tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post3966084892440924215..comments2023-05-11T11:39:13.988-04:00Comments on That's Life ... Sometimes!!!: Profanity, Uptight Blogger Association, & Who Do You Write ToRichard Rumplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-84220068649675140052013-07-07T14:36:06.835-04:002013-07-07T14:36:06.835-04:00Kristi - You're only too kind. Be and write w...Kristi - You're only too kind. Be and write well, my friend! Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-1254856559598129422013-07-07T10:53:05.460-04:002013-07-07T10:53:05.460-04:00You are wise and wonderful, Rich. And so right. I ...You are wise and wonderful, Rich. And so right. I hadn't thought of politics like that because, I, too, do get hung up on things (like why do people care if gay people want to get married? just let them already). Wow, to the image of nobody voting. Nobody. Thanks for this thought-prompting, "I'm fired up" conversation. I truly appreciate it and feel like I'm wiser, too. I love the expression "mind farmers." That's what I will keep in mind. Thank YOU. Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-33074692462216243022013-07-07T03:20:15.107-04:002013-07-07T03:20:15.107-04:00Kristi - That little 'ol wine taster returns!...Kristi - That little 'ol wine taster returns! lol <br /><br />So, you're ready to start a movement it seems. My experience in this area is not too positive. People in today's society quickly tire as redundancy and repetition of similar ideas tend to make most bored when the info provided becomes stale. Leading by example is the only way one can truly get people thinking. <br /><br />If you go back to my little news tidbits, I try to demonstrate the lunacy behind the madness. My hopes are that by showing how ridiculous things are made to be by the media, that people will start thinking about them instead of automatically believing what they hear. Yes, I may be living in a dream world, but I believe that people still have the ability to put two and two together and see what is really being said. Some pick up on it ... you can see it in the comments they make. Others look at it purely as humor and forget it. My hopes are that one day they'll catch on and start seeing it as it really is. If the masses could do that, there would be some major changes in the political system.<br /><br />Can you imagine an election where virtually no one voted? What if all who were interviewed simply stated the truth, that it didn't matter who was in office because they were all a bunch of rich scam artists that simply wanted to take advantage of the working class and string them along? However, as long as people allow themselves to be drawn in by the professional rhetoric presented by the scam artists, change will never occur.<br /><br />I slip in many things in my blogs to get people to start thinking. Unfortunately, the blog skimming mentality doesn't allow many of them to sink in. However, this face front attack post seems to have had some results ... as you can attest. <br /><br />Write your blog, but write it from the heart. As you call them "dipshits", I call them the unaware. They've been conditioned not to see and think. Only through constant reverse conditioning and the planting of mental seeds can one hope that they'll finally see the light of day. <br /><br />I'm not in blogging for the money (That's obvious!), lol! I write because it is a release, and because I'd like to see more people ready to take the ball and run with it. Perhaps, one thread of kudzu can't take over a roadside. However, if that one thread (or vine) sprouts more threads, the hillside can be engulfed and suffocated. <br /><br />But, people don't like kudzu. They don't like being told what's right or wrong or what needs changing. I don't either. But, people do like ideas from which they can use to move forward in a new direction. Perhaps, we become the mind farmers in doing just what we do, write with underlying subject matter intent in a manner, be it humor or whatever, to get them thinking.<br /><br />Get some sleep and have a safe trip home, my friend. I can't wait on your next blog post. I have a feeling the fire you've developed inside is going to intensify the words you type.<br /><br />Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-24356476236573540902013-07-07T01:22:51.482-04:002013-07-07T01:22:51.482-04:00Again, an exception because we, as overwhelmed blo...Again, an exception because we, as overwhelmed bloggers, so easily say "hi nice job!" and move on and don't remember to come back, even when it hit a nerve. This post of yours hit a nerve for me to the point that even though I am on vacation and it's 1:04am, and I've had copious amounts of wine, am here. Again. Because I was so eagerly awaiting your reply. That, my friend, means this was an awesome post. And a conversation that I want to continue. (although you may have to remind me in a few days as tomorrow we drive back home and then I will be sucked into my in-real-life job, et al). <br />Ok so. YES and if I could spell halleluiah (which I never can and that asshole spellcheck never helps so I usually change it to cheers or some other watered down bs but YAY - move on Kristi), I'd say halleluiah to having our own voices. If just one of us can become the Catcher in the Rye (OMG AWESOME BOOK)...<br /><br />I think part of the problem is that in order to have our voices heard, we have to occasionally appeal to the dipshits. I, myself am a dipshit and proud of the posts that are just funny on their own...BUT you are so right. About WHYTHEFUCK do we censor? <br /><br />It makes me sad that some of my favorite bloggers have completely changed their voices because they think it will make them more popular. As a blogger who has too much world-news in my house (my husband works for DOD in Intel and sorts through horrifying info - ex Army etc), I just want my voice. BUT. Even JD Salinger might not have made it today. You know? <br /><br />Ugh. It's almost like in order to be heard, we have to find dipshits to listen. Then the ones that matter will follow. At least in the blog world. Which makes me think it's time we just write a book already. <br /><br />I love this convo. <br /><br />I am extremely sleep deprived. And a little bit drunk. Still. So glad you're back. Maybe we should continue this and do some type of "blog hop" sounds stupid and is but MOVEMENT sounds awesome. Maybe we should create a movement where there's a linked up post about why it's completely fucked up that swearing matters and who do YOU write for??? I dunno. my email is Kristi.r.campbell at mac dot com. SO glad you're back. Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-66568617563203504802013-07-06T04:44:04.094-04:002013-07-06T04:44:04.094-04:00Kristi - You've just won the award for longes...Kristi - You've just won the award for longest comment in this blog! lol But you know what? It was also an exceptionally honest comment. I praise you for it. I must have hit a nerve on this one. As a writer, that, too, makes me feel good ... as it brought about the gut reaction I sought. <br />What I find amazing here in most of the comments made (including yours) is that the majority are really fed up with the way things are going today with the so-called "Huffpost society" mannerisms. My question: "If we are all so fed up, then why do we stay quiet?"<br />I understand the reluctance to fight over topics we're not prepared to tackle, but does that mean that we hide in the shadows and let those idiots control our writings? And, if we're hiding, how many others are doing the same? Are we tucked away in our "safe zone" letting the loud and obnoxious control us? <br />I'm seeing a society that has been created by the leaders of the world coming together. A society of "Me", that fails to see the idiocies of the world in which they reside. "Sheep", if you will, that refuse to tolerate the differences of man, and only wish to create the world of uniformity ... afraid to stray for the social norms and be different. A society that is easily controllable by those in charge because to vary from the norm means immediate verbal attack by the small minded masses.<br />Swearing in writing, and the attacks it receives, is only a small example of the censorship others wish to impose to bring about this uniformity. Topic taboos bring back memories of "The Catcher In The Rye" book burnings of the 1950's. Book burnings, that many wish to forget, were the beginning stages of the Nazi regime that later controlled Germany.<br />We have to stand out, be brave, and let our hearts be heard. Life is not censored ... it's real. If we write about life, we either have to show it's ridiculous side (as you and I do at times), or the monstrosities it engulfs us in daily. Otherwise, we are not writing to adults, but rather, only toeing the line of those that wish to control the masses.<br />Okay, so you drew me in. This is now one of the longest replies I have written in a comment. lol I have to remember, the message on this answering machine has to be shortened or the listener will grow bored and hang up before the message is presented. Thanks, Kristi ... seriously ... for seeing what I really wrote and feeling the darts to the heart I was throwing out. With writers like yourself, perhaps the message won't be forgotten long after I'm gone. Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-52034422632683039832013-07-06T02:09:50.449-04:002013-07-06T02:09:50.449-04:00Wow. Actually, to answer your question, I don'...Wow. Actually, to answer your question, I don't know. I don't know who I write to. Sometimes, Rich, I write to you. Sometimes, I write to my autistic son who may read these words and understand them later. Sometimes I write to the unknown assholes of the world because I hope to teach them a lesson. Sometimes I write to the people out there who manage to find me funny. <br />I wish, so badly, that I could say that I 100% write for me...and I mostly do...but I have to admit that there are topics even I've stayed away from because I am not prepared to fight certain fights. The fight over language and expression? Count me in. The fight over the stuff I'm not ready to talk about?? Um. I'm not ready. I hope to be, because that will be the next step to writing more for ME. <br /><br />Ok sorry I got a little carried away there and would be devastated to be grouped with the dicks who skim (and you are SO right, it's obvious! although...not always...for me...although you're wiser than I). Anyway! (Ha to this being a way-too long comment...are you skimming yet?). One thing I wanted to say - I do actually think seven year olds wonder whether God takes a dump. Whether they picture him doing so and have a conversation about it the way you do? Maybe not. But I like to think that seven-year old me...at one point wondered, however briefly "wow. Does God Poop?" at the very least. <br />Yes, I'm still typing (crap I should have saved this longass comment for a blog post and just referred you there). (more rant) - I really hate when people talk about "niche" crap. Life does not fit into a niche. For those of us who write about life, f*ck the rest of you because sometimes it's going to contain illness, uncertainty, autism, hilarity, laughter, vacations, sadness, marriage, love, hate, school, parenting, humor, depression, etc. Thank you, Rich for saying what's been pissing me off about the niche thing. Ok so maybe you didn't really say "niche" (because it's a douchy word)but you did talk about limiting subject matter...and as somebody who gets shit every time I either stray from a} special needs children, b} cartoons c} fillintheblank, I appreciate you saying that. <br />Oops. Longer still. Ok I'm just really glad you're back. I missed you. And your rambling voice. And the reminder that God probably takes a dump. Or something. <br /><br />And swearing is the least offensive slight against anybody in the world today. I vote that everybody who is offended by the word ____, go feed AIDS children for three months. You know? Oops. Maybe I should go to bed. GLAD YOU ARE BACK. <br /><br />is this like an answering machine that will soon cut me off? Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-62086475503830335962013-07-05T03:02:02.143-04:002013-07-05T03:02:02.143-04:00Sarah, Really good to see you here! I'm kind ...Sarah, Really good to see you here! I'm kind of like you, in that I try to watch the line (as far as profanity goes) at times. Still, there are times where a good curse word hits home better than any other can. I try to keep from cursing as I deal with the public daily. The more I curse in the blog, the more apt I am to curse at work. In my position, that could be observed as "unacceptable" behavior. Still, I won't hold back on subject matter. There used to be a rule that if you put ten comedians in a room and gave them a premise, nine of them would come up with the same joke. I found that when I did stand-up, the audience preferred the shock factor of the tenth comedian, instead of the predictability of the other nine. Thus, I'll take the "over the line" topics and work with them most of the time. As Kerri said last week, "You live dangerously", lol. I do read and enjoy your blog, I just don't comment often as my thumbs are too big for my damn I-Phone keyboard. (I really miss the pull out keyboard on my old android!) Okay ... too many words again (as you say) ... Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-21466079357514372292013-07-05T01:19:01.674-04:002013-07-05T01:19:01.674-04:00I'm not sure who I write for. I try to keep i...I'm not sure who I write for. I try to keep it clean, and write subject matter that won't make my parents blush. Just because I don't cuss much doesn't mean that blogs that DO use those works often offend me. It's just not my style but it might be theirs.<br /><br />If you read my blog you know that I too write too many words and tend be extremely random at times. We should hang out, Rich. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for hooking up with the Humor Me Blog Hop!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-6398119624539587242013-07-05T00:31:07.414-04:002013-07-05T00:31:07.414-04:00Keith, Really good of you to visit! I agree that ...Keith, Really good of you to visit! I agree that we should be able to write as we choose, as we all offer different subject matter. "Who we write to" is more of a question concerning a target audience, and the maturity of the subject matter we offer. Surprisingly, I find a huge audience for my blog in Russia. (stats support this) I have no idea why, but I'm sure it has to be in the adult arena. I can't imagine some history teacher offering up my blog to their students as a prime example of American life. lol Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-48216364022671878742013-07-04T18:52:05.301-04:002013-07-04T18:52:05.301-04:00Well said, Rich! I have to say, we all have our li...Well said, Rich! I have to say, we all have our little niches with our blogs and we should be allowed to write whatever we want to. There are different audiences for different people for particular reasons. I write about my current situation with life (something that is a mix of both adult-like and child-like situations) and I give tips on how to write fiction and fantasy. It really shouldn't matter who we write to because there are many people in the world that are looking for information we share. KDuBarry03https://www.blogger.com/profile/12509034718656956523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-63939082731445618582013-07-03T14:17:40.447-04:002013-07-03T14:17:40.447-04:00Joy, It's so good to have you along for the ri...Joy, It's so good to have you along for the ride. Be wary ... sometimes I hit the bumps in the road just to get a reaction. lol I appreciate all your kind words, but honestly, you're selling yourself short. I've only had the pleasure of reading one of your blogs (yesterday's entry), but you're much slicker and sharper than you give yourself credit for. <br />Btw, cotton picking minute was a term usually used to express displeasure, because it was based on how long it would take to fill up a basket of cotton (usually 1 min. 31 seconds). If a person tries hard enough, they can make a racial matter out of anything. I usually just ignore, remind them that I marched alongside them in the 60's for equal rights, and our goal at that time was to erase the color line. Unfortunately, by continually making claims of racism, they are only reinforcing what we tried to eliminate. Racism is given new strength by the constant claims raised, instead of settling differences as "adult" human beings should. Just my thoughts. :) <br />Thank you for the follow. I will do my best to make it worth your while. And, don't be surprised if I do return the favor. Great minds .... Many Thanks! Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-46333969601905845222013-07-03T11:57:20.669-04:002013-07-03T11:57:20.669-04:00You make a great point. I occasionally swear as we...You make a great point. I occasionally swear as well, but I don't think it is so often that defines me, or should have me labeled. MOST of what I post is about young children, b/c that's my life right now, but I also don't wish to be pigeon-holed a "Mommy Blogger" and just like you, I would SO MUCH RATHER uptight people just not read my material at all. Thanks anyway. <br />I love to discuss a difference of opinion, especially presented intelligently and politely, but I hate arguing with people on Facebook b/c their great grandmother told them that the phrase "wait a cotton-pickin minute" is racist. I don't think that it is, if/when I use it you can use context clues to find out that it is not. I don't have time to debate with people who are offended by the internet. <br />There is a point to all of MY rambling (I have this disease myself) there is a blog and a Facebook page called "The Internet Offends Me" and it is literally written by someone whose job it is to review the many, many reports that Facebook gets on offensive material. VERY interesting point of view on all of this!<br />I'm following your blog, NOT b/c I want you to follow me back, and not just b/c I have a crush on you now after your comment on my "Crushes" blog, but because I agree with so much of what you are saying, and it is so well written. You're a great writer, so you most likely will not want to follow me back, I'm a mess of grammar errors and disturbing pictures :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-65255312989258455722013-07-03T09:36:04.716-04:002013-07-03T09:36:04.716-04:00Michael, so good of you to visit! I'm really ...Michael, so good of you to visit! I'm really of the belief that there are way too many on and off the Internet. It seems as though our "lawyer" society has sought hard to find any tiny item as a means for a lawsuit ... or income for their pockets. And, since most youngsters no longer are being raised by parents (sorry, a 13 or 14 year old doesn't classify as a parent) we can't expect any sense of responsibility to be formed for the future. In the 60's, it was "We, the people" whether it be by Pres. Kennedy or the Peace, Love, Dove generation. Today, it's "Me, the perfect" generation. And when they finally figure out they're not perfect, they pick up some kind of weapon and go crazy. Where's Judge Dredd when you need him? lol I do appreciate your kind words. I, also, enjoy yours greatly. I just wish my eyes allowed me to visit more often. Many thanks, my friend!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-21300901346331571122013-07-03T03:38:37.829-04:002013-07-03T03:38:37.829-04:00Amen my friend...very nicely said.
We do have wa...Amen my friend...very nicely said. <br /><br />We do have way too many tight butts on the internet...and by tight butts I don't mean they've been working out to "Buns of Steel"...but rather that they have a stick up their kiester and they want to ruin everyone else's good time.<br /><br />For the record I love your blog...one of the best.Michael J Melehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11023458635086041516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-75650365469662269752013-07-03T02:19:30.942-04:002013-07-03T02:19:30.942-04:00Terrye, I hoped you might stop in, especially sinc...Terrye, I hoped you might stop in, especially since the idea to do this came from you and your experience (Hope it wasn't a secret ... Oops!) Seriously, we've been around the block together enough for you to know my opinions of our current society and their "I'm perfect ... you're not" attitudes. None of us are perfect, especially those who believe they are. That's the biggest B.S. in existence today (followed closely by the belief that political parties are actually different). I've never believed a child to be in my audience, as you haven't. However, I guess both you and I forgot that "child" doesn't always refer to age. Maturity and tolerance levels come into play when one becomes an adult. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of folks who are only fooling themselves into believing they're mature adults. Their mental state is that of a teenager wondering why no one understands why they're always right ... regardless of the proof. We live in dangerous times where madness rules and the self is being fooled into believing it's perfect. Decades ago, the book, "I'm Okay, You're Okay" may have been mistaken for "I'm Perfect, You're Stupid" or something similar. In common terminology, the whole subject matter sucks. As always, you know I wish you well. You're a great friend and I appreciate all your support. Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-89403864342382608042013-07-03T01:33:29.820-04:002013-07-03T01:33:29.820-04:00Rich, this had me laughing all the way thru. I fou...Rich, this had me laughing all the way thru. I found it less a rant and more of a wake up call to the mindless masses that only want things to fit into their nice little labeled, Martha Stewart designed boxes. Pardon me while I throw my untamed shit in the corner and enjoy life.<br /><br />My thought is that if a blog is written by an adult (and I use that term loosely these days), then it's an adult blog. To me, that just seems to be a no-brainer. Somedays, my blog may look like a trip to Sesame Street with all the furry and wacko characters, but it's still written by an adult and therefore...yep...an adult blog. :D Even if I'm not flirting with masturbation, transgender stuff, virginity and all that crazy stuff the Blonde Lioness (my pet name for her) entertains us with. And people thought I was the loose canon. HA! :)<br /><br />A most excellent adult blog post, my friend. And I hope July is a much better month for you than June was. Rest up and get back into your fighting form. Looks like the universe still needs saving from itself.Terryehttp://misplacedalaskan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-28186962157861876632013-07-02T22:27:15.719-04:002013-07-02T22:27:15.719-04:00Kerri, okay, so I went overboard. No, I've ne...Kerri, okay, so I went overboard. No, I've never seen guys go to the bathroom together. That seems to be an acquired custom of the female gender. Maybe it wasn't suicide, but I'd swear I've heard more than one scream, "Oh, I'd just die if...." :) Fah Shu-arrrr! Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-76615018722576075192013-07-02T22:23:12.356-04:002013-07-02T22:23:12.356-04:00It kind of reminds me of my favorite one to non sm...It kind of reminds me of my favorite one to non smokers who don't like me standing outside in the rain polluting their air, "I won't blow my smoke in your face so please don't blow your bullsh*t in mine!" I've got first dibs, Kerri! :)Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-4580849676908815262013-07-02T21:32:13.252-04:002013-07-02T21:32:13.252-04:00Lizzie I am so stealing that phrase :OLizzie I am so stealing that phrase :OAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615930943939757293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-16281555630988154182013-07-02T21:31:09.817-04:002013-07-02T21:31:09.817-04:00Well when my girlfriends and I go to the bathroom ...Well when my girlfriends and I go to the bathroom we complain about guys. You mean guys talk about suicide? YIKES :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615930943939757293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-27488158154374519342013-07-02T20:54:29.958-04:002013-07-02T20:54:29.958-04:00Cyndi, Cyndi ... now you've got me wondering w...Cyndi, Cyndi ... now you've got me wondering where the hell do I start, too!!! lol You? Scan? OMG, not you! Oh, the Humanities!!!!! :) Take care of your dog ... he really needs your love. You and I think so much alike at times it's scary. I still have to limit my time online (I've way overdone it today), but I do try to visit most at least once a week. It's tough, and I've lost a few that used to be very loyal, but, s*** happens! Nothing on the Internet is a secret, I agree. That's why when you deal with the public daily, as I have to, you tend to be a little more careful about how you say things. Still ... you can't please everyone, so why try? We simply have to be who we are and do what we do in the best manner we know how. Besides that, who cares? :) Many Thanks, my friend!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-40830593503307515742013-07-02T20:47:14.724-04:002013-07-02T20:47:14.724-04:00I will have to take credit for the name ... as I f...I will have to take credit for the name ... as I found 99% of their commenters to be fitting of the title. Take a gander and you'll see the ganging up and rudeness of the masses whenever anyone issues a statement contrary to the norm of the thread. It's absolutely ridiculous! It reminds you of the mass hysteria that must have prevailed during the Salem Witch Trials centuries ago. Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-66464643486718991112013-07-02T19:35:27.103-04:002013-07-02T19:35:27.103-04:00Help yourself. It's a fantastic phrase and the...Help yourself. It's a fantastic phrase and the more people who hear it, the fewer who will (eventually) need to be on the receiving end!<br /><br />I've not heard of this 'Huffpost' society...I guess I don't stop over there enough to have been exposed. Sounds irritating though. Well worth a rant :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-13970011554330278952013-07-02T17:15:05.708-04:002013-07-02T17:15:05.708-04:00Let's see...um...where the HELL do I start? HA...Let's see...um...where the HELL do I start? HAHAH.<br />Okay...I admit it: I scan sometimes. But it's not necessarily this blog or all or none at once: it's because sitting for 12 hours at the computer makes me go slightly nutty and I have to scan through those last few sometimes because the dog is staring at me and wondering why the HELL I adopted him when I don't take him out for a walk...<br />And followers. You know, when I first started writing, I used to take it a lot more personally. Now, I sort of laugh it off. And I don't want people to follow me who don't resonate with what I have to say. It's not about differing opinions, but more along the lines of: if you treat me like crap, you're going to go away. HAHA.<br />And adult content?! You're so right! Do you know how many mommy blogs I read - I try to keep it to the ones that at least resonate with ME - that have waaaay too much information? Yikes! Can we have a little privacy please? And people get all up in arms when they think people are messing with their privacy...the internet is public. Like a toilet. Ha!<br />I hope you are having a fine Tuesday afternoon. :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599291900500434062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-18618290585069778062013-07-02T14:59:58.409-04:002013-07-02T14:59:58.409-04:00Lizzi - Really good of you to stop by. No, I kno...Lizzi - Really good of you to stop by. No, I know she's tougher than most, to say the least. This was more a rant than a defense. I'm so tired of the "Huffpost I'm Perfect" society I could gag. We all used to have a developed trait called tolerance. Unfortunately, our lawyer ridden soceity has changed all that. Now, it's, "I don't like it so everyone needs to cater to me" for the majority. Drive me and most sane people (like yourself) crazy, I'm sure. Your brother-in-law sounds like a wise man. I may borrow that one in the future! :) Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.com