Comments on: She Was A Community Organizer

By: Jeni Hill Ertmer

Jeni Hill Ertmer — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:33:36 +0000

Hmmm - a "Community Organizer" huh? Someone needs to show this post to some of those who are clamoring that being a "Community Organizer" is a nothing type of job, don't 'cha think? Although I had never heard of Mother Jones until I went to college (started out as a Labor Relations major, ya know) I grew up believing whole-heartedly in unions and their value because my Grandfather was a member of what was once one of the most powerful unions in the country -the United Mine Workers of America! John L. Lewis was his hero and for many years, mine too. (I did learn of a few "flaws" he had from my college courses, ya know.) My Dad and four of his brothers all quit school around age 13-14 to go to work in the coal mines. My grandfather went to work in the mines when he was 9 years old! Can one even imagine carrying a bucket of water over and over all day much less struggling to dig coal at that age? I am not just a coal miner's daughter, but granddaughter and great-granddaughter and probably even further back than that through my Scottish ancestry and damned proud of it too! Having read your post above and the request to name one thing good thing about life in the "here and now" and based on this post too, I'm gonna say for me, it would be "UNION!" Without that, where would we be today? Jeni Hill Ertmers last blog post..Heading Forward Now, see...you picked up on my insidious little sense of humor. I wanted to call this post something like, "What's Wrong With Being A Community Organizer?" You have an interesting family history! I can see why the union is an important positive for you. I grew up with a Daddy who owned his own electrical contracting business...and hated the union. I can understand his point of view (for small business owners the union demands can be devastating!). But, I agree with you that without them, we'd be in a heck of a mess.

By: Damien

Damien — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:43:19 +0000

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Damiens last blog post..Thrive in the Briar Patch

Thanks for getting me off my rear and inspiring me to write about Mother Jones. I’ve been mulling it for over a year.

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By: Jessica The Rock Chick

Jessica The Rock Chick — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:35:24 +0000

Wow, Shelly! Not only an amazing story, but a well told one to boot! I’m still working on mine. Any when I say “working” I mean still trying to decide who to write about

Jessica The Rock Chicks last blog post..Chaos and Disorder (Thursday Thirteen #40)

Thank you, Jessica. As I replied in an earlier comment, I would love to tell the story of Mother Jones in the schools, but I don’t think I could get away with it — at least not and keep her “colorful.” I can’t wait to see who you might write about. I love your special take on any subject. You know that.

By: marilyn

marilyn — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:00:22 +0000

Every time I visit, learn something. I bought some of that soyrizo yesterday and we really enjoyed it. Thanks. marilyns last blog post..Ten Things I Didn't Do Today Glad you enjoyed the soyrizo! We bought two more packages, and I've got them in the freezer waiting for me to break down and cook. Thanks for stopping by...

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Blog Safari 10-11-08 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:33:10 +0000

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By: Comedy Plus

Comedy Plus — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:07:03 +0000

This feisty little woman was awesome. Thanks for posting such an inspirational post. Have a great weekend sweetie. Big hug.

Comedy Pluss last blog post..Present Whereabouts…

“Feisty!” That was the word I was seeking…where were you when I needed that? Mother Jones was a pretty cool gal.