tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post8134848576972376934..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Just Sayin' ( #IWSG & #AtoZChallenge Reflections )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84877292171279608732021-05-16T10:33:10.450-07:002021-05-16T10:33:10.450-07:00I love that blogging allows us to share our work a...I love that blogging allows us to share our work and get feedback from like-minded individuals. I feel like I've found my "tribe" with the IWSG, WEP and A-Z challenge communities. <br /><br />There will always be people who dislike with what we write. I'm trying to grow a thicker skin. I welcome differences of opinion as long as it's pointed out in a respectful manner. Too often, people result to personal attacks on each other rather than responding to things rationally.<br /><br />I am not very good at Geography but found your posts about rivers interesting.Anstice Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659015918272722407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38432857206164783982021-05-11T21:10:29.510-07:002021-05-11T21:10:29.510-07:00Liza, I do think internet behavior has influenced ...Liza, I do think internet behavior has influenced the ways we interact in direct contacts. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82663758777540832082021-05-11T13:25:02.355-07:002021-05-11T13:25:02.355-07:00You "winged it" or "floated it"...You "winged it" or "floated it"... I like that! I enjoyed your river posts. There's something calming about water, even when reading about it. Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49310140734898336132021-05-06T20:37:53.357-07:002021-05-06T20:37:53.357-07:00Carrie-Anne, I think the more we listen to each ot...Carrie-Anne, I think the more we listen to each other the more we find that we basically want similar things. <br /><br />I guess some people just like to start a dialogue with a contentious base. I used to see long ongoing harangues on certain blogs back when I used to look at such things.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65667597935231795232021-05-06T20:34:00.770-07:002021-05-06T20:34:00.770-07:00I'm not too worried. It's in God's ha...I'm not too worried. It's in God's hands. I'll do what I can but some things are just going to happen. Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59692236932785421932021-05-06T15:49:14.236-07:002021-05-06T15:49:14.236-07:00I am someone who usually can see both sides of an ...I am someone who usually can see both sides of an argument Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40382859735131836592021-05-06T15:46:51.146-07:002021-05-06T15:46:51.146-07:00Diedre, I enjoy debate and intelligent discussion ...Diedre, I enjoy debate and intelligent discussion but sadly a lot of folks prefer just to harangue and lecture and not hear any opposing view. Who learns from that?<br /><br />I appreciate your visits to my A to Z posts.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58303213533575114302021-05-06T15:45:10.265-07:002021-05-06T15:45:10.265-07:00Frederique, thank you for following my posts so fa...Frederique, thank you for following my posts so faithfully!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58784639627577274042021-05-06T11:23:16.588-07:002021-05-06T11:23:16.588-07:00It is definitely difficult to have conversations s...It is definitely difficult to have conversations sometimes these days. I must admit that I am guilty of not wanting to listen to some of the "Other" people unless they are speaking with facts and not fiction. It was interesting reading about your rivers. No controversy there!<br /><a href="https://scr4pl80.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Janet’s Smiles</a>Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949606196473376619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71468299405206240282021-05-06T04:57:53.802-07:002021-05-06T04:57:53.802-07:00You made me laugh with your “that was then....” co...You made me laugh with your “that was then....” comment. Congrats on floating to the end.Cassmobhttps://cassmobfamilyhistory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16617721889162205902021-05-05T22:44:48.776-07:002021-05-05T22:44:48.776-07:00GUYS ~
The technical term is 'Post-Modernism&...GUYS ~<br /><br />The technical term is 'Post-Modernism'.<br /><br />You won't find that term in The Holy Bible, but you surely will find the times that we are living through described in portions of both the Old and New Testaments.<br /><br />Although it infuriates me, there is NOTHING happening today that is catching me by surprise. I've known that "this era" was coming since I first began seriously studying The Bible in early 1994.<br /><br />Buckle your seat belts and strap on your crash helmets (store canned goods & water, and convert dollars into gold & silver), because... WE AIN'T SEEN NUTTIN' YET!!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://xtremelyun-pcandunrepentant.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">'FERRET-FACED FASCIST FRIENDS'</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80659162071092243382021-05-05T21:15:21.334-07:002021-05-05T21:15:21.334-07:00Sometimes views only change by people demanding th...Sometimes views only change by people demanding the change. But not everyone goes about it in the best way. That's what keeps all the juicy drama in politics, right? I guess so. <br /><br />Anyway. This year was certainly better than last year for A to Z. Not because of numbers (though the drop out rate was SO MUCH better this year), but because there were posts with hope and fun. There was a good atmosphere. <br /><br />I liked your river posts. You've got a whole year to come up with more A to Z for next year. 😉 Maybe time for an actual road trip, drive around looking for A to Z stuff. An A to Z of independent book sellers. I bet that'd be fun! <br /><br />J Lenni Dorner (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Co-host of the #AtoZchallenge, OperationAwesome6 Debut Author Interviewer, Reference& Speculative Fiction AuthorJ Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43074421573778819182021-05-05T19:21:03.820-07:002021-05-05T19:21:03.820-07:00Thanks for all the great posts about rivers, Arlee...Thanks for all the great posts about rivers, Arlee. And Congratulations on completing another Challenge. This is my 10th year (missed 2020) and am looking forward to next year. One big thing I noticed this year was that it was so much easier to post comments on most of the blog sites. Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8204403000329890302021-05-05T16:10:01.241-07:002021-05-05T16:10:01.241-07:00I think the more you get your writing out there, t...I think the more you get your writing out there, the more likely you are to meet with negative opinions. It's the books that no one reads that get only good reviews. <br />I'm sorry about the people who were offended. I miss the old days when we were able to "agree to disagree" with grace.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86880282391928478362021-05-05T15:47:50.598-07:002021-05-05T15:47:50.598-07:00Loni, I've mostly been avoiding much controver...Loni, I've mostly been avoiding much controversy in the past few years. But I'm not too interested in writing about my writing so I just stay to a limited number of topics.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24995905231931499792021-05-05T15:46:15.795-07:002021-05-05T15:46:15.795-07:00Erika, to be compared to Mark Twain is a huge comp...Erika, to be compared to Mark Twain is a huge compliment. He might have had a tough time with his writing in our age.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73843496540024599672021-05-05T15:45:09.422-07:002021-05-05T15:45:09.422-07:00Yvonne, But you did it and that's what counts!...Yvonne, But you did it and that's what counts!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34507545859249454362021-05-05T15:44:41.967-07:002021-05-05T15:44:41.967-07:00L.Diane, Now blogging is less of novelty for me an...L.Diane, Now blogging is less of novelty for me and more like a chore.<br /><br />Facebook and other sites got pretty nasty for a while. Now it seems quieter, but that might be because a lot of people unfriended or blocked me so I don't see their posts. That's fine--I didn't want to see a lot of them anyway.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88644245536191254052021-05-05T15:42:58.416-07:002021-05-05T15:42:58.416-07:00Alex, it's sad. I enjoy debate and discussion...Alex, it's sad. I enjoy debate and discussion, but these days it can be difficult to talk to someone who has vastly different views. Much of the time I find it better just to stay silent.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28741765319418058882021-05-05T15:01:12.519-07:002021-05-05T15:01:12.519-07:00Oh yes! Sadly, I think it is the ability to promot...Oh yes! Sadly, I think it is the ability to promote opinions anonymously and or virtually that allows people to be so direct and in many cases, negative or antagonistic. Oh for the days when it was inappropriate to discuss money, religion or politics in polite society... Just dated myself there!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27443177721738623312021-05-05T14:55:40.592-07:002021-05-05T14:55:40.592-07:00So many people these days just hear/read what some...So many people these days just hear/read what someone says and immediately react, instead of taking the time to listen and trying to understand. We're under no obligation to suddenly convert to that person's way of thinking (whatever the issue), but we can at least have respectful, mature dialogues and learn about what makes one another tick.<br /><br />I don't get people who leave long, vitriolic comments instead of just navigating away from that page, mentioning something else, or waiting to comment on another post. Do they think, e.g., we'll suddenly start to hate an album we've loved for years, love a book we've always hated, or change our entire personal value system because someone couldn't bear another opinion?Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69795505602625219862021-05-05T12:12:35.451-07:002021-05-05T12:12:35.451-07:00Hi Lee!
Nice way to tie it all together. We write...Hi Lee!<br /><br />Nice way to tie it all together. We write because we need to. Pleasing everyone is not something we agree to. Differing opinions aren't as surprising to me as the vehemence used in voicing opposing views. I still remember when most people were civilized. <br />I thoroughly enjoyed your Rivers of America posts! diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25837973459228955672021-05-05T12:09:57.806-07:002021-05-05T12:09:57.806-07:00Well done with your challenge, I enjoyed a lot the...Well done with your challenge, I enjoyed a lot the river I discovered!Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81209147197518321992021-05-05T11:25:09.947-07:002021-05-05T11:25:09.947-07:00I avoid sensitive topics for the very reason you d...I avoid sensitive topics for the very reason you described. I'm non-confrontational and would rather stick to topics such as my writing progress because that's less likely to create a fight. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20296378488037089942021-05-05T11:19:42.435-07:002021-05-05T11:19:42.435-07:00I agree with Lee. You're thinking reminds me o...I agree with Lee. You're thinking reminds me of Mark Twain. I love his work because he makes me think. Keep it up. That's why we write. Some folks will always love it and some may not. That's ok. And you're right, 2021 isn't great, but it's better than this time last year. Happy IWSG Day.Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.com