tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post1232537284095992984..comments2024-03-16T10:37:09.839-04:00Comments on Life in Mathews: Race RelationsChesapeake Bay Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187804072769932131noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-69945003078833218252019-07-26T12:04:19.545-04:002019-07-26T12:04:19.545-04:00I loved reading this story, written so many years ...I loved reading this story, written so many years ago. I was wondering if either MMM or Batman would talk to me about it. I am updating John Dixon’s book, Black Africans of Gwynn’s Island, and I’d like to include the story. John refers to it, but you all seem to have much more information. I can be reached at allisonthomas@mac.com. PS I am related to Hudgins and Edwards families of GIAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106348065461181466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-46154905767006253812019-03-04T16:42:50.593-05:002019-03-04T16:42:50.593-05:00My family was in Mathrews in the early 1840s by th...My family was in Mathrews in the early 1840s by the the name of Allen, Peter Robert Allen was my grandfather.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748004746912647046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-16980197620933523362009-01-21T15:31:00.000-05:002009-01-21T15:31:00.000-05:00When I come here I feel as if I've been hanging ou...When I come here I feel as if I've been hanging out in a barber shop listening to old guys tell stories. I mean that as a compliment. This story is precious, and should be sent to your local historical society, college, library -- everyone.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, CBW, and thank you especially to MMM for keeping good stuff like that from slipping quietly away.fooleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437690389824744691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-4251758561599329792009-01-20T00:26:00.000-05:002009-01-20T00:26:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed this. MMM thanks for sharing. Li...I really enjoyed this. MMM thanks for sharing. <BR/><BR/>Life's direction is rarely decided by a watershed moment, but rather by a series of small decisions. We never know if we're doing right, so we do the best we can. <BR/><BR/>My hat's off to Capt. Jim for doing the best he could for his neighbors.<BR/><BR/>AMNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-7965908919101570182009-01-19T20:55:00.000-05:002009-01-19T20:55:00.000-05:00does anyone know Daddy Jim's last name? dang. I wi...does anyone know Daddy Jim's last name? dang. I wish I knew to ask Granny two weeks ago what she knew about this storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-22314953566087771182009-01-19T20:54:00.000-05:002009-01-19T20:54:00.000-05:00Middle Sister - Glad to hear the qwah, we need to ...Middle Sister - Glad to hear the qwah, we need to hear it more often. Boom Bam Bippy.Chesapeake Bay Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187804072769932131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-62102405687811217712009-01-19T20:49:00.000-05:002009-01-19T20:49:00.000-05:00Great story MMM! I wish I knew Daddy Jim's last n...Great story MMM! I wish I knew Daddy Jim's last name, also. B/c I'll bet some of his people are still in the county and they should be proud! I'm qwahhing in a good way!!<BR/><BR/>Middle SisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-83905944290637741722009-01-19T18:29:00.001-05:002009-01-19T18:29:00.001-05:00Note that I should have credited MLK for the "...c...Note that I should have credited MLK for the "...content...color..." remark.<BR/><BR/>MMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-42263879472128568952009-01-19T18:29:00.000-05:002009-01-19T18:29:00.000-05:00No, thank YOU Mathews Mountain Man for writing thi...No, thank YOU Mathews Mountain Man for writing this for us. We need to know more about our past because the experts--our older population--are dying off, and their stories die with them.<BR/><BR/>You'll have to wait until Wednesday for one of my more typically ridiculous posts...tomorrow is short and sweet due to the Inauguration.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of the Inauguration, I have a dress that will either be at or near the official, historic festivities tomorrow. I loaned it to a friend's daughter (an athlete extraordinaire at Mathews High School--I live vicariously through her). It's between mine and another dress but no matter - she took my dress with her. <BR/><BR/>Yes, it's a stretch, but it's the closest thing I"ll come to rubbing elbows with history in the making. My dress. (On somebody else.) At (or near) a most historic event.<BR/><BR/>I think I need to get out more when I am bragging about stuff like this. <BR/><BR/>Have a great evening, everyone.Chesapeake Bay Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187804072769932131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-39532784952675232562009-01-19T18:21:00.000-05:002009-01-19T18:21:00.000-05:00Thanks to CBW for taking the “risk” and posting th...Thanks to CBW for taking the “risk” and posting this story, to Bayman for adding a degree of credibility, and to the rest of you for your indulgence. My own misgivings about the story notwithstanding, I am pleased that we have arrived at a time when a “man” is judged more by the content of his character than by the color of his skin.<BR/><BR/>Now, enough melodrama, it’s time for CBW to post one of her rip-roaring, wise-cracking, catch-yourself snorting stories. Her comment count is down... go CBW!<BR/><BR/>MMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-81019606229074044482009-01-19T16:49:00.000-05:002009-01-19T16:49:00.000-05:00The story was passed down in my family, too. It wa...The story was passed down in my family, too. It was not passed down as something of hate, but of what might have been if not for Daddy Jim. It is part of our history and needs to be told. Today of all days, it is most fitting. The whole world has reason to celebrate with us. Tuesday begins a new era of hope.Baymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725190072332432216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-77158837505703569802009-01-19T12:51:00.000-05:002009-01-19T12:51:00.000-05:00Great story! I'd LOVE to know what ever became of...Great story! I'd LOVE to know what ever became of Daddy Jim and his family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-6522017737880832672009-01-19T11:07:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:07:00.000-05:00Another of life's little fork-in- the-road. Just ...Another of life's little fork-in- the-road. Just like planes landing in rivers, events could have taken a different turn on the island back then. Untold stories continue to exist because lives were spared. <BR/><BR/>rcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-76060883230470817012009-01-19T09:47:00.000-05:002009-01-19T09:47:00.000-05:00Seriously, I know I should be all witty and funny ...Seriously, I know I should be all witty and funny in your comments because your posts are generally that, but I mean it when I say: you MUST write a book, CBW! Your photos and stories would make the most wonderful "curling up to read" collection. And I"m not even kidding when I say you should email me sometime if you ever think you might want to do this and want to talk about how to pitch a book to a publisher.MommyTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860003098383600806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-59111715466305445442009-01-19T08:35:00.000-05:002009-01-19T08:35:00.000-05:00Wow. We've come so far. Bless his heart.Wow. We've come so far. Bless his heart.Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-74163030992390173952009-01-19T07:15:00.000-05:002009-01-19T07:15:00.000-05:00When I was in Salt Lake City, I looked up the 1920...When I was in Salt Lake City, I looked up the 1920s census. Very interesting history lesson.<BR/><BR/>Do you know what Daddy Jim's last name was? Could it have been Brown?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-34816744150081235592009-01-19T06:37:00.000-05:002009-01-19T06:37:00.000-05:00Great post today! I like hearing stories about the...Great post today! I like hearing stories about the Island. I really do not know much about it.Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106387742803005341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-23697484084575267392009-01-19T06:09:00.000-05:002009-01-19T06:09:00.000-05:00what a bitter sweet story - with a heroic ending t...what a bitter sweet story - with a heroic ending thanks to Daddy Jim. How the world has changed.....hasnt it?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16060531713032236270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-10807900394577791262009-01-19T01:19:00.000-05:002009-01-19T01:19:00.000-05:00What an interesting story. I love folk stores, or...What an interesting story. I love folk stores, or folklore as it's sometimes referred to. Thank you for the good read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036374022323687122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240067140694289750.post-24951438972382193742009-01-19T00:35:00.000-05:002009-01-19T00:35:00.000-05:00I just love Daddy Jim. Because on him, this world ...I just love Daddy Jim. Because on him, this world is a lot better place to be. Wish I could give him a big old kiss on the cheek. That's a lot of legacy to live up to.abbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879476262337290531noreply@blogger.com