tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post419306397599198262..comments2024-03-28T12:12:43.989-07:00Comments on STARDREAMING With Sherry Blue Sky: A Land of Milk-Faced FoolsSherry Blue Skyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-25989264769216402362016-05-19T15:22:26.093-07:002016-05-19T15:22:26.093-07:00Am sorry, Sherry, but I just couldn't read the...Am sorry, Sherry, but I just couldn't read the entire posting, as I found myself, being described here, when you talked about Marcel. Right now, am wiping away the tears, that are streaming down my face. May his soul find the peace, denied, in real life.Therisa's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158009488213815860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-84979978637088624382012-05-28T04:56:58.451-07:002012-05-28T04:56:58.451-07:00I can't stand the injustices of the world. The...I can't stand the injustices of the world. The injustice done to Marcel and all the Marcel's of the world. This breaks my heart but I'm so proud to know that you stuck by his side the best way you could at your age and life situations. You were a good friend. I'm glad Marcel is at peace but I mourn for him now, too. I'm so sorry he couldn't stay. Thank you for writing this and posting such a wonderful real life reason to not tolerate "milk-faced fools". The problem still exists as it did then but thankfully we have brought the situation to light. Inhumanity to others will continue but if one instance of abuse can be stopped; it is worth the efforts of shouting STOP to the roof tops.Judy Roneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439992575221937268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-72702766346232073642012-05-26T15:06:21.864-07:002012-05-26T15:06:21.864-07:00My son came home in grade 5 asking me what a eunuc...My son came home in grade 5 asking me what a eunuch was, why?, because the older kids in school called him that, by grade 9 he was being called fag, he will graduate in three weeks, he is a strong likable boy, but it was a lot of work teaching him how to use words and wit to overcome this, kids usually don't say anything anymore because his intelligence stunts them every time, thank you for sharing your story, your description of Marcel and how he talked, reminded me of my son, we also live in a very small town, but my boy has grown into a strong man who champions human rights at every level.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433262472050607402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-77708709679687721492012-05-25T22:05:48.760-07:002012-05-25T22:05:48.760-07:00That account should be read more widely. It has su...That account should be read more widely. It has such an authentic ring and it is entirely unsentimental. I found it very moving. And, by the way, Marcel looks a perfectly normal boy in the school photo.I wonder why he was picked-on.Rinkly Rimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890344869337115307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-49869082424635276892012-05-24T18:39:00.425-07:002012-05-24T18:39:00.425-07:00This is heart wrenching. I can feel the threads of...This is heart wrenching. I can feel the threads of your story tangle with mine. My neighbor was gay, but there is a happy ending for him. We walked to n from school together.<br />I have seen you write about Marcel before, I knew how this was going to end. We can t know one another s thoughts. You gave him more than you know, during those school yrs. you accepted him ,as he was. I am crying for Marcel and kids I know that ended their lives too soon. Itis a difficult to live in a world, where you are not accepted. Moments don t last, and it is as the high tide has swept in again. I am so sorry for your loss. He was special, so are you. Thank you for sharing him with us (((hugs)))Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-36293017089058733142012-05-24T09:09:49.484-07:002012-05-24T09:09:49.484-07:00you have me in tears sherry...my stomach turning a...you have me in tears sherry...my stomach turning at how he was treated all through out life by people that never attempted to understand...at some point you say he was years ahead in understanding himself and i agree...sadly some never even get there...thanks for really bringing him to life through your words in a story that is truly impacting...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-6462798764724602162012-05-24T09:02:44.952-07:002012-05-24T09:02:44.952-07:00... what to say? Thank you. I have no words... I...... what to say? Thank you. I have no words... I can only feel right now.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-91153350515952661342012-05-24T08:29:25.142-07:002012-05-24T08:29:25.142-07:00Such a heartbreaking tale that unfortunately happe...Such a heartbreaking tale that unfortunately happens far too often. Bullies come in every shape, size, and age group, and the consequences are far-reaching. Thanks so much for sharing Marcel's story with us all!Mary B. Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03135589216216151585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-43574837166040617252012-05-23T21:09:29.007-07:002012-05-23T21:09:29.007-07:00this is one of those posts that rightfully is long...this is one of those posts that rightfully is longer. marcel's life as told by you has enormous meaning. he is a quiet victim of this culture we tolerate and make excuses for and work within and fuel. you were both given a gift of friendship renewal, and there wasn't an option for any longer. longevity in friendship is truly priceless.Ed Pilollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139531369534586168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-26381608696228159802012-05-23T20:35:30.244-07:002012-05-23T20:35:30.244-07:00Sherry, I'm in tears. This is so heartbreaking...Sherry, I'm in tears. This is so heartbreaking. I don't think I can describe how deeply felt this is. Thank you for writing this. ((hugs))Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-37573307448004370472012-05-23T19:28:16.054-07:002012-05-23T19:28:16.054-07:00Thanks to all of you for caring enough to read suc...Thanks to all of you for caring enough to read such a long post. I do miss this witty endearing struggling soul and wish he was still here. Wish I had been more clued in during the weeks when I might have helped him more. Agh! He is a classic example of just how devastating it is to be bullied, for no reason other than being his dear funny self.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-36270294695158179422012-05-23T19:28:10.988-07:002012-05-23T19:28:10.988-07:00Oh, Sherry, I never knew Marcel, but I wish I had....Oh, Sherry, I never knew Marcel, but I wish I had.<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-78031949435623918332012-05-23T18:12:50.119-07:002012-05-23T18:12:50.119-07:00What a story...what a revelation you shared here S...What a story...what a revelation you shared here Sherry ~ I appreciate your honesty and journey of your heart. <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your friendship with Marcel, its sad and heart breaking to know that he died. May he rest in peace ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-12460489419718908902012-05-23T14:42:45.954-07:002012-05-23T14:42:45.954-07:00Oh, Sherry. This is so moving. I had to laugh at M...Oh, Sherry. This is so moving. I had to laugh at Marcel's Shakespeare quotes while being bullied and I cried at the injustice he suffered up to his suicide. You've shared with me that you know what it's like to have a friend die like that and I'm glad to know the whole story... which is written beautifully, by the way. You're such a kind person and you were a great friend! Do you still have the poem you read?Laurie Kolphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494759781947881343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-46387108885888802922012-05-23T12:21:39.140-07:002012-05-23T12:21:39.140-07:00My dear Sherry,
You've told Marcel's story...My dear Sherry,<br />You've told Marcel's story with such compassion and consideration, as well as flair and literary integrity. I feel as if I know him; and I love you even more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460881702249079009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-81165592103997615562012-05-23T11:20:12.019-07:002012-05-23T11:20:12.019-07:00The photo of Marcel holding on so tightly to his c...The photo of Marcel holding on so tightly to his cat tugs at my heart. And his whole story is a heart-break. You WERE a good friend to him. You gave him a lot of 'good' with your gift of friendship. And it was obvious that you were important to him. So sad that he just couldn't take it any more. (As for a boy in a dress, when my dad was a toddler he wore a dress too...was the custom of a long ago time...maybe the picture Marcel showed you was just that kind of thing, an old family tradition.)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-77391759312017553882012-05-23T10:01:36.594-07:002012-05-23T10:01:36.594-07:00What a sad, sad story. You know I always say if ho...What a sad, sad story. You know I always say if homosexuality wasn't supposed to exist. It wouldn't!<br />No-one gave animals or plant kingdom the ten comandments and told them it's against God's law to be with someone of the same sex. They do what they do because it's natural to them to do it. Certian animals, fish, and certain plants too change their sex to accommodate growth. Why is it acceptable if nature does this and not if man does. <br />I read a really good poster on stumble upon the other night. It said: Gays can quote the bible too. It read: : A marriage shall be considered valid only if the wife is a virgin. If the wife is not a virgin she shall be executed! Deuteronomy 22: 13-21.<br />That, (I think) sums it all up in a nutshell. <br />We stereotype boy and girls right from birth. Girls wear pink, play with dolls and dress up. Boys wear blue, play with gun and don't cry. It's all a load of old tosh!<br />I'm so sad for your friend, all he craved was acceptance and, as kids, he never found it, apart from with you.<br />One day Sherry, maybe we will wake up and truly realise that it isn't about who and what we are, it's supposed to be all about love. nothing more, nothing less.<br />Sad for Marcel's cat to have gone exactly to where he didn't want it to go too.<br />Dear me, what a sad, sad read.Daydreamertoohttp://daydreamertoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-75308788676959677782012-05-23T09:51:10.147-07:002012-05-23T09:51:10.147-07:00I don't normally sob when reading blog posts ....I don't normally sob when reading blog posts ... I am at this minute. Overwhelmingly sad, tragic .. horrific waste of an amazing man.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777854594703553858.post-49834417805604062082012-05-23T09:42:44.139-07:002012-05-23T09:42:44.139-07:00Oh, Sherry. I'm crying for Marcel and for you....Oh, Sherry. I'm crying for Marcel and for you. I can't even begin to tell you how much this touched me. You are such a good soul. Hugs.Lolamousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508347229501155001noreply@blogger.com