Me, Me, MeOh my lord, can’t we all just get along??
Oh, I don’t mean you, or you, or you. Most of you are wonderful, wonderful people who genuinely care and are offering support and encouragement.
But that last comment took the cake. This blog does not have a new reality show format, and it is NOT a showcase for my decomposing marriage.
And Gil has every opportunity to defend himself and to comment. I have never hidden this blog. I have always shared my writing. And he has had MORE than his share of input, because I have actually redacted posts on his request. I think that shows a fair bit of courtesy. I’m not a shrew or a sneak or dirty fighter.
It’s just that I can’t write without including the relevant stuff, and right now, that’s relevant. I only mention Gil’s discomfort because some of you notice when I pull an entry or revert to fluff, and ask about it.
And I am not really taking requests. You can buy Chicken Soup for that.
I’ll be more entertaining when I am good and ready, and when I get some fucking sleep, and when I am not sick anymore. Or maybe I won’t, because the people without perspective and grace will have sucked all the fun out of this for me.
Having said that: I am going out of town next week, and may or may not feel like posting. Does anyone want to guest blog between April 23 and April 29?
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04.15.04 at 11:52 AM |
HEHE she said “genuinely”.
You’re in-laws are not ready for me! BTW what’s in the fridge?
04.15.04 at 11:53 AM |
The bigger question is, do you want some of us “guest blogging”
. I’ll volunteer only if I can use the pen name “Yndim”.
04.15.04 at 12:14 PM |
I’ll guest blog if you guest blog for me while I’m in Europe!—I leave this coming Saturday and will be gone through the following Sunday (April 25th). I can guest blog anytime after that… can I post a photo or two
--- bob
04.15.04 at 12:31 PM |
“Yndim” Wasn’t that one of the Hobbits?
04.15.04 at 12:31 PM |
Last year, one of my favorite bloggers got so frustrated at the barrage of remarks, grammar policing, snark, and hypersensitivity, she disabled the comments function for good. It made her very happy. Just a thought.
04.15.04 at 12:32 PM |
I’ll guest blog if you want another mommy perspective to muck up your blog.
Would you like me to bring more drama than anyone can possibly imagine in order to make anything that you post later on seem mild in comparison? I can cause quite a scandal if you want me to. *grin*
04.15.04 at 12:38 PM |
Do your in laws leave ‘anonymous’ comments at your blog too? Do they pretend to be ‘just some random reader’ who just happens to hate your guts more than is reasonable for ‘just some random reader’ to hate your guts?
I love when my in laws do that. I love when they call me names and threaten to spill my ‘family secrets’…
Oh my God...I totally love that!
Wait...I forgot your in laws aren’t insane!
04.15.04 at 03:01 PM |
I’ve been thinking about this a lot since last night and the strongest feeling I get is “what on earth is all the fuss about?”. Maybe I’ve missed some of the pulled posts (don’t think so, I’m here daily!) but the image I have of him (which can only come through your words) is one of utter respect. Your recent troubles have been handled with a light touch, no personal details and a reported willingness from both of you to work at the problems.
It’s a difficult situation for you and my rose tinted spectacles are of no help but I wish you and Gil all the very best in getting through this.
04.15.04 at 06:01 PM |
Well, according to the most recent issue of Men’s Health, any marriage issues that we are all experiencing, have NOTHING to do with our blogs/children/jobs/money/in-laws/communication styles.... and have everything to do with where we live. Yes, location, location, location. If you check out their website, you can see how your city rates. (Or just move to Madison...we got an A for some odd reason.)
And, for what it is worth, I think your family and husband sound absolutely delightful. I think that *more* of us should talk about how difficult it is to be and stay married. So many people go into it thinking marriage is going to be this fairytale life. (And we’re the princess, right?). Then we find out it is hard. and it takes work. Just like everything else.
04.15.04 at 06:58 PM |
It’s your blog. You do/write what the hell you want to. Everybody else: Piss off!
I can dish that out all day if you need to add me to the rotation. LOL
04.16.04 at 06:43 AM |
some people just love to stir up shit. I don’t get why someone would read a blog they want to bitch about. People are beyond me.
04.16.04 at 08:30 AM |
You don’t have to be entertaining for ME! It’s your blog, you write what you want to. I’ll still read
04.16.04 at 01:05 PM |
Oh, I want to be one of the evil guest bloggers. Turn it over to me and Pam. Heh.
Self-expression: You’re good at it. It serves an enormous purpose in your life. Mine, too. Most bloggers, actually. Anyone (not just the matrimonial unit, but anyone) who would take that away from you or expect to have censorship power over you isn’t worth your time.
04.18.04 at 01:43 AM |
Mindy, You ‘re sure asking for it, aren’t you? Have you forgotten already what WE got up to over on Julie’s blog 2 weeks ago while she was away?? Maybe you haven’t! *really evil laugh**rubs hands together*
I’ll be a blog-sitter too. (I’ll make sure I bring my can of whopass, just in case some wise-ass decides to act up and then **KAPAOW!!!!!SLAM!!!!!!!!*
This is gonna be fun! have a nice trip Mindy!
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