Comments on: Enjoy the Skin You’re In: Nothing Like An Oreo Cookie http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:47:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Dan-Sean Mankind http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-3736 Dan-Sean Mankind Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:21:37 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-3736 Amen to that! I grew up in the PJ's as you know and my mom did the best she could to show us a better world outside of the hood. If she wanted to take us to the beach, while everyone enjoyed going to the pool or Coney Island beach, we traveled on a train and 2 buses just to go to Riis Beach in Queens. We didn't have a car, but that didn't stop us. I was looked down upon by others also because I did things as a child like walk through the White House and go to Disney World. I loved the museums and the planetariums just as much as I loved playing Spy tech and 7-11. I was very articulate and many people considered me an outsider even though I played all the games they did and talked the talk. They felt I thought I was better also because I got to see another side of the fence. I had to fight back for my respect. It kind of scarred me in a way to be frowned upon so, but I understand now the nature of people's actions. I highly stress that folks take the time to think and walk outside of the box that they've conformed themselves to. Excellent post BRO! Amen to that! I grew up in the PJ’s as you know and my mom did the best she could to show us a better world outside of the hood. If she wanted to take us to the beach, while everyone enjoyed going to the pool or Coney Island beach, we traveled on a train and 2 buses just to go to Riis Beach in Queens. We didn’t have a car, but that didn’t stop us. I was looked down upon by others also because I did things as a child like walk through the White House and go to Disney World. I loved the museums and the planetariums just as much as I loved playing Spy tech and 7-11. I was very articulate and many people considered me an outsider even though I played all the games they did and talked the talk. They felt I thought I was better also because I got to see another side of the fence. I had to fight back for my respect. It kind of scarred me in a way to be frowned upon so, but I understand now the nature of people’s actions. I highly stress that folks take the time to think and walk outside of the box that they’ve conformed themselves to. Excellent post BRO!

]]> By: Urban Observation | Blog http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-3724 Urban Observation | Blog Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:09:00 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-3724 [...] called me a Part Time black man as if my color comes off during off hours. You called me an Oreo as if my skin could twist off and reveal a blue eyed blond white [...] [...] called me a Part Time black man as if my color comes off during off hours. You called me an Oreo as if my skin could twist off and reveal a blue eyed blond white [...]

]]> By: Gregg Hawkins http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2137 Gregg Hawkins Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:21:33 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2137 That's awesome :D You got to experience a whole different culture and take it with you the rest of your life. It's true with the point you made at the end about being an adult. After my first year at college I realized many stereotypes and whatnot didn't exist and nothing really mattered except who you are and what you're doing. That’s awesome :D You got to experience a whole different culture and take it with you the rest of your life. It’s true with the point you made at the end about being an adult. After my first year at college I realized many stereotypes and whatnot didn’t exist and nothing really mattered except who you are and what you’re doing.

]]> By: Ricardo http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2127 Ricardo Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:33:45 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2127 OY! That young man's got some chutzpah. You, me and Meleah should bust out the hebrew songs and sing them together on an album. Then again maybe we shouldn't for the greater good of humanity. It's great that you had the chance to see diversity and get exposed to all sorts of new things growing up. I grew up in mostly white communities so there is some resentment among other latinos that I meet for not "keeping it real." But I'm not sure what that is. It's much like what Christian is facing. Doing well and having a vocabulary is not turning your back to anyone. It's just making you better from the ground up. OY! That young man’s got some chutzpah. You, me and Meleah should bust out the hebrew songs and sing them together on an album. Then again maybe we shouldn’t for the greater good of humanity.

It’s great that you had the chance to see diversity and get exposed to all sorts of new things growing up. I grew up in mostly white communities so there is some resentment among other latinos that I meet for not “keeping it real.” But I’m not sure what that is. It’s much like what Christian is facing. Doing well and having a vocabulary is not turning your back to anyone. It’s just making you better from the ground up.

]]> By: Urban Thought http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2119 Urban Thought Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:50:34 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2119 Meleah: Thank you. I'm not as strong as I'd like to be but it is a work in progress. Ms. Q: Yeah, Chris is of the Asian Persuasion. I didn't mean to tell his business about the property. But I'm sure he will blog about it soon enough. (I'm guessing based on the post I saw in his blog) Meleah: Thank you. I’m not as strong as I’d like to be but it is a work in progress.

Ms. Q: Yeah, Chris is of the Asian Persuasion. I didn’t mean to tell his business about the property. But I’m sure he will blog about it soon enough. (I’m guessing based on the post I saw in his blog)

]]> By: Ms. Q http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2118 Ms. Q Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:34:37 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2118 I found out something new about Christian! I had no idea he was Asian. Or so I'm guessing since I was called a banana and I'm Chinese. And he owns property? I am totally missing out on something here - I don't recall reading this in his blog... I wonder how many non-Jewish folk can sing the Dreidel song! I found out something new about Christian! I had no idea he was Asian. Or so I’m guessing since I was called a banana and I’m Chinese. And he owns property? I am totally missing out on something here - I don’t recall reading this in his blog…

I wonder how many non-Jewish folk can sing the Dreidel song!

]]> By: meleah rebeccah http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2116 meleah rebeccah Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:43:57 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2116 what a great post. I am a white Jewish girl, I love that you can sing a Hebrew tune! I think you are so strong and smart as a direct result of your upbringing. what a great post. I am a white Jewish girl, I love that you can sing a Hebrew tune!

I think you are so strong and smart as a direct result of your upbringing.

]]> By: Urban Thought http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2114 Urban Thought Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:13:17 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2114 The Orange Phoenix: I'm not surprised that you have taken on those activities. You always live outside the box, exploring new things and taking life to the next level. Yes... Memories... They don't live like people do (you know that song?). MsRebecca: You're welcome. Christian: The white life? So owning property is white? And renting an apartment is Asian? Black? Hispanic? Poor? I have a few words for your friends the next time I see them. Hmmm... There is more to UT than what you've seen... Coming soon... LOL The Orange Phoenix: I’m not surprised that you have taken on those activities. You always live outside the box, exploring new things and taking life to the next level. Yes… Memories… They don’t live like people do (you know that song?).

MsRebecca: You’re welcome.

Christian: The white life? So owning property is white? And renting an apartment is Asian? Black? Hispanic? Poor? I have a few words for your friends the next time I see them.

Hmmm… There is more to UT than what you’ve seen… Coming soon… LOL

]]> By: Christian http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2108 Christian Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:23:18 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2108 Recently I’ve been called a banana, because according to my friends I grew up with, I’m now living the white life. Ugh… So I know exactly what you mean. This is a very good article, definitely one of your best. I also learned a few things about you that I never knew before. Hmmmm. Recently I’ve been called a banana, because according to my friends I grew up with, I’m now living the white life. Ugh… So I know exactly what you mean.

This is a very good article, definitely one of your best. I also learned a few things about you that I never knew before. Hmmmm.

]]> By: MsRebecca http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2107 MsRebecca Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:59:51 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2107 Being a result of Transracial adoption I was enlightened by your post Thank you Being a result of Transracial adoption I was enlightened by your post

Thank you

]]> By: The Orange Phoenix http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2098 The Orange Phoenix Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:02:15 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2098 Can I say how touched I was by this article! I was raised very similarly - every summer, I would go to summer programs in Mass, going canoeing or hiking or just learning new things outside of what the hood could teach me. Ah the memories. . . Can I say how touched I was by this article! I was raised very similarly - every summer, I would go to summer programs in Mass, going canoeing or hiking or just learning new things outside of what the hood could teach me.

Ah the memories. . .

]]> By: Urban Thought http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2094 Urban Thought Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:44:54 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2007/07/18/enjoy-the-skin-youre-in-nothing-like-an-oreo-cookie/#comment-2094 <p>I found the <a href="http://www.crystalinks.com/dreidelsong.html" rel="nofollow">Dreidel song</a>. Yeah, that cave thing was a hoot along with the long and the oil. At least those are the details of the story I remember. Not sure how much truth is in any of it as I was not there. I question all holidays and what they are based on.</p> <p>I’m not sure if she is aware of my blog. But I did leave a few files on my old computer which she is now in possession of. If she takes time to look through the computer she’ll figure it out. She might not tell me though… read it in secret.</p> <p>I’ve been called a couple of food items before. I think I’ll put something together for next week.</p> I found the Dreidel song. Yeah, that cave thing was a hoot along with the long and the oil. At least those are the details of the story I remember. Not sure how much truth is in any of it as I was not there. I question all holidays and what they are based on.

I’m not sure if she is aware of my blog. But I did leave a few files on my old computer which she is now in possession of. If she takes time to look through the computer she’ll figure it out. She might not tell me though… read it in secret.

I’ve been called a couple of food items before. I think I’ll put something together for next week.

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