tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post6937958990977115335..comments2024-02-15T13:56:20.783-05:00Comments on Mamma Loves...: Allow Me to Fall on my SwordAmie Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12317241081653904332noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-59847515923143198122007-08-15T18:19:00.000-04:002007-08-15T18:19:00.000-04:00that would be me, "Devra" who broke my toes. Aviva...that would be me, "Devra" who broke my toes. Aviva is fine. She isn't breaking commandments. Well, none I am aware of at least.Devrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264076539570620156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-27373777450037286402007-08-15T18:18:00.000-04:002007-08-15T18:18:00.000-04:00You fell on your sword when you got back from Blog...You fell on your sword when you got back from BlogHer? Well I broke the 11th Commandment "Thou Shalt Not Go Bare Foot In Thy Garage" and broke three toes when I got back from BlogHer.<BR/><BR/>Wanna trade?Devra and Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167160322107716854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-30787965050835656862007-08-13T10:10:00.000-04:002007-08-13T10:10:00.000-04:00You're so sweet to include me. It was so great to...You're so sweet to include me. It was so great to meet you. I did feel like I didn't get to spend any quality time with many women, and I've been telling myself some of my own feelings about this stem from that. Will the left over high school feelings ever go away?PunditMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919969826505761593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-56540534497612947782007-08-08T21:14:00.000-04:002007-08-08T21:14:00.000-04:00Ohhhhh.. don't say that..you're blog is great fun....Ohhhhh.. don't say that..<BR/>you're blog is great fun..<BR/><BR/><BR/>(I should quit blogging ... I only talk about news stuff and things that tick me off ... I'm like a little reporter .... I need to get out more, I swear ... I don't have a life anymore .... I used to be funny)Terri@SteelMagnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11784173081245407124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-6634215353200308262007-08-08T17:41:00.000-04:002007-08-08T17:41:00.000-04:00No way - keep doing your thing. A little honesty n...No way - keep doing your thing. A little honesty never hurt anybody! Oh, well, maybe...BOSSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137297805742498961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-7318409956739028362007-08-08T14:13:00.000-04:002007-08-08T14:13:00.000-04:00I think it's awesome that you were honest about yo...I think it's awesome that you were honest about your feelings and opinions - good for you!!Mymsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601145686561459367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-89964932485397823232007-08-08T10:33:00.000-04:002007-08-08T10:33:00.000-04:00Next year, all the cool kids will want to hang out...Next year, all the cool kids will want to hang out with YOU!<BR/><BR/>I would... you're pretty cool.... for a chick in a cast.Gunfighterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762432006297768871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-60836492533384646922007-08-08T07:21:00.000-04:002007-08-08T07:21:00.000-04:00See, it's the estrogen factor. Just like playgrou...See, it's the estrogen factor. Just like playgroups, only bigger. You get that many women together and I'm sorry, I don't buy all of the gushy blogs over how great BlogHer was...there had to be some estrogen-ness too it. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you were honest about it.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455637064686856773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-56935521557294401412007-08-07T22:10:00.000-04:002007-08-07T22:10:00.000-04:00I'm with the others who said don't back off your o...I'm with the others who said don't back off your opinion and feelings! They're real (and sound justified). I see cliques in comments on blogs, and am not surprised to hear a report that in person certain people were that way. Meeting some of the funniest bloggers could ruin them for me completely, I bet! Like hearing what a jerk Mel Gibson has become (after all my years of pining!).<BR/><BR/>Do what feels right for you alone.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345216716005826293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-59019910269862235282007-08-07T12:47:00.000-04:002007-08-07T12:47:00.000-04:00But you do this because we're all making connectio...But you do this because we're all making connections, and that's what life is about.<BR/><BR/>For me, it's about sharing my art and my life with people who want to share back.Karen Smitheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584636153202712192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-71293694397251154272007-08-07T11:09:00.000-04:002007-08-07T11:09:00.000-04:00I just read both your posts and I got kind of sad ...I just read both your posts and I got kind of sad thinking you — or anyone — was feeling excluded at BlogHer. Personally, I was delighted to meet you. And I can't imagine anyone who wasn't!Gabrielle of Design Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315929032263907538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-19150359824971725542007-08-07T09:10:00.000-04:002007-08-07T09:10:00.000-04:00It is tough to walk away from a weekend with 800 w...It is tough to walk away from a weekend with 800 women and wonder if a few people gave you the cold shoulder. There are just so many women there, and I'm sure some felt safer in smaller groups with people they already knew than branching out more.<BR/><BR/>And yeah, the food was great, wasn't it? Much better than last year's.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345875955750219033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-75877778198608361362007-08-07T08:10:00.000-04:002007-08-07T08:10:00.000-04:00You are NOT a big fat dork.You are sweet and smart...You are NOT a big fat dork.<BR/><BR/>You are sweet and smart and sensitive and you are honest. I like that about you.<BR/><BR/>You can't stop blogging. I won't let you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-68871969515631790832007-08-06T22:06:00.000-04:002007-08-06T22:06:00.000-04:00I just read you blog for the first time and I real...I just read you blog for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Now, I am not sure what blogher is and my blog is just a baby blog, so I am definetly not in the know. But it kept me interested and entertained. So I say don't stop! You have an interesting voice, let it be heard. :)Serina Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916094305386813077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-45495518408868305902007-08-06T21:38:00.000-04:002007-08-06T21:38:00.000-04:00See, the thing is, if you walk around life in a fo...See, the thing is, if you walk around life in a fog than you're completely oblivious to concepts like exclusion. Had I been more aware, perhaps I might have noticed what you did. But I didn't. I was thrilled to meet people whenever and wherever I encountered them - like YOU (even though it was post-cocktail party on Saturday night). Still - I'm glad I did.Ruth Dynamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161626814106717754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-57847570544606346732007-08-06T21:11:00.000-04:002007-08-06T21:11:00.000-04:00I just read your two last posts. I loved the hone...I just read your two last posts. I loved the honesty. <BR/><BR/>I wasn't at Blogher, therefore I have no opinion on it, but your post was refreshing. And real.Everydaytreatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856569036092643446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-21793777026171288212007-08-06T20:56:00.000-04:002007-08-06T20:56:00.000-04:00Nooo... Don't stop blogging. I think Metro Mama ha...Nooo... Don't stop blogging. I think Metro Mama has a good point. But yes, there were some clique-stuff. That wasn't in your head.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527762200993175239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-27409655582042329092007-08-06T20:46:00.000-04:002007-08-06T20:46:00.000-04:00Just read both posts. You are NOT a dork. Just re...Just read both posts. <BR/>You are NOT a dork. <BR/>Just remember why you began to blog, what you love about it, how it has expanded your life and all the wonderful people you've met.<BR/><BR/>Stats become meaningless once you've found blog friends you care about and who care about you.<BR/> <BR/>And why do you have a blog? Because you write well - with honesty and from the heart - and you want to express yourself and connect with others.<BR/><BR/>You and I might not leave comments on each others' blogs on a regular basis, but you have "been there" for me when it really counted.<BR/><BR/>Don't stop blogging!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-795472629016046032007-08-06T19:50:00.000-04:002007-08-06T19:50:00.000-04:00Next year, we're sharing a room and sticking toget...Next year, we're sharing a room and sticking together. And if anyone is rude to us, or acts better than us, I'll get mouthy enough for both of us, and take 'em down a peg. <BR/><BR/>And we all know I can wield profanities like a fuckin' light saber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-89788739234712623122007-08-06T19:41:00.000-04:002007-08-06T19:41:00.000-04:00I didn't go but want to go next year and I'd be ly...I didn't go but want to go next year and I'd be lying if I didn't say I had the fear of cliques and hierarchy.<BR/><BR/>I love that you expressed your feelings because really isn't that what having a blog is all about anyway (although it is certainly fun to get/read comments)<BR/><BR/>Go Mamma!!!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504441297464745715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-62264160221444388652007-08-06T18:17:00.000-04:002007-08-06T18:17:00.000-04:00I like your honesty. Don't feel you need to apolo...I like your honesty. Don't feel you need to apologize. Sometimes I consider turning my comments off just to be sure I am not influenced by comments (or a lack of them). Keep keepin' it real, sista!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-89647113992374536832007-08-06T18:11:00.000-04:002007-08-06T18:11:00.000-04:00The other gals are absolutely right. Don't apologi...The other gals are absolutely right. Don't apologize for having an opinion. <BR/><BR/>Frankly, though I am and was somewhat envious of those who attended Blogher, I was really very doubtful that I would actually enjoy it..for all the reasons you stated. <BR/><BR/>I've never been one of the "in" crowd, both by choice and by happenstance, and I don't suppose Blogher would have been any exception. <BR/><BR/>Don't fall on your sword please. I hate for women to commit intellectual hari-kari because the are afraid of what other women might say. <BR/><BR/>Good for your speaking your mind. It's refreshing to hear an honest account for a change.Blog Antagonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378330862349859998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-25052061580851793182007-08-06T17:51:00.000-04:002007-08-06T17:51:00.000-04:00Yeah, what Jenny said.Sorry I have not more intell...Yeah, what Jenny said.<BR/><BR/>Sorry I have not more intelligent to add....glad to hear you're not quitting this here blogging stuff!Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/08191366421121919596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-5867004097627897982007-08-06T17:30:00.000-04:002007-08-06T17:30:00.000-04:00Oops. Ad hominem. Never toss out the fancy words i...Oops. Ad hominem. Never toss out the fancy words in the comment field while making dinner and bathing a child all at once. :)karriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296823423014444325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30022138.post-83795629674295993602007-08-06T17:21:00.000-04:002007-08-06T17:21:00.000-04:00Never apologize for being honest. I think Jenny's...Never apologize for being honest. I think Jenny's comment in the other post was very wise. It takes courage to speak honestly. You're not launching ad hoc personal attacks, just explaining that while you enjoyed many aspects of the conference, there were some things that you did not like. Totally ok! (At least in my book itis..lol)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jurgen & Cool Beans, I'm not blogging now, but I'll click over and say hello.karriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296823423014444325noreply@blogger.com