tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post137591209443576226..comments2024-03-27T21:51:24.656-04:00Comments on Chat with Vera: Get acquainted with Social Studies Series for the young child: "If You Were Me and Lived in..... Mexico, South Korea, France" by Carole P. Roman (Giveaway for Chat With Vera's readers) Vera Godleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-55056623521385097172013-09-29T13:35:56.642-04:002013-09-29T13:35:56.642-04:00My teen daughter is fascinated with other cultures...My teen daughter is fascinated with other cultures so I mainly learn from her. She loves everything about the UK culture as well as most Asian cultures. She took Spanish to learn about that culture, for 3 years and now she is on to French to learn about them. She dreams of traveling and living abroad. She teaches me something new every day about differences and diversity.<br />Thanks!<br />Samantha<br />jamesmadison1974@gmail.comsamdaleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414515636074673221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-30870292402997702332013-09-26T10:50:39.123-04:002013-09-26T10:50:39.123-04:00Mary - Thank you so much for alerting me to this. ...Mary - Thank you so much for alerting me to this. I have fixed it. Don't know why it stopped loading. Sometimes strange things just seem to happen. I believe you can click the link and it will load in another page, but that is not optimal. The plan is for you to be able to see and act on it right here on the blog. :)Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-20110019263588394392013-09-26T10:31:13.978-04:002013-09-26T10:31:13.978-04:00What a treasure to be exposed to folks from differ...What a treasure to be exposed to folks from different cultures. Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-91778672687515950602013-09-26T09:04:22.205-04:002013-09-26T09:04:22.205-04:00I have friends in many countries and I am of Greek...I have friends in many countries and I am of Greek descent, so I try to learn all I can about countries other than the U.S. Also, we have a large Vietnamese community here in Fort Smith, Arkansas and a large Mexican community and in making friends with neighbors, I have learned a lot about their religion, their customs, and their food. I have not learned the languages though.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06604281793310306778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-54833558433720513832013-09-26T08:57:38.159-04:002013-09-26T08:57:38.159-04:00The Rafflecopter isn't coming up.The Rafflecopter isn't coming up.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06604281793310306778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-81148014849321922762013-09-24T11:16:54.613-04:002013-09-24T11:16:54.613-04:00I would purchase books for my daughters.I would purchase books for my daughters.Galahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967965588274549105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-64746691544367858852013-09-22T18:22:41.471-04:002013-09-22T18:22:41.471-04:00These are great books. Definitely passing on to my...These are great books. Definitely passing on to my daughter who teaches 6th grade! Thanks for sharing on the Kid Lit Blot Hop. Cheryl, Hop Hostessccarpinellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082365571251151043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-14285976038046447522013-09-21T18:37:48.552-04:002013-09-21T18:37:48.552-04:00I am pretty familiar with Iranian culture because ...I am pretty familiar with Iranian culture because my husband's parents are from there and they often tell me of their childhoods. I also think it is important for my kids to know all about the places their family came from, so I definitely do my research as well!Cristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540292700258440399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-38660589496605639452013-09-20T09:35:25.154-04:002013-09-20T09:35:25.154-04:00i would use the giftcard for my grandkids Christma...i would use the giftcard for my grandkids Christmas giftskathy daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672519934927497175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-31579224529441372322013-09-20T09:26:52.239-04:002013-09-20T09:26:52.239-04:00I was sent to the Philippines by my employer in 20...I was sent to the Philippines by my employer in 2011 and I lived their culture. This third world country amazed me. Most Filipinos are poor yet are very religious. Everything is cheaper there kathy daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672519934927497175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-66945198252711488342013-09-19T23:47:11.775-04:002013-09-19T23:47:11.775-04:00How wonderful to have the opportunity to travel so...How wonderful to have the opportunity to travel so much and experience so many cultures. I hope you are retaining some of the precious heritages from your mixed-cultural background into your family's life.Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-80437238060576346952013-09-19T23:23:45.926-04:002013-09-19T23:23:45.926-04:00I will use the GC on my sons, new games!
seyma_ben...I will use the GC on my sons, new games!<br />seyma_bennett@hotmail.comSeyma Bennett Shabbirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741318793918647716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-44725113710326894812013-09-19T23:22:57.437-04:002013-09-19T23:22:57.437-04:00I am very comfortable about other countries and cu...I am very comfortable about other countries and cultures. My family is very diverse, we have Turkish, American (mix of Norwegian, German, Native American, etc.). I married someone from another country and I was born in Germany (lived there for over 9 years) and we have traveled to many different countries!<br />seyma_bennett@hotmail.comSeyma Bennett Shabbirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741318793918647716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-74463945294674617702013-09-19T18:42:57.996-04:002013-09-19T18:42:57.996-04:00I come from an Italian family. Besides a few words...I come from an Italian family. Besides a few words and knowing our history back several generations, we don;t know much! Erinn from http://www.3sonshavei.com/Erin Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05444227455046790380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-67470027942914795632013-09-18T22:04:48.271-04:002013-09-18T22:04:48.271-04:00My computer is playing games tonight.... we'll...My computer is playing games tonight.... we'll see if I can finish this :)<br /><br />I work in a Christian school and we have an exchange student program. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to share one's home for 9 months with a young person from another country. Wonderful for them and wonderful for the host family.Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-58853398875322497292013-09-18T20:21:05.042-04:002013-09-18T20:21:05.042-04:00How wonderfully generous of your parents to open t...How wonderfully generous of your parents to open their home like that. Wonderful that you were able to experience this. In the Christian schoolVera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-88497203417699025522013-09-18T18:49:35.318-04:002013-09-18T18:49:35.318-04:00My parents wanted to be missionaries but my older ...My parents wanted to be missionaries but my older sister was born with a hole in her heart. So, they decided to become a host family to others from many different cultures through our local university. We had teachers of English & other people stay with us for 1 to 3 nights from India, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Barbados, Japan, Malaysia, and several other countries. We also hosted students for 1 year each from Sapporo, Japan and Okinawa, Japan. We hosted a student for six months from Holland. We were also host family for several different students at the University throughout their studies (they did not live with us, but attended family gatherings and trips) from Malaysia and Iran. We also hosted a family of 4 from Iran for 9 months. There were always people from all over the world in and out of the house I grew up in. It was a wonderful way to experience cultures different from my own.Keithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075543110533406012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-78759472212624522102013-09-18T14:08:13.256-04:002013-09-18T14:08:13.256-04:00I was born and raised in a city with a lot of immi...I was born and raised in a city with a lot of immigrants, so we became quickly aware of the varying cultures in the area and have learned so much. I think it's amazing what we can learn from others but saddened by the ignorance still in today's society. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531179348777935296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-4264838529440231232013-09-18T07:47:06.413-04:002013-09-18T07:47:06.413-04:00I hate to say it but I am not familiar with any cu...I hate to say it but I am not familiar with any cultures other than my own. I've never had the opportunity to travel and experience other cultures but I would love to and I hope to in the future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286674228855705896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-4655691390295005422013-09-17T23:19:45.076-04:002013-09-17T23:19:45.076-04:00I really love the concept of this series, and I ho...I really love the concept of this series, and I hope she writes many more books! I've been fortunate to be surrounded my many cultures in my life, and I hope the same for my children!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday!<br />TinaTina at Mommynificent.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126804458372736293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-39972792263107377832013-09-17T15:47:14.236-04:002013-09-17T15:47:14.236-04:00I'm not as familiar with other cultures as I&#...I'm not as familiar with other cultures as I'd like to be. Growing up, I had neighbors from Hungary, and Syria I learned a lot about. With the internet, I have met people from Turkey,Pakistan, and a few other places.I have found a lot of common ground with them, and the differences are enriching. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819321295823439107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-40016563567098907992013-09-17T11:56:09.353-04:002013-09-17T11:56:09.353-04:00the hubby and i do not come from very diverse back...the hubby and i do not come from very diverse backgrounds - so we are pretty bland when it comes to culture. However, we are adopting - and excited to learn about the rich culture of our little one - and hope to pass on as much as we can to them. Naomi C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07131555804182073616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-55150407185331857222013-09-16T19:24:02.787-04:002013-09-16T19:24:02.787-04:00I am not very fluent with other cultures but would...I am not very fluent with other cultures but would like to be.Kayla Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046683800369432413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-50505654932379848092013-09-16T19:23:19.625-04:002013-09-16T19:23:19.625-04:00If I won the gift card I would for sure use it for...If I won the gift card I would for sure use it for Christmas gifts for family.Kayla Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046683800369432413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-51307547236169025832013-09-16T18:06:00.281-04:002013-09-16T18:06:00.281-04:00Your family's cultural connections is certainl...Your family's cultural connections is certainly varied and would make for some interesting exchanges. I trust that their heritages was brought along with their blood so that you can all benefit it.Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.com