Sam Leach - KEEP
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Hey Samuel now i am seeing dots lol.
Hi Sam!!
Hello to everyone else!!
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Hello Everybody, Jo, it's great to see you here. It's been AGES since we've posted together. This is a great thread full of nice people. You belong here too! Giri, in answer to your question, I think that before the sixties people were more concerned with everyone fitting into the traditional mold and there was much more overt racism and sexism. When the civil rights movement gained strength, as did the women's movement (during the early 60's) only then did it start to become possible for a woman to hold any job she wanted, and the same for a person of color. Other rights and freedoms also resulted. This is a subject that I could go on and on about---and have barely touched upon here, but I wanted to briefly answer your question. Perhaps I can explain it better with a little story... when I first moved to New York from London in 1957, I started school in the states in the 4th grade. A boy in my class soon befriended me and as we lived near to each other, he used to walk me home from school everyday (and even carry my books!). His name was Teddy (I don't remember his last name) and he was black. I am white. As we would walk home, other kids and the occasional adult would call out awful things to us. Nothing violent ever happened but it made me very nervous and very sad even then that people could be so hard on each other just because they were different. Nowadays, there are many, many interracial couples. Back in the 50's, it was illegal for an interracial couple to marry and biracial children suffered considerably. Although the world is by no means without racism and sexism in the 21st century, I think people in general and certainly in the US, are much more tolerant and understanding than they were in the 1950s and earlier. And remember, as the Beatles said, and continue to say... ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE (and true love is colorblind says Jennifer) Phew. That's enough from me. Hugs, Jennifer
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Hey Jen, hows it going?
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Starr:
Hey Jen, hows it going?
It's going great! How are you?
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I'm doing good thanks, about to head out for the night i have to be up at 5.30am for work!! ahh!! But then i get done at 1pm at least.
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5:30 AM would never work for me since I'm a night person. What kind of work do you do?
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JenProwell:
Hello Everybody, Jo, it's great to see you here. It's been AGES since we've posted together. This is a great thread full of nice people. You belong here too! Giri, in answer to your question, I think that before the sixties people were more concerned with everyone fitting into the traditional mold and there was much more overt racism and sexism. When the civil rights movement gained strength, as did the women's movement (during the early 60's) only then did it start to become possible for a woman to hold any job she wanted, and the same for a person of color. Other rights and freedoms also resulted. This is a subject that I could go on and on about---and have barely touched upon here, but I wanted to briefly answer your question. Perhaps I can explain it better with a little story... when I first moved to New York from London in 1957, I started school in the states in the 4th grade. A boy in my class soon befriended me and as we lived near to each other, he used to walk me home from school everyday (and even carry my books!). His name was Teddy (I don't remember his last name) and he was black. I am white. As we would walk home, other kids and the occasional adult would call out awful things to us. Nothing violent ever happened but it made me very nervous and very sad even then that people could be so hard on each other just because they were different. Nowadays, there are many, many interracial couples. Back in the 50's, it was illegal for an interracial couple to marry and biracial children suffered considerably. Although the world is by no means without racism and sexism in the 21st century, I think people in general and certainly in the US, are much more tolerant and understanding than they were in the 1950s and earlier. And remember, as the Beatles said, and continue to say... ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE (and true love is colorblind says Jennifer) Phew. That's enough from me. Hugs, Jennifer
Hi Jen, Thanks for answering my question. What do you mean by the traditional mold? I'm surprised that interracial marriage was illegal in the 50s. I always knew that people hated it back then and had no idea it was illegal. that was a stupid law. I'm Indian and used to get made fun of myself gorwing up and have a disability as well. I had to deny I was Indian and my disability because of all the teasing I got. I know there was segregation back then but didn't think it was illegal to marry a person of another color. some of my Indian friends have married white people and I have become good friend with them. I'm Indian but look white. My second cousin married a Mexican. I'm sorry for what you went through with Teddy. I wonder where he is now? I'm so happy that people are more tolerant of each other's cultures these days. What about the greasers in the 50s? Weren't they tolerant of other races? I'm glad people of all skin colors can get good jobs these days and so can women. When my parents first came to this country in 1970 the year before I was born people used to ask my dad if he lived in a hui or went to school on a buffalo. Nowadays people realize that Indians have brains and alot of them are doctors and engineers. I hope there will also come a day when people will be more tolrant of the disabled. The only thing bad with society these days is that it has become superficial in a way and they expect women to be good looking rather than looking on the inside and alot of girls suffer anorexia form nto eating enough. I wish the media wouldn't expect women to look like supermodels or us guys to be tough and accept us for not being the best looking people on earth. I agree with you that All You Need Is Love. Please keep coming to thsi thread when you have the time. I love talking to people like you.
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Hi Jennifer and Giri (Paulfan). Very interesting topic and thank God these issues have improved since the 50's. But there is still a long way to go. Posts like yours will be a huge help in that direction. Love and hugs. Sam xx
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Starr:
Hey Samuel now i am seeing dots lol.
Hi Sam!!
Hello to everyone else!!
You got to watch those dots, Starr, you will go dotty! Sam C.
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cbimbi:
Hi, Sam, Guitar Cat, Oliver, Samcat, Starr, Apllescruff, Paulfan and everyone ( uff ):. Itยดs a good idea, Oliver... I agree with GuitarKat ... April will be a good month to get a song ready
And a special hello back to you cbimbi! It is always nice to see you here! Best, Sam C.
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And another friendly reminder...don't forget to vote for our favourite Sam! He is up by 19 votes HOORAY! Thanks to everyone who voted for his site! Vote often and legally! Cheers! Sam C.
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Hi Samcat. Thanks for all your plugs which are helping keep us at #1. Hi Cesar Nice to have you back posting. Hey Oliver Where are you ?? I sent you an e-mail re your Great CD idea. Back later everyone....I've got loads to do today. Cheers Sam.
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Sam take a look at the media forum and the nasty article on Let it be Naked. This is what we are taking about when we say Paul is getting a raw deal these days. It's an extremely disgusting article.
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Hi Denny C Can you send me a link so that I can go right to it. I'm going out now but will look at it later tonight. Cheers. Sam.
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Morning, Sam and all. We had quite a discussion last night on one of my Paul groups about Jorie Gracen's book I Saw Him Standing There. My story of going to Liverpool to see Paul on June 28, 1990 is on page 86--my first and only published work. I've always wanted to write a book and the only topic I know about is Paul and the Beatles. I wrote a review for amazon.com as some people called those of us who follow Paul around in concert "wacko" and "stalkers". I don't consider myself either although I have spent my fair share of time waiting for Paul, but not at his house in Liverpool or Sussex or the one he shares with Heather in Brighton, just the places in London and the limo watches. Do you think that makes us stalkers? I've never made a special trip just to wait, it has only been when I've been in the UK to see Paul in concert.
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Sam Leach:
Hi Samcat. Thanks for all your plugs which are helping keep us at #1. Hi Cesar: Nice to have you back posting. Hey Oliver: Where are you ?? I sent you an e-mail re your Great CD idea. Back later everyone....I've got loads to do today. Cheers Sam.
Ahh.... I see Oliver told you about our CD idea.
It should be an interesting project. Oh and, hello.
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Hey Samuel i wondered why i felt a little "dotty" today!
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Hi Maccascruff There is nothing nutty about fans who admire Macca. They show good taste and are almost always well behaved which is why Paul stops to have chats whenever possible. You carry on being a devoted fan !! Love and hugs. Sam.
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Hi Lisa. Yes it's a good idea and when it's done I'll try and get some airplay for you. I just haven't got any spare time to help in the way Oliver asked. My head is spinning already. Love and hugs. Sam.
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Sam Leach:
Hi Lisa. Yes it's a good idea and when it's done I'll try and get some airplay for you. I just haven't got any spare time to help in the way Oliver asked. My head is spinning already. Love and hugs. Sam.
We understand and respect that entirely.
The airplay would be wonderful.
Thank you for your support.
Here, have a cookie!
(hands Sam one of her freshly made chocolate mint chip cookies)