Comments on: The Back of the Bus http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/ Listen to stories on anything from honeymoons to WWII, from award-winning journalists to first-time writers alike, from anywhere in the world. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:53:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Donaji http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-47954 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:37:28 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-47954 Hola Tafari, el dia de hoy casualmente me he encontrado con este articulo que escribiste sobre tu estancia en Guatemala y tu historia esta GENIALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, que te puedo decir, me encanto y mientras la leia, te imaginaba en esa situacion, fue tan sencillo verte ahi hablando y defendiedo los derechos humanos, siendo simplemente tu UNA PERSONA EXCEPCIONAL, eres un gran escritor y una persona digna de admirarse, tafari tines tantas cualidades que no terminaria de decirlas, sin embargo me llena de regocijo el poder haberte conocido y haber compartido un tiempo contigo cuando estuviste en OAxaca, eres una de las personas mas valiosas que conozco, no se si llegues a leer mi comentario, ojala que si, ME ENCANTARA saber de ti, como estas, como esta eso de tu libro???? dime cuando salga y porsupuesto quiero uno firmado por ti. cuidate mucho Tafari (papi chulo) y Recuerda que se te quiere mucho aqui en Mexico, un beso enorme!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hola Tafari, el dia de hoy casualmente me he encontrado con este articulo que escribiste sobre tu estancia en Guatemala y tu historia esta GENIALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, que te puedo decir, me encanto y mientras la leia, te imaginaba en esa situacion, fue tan sencillo verte ahi hablando y defendiedo los derechos humanos, siendo simplemente tu UNA PERSONA EXCEPCIONAL, eres un gran escritor y una persona digna de admirarse, tafari tines tantas cualidades que no terminaria de decirlas, sin embargo me llena de regocijo el poder haberte conocido y haber compartido un tiempo contigo cuando estuviste en OAxaca, eres una de las personas mas valiosas que conozco, no se si llegues a leer mi comentario, ojala que si, ME ENCANTARA saber de ti, como estas, como esta eso de tu libro???? dime cuando salga y porsupuesto quiero uno firmado por ti. cuidate mucho Tafari (papi chulo) y Recuerda que se te quiere mucho aqui en Mexico, un beso enorme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> by: Frank Gambardella http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-46691 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:17:34 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-46691 Very good article Tafari, well written, insightful comments. I'd be interested to see your collection of stories when you are finished. Keep up this exciting and very good work. Frank Gambardella Very good article Tafari, well written, insightful comments. I’d be interested to see your collection of stories when you are finished. Keep up this exciting and very good work.

Frank Gambardella

]]> by: J. Jesus Ruiz http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-41998 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:49:46 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-41998 As a Mexican-American, thank you for that story. There is racism in Latin American Countries. Maybe we need an indigenous MLK! As a Mexican-American, thank you for that story. There is racism in Latin American Countries. Maybe we need an indigenous MLK!

]]> by: Ashley N Rice http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-33617 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:26:52 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-33617 Hey, Fari, I liked the story a lot...It's nice to see one of the great seniors of Machebeuf High that I looked up to do something positive. I'm happy that your making out there in the world. Lol..I'm on my way next!!!Also, I'm glad to here that your getting married. I hope she cheishes you and realizes she has a charm on her hands. Very intelligient, and tell ya momma I said hey.I miss yall and I'm making it down here in Louisiana.Congrats and I love the story....yea I'll buy it!!!! Hey, Fari, I liked the story a lot…It’s nice to see one of the great seniors of Machebeuf High that I looked up to do something positive. I’m happy that your making out there in the world. Lol..I’m on my way next!!!Also, I’m glad to here that your getting married. I hope she cheishes you and realizes she has a charm on her hands. Very intelligient, and tell ya momma I said hey.I miss yall and I’m making it down here in Louisiana.Congrats and I love the story….yea I’ll buy it!!!!

]]> by: Adam York http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-31438 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:06:57 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-31438 Right on man. Keep it up. Good to hear what you are up to. Right on man. Keep it up. Good to hear what you are up to.

]]> by: Kiah http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-31435 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:12:21 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-31435 Count me among the many who look forward to hearing more and more about you and from you as your adventures continue. Felicidades, Tafari! Count me among the many who look forward to hearing more and more about you and from you as your adventures continue. Felicidades, Tafari!

]]> by: Reich http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-31374 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:51:24 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-31374 Great read. Nice work, Tafari Great read. Nice work, Tafari

]]> by: Sandy Douglas http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-29449 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:12:24 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-29449 Tafari. Mr. Tafari. Thank you for such a wonderful piece. My soul rested when I saw that you found peace at the end of the day. Peace for the moment. Peace before the next storm. Every time I read this writing I am filled with so many emotions. Each time, you take me to the place where you are were when confronted with such inhumanity to man. There is pain, oppression, and anger. But, inspite of all that, rest did come for you and your brothers and sisters on the bus. I can't wait for the next writing. Hurry up. Know that you take me with you in your experiences. Aunt Kay Tafari. Mr. Tafari. Thank you for such a wonderful piece. My soul rested when I saw that you found peace at the end of the day. Peace for the moment. Peace before the next storm. Every time I read this writing I am filled with so many emotions. Each time, you take me to the place where you are were when confronted with such inhumanity to man. There is pain, oppression, and anger. But, inspite of all that, rest did come for you and your brothers and sisters on the bus.

I can’t wait for the next writing. Hurry up. Know that you take me with you in your experiences.

Aunt Kay

]]> by: Penelope James http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-29434 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:29:54 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-29434 I commend you for taking a stand. This was a gripping story in more ways than one. Your vivid visualization of the scene, descriptions of the people - the ladino with the toothpick, the passengers - the scene on the bus and the approaching storm. You had me with you there all the way. I also related to this story on a personal level. As a fair-haired Anglo/Latina who lived in Mexico for 38 years and married a full-blood, dark-skinned Mexican, I encountered both racism and discrimination many times, particularly among themselves. It never ceased to amaze me, and annoy me, that in Mexico as in Guatemala, even the most uncouth American/foreign slobs were often shown preferential treatment over locals. I\'ll certainly be interested to read more from you. I commend you for taking a stand. This was a gripping story in more ways than one. Your vivid visualization of the scene, descriptions of the people - the ladino with the toothpick, the passengers - the scene on the bus and the approaching storm. You had me with you there all the way.

I also related to this story on a personal level. As a fair-haired Anglo/Latina who lived in Mexico for 38 years and married a full-blood, dark-skinned Mexican, I encountered both racism and discrimination many times, particularly among themselves. It never ceased to amaze me, and annoy me, that in Mexico as in Guatemala, even the most uncouth American/foreign slobs were often shown preferential treatment over locals.

I\’ll certainly be interested to read more from you.

]]> by: Linda C http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-28990 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:35:25 +0000 http://www.commonties.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-back-of-the-bus/#comment-28990 what an amazing, well-told story...the pictures were awesome I thank your Aunt Anita for sharing. if you have a travel blog...hit me back so i can stay tuned in to your global experiences...otherwise i will look for your book what an amazing, well-told story…the pictures were awesome I thank your Aunt Anita for sharing. if you have a travel blog…hit me back so i can stay tuned in to your global experiences…otherwise i will look for your book

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