tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post559853436152481548..comments2024-03-27T09:52:02.406-07:00Comments on Petunia Face: From Despair to Don't Care: A HelloPetunia Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-76139359517628801002018-02-12T05:05:13.731-08:002018-02-12T05:05:13.731-08:00I don't know why I never found you back in the...I don't know why I never found you back in the heyday of blogging, but I stumbled across you now and I couldn't agree more with this post..I'm also still blogging away, when I feel moved to do so, mostly for me and to figure out what I think about things. It's nice if someone's reading, but it's mostly cheaper than therapy and also more conducive to retention of my sanity. I've spent a bit of time today, hopping around through your archive and I could see us being blog friends.julochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-2860575595688967142016-12-19T17:17:13.095-08:002016-12-19T17:17:13.095-08:00I have read your blog for years. I always look for...I have read your blog for years. I always look forward to what you have to say. I love your honesty and realness. The negative comments aren't from your readers, we would just stop reading. They are from joy vampires, so unhappy with their lives that they try to hurt others. Please remember that they are sad creatures. Thank you for your comments on Aleppo, again-- love your honesty. Much love. TessUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03404197621653164816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-41895487090480619232016-12-18T13:51:12.270-08:002016-12-18T13:51:12.270-08:00Don't stop. I forget about your blog. Then I r...Don't stop. I forget about your blog. Then I remember when I am feeling out of sorts and just looking up random things to eat up time on a wintery Sunday afternoon. I read it and I feel better. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737447066145731298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-71368318996653079302016-12-18T13:51:03.993-08:002016-12-18T13:51:03.993-08:00Don't stop. I forget about your blog. Then I r...Don't stop. I forget about your blog. Then I remember when I am feeling out of sorts and just looking up random things to eat up time on a wintery Sunday afternoon. I read it and I feel better. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737447066145731298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-15218925637190799022016-12-18T13:50:40.537-08:002016-12-18T13:50:40.537-08:00Don't stop writing. I don't read it all th...Don't stop writing. I don't read it all the time because, life. But when I do it always makes me feel better. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737447066145731298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-86070179907308056132016-12-18T13:49:59.110-08:002016-12-18T13:49:59.110-08:00Don't stop. I forget about your blog. Then I r...Don't stop. I forget about your blog. Then I remember when I am feeling out of sorts and just looking up random things to eat up time on a wintery Sunday afternoon. I read it and I feel better. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737447066145731298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-8050521874323417752016-12-16T10:30:44.354-08:002016-12-16T10:30:44.354-08:00
Please keep writing its such a pleasure to read y...<br />Please keep writing its such a pleasure to read your take on life. Truly and original and touching perspective.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914837677839508002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-70402110919306001672016-12-15T22:39:55.441-08:002016-12-15T22:39:55.441-08:00Don't stop S. It's my favorite bedtime rea...Don't stop S. It's my favorite bedtime reading. XoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926650619372735436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-21722174679373773542016-12-15T22:39:55.102-08:002016-12-15T22:39:55.102-08:00Don't stop S. It's my favorite bedtime rea...Don't stop S. It's my favorite bedtime reading. XoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926650619372735436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-6052855820939806242016-12-15T11:08:45.638-08:002016-12-15T11:08:45.638-08:00hi, I've been reading your blog for years but ...hi, I've been reading your blog for years but rarely comment(sorry). Your writing is so real, you've made me laugh, you've made me cry. You speak to my heart and write the words I never could. Thank you for writing and allowing us to read and share in a little slice of your life. <br /><br />brandiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-5420526279343050842016-12-14T10:04:53.327-08:002016-12-14T10:04:53.327-08:00Elise here. I love your writing and your blog. Y...Elise here. I love your writing and your blog. You are an amazing writer, and I'm sorry you haven't made any money from it. If you added a donation button I would donate - that's how strongly I feel about your contribution to the blogosphere! And as for the assholian commenters on your last post, I don't know what to tell you. The election result was completely demoralizing for all my friends and family, but particularly for my gay friends and friends of color - they are on the front lines of this in a way that my privileged white ass is not. The morons who think we dodged a bullet by not electing Hillary are just that: morons. They were always here, but now they are emboldened. Comment moderation is your prerogative and I salute you for doing what you want with your platform. I'd say God Bless but I'm an atheist. Peace and Happy Holidays from the frozen North.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-78014211114689189872016-12-13T17:49:05.921-08:002016-12-13T17:49:05.921-08:00Another April 2006 mommy that has been a loyal rea...Another April 2006 mommy that has been a loyal reader though not a consistent commenter. Glad you are sticking around.<br />Your voice is worthy and appreciated.Caitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227045362489326951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-34757343392802757642016-12-13T12:24:21.141-08:002016-12-13T12:24:21.141-08:00Please never stop writing! Your blog is the most ...Please never stop writing! Your blog is the most authentic one out there, my favorite by far...you writing is so dang funny and poignant. Merry Christmas!<br />Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01742982504474174118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-65853398860727297702016-12-12T16:52:46.308-08:002016-12-12T16:52:46.308-08:00Love your blog! Glad you are not quitting! I am ...Love your blog! Glad you are not quitting! I am looking forward to Zoey and Ozzie's annual picture in the front of the Christmas tree! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-72645497458485050092016-12-12T06:43:03.207-08:002016-12-12T06:43:03.207-08:00Loyal reader here! I check your blog every day ho...Loyal reader here! I check your blog every day hoping to read something that you wrote.<br /><br />Keep blogging!!<br /><br />~ConnieCecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426738168205470737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-28290394027762770762016-12-11T16:04:44.868-08:002016-12-11T16:04:44.868-08:00I am one of those who rarely (never?) comment but ...I am one of those who rarely (never?) comment but always read your posts. I love love love your blog. Please never stop writing.Gennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-62517476078390393682016-12-11T13:50:34.640-08:002016-12-11T13:50:34.640-08:00i love your blog - you are witty, intelligent, pas...i love your blog - you are witty, intelligent, passionate & sincere.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-47748395181321134412016-12-11T13:50:22.617-08:002016-12-11T13:50:22.617-08:00i love your blog - you are witty, intelligent, pas...i love your blog - you are witty, intelligent, passionate & sincere.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-31843257832142165862016-12-11T12:24:08.126-08:002016-12-11T12:24:08.126-08:00I seem to recall a story you once shared about you...I seem to recall a story you once shared about your mom--one that has stayed with me because of its mystery and power, its wisdom and simplicity. You wrote that, near the end of your mom's battle with cancer, after days of not eating or speaking, she turned to you one morning or afternoon and whispered a single, unmistakable word: "Kindness." <br /><br />As you may or may not know, your mom meant the world to me. She gave me her heart, a treasure chest of unconditional love, and in so doing helped me heal from addiction and self-destructive madness. I am alive today in part because of her. Whenever I stumble or falter in this life, I often stop to ask myself the following question: "What would Judy do?" She continues to guide me, even now, when I can only see her and hug her and laugh with her in dreams.<br /><br />I know you don't need to hear it from me, but I'll say it anyway: Your mom would be so proud of you for your courage and perseverance--your refusal to back down in the face of cyberbullies and MS and our new president-elect. You have her fire and her strength, her intelligence and her wit--and, at the same time, you are a woman all your own.<br /><br />Good for you for continuing to write here, in this magical space you have created and nurtured with your words. <br /><br />What would Judy do?<br /><br />Exactly the same thing. With kindness, and bravery, and indestructible love.<br /><br />With respect,<br />MarisaMarisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-37334192629442231092016-12-10T16:23:26.950-08:002016-12-10T16:23:26.950-08:00Never read the comments. Only read your wonderful ...Never read the comments. Only read your wonderful prose which I await, daily, with baited breath.<br /><br />marnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038809076968191704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-64150415559002760202016-12-10T09:33:40.070-08:002016-12-10T09:33:40.070-08:00Hi Anonymous Erin! Please don't feel like you ...Hi Anonymous Erin! Please don't feel like you have to apologize to me. I loved your comment, all of them, and I'm just sorry you felt attacked. I support you and feel your pain, over the election, and the mean comments. Hugs to you!Petunia Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-75455876481950817402016-12-10T09:17:33.098-08:002016-12-10T09:17:33.098-08:00Please keep writing! Seems there are so few blogs...Please keep writing! Seems there are so few blogs anymore and yours is one of the best, and what a gift it will be to your kids someday. I have been a reader for years and I think even emailed with you at one point (my name is Erin). I was one of the first "anonymous" comments on the previous post, about my daughter crying at the election results, which I posted in part because I didn't feel I could share honestly on my personal Facebook page. Your blog gave me some anonymity, and I was hoping, maybe some support. I did feel that, from you and others, but I also felt attacked! It gave me some empathy for what you might go through -- putting your precious words and feelings out for anyone to read and respond at will. But your words are beautiful, and needed. Please continue. (Oh, and obviously, I didn't stay off the Internet long. :) And, I apologize to you, as part of me feels like that first response to my comment emboldened many of those cruel commenters on the last post. I am heartbroken that we can no longer talk politics with maturity and kindness.) Be well, Susannah, and enjoy this holiday season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-55823805334944043902016-12-09T22:12:56.679-08:002016-12-09T22:12:56.679-08:00Please pinky swear that you will not stop writing ...Please pinky swear that you will not stop writing your blog. You so perfectly state absolutely everything. Thanks to you and your blog though, I still can't shake the words to "pink fluffy unicorns dancing on rainbows." 🌈Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-12491927236928913732016-12-09T21:00:04.784-08:002016-12-09T21:00:04.784-08:00Hi Petunia Face! Thanks to Feedly, I read the few ...Hi Petunia Face! Thanks to Feedly, I read the few blogs I still follow on the app and never click thru, thus missing the comments section entirely. This post made me curious so I fell down the rabbit hole and read all the comments on your previous post. Wow! <br />I've always admired your writing and your love for your family and your bravery during your MS diagnosis and treatment and your incredible vulnerability when you lost your mom. Add this to the list: your graceful handling of some crazy and cruel comments. You're right, you don't owe your readers anything; you freely give your incredible gift with words and share your life and insights. I'm thrilled Erin shared your blog with me back when you first started, and I'll cheer for you and appreciate you as long as you choose to write!<br />-Robin (in Denver)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16269928562172746649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-81403294631533946722016-12-09T17:45:51.309-08:002016-12-09T17:45:51.309-08:00Hi! I've been reading since we had babycenter ...Hi! I've been reading since we had babycenter April 2006 girls! I love to read your blog even if it's sporadic random thoughts! I like the kindness question. Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271255076031872399noreply@blogger.com