tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post8998277862528759903..comments2024-03-27T09:52:02.406-07:00Comments on Petunia Face: Patrons of Petunia FacePetunia Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-76229345617383643002009-06-26T11:01:34.617-07:002009-06-26T11:01:34.617-07:00I just recently found your blog and I have to say,...I just recently found your blog and I have to say, I love it! I thought I couldn't possibly be more entertained until I saw the pic of your pretty painted piggies laying on McKegney (sp?) green! I grew up in tiburon and spend almost every weekend between my th and 18th years playing soccer on that field. thank you for the picture, and the memory :)Jenny Hilemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607319211378884768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-33709203760851662502009-04-03T05:51:00.000-07:002009-04-03T05:51:00.000-07:00Wow. I haven't been reading your blog long enough...Wow. I haven't been reading your blog long enough to know whether more than 40 comments are a lot but daaaaaaaaaaaang, did you hit a sore spot or what?? Phew.<BR/><BR/>Writing is hard, for most of us. If you care, at all, about language evoking, conveying what you feel and see in a way that has any sort of grace to it, then it's hard. It's obvious that while you are a natural talent, it's a talent that's been honed through use and thought. I'm going to be a snobby know it all for a minute and say that I've been on the internerdywebs for uh .... about ten years and this blog is one of about a dozen, ever, that I've personally read that is written with such poignancy and grace and self deprecating sweetness. Plus, it doesn't trigger my "man, I wish she would take a couple of writing courses so that she could put together a proper sentence."<BR/><BR/>So, to sum up my rant (or windbagging) ~ if you read other blogs that are as good as this one then please leave a link because I know that I could never get too full of this sort of writing. To be able to read it for free is a gift that I gladly open up as often as possible. If someone resents the comment moderation then perhaps they could join a message board. I do appreciate that when I read the comments here, I'm unlikely to read things like "your a tacky looser".<BR/><BR/>Hmmm, I may have crossed a line myself with that last one but I won't take offence if you decide not to allow it.<BR/><BR/>The thing is, if you were working a paying job you would be unlikely to have the time to write this blog as well and as often as you do. So, till then I'll gratefully enjoy your tales.Lolonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-19773803916246994232009-04-02T19:22:00.000-07:002009-04-02T19:22:00.000-07:00I kind of like the notion of asking for donations ...I kind of like the notion of asking for donations myself. Really, why not? It's not manatory; more like the tip jar idea. If you like the service, and you yourself are still enployed (unlike me), leave a tip. I did not, however, donate anything today to the man who asked me for one as he was only lounging about, holding up the wall outside the convenience store.<BR/>He should have at least had the decency to look busy.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04174919850097370217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-68292983251687821552009-04-01T14:55:00.000-07:002009-04-01T14:55:00.000-07:00Jane--I LOVE that idea. Perfect! Yes! I will do a ...Jane--I LOVE that idea. Perfect! Yes! I will do a Nacho's Crush list: Patrons of Petunia Face log. You're brilliant! Thank you! :)<BR/><BR/>Will do tomorrow (along with updating my blog roll).<BR/><BR/>Thank you!<BR/>xo,<BR/>SusannahPetunia Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-70402437928636177182009-04-01T11:59:00.000-07:002009-04-01T11:59:00.000-07:00You have guts. And I like that.Would you consider...You have guts. And I like that.<BR/><BR/>Would you consider "paying it forward" and linking to patrons on your blog, maybe as blog crushes, or as something else like maybe nacho crushes?janehttp://www.janetercheria.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-60248387058105142412009-03-31T11:47:00.000-07:002009-03-31T11:47:00.000-07:00I totally agree with Ill Fitting Overcoat. Petuni...I totally agree with Ill Fitting Overcoat. Petunia Peanut Plum Pudding, Forgettthaboughtet. I love your blog.<BR/><BR/>xoMaggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-36848024450545717572009-03-30T15:49:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:49:00.000-07:00Hi Jenn--Just out of curiosity--when have other pe...Hi Jenn--<BR/>Just out of curiosity--when have other people on other blogs snapped at me? A few months ago there was a scuffle on Decorno's post about the economy, but that's it. And I comment on other blogs a lot. Just wondering.<BR/>Also, I am not a professional volunteer. I am a mother, a writer and also someone who is looking for a regular full-time job. <BR/>-SPetunia Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-21039858614090488902009-03-30T15:43:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:43:00.000-07:00good lord. what has happened to this great little ...good lord. what has happened to this great little blog since i last checked in? i see that comment moderaton is always on, people are snarky (way more than ever) and you're on the defense a LOT. and when i've seen you comment on other blogs, people snap back at you (and definitely not out of jealousy, as ill fitting overcoat would have us believe) and now you have a donation button, which is perplexing. this whole blog seems to have taken a turn, not what i remember at all. sheesh. <BR/><BR/>i think the rub with the donation button is something like calling yourself a "professional volunteer". if you make your full time gig a non paying one, and then ask for a donation, or call it "supporting the arts" it's a bit odd. it makes people uncomfortable, because if you have all this time to write this blog, while not working and talking about how bored you are, surely you have time to volunteer somewhere? a writing clinic maybe for under priveliged children? or if not, you could put the word out that you'd like to take on advertising, as many blogs do without having to adjust their content. just my take on this, although you do seem to have a many supporters here. good luck to you.jenn barnesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-5360046150813507172009-03-30T15:14:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:14:00.000-07:00Thank you, Ill-Fitting Overcoat, for saying what I...Thank you, Ill-Fitting Overcoat, for saying what I was too flustered to even think of. You're right, very, very right. :)Petunia Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-34274100391260065542009-03-30T15:11:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:11:00.000-07:00Your volunteerism is irrelevant, Susannah. You're...Your volunteerism is irrelevant, Susannah. You're not asking for a hand out, you're giving people the opportunity to compensate you for the value we receive from your work. If we don't receive value from your work, or if we can't afford to compensate you for it, we don't have to pay and we get to keep reading for free. The arrangement is both simple and generous and you have nothing to defend.Laurie Starkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477124105292431735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-29199865066312906312009-03-30T14:02:00.000-07:002009-03-30T14:02:00.000-07:00Still scared--I actually donate art supplies to pu...Still scared--I actually donate art supplies to public schools. And I have made it a practice to donate money when I can to various organizations, not just to support the arts. I am also on the list to donate my bone marrow--not even kidding about that although it sounds like it. <BR/>Not sure if that answers your question or your challenge, but there it is.Petunia Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-53619224337554260992009-03-30T13:53:00.000-07:002009-03-30T13:53:00.000-07:00maybe it wouldn't be so strange if you posted abou...maybe it wouldn't be so strange if you posted about your support to the art community pre-layoff? i don't remember you ever doing that (mentioning your volunteer efforts or support of the arts community) when you had your job. or even now that you're not working, are you volunteering anywhere? donating your time, instead of money? not that you don't, but i don't remember you mentioning it. <BR/><BR/>so, to now say "support the arts, ie: my blog" - great idea, and belive me i do support the art community, in many ways. just wondering when you did?judy scares me (still)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-42589740878089349482009-03-30T11:08:00.000-07:002009-03-30T11:08:00.000-07:00Note to self: Donate $10 because Nacho is a hilari...Note to self: Donate $10 because Nacho is a hilarious cat name.<BR/><BR/>Your blog constantly makes me laugh and smile, that has got to be worth at least $10 right?? Keep on doing what your doing!Sarah Ringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641536120485004698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-50034779930300305312009-03-30T08:35:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:35:00.000-07:00Peeps are bizarre-o, plain and simple. Friends at...Peeps are bizarre-o, plain and simple. Friends at a dinner party? Are your friends. No offense, dudes and dudettes, but most of us are not Susanna's friends. We will never have give and take with her. Just take.<BR/><BR/>And she is 100% right. Supporting the arts is hella important-- and if you don't think Susanna's writing is art, then:<BR/><BR/>(a) You should read 99% of the other blogs out there for purposes of comparison, and<BR/>(b) Why the hell are you reading? It's a waste of your time and Susanna doesn't want your money.<BR/><BR/>The negative comments smack of jealousy, pure and simple. Susanna isn't demanding payment, though she surely could. She's asking for <I>optional</I> compensation for her hard work. If blogging isn't hard work for you, then no offense, but you probably suck at it.<BR/><BR/>When you leave a tip for your waitress or your cab driver or your barista, is that tacky, too? If you think being paid for your work is tacky, then I'm thrilled for you and your trust fund, but most of us? Need to pay the bills.Laurie Starkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477124105292431735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-1087888510794269122009-03-30T07:20:00.000-07:002009-03-30T07:20:00.000-07:00Judy Scares Me--love the name :) And I'm sorry you...Judy Scares Me--love the name :) And I'm sorry you don't feel you can have an honest dialogue here. I don't mind different opinions; I just don't like when they are worded with obvious disrespect or sound as if they are coming from a mean place. <BR/><BR/>Anyhoo, the donation thing: it's strange to me that some people are reacting to it so negatively. For hundreds of years there have been patrons of the arts: writers, painters, musicians supported by people who just enjoy what they produce. Do you think it's tacky to support the arts? And yes, I think blogging can be an art :) There are so many wonderful blog writers; they write for free when their content is so rich. I think they deserve to be paid, even if in donation form. (I am not necessarily lumping myself in here, though I do aspire to rich content worthy of support.)<BR/><BR/>I'm not the only blogger to do this, by the way. Not that that makes it okay if you think it's terrible, but I just wanted to point it out.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line: it truly bums me out that you think this is tacky, that you think I am tacky. But I stand by it. I was honest when I said it is perfectly fine if you donate nothing at all--I expect 99.99% of readers not to donate anything at all. And soon this post will be buried by others and hardly anyone will notice the Nacho button. I do hope you continue to stop by even if you don't agree with me on this.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, to PVE Design: Yes, I'm totally getting a boob job with the $$$. Only not for me--for Zoey. And for Bryan if there's enough left over. Thanks for the support! :)Petunia Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-47915103472021649312009-03-29T23:47:00.000-07:002009-03-29T23:47:00.000-07:00What I meant is -Will the money saved go for a boo...What I meant is -<BR/>Will the money saved go for a boob job, or cigarettes for your girl? I know you are probably thinking of all the ways you will spend your riches.<BR/>You will tell us.pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-78118271366243044692009-03-29T23:43:00.000-07:002009-03-29T23:43:00.000-07:00This patron wants to know;Are you saving for some ...This patron wants to know;<BR/>Are you saving for some plastic surgery?pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-19589669539127516352009-03-29T23:23:00.000-07:002009-03-29T23:23:00.000-07:00well, honestly the only reason i posted as anon ea...well, honestly the only reason i posted as anon earlier is that i had a feeling my comment would be taken in a negative way, as most comments on this site that are not "ra ra petunia face!" are taken, so i posted anon so i wouldn't be bombarded on my own blog by...um, honestly? judy. she scares me. <BR/><BR/>anyway, today your blog came up in conversation (mentioned by another person, not me) and she said 'yeah, it's odd...why is she doing that? we all blog for free...to ask for a donation is in very bad taste." i think the tip jar at your dinner party is a good example (not posted by me, though). it's like, "here...i'm doing this for you and for me because it feels great. do you want to pay me now?" so weird. and tacky and in very poor taste, honestly.judy scares menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-85169234861390277022009-03-29T10:53:00.000-07:002009-03-29T10:53:00.000-07:00I have a cat named Krunchy and another named Musta...I have a cat named Krunchy and another named Mustard... Nacho would fit right in with them :-)the girLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-43856938129642033992009-03-29T08:40:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:40:00.000-07:00I think you are smart and brave to solicit patrons...I think you are smart and brave to solicit patrons and "subscribers." If it was good enough for the c18 women writers and Ms. Magazine, then why not you? Good job. And I will become a subscriber!Good Enough Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531793545583712309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-26415895310957745112009-03-29T08:17:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:17:00.000-07:00Project Wonderful doesn't give a hoot about your c...Project Wonderful doesn't give a hoot about your content, as long as it isn't flat-out pornography. Plus, they have a really easy interface and the raddest customer support ever in history. I've made a grand total of $0.25 in a week on there, but I think it will be a great relationship in the long run.<BR/><BR/>Bonus: I have 100% control over which ads show on my site and most of them are really nice-looking and are advertising people like you and me: artists, bloggers, designers, webcomic writers, etc. I'm a huge fan!Laurie Starkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477124105292431735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-37303820063963111102009-03-28T20:13:00.000-07:002009-03-28T20:13:00.000-07:00Hi Purple People Eater, previously Anonymous @ 1:0...Hi Purple People Eater, previously Anonymous @ 1:05pm (woosh! what a moniker!):<BR/><BR/>Don't worry--I could hear your good intent. I know you come in peace :)<BR/>About 10 months ago I tried to get advertising through Blogher and got on the "waiting list." I figured that was a "don't call us, we'll call you" kind of list. <BR/><BR/>I'm not totally ruling out advertising forever (never say never to advertising). But I've heard most ad networks can be picky with content and right now I just really need to say what I want without thinking of what an advertiser might say. Once things settle down in my life again, I'll do more research on advertisers to see if there is one that would fit on my blog.<BR/><BR/>Thanks all!<BR/>xo,<BR/>SPetunia Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862319327443285277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-19722578791155503832009-03-28T19:50:00.000-07:002009-03-28T19:50:00.000-07:00Previously anonymous 1:05pm. I guess that's the p...Previously anonymous 1:05pm. I guess that's the problem with writing in anonymously and having your thoughts confined to x number of words in a comments sections: one's tone and intent don't necessarily shine through. While I can't speak for all the other anonymous', I was not coming from a place of snark. My intentions were good, and I was trying to be encouraging ... as in, "yes you can" (but only if you take that leap). I'm sorry if my previous comment came across as snark because that most certainly was not how I intended it.Purple People Eaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-7496859702625164662009-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:002009-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:00If someone is "anonymously anonymous," does that m...If someone is "anonymously anonymous," does that mean I know them?<BR/><BR/>Isn't the anonymity of an anonymous screen name enough?<BR/><BR/>I mean, I couldn't pick out "Princess Bingo Flower" out of a police line-up (and believe me, I've tried).<BR/><BR/>So, to the snarky "Anonymous" types... how 'bout you either grow a pair or we just give you your own "anonymous" screen name?<BR/><BR/>I dub thee.... (eeeeeeeeee... this message has been removed by future advertisers)<BR/><BR/>Love, "Brother" (ahhh, but who's? Who am I? Oooooh, the mystery of it all)Oh Brother!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317198515686034704.post-50951505847916584192009-03-28T13:05:00.000-07:002009-03-28T13:05:00.000-07:00Petunia, I think you need to give yourself a littl...Petunia, I think you need to give yourself a little more credit with regard to the traditional advertising route. You won't truly know if they will reject you unless you try! Why won't you just try? The worst that could happen is that they could object to some content in your blog and stop advertising with you. If you can handle being laid off twice, having to sell your dream home and drive your mom's old blue car, I think you can handle that! Come on now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com