Angella Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 9:53 pm
It’s delurking week? I HAD NO IDEA.
Love you, babe.
Ashleigh Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 10:22 pm
With the blogs in my reader I find it easier to accidentally lurk instead of commenting. I fail.
I want a pony. And some Eggos!
iflyrc0 Said,
November 19, 2009 @ 10:47 pm
I can not find the comment button – oh, is this it?
tricia Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 1:14 am
Hi,
I am a big lurker from California. I’m studying to be a teacher, so your blog is fun and educational for me. It’s a gift to read really, so thank you for posting.
Robin Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 2:53 am
I can’t say i’ve delurked, because I think I commented this week. I think.
And about your friend…the last time that happened to me, I turned around and asked that person “where is the n? I don’t see one….” Their response? Way too flabbergasted to answer. Yeah, it still stings, but it is what it is.
You rock, Kelly!
Hilly Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 4:21 am
I’m lurker-esque. I mean, I’m not afraid to comment here and I have in the past quite a few times and all that jazz. Lately, I’m all about reading through Google Reader then going and doing other things. I’m trying to make more of an effort to comment lately because I notice that comments seem to be waning ever since the rise of Twitter.
I like comments too, damn it, mostly because I just want to know who is there!
ragtopday Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 5:00 am
Consider me delurked – I read you all the time and I love you. Going back to lurking (I’m shy like that).
a.eye Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 5:05 am
Delurked. I have been meaning to comment on some of your great posts you’ve written this month, but then get caught up with teaching, grading, posting my own, and just trying to live my life away from the laptop.
Thanks for the neat (though sometimes heart wrenching) stories.
Meg Evans Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 6:57 am
With you writing every day, I’ve fallen into lurk-mode. I can’t keep up! I’ve been loving reading new daily bits of wisdom and life and sparkly ponies!
Amelia Sprout Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 7:12 am
Dang, I’ve been lurking too. I’m not commenting nearly as much as I should be, but you know, work, real life, etc. I’m barely keeping up with reading.
However, I always read your stuff. It is just too good to pass up. I also need to get my arse to the post office so I can mail you some purses. You still need more, right?
Jenni Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 7:14 am
What exactly makes it an “Obama Book Wall”? Just curious.
Happy delurking week!
Maja Piraja Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 7:31 am
De-lurking!
Laura Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 7:50 am
I want a pony. I can keep it at your house, right?
Lori E Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 7:51 am
This is the second mention of de-lurking I have seen this morning. An actual week for the lurkers? Wow. Who knew.
I have lots of lurkers. I don’t bite either in fact I usually answer anyone who I can contact and return visits.
Some times I read and just don’t have anything to add. I hate the “Nice post” comments that pretty much tells me you didn’t even read the whole thing because I was telling about how my poor old cat died or something.
Some people might wish I would just lurk because I talk a lot. I like the sound of my own typing.
Momma Sunshine Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 7:59 am
It’s delurking week, really?
Um, well then.
Hello!!
Rodd Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 8:11 am
Zu Zu’s petals. What if George really did lasso the moon?
trishkfl Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 8:37 am
Delurking also..a day late. But…Hi!!
Headless Mom Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 9:28 am
Not really a lurker anymore, but I’ll comment anyway. We all need a smile this week, eh?
AlwaysAda Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 10:32 am
Hi – I’m a lurker.
Lady M Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 10:33 am
Boo! Haven’t said hello in a while, but I’m still here.
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November 20, 2009 @ 10:54 am
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moo Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 11:24 am
De-lurking.
Err. Back to lurking again. =p
mayberry Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 12:46 pm
oh hi.
I am using not-my-own computer and it’s freaking me OUT.
Also, Russ, I’m coming for you. Don’t hoard the Eggos, man.
maggieO Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
I am a lurker/delurker. I love reading your blog and I want you to know I am sorry about your friend. People really suck sometimes, be they white, black, red, yellow, or anything in between. maggieO
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
I do whatever Principal Mocha tells me to do.
*waving hi*
Minnow Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 1:38 pm
Just dicovered this blog today. I’m delurking, not grading papers.
Meg Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
Delurking as ordered! Love your writing style, love your relationship with your kids.
Mocha Momma Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
Hi, newbies. How is it that so many people just found my blog today? Hmm. Oh. NaBloPoMo. Right.
Well, I’d better answer the question I got from Jenni – she didn’t really say why she named it that (Obama Book Wall) except that it probably has to do with buying books for her Black female students. I can only guess at that, though.
Ok, so if you have a blog and commented here today then I’m going to visit yours and leave comment love, too.
Miss Grace Said,
November 20, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
Delurking to say hi.
Love you honeyface.
Avitable Said,
November 21, 2009 @ 6:51 am
Maybe someone was offering him noodles? I can’t tell from the censorship.
“For you, noodles!”
You know I read you every day.
VDog Said,
November 21, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
Late per usual, but here!
Johann Said,
November 23, 2009 @ 7:49 am
I admit, I’m a lurker. I’ve commented a couple of times, but I have resisted the urge to comment TOO much, based on the fact we’ve never met, and I don’t know any boundaries. I wouldn’t want to accidentally offend you or anyone else by a lame attempt at being “funny”. One of these days I’ll just have to make some time to finally meet you and the Bloody Mary Mafia™ and change all that.
Anyway, I have read your blog for several months now– aka I’ve been lurking for several months now- and I’ve always enjoyed it.
–Johann
KC Said,
November 24, 2009 @ 6:24 pm
Hello. I don’t bite either. Nor does my co-blogger.