tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1588679325810021680..comments2024-03-18T11:59:18.128-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Blogging with ImportunityArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68002278548707974122013-11-23T09:04:34.353-08:002013-11-23T09:04:34.353-08:00Love your posts and your series. Keep them coming...Love your posts and your series. Keep them coming! I need to blog with importunity more as I often question myself and why I'm doing this for. However your sermons usually right my ship. Thanks!Buck Inspirehttp://buckinspire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79406448691946295332013-11-20T11:21:57.361-08:002013-11-20T11:21:57.361-08:00Larry -- Could be that it was translated different...Larry -- Could be that it was translated differently too. Or the word just passed by you when you read it or heard it. I never paid much attention to it until the sermon was built around the word.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34489060946760232622013-11-20T10:03:10.164-08:002013-11-20T10:03:10.164-08:00Lee-
Kind of a followup to our comment exchange-I...Lee-<br /><br />Kind of a followup to our comment exchange-I really had never heard the word before, and in fact, am thinking if I heard it during a sermon, I would have misheard what the priest was saying.<br /><br />When I first read your post title, it registered as "impunity", so I was expecting a very different topic.<br /><br />LCDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71472635501406824162013-11-20T07:49:10.238-08:002013-11-20T07:49:10.238-08:00LinnAnn-- Hope Buddy is doing okay and it's go...LinnAnn-- Hope Buddy is doing okay and it's good to see you here.<br /><br />MJ-- Repetition also allows me to present a case from different perspectives so that if someone didn't see my argument the first time maybe in the second presentation they'll come around to my point of view.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41529620930557388032013-11-19T18:13:56.535-08:002013-11-19T18:13:56.535-08:00Importunity…such an interesting word. The word bad...Importunity…such an interesting word. The word badger comes to mind, animals known for being tenacious, which I believe you were trying to allude to in your last paragraph. Presenting material in different ways helps people learn better. It provides opportunity for those who learn differently to understand in ways that might make more sense to them. Can't find fault with a good wordsmith, my friend. Boring and annoying don't fit the bill at all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75832566044941555912013-11-19T13:23:11.557-08:002013-11-19T13:23:11.557-08:00very interesting post. I hadn't thought about ...very interesting post. I hadn't thought about it, but when I was worried about Buddy dying, I posted several times about him.<br />Thanks for the mental fodder. <br />love, LinnAnnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772332225951885850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31546495260737215362013-11-19T11:26:02.639-08:002013-11-19T11:26:02.639-08:00Jagoda-- Good example. The word is what inspired t...Jagoda-- Good example. The word is what inspired the post. I liked it and the meaning and couldn't help but relate it to blogging.<br /><br />Chris -- I'll have to look up the roots and origins of the word. Your deduction makes sense. I guess "importunity" could be likened to forced and urgent opportunity.<br /><br />LD -- I usually stick to praise and thankfulness in prayer, but I've been a bit more importunate of late. And I'm sure I'll be staying close to my blog themes as well, but I hope they sound different each time I do them.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46229641078568052002013-11-19T11:10:26.665-08:002013-11-19T11:10:26.665-08:00I worry about repeating myself or hitting on the s...I worry about repeating myself or hitting on the same topic too often in my blog. I don't want to be boring.<br /><br />In a way, I guess the same is true about prayer. The Scriptures tell us to pray often but I never quite get past the feeling I'm "bothering" God.<br /><br />LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9935264527309332002013-11-19T10:32:40.129-08:002013-11-19T10:32:40.129-08:00It looks like "importunity" has two part...It looks like "importunity" has two parts: "Import" and "Unity". So "Blogging with Importunity" might means:<br /><br />Be one with yourself and use your blog to focus on what's important. <br /><br />Sounds like a pretty good plan.<br /><br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49381897681236172852013-11-19T07:57:34.427-08:002013-11-19T07:57:34.427-08:00This is like the importunistic character Sheldon o...This is like the importunistic character Sheldon on The Big Bang. One of his funny annoying habits is to repeat the same phrase like when he knocks on his neighbor's door and shouts, "Penny, open up. Penny. Penny. Penny. Open up..."<br />Sheldon, by the way, would approve of your use of such a big word as do I. :-)<br />Jagodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352786929899391940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88265005280452345752013-11-18T22:01:16.462-08:002013-11-18T22:01:16.462-08:00Andrew -- I agree.
Spaceguy -- Excellent example....Andrew -- I agree.<br /><br />Spaceguy -- Excellent example. There are some I'm sure who are interested in that sort of thing.<br /><br />Julie -- Write what you know is the oft-given advice.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91656805444270129612013-11-18T21:35:40.911-08:002013-11-18T21:35:40.911-08:00I think it's natural to write about similar id...I think it's natural to write about similar ideas. As long as you continue to present them in interesting ways, your audience will never be disappointed. Looking forward to your roast Lee!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1715308501014759162013-11-18T17:18:59.510-08:002013-11-18T17:18:59.510-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23088687614155667122013-11-18T15:46:11.337-08:002013-11-18T15:46:11.337-08:00Yeah, I get that. In fact, I've had some peopl...Yeah, I get that. In fact, I've had some people ask me -not- to review their work. Of course, that means I'm not going to read it because why waste the time on reading something I'm not going to review.<br /><br />My issue with that is that if you're going to publish, you have to be willing to take the bad review. Personally, I'd rather have a bad review than no review.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6083559167734338712013-11-18T14:40:26.264-08:002013-11-18T14:40:26.264-08:00Andrew -- I remember that chocolate contest. With ...Andrew -- I remember that chocolate contest. With odds like that I should have entered. <br /><br /> I think there might be a paranoia factor as well. If an author reviews your work then they might think you will be compelled to reciprocate and review their work. That probably terrifies them as you are scary with honesty and saying what you think. What if you didn't like what they wrote and had to reciprocate. Do you maintain your integrity or lavish the author with a faux nice review. Does that author want to know? Do they dare take the chance?<br /><br />That's the reason I've read where some writers don't want to give any other authors a bad review, but they won't give any review as well. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29114115442953790462013-11-18T14:32:52.251-08:002013-11-18T14:32:52.251-08:00CW -- I guess the difference would be that it woul...CW -- I guess the difference would be that it would not be imposed upon anyone and the intent would be different. But if you wanted to suggest that repetition is comparable to spam then life itself is spam. Gosh now I feel like I'm reading a menu in a Hawaiian restaurant. Spam sushi anyone?<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87284166939685189692013-11-18T14:31:49.413-08:002013-11-18T14:31:49.413-08:00I actually tried the contest thing once. I even of...I actually tried the contest thing once. I even offered (the best) chocolate (in the world) as a prize. I got two reviews.<br /><br />And, yes, I would think that, but it seems like a thing that's worse than going to the dentist for a lot of them. What gets me, though, is that I'll get an email saying "hey, I really liked that," to which I will reply, "Could you say that in a review?" The response is always something like "sure, when I get time," and the review NEVER happens.<br /><br />No, I'm not bitter. :PAndrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45275714177944897462013-11-18T14:27:59.839-08:002013-11-18T14:27:59.839-08:00Andrew -- Importunity with a creative touch? Yeah...Andrew -- Importunity with a creative touch? Yeah, it might get on people's nerves. I guess you could make a contest out of it or something. You'd think writers who read would leave reviews. Do unto others kind of thing?<br /><br />Lee<br /><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56935201094998361192013-11-18T14:23:28.862-08:002013-11-18T14:23:28.862-08:00Wouldn't that be a lot like spam? Just sayin&...Wouldn't that be a lot like spam? Just sayin'.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43530384010883927192013-11-18T14:10:06.085-08:002013-11-18T14:10:06.085-08:00heh
I can't do that with blog readers, though....heh<br />I can't do that with blog readers, though.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30192949359443342472013-11-18T14:09:42.269-08:002013-11-18T14:09:42.269-08:00On the one hand, that sounds so easy to do, but, o...On the one hand, that sounds so easy to do, but, on the other, it just gets tiring to have to ask people the same thing over and over. Like with my kids: it's tiresome to have to tell them repeatedly to do the same chore, so they just lose quarters when I have to tell them more than once.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24295111070493362622013-11-18T14:05:53.533-08:002013-11-18T14:05:53.533-08:00Jay -- I have the long post problem or however one...Jay -- I have the long post problem or however one wants to look at it. Once I get going on a topic I like to explore every angle. Like you indicate, if we feel strongly about some topic we'll keep returning to it until we're exhausted it for ourselves or it stops making us money (well I guess you didn't say that last part).<br /><br />Andrew -- So maybe you can just keep finding different ways of telling people to leave reviews. Tell 'em until they actually do it.<br /><br />Morgan -- I don't go as deep as I probably could, but I do like to write about things that are on my mind especially when I'm trying to figure them out.<br /><br />Larry -- And I wasn't even trying to be controversial. Stephen just read between the lines and wrote in his own lines to stir things up. I'd heard the words before but never really thought about them much or knew what they meant until I'd heard the sermon. Then I just became inspired to use them in a sentence like back in school. I too have been importunate. And McCarthy is probably more importunate than both of us together. Maybe I touched a nerve.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12535133365223755062013-11-18T13:35:24.772-08:002013-11-18T13:35:24.772-08:00Lee-
Despite Stephen's critique, that sermon ...Lee-<br /><br />Despite Stephen's critique, that sermon was not <i>all</i> bad!<br /><br />At the very least, it (indirectly, through your post) added a couple of words to my inventory.<br /><br />I never had heard the word "importunity" or "importunate" before.<br /><br />As it turns out, I have often been quite "importunate!"<br /><br />LarryDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-875854716052905902013-11-18T10:29:22.392-08:002013-11-18T10:29:22.392-08:00I actually wish I could be more open on my blog. I...I actually wish I could be more open on my blog. It'd be so therapeutic to just unleash the inner Morg and be wholly real! (And not feel like I need to keep a level of professionalism) :) :) :) <br /><br />So stoked for the CheersFest, Arlee. You will be perfect! The posts are going to be great! Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21719552695052235102013-11-18T10:16:07.484-08:002013-11-18T10:16:07.484-08:00I don't think every storyteller gets stuck on ...I don't think every storyteller gets stuck on the same story, but I think some do. Like Tim Burton. Almost every movie he's made has just been some variation on Edward Scissorhands. And David Eddings, once he wrote The Belgariad, just continued to tell that same story over and over again in everything he wrote after that.<br /><br />I only have a certain amount of repetition I can deal with in myself. If I'm getting tired of saying it (like "please leave a review"), I'm making the assumption other people are getting tired of hearing it.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.com