tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post8691598711076555143..comments2024-03-19T02:31:33.746-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: The Good, the Bad, and the PerceptionArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71148924193478509272013-03-24T06:39:15.261-07:002013-03-24T06:39:15.261-07:00I've tried to convince some groups to make blo...I've tried to convince some groups to make blogs, but it didn't work.Elizabeth Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034045900661562777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80118535493628293952013-03-11T19:49:38.506-07:002013-03-11T19:49:38.506-07:00I loved Jack's post on that group and got so e...I loved Jack's post on that group and got so excited I told everyone I could on that day :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14942257848338831432013-03-11T13:58:17.671-07:002013-03-11T13:58:17.671-07:00Lee you are a great guy and a great friendLee you are a great guy and a great friendmoondustwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848554806751678968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30942590078821701112013-03-11T09:24:16.173-07:002013-03-11T09:24:16.173-07:00Maria -- What you're doing is good. So many ki...Maria -- What you're doing is good. So many kids are growing up with a resentment within them.<br /><br />Robin -- I hope Jack begins to focus on some memoir material. He has a storehouse I'm sure.<br /><br />Coffee -- So good to have made your acquaintance.<br /><br />Faraway -- thanks for showing a new blogger some support.<br /><br />Susan - Lost you at the end of the comment. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89801826043327611842013-03-10T10:54:41.423-07:002013-03-10T10:54:41.423-07:00I enjoyed Jack's story so much. Marisa's p...I enjoyed Jack's story so much. Marisa's poetry was lovely too. The one following on from hers - Am not my comment was published.<br />But thanks Lee - Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12385307888776878602013-03-09T16:04:02.398-08:002013-03-09T16:04:02.398-08:00Arlee, thank you so much for introducing me to Jac...Arlee, thank you so much for introducing me to Jack. What wonderful stories he has to tell. A real pleasure.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41280846409742204962013-03-09T10:06:12.108-08:002013-03-09T10:06:12.108-08:00Hi Lee, thanks for stopping by my blog. I am now a...Hi Lee, thanks for stopping by my blog. I am now a new follower. We have some things in common. I also am in California (north of you)and I love blogging too. :-)<br />Debby https://www.blogger.com/profile/02574297621214864538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38454812598917251962013-03-08T19:13:55.008-08:002013-03-08T19:13:55.008-08:00I visited your friend's blog. Wow. He is a g...I visited your friend's blog. Wow. He is a great writer. Now following. I bet he is full of amazing stories. Can't wait to read them:)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87085669489243350532013-03-08T19:05:03.453-08:002013-03-08T19:05:03.453-08:00Hi Lee, I agree with you about perspective. I hav...Hi Lee, I agree with you about perspective. I have tried to inculcate into my kids the concept by making their mantra, "Atitude A everyday." I will stop by the blogs you mentioned and leave a comment. Jack sounds like an interesting guy. God bless, Maria from <a href="http://delightdirectedliving.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Delight Directed Living</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248483093711799736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40428880215115078732013-03-08T18:48:11.746-08:002013-03-08T18:48:11.746-08:00Gwen -- Over all my whole life has been pretty goo...Gwen -- Over all my whole life has been pretty good. For that I am very thankful.<br /><br />Stephen -- It's good to have a place where a writer can get some feedback and support.<br /><br />Susan --Aw, thank you for that kind thought.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52940471723983935512013-03-08T14:34:39.949-08:002013-03-08T14:34:39.949-08:00I have belonged to sev. writers' groups, but h...I have belonged to sev. writers' groups, but have become more removed and independent. Time constraints, I suppose.<br /><br />Heading over to those sites you mentioned. You are a good man, Lee.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66229314907857650832013-03-08T13:56:24.425-08:002013-03-08T13:56:24.425-08:00Writers groups are important and I belong tonone. ...Writers groups are important and I belong tonone. Ill stop by the links and say hello to those two groups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60998479799343588382013-03-08T13:35:36.083-08:002013-03-08T13:35:36.083-08:00I'm not part of a writer's group. My town ...I'm not part of a writer's group. My town doesn't even have a street light - just a coffee house and bar :)<br /><br />And life is way too short not to see the bright side of things. These days, I'm always looking forward. Sounds like you had a great childhood - lucky you!<br /><br />I'll stop by those new blogs now:)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12881479428155201652013-03-08T13:25:43.717-08:002013-03-08T13:25:43.717-08:00Mark -- If opposites attract as is said, perhaps i...Mark -- If opposites attract as is said, perhaps it's to produce better balanced offspring.<br /><br />Angela -- I think there are many out there who could provide interesting information about their specialties on a blog.<br /><br />Yeamie -- I've seen a few people start blogging and fall by the wayside. It's something that takes a commitment. <br /><br />L.Diane -- Negativity does not serve the world well. A positive outlook moves us forward.<br /><br />LD -- I like the blog concept since writing samples can be presented well.<br /><br />Betty -- Never let the mind go fallow is my way of looking at it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19347831522816309982013-03-08T13:08:30.929-08:002013-03-08T13:08:30.929-08:00Not part of a writer's group because I don'...Not part of a writer's group because I don't consider myself a writer. WTG to Jack for proving that one can be very productive, no matter how old one might be!<br /><br />hopping over to check out his blog<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37892679831504750832013-03-08T12:27:12.528-08:002013-03-08T12:27:12.528-08:00I do belong to a local writer's group. We'...I do belong to a local writer's group. We've managed a Facebook page but not a blog. I'll have to suggest that.<br /><br />Jack reminds me of my dad. At 85 he bought 26 acres of land a pickup truck and taught himself to drive a tractor. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7293931465528063382013-03-08T08:46:35.671-08:002013-03-08T08:46:35.671-08:00My mother was so negative! I know it influenced me...My mother was so negative! I know it influenced me when I was younger. Took a heavy duty reading program to change the way I thought. Since then I have been accused of being way too optimistic. But it beats the alternative.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73042268160451627362013-03-08T08:25:51.450-08:002013-03-08T08:25:51.450-08:00Love this post Lee, I've introduced two friend...Love this post Lee, I've introduced two friends to blogging but neither have stayed committed. The idea of a local writing group, love that one.Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19532595777393633442013-03-08T08:01:50.316-08:002013-03-08T08:01:50.316-08:00Although I've noticed your pragmatic view - my...Although I've noticed your pragmatic view - my perception given I'm a bit of a lost-in-the-head kind of girl sometimes lol!! - I've often taken you the way many take me, as the catalyst for thoughts to expand beyond what is spoonfed or the one to risk expounding upon the "devil's advocate" side of a conversation to make people see the truth of "two sides to every story". <br /><br />You know, a tinkerer of thinking.<br /><br />Will check out these blogs mentioned. I'm trying to get a coworker to start her own blog. She's a make-up obsessive person though she doesn't wear much herself. It would be great to see her flourish discussing something she enjoys an sharing it with others online.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53702119382973442712013-03-08T07:48:19.523-08:002013-03-08T07:48:19.523-08:00I've been looking for a local writing group, b...I've been looking for a local writing group, but haven't been able to find one down here.<br /><br />Your friend sounds a bit like me. My dad..I'd call him more 'realistic' than a pessimist..sort of sounds like your friend's dad. So I grew up with him and my mom who was the total opposite...always looking on the bright side. I guess I'm a little of both...Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18491105323933728532013-03-08T07:20:42.092-08:002013-03-08T07:20:42.092-08:00Duncan-- It certainly can't hurt for a busines...Duncan-- It certainly can't hurt for a business to start a blog if they can maintain it properly and in many cases it can help.<br /><br />Alex -- I liked Jack's "About Me" section where he talks about his military experience. Thanks for supporting his blog.<br /><br />Dad -- He is an inspiration.<br /><br />Yvonne -- There can be problems with anything we do in life, but that doesn't mean we should give up on them. I hate being defeated by the hassles of life.<br /><br />Li -- Worry can make you sick. And it rarely accomplishes anything unless you take action to overcome the problems that cause the worry.<br /><br />Karen -- He tells some great stories. Now he needs to make them a bit shorter for the purpose of blogging.<br /><br />StMc -- I've been battling my computer, but not letting it defeat me. I sure have been wearied of late from dealing with it all. I still have to finish the recent series you posted.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57018918918446853452013-03-08T07:01:01.461-08:002013-03-08T07:01:01.461-08:00BOIDMAN LEE ~
I remember Jack's recent blog bi...BOIDMAN LEE ~<br />I remember Jack's recent blog bit about his "writing addiction", and it was really quite good. It was very long (can you believe I - of all people - am saying that?), but I enjoyed it very much.<br /><br />Sometime later, after work today, I will return and sign up to 'Follow' Jack's blog. I hope the rest of his stuffs is as good as that first post I read. (I also hope you're feeling quite a bit better these days, McBuddy! Yak Later...)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8758638289494913612013-03-08T04:52:16.878-08:002013-03-08T04:52:16.878-08:00I've just followed Jack :-) I used to be rathe...I've just followed Jack :-) I used to be rather pessimistic, and I also suffered constant anxiety over the future. But I'm learning to just take one day at a time, enjoy what I have at the moment...and I'm so much happier!Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4756688854887368322013-03-08T03:13:30.568-08:002013-03-08T03:13:30.568-08:00Wonderful post Lee and good luck to Jack.
I've...Wonderful post Lee and good luck to Jack.<br />I've been blogging since 2006/2007 and love it but with the problems I've had not sure whether to introduce anyone to blogging.<br /><br />Enjoy your week-end.<br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34712819531185018002013-03-08T02:50:12.511-08:002013-03-08T02:50:12.511-08:00I always encourage people to write and love the id...I always encourage people to write and love the idea of Jack writing and pushing himself the way he does... he seems like a man that I would truly get along with!Dad of Divashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036276450518783326noreply@blogger.com