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Comment on I. Am. Writer. by Allison

Allison — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:54:36 +0000

I totally hear you. I haven’t even been blogging for a year yet, and part of me wishes I’d started much sooner, for the running record of my kids’ earlier years alone. I couldn’t even get past those ‘there are a million blog’ voices to start a measly blog, let alone try for anything further (and the cute-ass things my kids used to say every single day would have made NaBloPoMo a f***ing breeze, a BREEZE I tell you). If you don’t end up with a book deal or anything that makes you richer and famous-er, it’s not because you’re not a great writer. It’s luck and timing and (er, being Canadian) and the fact that you’re worried more about being a great Mom right now. And occasionally ending up on five-star Friday.

Comment on I. Am. Writer. by Mary Lynn

Mary Lynn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:23:46 +0000

You know, I follow a lot of blogs. I try to read all of them as often as I can, but Sometimes life gets busy and my Google reader fills up to a point that I just can’t catch up with everything that I’ve missed. When that happens, there is a handful of blogs that I make sure I read before I reset everything by hitting the “mark all as read” button. You’re blog is definitely on that list of ones I make sure I’ve read.

You’re a good writer, Lynn, and I love the way you take the everyday things that go on in your life and find manage to write about them in a way that makes them seem not so everyday.

I totally know what you mean about the tug-of-war that goes on between the side of you that’s content to have a small little corner of the Internet and the side of you that wants more. On the one hand, I don’t want to deal with the ads, or potentially nasty comments, or higher expectations that seem to come with having a larger audience. On the other hand, it feels so good to have people come and comment and say they like what I have to say. We bloggers…we’re complex like that.

Comment on The Doldrums by Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:04:14 +0000

If the fish die, I might feel kind of liberated . And yet, I cannot bring myself to flush them. Sigh.

Comment on Dance On, Tiny Dancers by Nat

Nat — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:12:48 +0000

Well, I’m you on this season’s batch, the new set, and all that. The New set is so tremendously dark, it seems to weigh down the set. (I hated the finale set too.)

There is something about Vargas routines… I think they are tremendously difficult. HOWEVER, Mollee and what’s his name were atrocious. I am hoping that America rights that wrong this week. (Not holding my breath.)

I think the dancers are too young this season. There is something about the slightly older ones…

Comment on Dance On, Tiny Dancers by coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:56:47 +0000

Compared to last season’s SYTYCD Canada, I am loving this season of dancers. I just couldn’t grow attached to the Canadian crew and didn’t find myself cheering on anyone in particular. Whereas, this show has got me interested in quite a few already … especially Jakob. I’m a sucker for the technically best dancers — not just the most popular ones. I enjoy your chats on The Dance Show!

Comment on The Doldrums by Mary Lynn

Mary Lynn — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:19:16 +0000

I agree with the others. You need to give yourself a bit of a break. You’re still getting over everyone being sick. Let a few things go…if you don’t finish this month’s book club selection on time, so be it.

Cups of tea are good, though. Don’t skip those.

Comment on The Doldrums by coffeewithjulie

coffeewithjulie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:53:05 +0000

Skip the tea, have a glass of wine with a friend and enjoy your time together! Like XUP said, that’s what counts in the end. (Besides it serves you right for getting so darn organized with that Advent Calendar thing … hahah!) Have a great weekend. Julie

Comment on The Doldrums by Capital Mom

Capital Mom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:55:47 +0000

I have a passport application we started last year and still haven’t taken photos for. In some ways that is good because then I don’t have the temptation to go anywhere.
I hope the day has improved.

Comment on The Doldrums by MrsCarlSagan

MrsCarlSagan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:32:22 +0000

It was a Great cup of tea! Thanks for the visit – Your house wasn’t messy, your kids were happy and it was lovely to play polly pockets and catch up.

Comment on The Doldrums by schmutzie

schmutzie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:20 +0000

This weblog is being featured on Five Star Friday – http://www.fivestarfriday.com/2009/11/five-star-fridays-edition-79.html