[Marie5656]

I have spent the morning reading over many of the threads here, and responding to some. With so much being discussed about racism and hate, as well as the "lighter" posts..of folks telling about themselves I sat back and did some self reflection.
I reflected on who I am, what I believe in, and how I am seen by others. I try to be open minded in my beliefs...judging people by who they are, and not by what they are. You know what...if you are black, white, male, female, married, single, gay, straight..or whatever..if there are things about you I can identify with, and like..then you just may become a friend. If our individual personalities clash, it is because of who we are..not what we are.

As for me as a person...I am sure there are many things about me that are unlikeable. I know Nomad may not like my trait of being a bit of a clutter hound, and not always keeping the neatest home. I learned today that he is a bit of a neat freak. I mean, my house is not a pit of garbage and bugs..but it could be neater, that is it. Rick gets bugged about it alot. I am working on being better at that.

My parents....racist, and they did try to instill that in me. Did not work. It took a bit in one of my brothers, but I am oposite of what they have believed in. And I feel I am a better person for it.