tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post7694436179362259501..comments2024-03-29T11:52:29.453+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Kugali Comic Club, and ComicsVerse ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68753504680294911852019-05-22T07:57:39.811+01:002019-05-22T07:57:39.811+01:00Hi Sandra - thanks ... the comment and this reply ...Hi Sandra - thanks ... the comment and this reply relate to my 'next' post ... but yes I was interested in finding out the meaning of 'Archie' as a name ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89866971060107306302019-05-22T02:59:55.195+01:002019-05-22T02:59:55.195+01:00Archie isn't my favorite name, but I love what...Archie isn't my favorite name, but I love what it stands for.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502357570409734926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46824829902840737992019-05-16T12:05:25.241+01:002019-05-16T12:05:25.241+01:00Hi RO - I'm with you on that thought ... I lov...Hi RO - I'm with you on that thought ... I love laughing but really don't enjoy going to a club for a laugh. There's a lot going on in Africa ... and I loved that friends from different countries are bringing together their cultures when they publish these comic books ... so glad you enjoyed the post - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36009051144716850462019-05-15T12:17:22.883+01:002019-05-15T12:17:22.883+01:00Ironically, I love comedy and laughter, but not co...Ironically, I love comedy and laughter, but not comedy clubs, which is weird I know(lol) You've shared lots of valuable information here about Africa that I was unaware of, and as always I thank you. Hugs...ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31400101892401276902019-05-15T08:24:38.716+01:002019-05-15T08:24:38.716+01:00@ Nick - yes ... and it's something I hadn'...@ Nick - yes ... and it's something I hadn't realised - how much help can be obtained by kids or adults reading comics about diversity, disability, mental health etc - I keep seeing comics now!<br /><br />@ Kelly - I can quite see what you're saying about helping future generations understand various aspects of life ... diversity, living conditions, probably refugees etc. I really hadn't taken account of how much help was available via the comic book superheroes.<br /><br />@ Jess - we do need to understand others ... and as you confirm we can learn in so many ways ... talking, reading, finding out about others' lives ... <br /><br />Thanks so much - I've learnt a great deal from all your comments - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73398616153718785762019-05-14T23:23:44.713+01:002019-05-14T23:23:44.713+01:00What an interesting post. Learning about other cul...What an interesting post. Learning about other cultures is so important. We learn and grow so much from talking with people who are different from us (and reading about them too). Thanks for sharing!<br />~Jess<br />DMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-15189191729097445632019-05-14T20:58:50.735+01:002019-05-14T20:58:50.735+01:00Comics, specially the Super heroes ones helped lot...Comics, specially the Super heroes ones helped lots of people through their troubled teenage. And with more diverse subjects now, we can only help our next generation grow up more accepting. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51568238525848680062019-05-14T18:30:04.723+01:002019-05-14T18:30:04.723+01:00Sounds great! Anything that teaches kids more abou...Sounds great! Anything that teaches kids more about diversity has to be good.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52958101876876760922019-05-14T09:42:09.130+01:002019-05-14T09:42:09.130+01:00@ Pradeep - I know there's so much I don't...@ Pradeep - I know there's so much I don't understand, but am sure the youngsters do. The comic club seems a reputable way to introduce them to the many faces of Africa ...<br /><br />@ Nas - overcoming bullying and going on to set up ComicsVerse showing the way to help others - is fabulous, isn't it ... <br /><br />@ Teresa - the world and its peoples is a wonderful place to live in - so many different cultures to be aware of ... just glad you enjoy being here - thank you ... <br /><br />@ Bazza - ah ha ... clever lady! We do need to learn to think and work out for ourselves don't we ... <br /><br />Thanks so much for your interest in Kugali and their African comics ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77815960686976316252019-05-13T20:08:08.167+01:002019-05-13T20:08:08.167+01:00I went to my local bookshop and asked where they k...I went to my local bookshop and asked where they kept the self-help books.<br />The lady assistant said, "If I told you, that would defeat the object..."<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s anxiously adroit Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47952913282105123132019-05-13T14:19:48.544+01:002019-05-13T14:19:48.544+01:00I still am amazed at how big this world is and how...I still am amazed at how big this world is and how little I know. Thanks to you, I'm learning so much.<br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51492816233186994202019-05-13T09:10:34.871+01:002019-05-13T09:10:34.871+01:00It sounds awesome and to overcome something like t...It sounds awesome and to overcome something like that is simply fabulous. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91645826748686538292019-05-13T07:53:10.781+01:002019-05-13T07:53:10.781+01:00Augmented Reality, YouTube ... there are so many w...Augmented Reality, YouTube ... there are so many ways now one can now learn about the diverse and rich world that we live in. Glad to know about the initiative to introduce the kids about Africa with augmented reality.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91607955094048706972019-05-12T09:28:15.556+01:002019-05-12T09:28:15.556+01:00@ Susan - I don't think we ever had comics at ...@ Susan - I don't think we ever had comics at home ... perhaps by the time we did, I was already reading books and wasn't interested. I must remember the educational/helpful side that they can provide for some ... as per Alex's comment.<br /><br />@ Liberty Belle - thanks for coming over to read and comment ... <br /><br />@ Mark - I'd guess the African to African languages would manage; the African to Arabic not so easily; while the western languages would struggle the worst. Official (regulatory) languages add another dimension to the language mix - and then there's the internet - which fortunately for us English speakers is in English ... though seems to be more American English now?!<br /><br />Africa is wonderful ... and I'm sure a trip to Morocco would be a possibility for you as you're now in Spain.<br /><br />@ Ray - it's so good to read about your grandchildren from Ethiopia and from Rwanda - they sound really diligent and are acknowledging their fortune by putting their circumstances to very good use. <br /><br />You certainly do have your little United Nations family ... it's good to read about them ...<br /><br />Thanks for being here and adding to the family day for Mothers - I hope you all have peaceful happy times together ... cheers Hilary<br /><br /><br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78540995886502166432019-05-11T22:00:31.067+01:002019-05-11T22:00:31.067+01:00I have two grand children from what our pathetic l...I have two grand children from what our pathetic leader calls shithole countries. The first is Tensae from Ethiopia. She is an 9th grader, A+ student, in cheer, choir and track. Her 7 grade brother is Leonard from Rwanda. An A student reading well above his grade level in band and sports. With three white siblings we fall it our son little United Nations Family....:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89543648602489973332019-05-11T14:30:19.234+01:002019-05-11T14:30:19.234+01:00I'm another one to be blown over by the 2,000 ...I'm another one to be blown over by the 2,000 languages... I kinda figured there were at least 50+ countries on the African continent, but can't imagine how hard it must be some citizens of one country to be able to easily communicate with another, even neighboring country.<br /><br />Mind-boggling place (meant as a compliment!!) and I hope one day to be able to visit at least a little of what is obviously such an extremely diverse place that so many call home (in so many ways!)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47372057604590231072019-05-10T23:37:18.370+01:002019-05-10T23:37:18.370+01:00Thank you for introducing me to this. Thank you for introducing me to this. The Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677266288990024025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20885827786242428902019-05-10T12:44:56.275+01:002019-05-10T12:44:56.275+01:00Using comics as a way to reach and teach children ...Using comics as a way to reach and teach children is a great idea. I confess to having read a lot of comics as a child, but I don't remember any of them being particularly educational or helpful. <br /><br />Have a super weekend, dear lady. Cheers!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35211374052418311972019-05-10T09:19:15.702+01:002019-05-10T09:19:15.702+01:00@ Keith - I think that's probably right ... I...@ Keith - I think that's probably right ... I enjoyed geography and collected stamps so probably picked 'quite a lot' up that way. Both sides of my family had connections with southern Africa and other connections with Kenya - certainly I've learnt much more since. Culturally there was a void, which I hope is being filled in now ... <br /><br />@ Nila - thanks for the thumbs up for this post. I have to get to your A-Z posts as I'm so looking forward to learning more about Bangladesh ... I'm missing being there. For some reason there's more Africa to come ... <br /><br />@ Lynda - how interesting to see you've been editing a memoir by someone from Zambia - I bet you learnt a lot. The memoir would be an interesting read ... especially as they're commenting on the cultural and political history in the periods 1980s- 90s. It is a hugely diverse continent ... <br /><br />@ Inger - I'm just glad the different subjects I post about are enjoyed ... I find it all fascinating - i.e. what I learn, as well as everyone's comments ... which just add so much in so many ways ... <br /><br />@ Deborah - thanks so much ... coming across Kugali has really opened more doors than I thought possible - so there will be more African posts. <br /><br />Love your comment about Unity in Diversity ... I so agree - realising what others can help us with ... in understanding each culture and peoples really should get us appreciating each human and their roots for what they are ... <br /><br />@ Lisa - I think you'll find the hard copy is coming out again ... but am glad you're still looking for it. I can't do digital books - well not ones I want to refer to ... and those are the sort I read. Delighted you're pleased I added more links to these sorts of works ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - the murals in Khartoum, Sudan are quite extraordinary ... <br /><br />@ Jo-Anne - yes lots and lots of languages ... as you say difficult to comprehend ... <br /><br />@ Stephen - these are native languages and living ... so not lost - they are the ones they use between themselves - just 'westernisation' has made the need for us all to be able to communicate and thus we learn each other's languages ... sometimes through signs ... <br /><br />@ Donna - yes the comics will really open the doors to many opportunities for us to learn about and for Africa to let us know more about their cultures and peoples ... <br /><br />@ Friko - I think curiosity is my main attribute - the knowledge bit I'm gradually acquiring. I just love being able to put these vignette posts up and get recognition from commenters for them - I'm not sure this eclectic mix would get the same support in the milieu I frequent - in fact I know it doesn't!<br /><br />Re your commenting challenge ... I think it's probably because as you've described. I like having a comment box I can move around ... so here I move it up or down the comments if I want to add a note re someone's comment on the post, or go back and see what they're referring to in the post ... <br /><br />So it may be the floating comment box. Try opening it up, giving it the space to type in, and see if that works next time you come on. Or it may be because you're using a tablet or ipad ... I only use the pc desktop to write my posts and comment.<br /><br />I hope that helps ... <br /><br />@ Joanne - thanks so much ... I'm just glad my posts seem to work for you. Yes we can all laugh ... and smile - which does light up our lives ... <br /><br />@ Debby - thank you ... I hope the project will be really successful - they seem to have some excellent connections and will be able to open up Africa for us; humour can get us through so much ... <br /><br />That's great everyone - I've loved all your comments and thoughts - thank you ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14974976583022849472019-05-10T01:51:24.198+01:002019-05-10T01:51:24.198+01:00What a great share Hilary. A wonderful way to educ...What a great share Hilary. A wonderful way to educate and entertain at the same time. Humor can get us through so much. Hugs. :)D.G. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292901895982357952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-68227059277818970002019-05-10T00:57:33.342+01:002019-05-10T00:57:33.342+01:00I think you tied a lot together and you always mak...I think you tied a lot together and you always make it interesting. Such a varied world and I think comedy = laughs does unite folks, if nothing else. Thanks for this postJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83968245727423283902019-05-09T21:42:50.245+01:002019-05-09T21:42:50.245+01:00HI Hilary,
this is all very interesting. You reall...HI Hilary,<br />this is all very interesting. You really do have a wide range of knowledge and great curiosity. I might have to delve a bit deeper too.<br /><br />btw it took me ages to access the comments section and I was about to give up when I thought of dragging the smooth upper layer away. I don’t suppose you know what I am talking about? It must be my own blogging system which gets in the way.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90690038602419809412019-05-09T17:33:18.202+01:002019-05-09T17:33:18.202+01:00Hi, Hilary - This is such a worthy cause leading t...Hi, Hilary - This is such a worthy cause leading to endless opportunity. I greatly appreciate you sharing it here and look forward to reading more!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14722515723469162042019-05-09T05:06:04.938+01:002019-05-09T05:06:04.938+01:00Hilary, I think it's great people learn second...Hilary, I think it's great people learn second and third languages even if they are from a time lost. The language and cultures need to be preserved.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45422467072108681712019-05-08T22:45:51.487+01:002019-05-08T22:45:51.487+01:002,000 languages what the................
That is h...2,000 languages what the................<br />That is hard to imagineJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.com