tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post4993405995179164759..comments2024-03-22T12:57:57.273-05:00Comments on WOUNDED BIRD: To Blog Or Not To BlogJune Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-64204542492987164072008-05-23T14:13:00.000-05:002008-05-23T14:13:00.000-05:00David, kisses for good measure notwithstanding, I'...David, kisses for good measure notwithstanding, I'm trying to run a clean blog, and I simply can't have this sort of carrying on here.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-18016782991320242402008-05-23T14:05:00.000-05:002008-05-23T14:05:00.000-05:00Doxy wrote, You two are going to turn my head...Yo...Doxy wrote, <I>You two are going to turn my head...</I><BR/><BR/>You certainly turn <B>my</B> head, darlin' ;) (I've seen pictures)<BR/><BR/>::blows a kiss to our hostess for good measure, too::Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124314924693077453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-62684772012305484872008-05-22T10:54:00.000-05:002008-05-22T10:54:00.000-05:00You two are going to turn my head...(Thanks for th...You two are going to turn my head...<BR/><BR/>(Thanks for the kind words!)Wormwood's Doxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882756844690851674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-9829656609532477522008-05-22T08:48:00.000-05:002008-05-22T08:48:00.000-05:00If need be, post less often and build up a little ...<I>If need be, post less often and build up a little anticipation.</I><BR/><BR/>Rick, what if the next post doesn't meet expectations?<BR/><BR/>David, of course, you're right. I believe Dr. Elizabeth may have scared me into compliance with her orders. And Doxy - well, she writes so beautifully that I would never try compete, but I could try her advice.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-84989123945578797202008-05-22T08:41:00.000-05:002008-05-22T08:41:00.000-05:00In a purely selfish way, I'd be very sorry to see ...In a purely selfish way, I'd be very sorry to see you "go." <BR/><BR/>My suggestion would be to listen to Doxy & that Evil Lesbian Priestess. I mean really, gorgeous women who give great advice - what more do you want ?! ;)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124314924693077453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-80823782804162486032008-05-22T05:28:00.000-05:002008-05-22T05:28:00.000-05:00Mimi, I have to go with the majority. If need be,...Mimi, I have to go with the majority. If need be, post less often and build up a little anticipation. <BR/><BR/>Don't stick around if it's not fun any more, but don't imagine that there's any pressure to compete with those of our mutual friends who seem able to come up with wonderfully original and lengthy stuff every day or so. They've obviously made some sort of deal with Mephistopholes.....rick allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612435616018593956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-73227930801481523062008-05-22T02:24:00.000-05:002008-05-22T02:24:00.000-05:00IT WOULD BE OUR LOSS.IT WOULD BE OUR LOSS.Doorman-Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407399232593479871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-41321251529111386272008-05-21T23:39:00.000-05:002008-05-21T23:39:00.000-05:00Paul, I do blame you a little, you know. I believ...Paul, I do blame you a little, you know. I believe that I was trying to keep up with you, and it was just not possible. Not in a competitive way, but just using you as a role model. Never gonna happen. Gotta give it up.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-47463778836315149512008-05-21T23:18:00.000-05:002008-05-21T23:18:00.000-05:00Mike in Texas, you are very, very naughty. The vi...Mike in Texas, you are very, very naughty. The videos were hilarious.<BR/><BR/><I>Dear Grandmère Jesus,</I><BR/><BR/>Lindy, it's a Spanish name, you know.<BR/><BR/>Well, Dr. Elizabeth, what can I do but obey you? I'm too frightened to do anything else. Next time pictures.<BR/><BR/>Jim, excellent advice. Excellent advice from many of you. Control freak that I am, I'm usually giving it out, rather than on the receiving end. You didn't know I was a control freak? Oh, you have no idea how truly crazy I am. Thanks for the good and kind words from all of you.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-88264235587627988252008-05-21T23:10:00.000-05:002008-05-21T23:10:00.000-05:00Look up, "Sabbatical." Shakespeare did not write...Look up, "Sabbatical." Shakespeare did not write constantly. <BR/><BR/>My less ambitious goal is to write a reasonable essay once a week. Some months it is more like every third week, because I am busy, or simply have nothing much to say. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Where is it written you have to state (or worse yet achieve) a particular goal. Write when you feel like it, relax when you feel like it, go over to OCICBW and harass the mad one a lot. <BR/><BR/>I think you write some interesting and evocative things, I should hate to see you simply stop, but you have options.<BR/><BR/>FWIW<BR/>jimBJimBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312606954135884910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-1048703656979472692008-05-21T23:02:00.000-05:002008-05-21T23:02:00.000-05:00To paraphrase something my mother would say, "You ...To paraphrase something my mother would say, "You want something to blog about, June? Don't make me come down there and kiss you so you'll have something to blog about."<BR/><BR/>Listen, my darling, everyone here loves you and gives you permission to slow down. Hell, I haven't posted anything today. My day started at 5 AM and is just now coming to a close at midnight and I'm not feeling at all guilty. <BR/><BR/>Even the Mad One takes a hiatus from time to time - usually with more fanfare and drama. <BR/><BR/>So, take a break. Slow down. Or, I'll come to NOLA and kiss you again. Your choice. This time, however, there WILL be pictures.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-19213309313981012262008-05-21T21:34:00.000-05:002008-05-21T21:34:00.000-05:00I come here daily (actually multiple times a day) ...I come here daily (actually multiple times a day) with expectation but that should be taken as a compliment and not as pressure to produce. Of course, you know I am an utterly compulsive blogger.<BR/><BR/>You do have a voice that is all your own. I think I should like to say what johnieb said (and others). You need not write daily or even often, but we do hope the spigot will not be turned off altogether.<BR/><BR/>You will be loved whatever you do.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090720645937634051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-37391149396429131632008-05-21T20:59:00.000-05:002008-05-21T20:59:00.000-05:00Take a vacation and get out of the habit of daily ...Take a vacation and get out of the habit of daily blogging. If after a few months, you want to start up again and do occasional posts, do so. You run the blog - the readers don't, the blog doesn't.<BR/><BR/>NancyPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-67171220253819928942008-05-21T20:55:00.000-05:002008-05-21T20:55:00.000-05:00I'm so new here that all I can say is that I find ...I'm so new here that all I can say is that I find your blog to be unique, and I would hate to see it end. But no one can tell you whether to do it or not. That answer has to come from your inner soul.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-89752302360030836462008-05-21T20:33:00.000-05:002008-05-21T20:33:00.000-05:00arrggghhh - no no non - do not quit -- I love you...arrggghhh - no no non - do not quit -- I love your blog - I always check on it. But don't feel guilty if you quit.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287169546184325690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-42167936788458213472008-05-21T20:23:00.000-05:002008-05-21T20:23:00.000-05:00Dear Grandmère Jesus,We all do what we can knowing...Dear Grandmère Jesus,<BR/><BR/>We all do what we can knowing that in reality it has all already been done.<BR/><BR/>I hope you can have a full and rich life in the "real" world while maintaining a presence here too. Just a presence. We've all already been saved. Thanks anyway though. I love that you were willing to give so much for the cause. But, it really is OK just to do what you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-23347366177949336462008-05-21T20:06:00.000-05:002008-05-21T20:06:00.000-05:00Grandmère, I will absolutely hate it if you decide...Grandmère, I will absolutely hate it if you decided to quit. You are one of the first places I come when I log onto the computer--any computer. I greatly respect your point of view and feel much would be lost if you entirely quit the blogosphere. Please keep blogging even if it is only occasionally. Much will be lost if you do not.BooCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193638351756858614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-42681208199451412402008-05-21T19:58:00.000-05:002008-05-21T19:58:00.000-05:00Mimi, having started a blog now myself, I know wha...Mimi, having started a blog now myself, I know what a chore it can be. I'll be going back to work in a week or two after being laid up with my leg, so I'll have to ration my blogging time prett strictly.<BR/><BR/>I come here because I need a rational voice to remind me of what is important, and there aren't too many of them that I've found. <BR/><BR/>And it does not hurt that you love opera.<BR/><BR/>If you have to cut back, cut back to one post a day or a couple of posts every three or four days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-4216508872439568202008-05-21T19:52:00.000-05:002008-05-21T19:52:00.000-05:00I'm going to need a drink or two or three to get m...<I>I'm going to need a drink or two or three to get me through withdrawal.</I><BR/><BR/>LOL!!!<BR/><BR/>I didn't! But then I know that my blog, or rather my new blog will be there after Labor Day. (If not before, if I get restless!)<BR/><BR/>The summer heat suggests the answer: Sling a hammock! Then take a note-pad and pencil, and spend delicious moments writing, or thinking about writing. A good glass of something early evening also helps ;-)<BR/><BR/>That's exactly what I intend to do!Tim Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237353402644996286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-30043729932070230192008-05-21T19:27:00.000-05:002008-05-21T19:27:00.000-05:00I don't think I have much to add to what has alrea...I don't think I have much to add to what has already been said, but I so second those who recommend slowing down a little bit. It should be fun for you, Mimi. If you expect too much of yourself, it stops being fun. <BR/><BR/>And now for a bit of fun in the "I wish I had thought of that" category. See what JoeMyGod found <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbnySBqioB0" REL="nofollow">HERE</A>.<BR/><BR/>And then (no cheating now) AFTER seeing it in Russian at Joe's, check out the version with <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haRZxPw0JYg" REL="nofollow">English subtitles</A>.Mike in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324396563818549026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-91555508311847831322008-05-21T18:13:00.000-05:002008-05-21T18:13:00.000-05:00Oh, Tim! I'm going to need a drink or two or thre...Oh, Tim! I'm going to need a drink or two or three to get me through withdrawal. I think you may be on to something.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-58187069809221870742008-05-21T17:57:00.000-05:002008-05-21T17:57:00.000-05:00I think blogging is like drinking - some people ca...I think blogging is like drinking - some people can do it in moderation, but some of us seem to be unable to do that. Sooner or later, no matter how good our resolutions, we end up back in the addictive cycle.<BR/><BR/>Others protest that they really enjoyed the conversations over the cocktails. So did we, but on the other hand, we were the ones who woke up with the hangover...<BR/><BR/>I speak figuratively, you understand!Tim Chestertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676859074652475474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-25095125753843671502008-05-21T17:48:00.000-05:002008-05-21T17:48:00.000-05:00PLEASE DON'T QUIT YOUR BLOG. that's all I have ti...PLEASE DON'T QUIT YOUR BLOG. that's all I have time for right now.<BR/><BR/>I know you aren't fishing, because I have had similar feelings, on occasion.Diane M. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749136181846671327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-17358883509604747472008-05-21T17:34:00.000-05:002008-05-21T17:34:00.000-05:00Dennis, I know that you love chicago better than y...Dennis, I know that you love <BR/>chicago better than you love me. I'm sorry we won't get to see each other, but love is love.June Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01723016934182800437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174812066017196444.post-39140635181632071642008-05-21T17:05:00.000-05:002008-05-21T17:05:00.000-05:00to be honest, I've taken almost the same step. I p...to be honest, I've taken almost the same step. I put up a video or two or some quote but I am just swamped and hate feeling guilty about not posting often enough. <BR/><BR/>Do what you have to do - just don't stop posting all together.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I meant to call and tell you, David will still be in the New Orleans area in June but I have to be in Chicago that week for internship stuff. I hate that I won't see you in June. On the other hand, you know how I am about Chicago.<BR/><BR/>As far as the blog goes, do what you have to do. One or two posts a week is quite a lot for some blogs. You work so hard to put three or four things up a day sometimes. It has to be exhausting.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01945343859290558131noreply@blogger.com