tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post6273489856438646670..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: UghDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7643558502110069752009-08-09T00:00:16.370-04:002009-08-09T00:00:16.370-04:00LOL - Even your ranting about hate mail is funny! ...LOL - Even your ranting about hate mail is funny! <br /><br />I wonder why people want to borrow so much trouble by investing all the anger and indignation needed to judge someone's life - (that they only know through the INTERNET!) and tell them what they're doing wrong. Wow, they must have perfect lives, since they can tell us all how to fix yours by reading about it on the computer.<Mistyhttp://www.homeschoolbytes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3009359067315373002009-08-05T11:55:47.709-04:002009-08-05T11:55:47.709-04:00Ladies, just about 99.9% of those walking the plan...Ladies, just about 99.9% of those walking the planet suffer from an inability at listening to what people have to say. Of course, an equal percentage is fully capable of listening to themselves talk for hours on end.Easy Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17971007985921956022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-51588049899607757332009-08-03T19:41:10.975-04:002009-08-03T19:41:10.975-04:00Personally Dawn, I thought your blog on husband...Personally Dawn, I thought your blog on husband's abiltiy was hilarious and right on the money. The nay-sayers obviously don't have a sense of humor and have nothing better to do. I am glad you responded and PLEASE don't let them stand in your way of posting blogs like this again. It is what keeps me coming back every day.trousseau4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28111672560059217252009-07-20T22:14:35.237-04:002009-07-20T22:14:35.237-04:00Could the hate mail have possibly come from men wh...Could the hate mail have possibly come from men who don't LISTEN????? <br /><br />I love my hubby more than life itself, but that man couldn't listen if his life depended on it! Fortunately, I have my daughter as a witness to all of the "you never told me that" comments so that I know I'm not going crazy.<br /><br />You keep doing exactly what you're doing and know Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25439333352796308482009-07-20T17:54:50.912-04:002009-07-20T17:54:50.912-04:00Amen Sister!!! People don't have to think eve...Amen Sister!!! People don't have to think everything you say is meant to have a deeper meaning...for goodness sakes....lighten up people it's summer :-)<br /><br />Jennifer in PortlandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34531536882233870852009-07-20T14:10:16.814-04:002009-07-20T14:10:16.814-04:00As a former teacher, I can tell you that many of m...As a former teacher, I can tell you that many of my community college students had no concept of "satire," "dry humor," or "tongue-in-cheek." They took everything they read/heard as literal. It always made me sad, they came across as such humorless types.<br /><br />I know that one can be taught to pick out "satire" in writing, but I think one has to growAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60434726073574646052009-07-20T13:07:16.411-04:002009-07-20T13:07:16.411-04:00Ignore the haters with too much time on their hand...Ignore the haters with too much time on their hands and a deficiency of the humorous. You rock. Keep on keeping on. ;)AJWolverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745526038107093177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-37211888243592983572009-07-20T12:33:24.061-04:002009-07-20T12:33:24.061-04:00that is so funny because as i was reading that pos...that is so funny because as i was reading that post, i was thinking...i'm not sure i appreciate this husband bashing! i know men are that way...and you were being pretty funny about it, but still, it didn't seem very nice. so i was planning on commenting. except i KNEW you would say that i could just not read it! but i don't want to not read it because i like your blog. so i was Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437259905151849832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16470032673476802202009-07-20T11:46:45.065-04:002009-07-20T11:46:45.065-04:00Thank you SO much for correcting the, er, "ge...Thank you SO much for correcting the, er, "gentleman" that one does not "babysit" one's own children!! I've always hated hearing (mostly fathers) saying that! UGH! I can't believe you got hate mail regarding this issue (which is so common, it's not even funny!) Many men must have read themselves in that post and that's what made them upset! <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83393650180004613212009-07-20T11:26:47.473-04:002009-07-20T11:26:47.473-04:00I seriously can't believe that people have not...I seriously can't believe that people have nothing better to do with their time than write negative unwanted advice/comments on someone's blog! My husband too is not a good listener...he will tell you that himself...he is a fabulous father and husband, but not a good listener! <br /><br />Dawn, ignore the negative...keep writing your true thoughts and feelings...and know that we LOVE Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52503286896894792372009-07-20T11:07:09.133-04:002009-07-20T11:07:09.133-04:00Dawn, never you mind those small minded people who...Dawn, never you mind those small minded people who take life WAY too seriously!! I think your Listening 101 post hit it right on the nailhead for many (if not most) of us! I have a wonderful husband & 2 great sons - but not a one of them can remember something that I told them 30 seconds ago unless it involves their stomach, cars or hunting & fishing...keep it up honey, we're all Chris in MNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6166398869270119872009-07-20T10:46:26.585-04:002009-07-20T10:46:26.585-04:00I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated t...I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated the "listening" post! It is a problem that a lot of men (and many women) have but of course, your post was laced with humor. I guess some didn't get it, but I think many did. Relax people, laugh a little!Harmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285033573527345976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32283418459466511432009-07-20T10:44:51.404-04:002009-07-20T10:44:51.404-04:00I must be dense because I thought the other post w...I must be dense because I thought the other post was cute. We always joke at our house about trying to talk to each other when the other is watching TV etc...confused homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05822199182685614574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20458435187925540252009-07-20T09:01:48.557-04:002009-07-20T09:01:48.557-04:00Boys rock. As a girl, I was right there with '...Boys rock. As a girl, I was right there with 'em, punching and owing. And bruising.Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-35501211671643959252009-07-20T08:25:59.143-04:002009-07-20T08:25:59.143-04:00You tell 'em, sister!You tell 'em, sister!Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21642220795164173202009-07-20T02:12:33.793-04:002009-07-20T02:12:33.793-04:00I, for one, thought your post was funny. And so w...I, for one, thought your post was funny. And so what if some people had a problem with it. And even if you had flat out said you were talking about Joe, then it would be Joe's place to say something, not anyone else's! <br /><br />And I hope that guy that said Joe babysits the kids doesn't have children or ever have them. With that way of thinking, I guess SAHM's should be Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781805153135596441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30003715385954671262009-07-20T02:12:27.227-04:002009-07-20T02:12:27.227-04:00I have to admit, I didn't read the other post ...I have to admit, I didn't read the other post at first b/c it was a little longer than normal & it was a hectic day. Well, now that I am up at 2am with a headache, i am catching up. <br /><br />SO, my DH is the sort that if he has a guitar, xBox controller, or ANYTHING he can read--even a yogurt container--he will busy himself. He doesn't like to "waste" time. As a result weMaranathaMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540649767735349756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67790521150339773412009-07-20T01:34:16.544-04:002009-07-20T01:34:16.544-04:00See, I loved the punch line at the end of that blo...See, I loved the punch line at the end of that blog where you turned it on yourself.:)<br />As for boys, I have to regularly ask my Husband "Is that normal??"Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13503324629750612323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34776204415389682662009-07-20T00:42:09.301-04:002009-07-20T00:42:09.301-04:00I'm sorry you got hate mail. My husband though...I'm sorry you got hate mail. My husband thought your post was funny. I read him both and he didn't get why people would freak out either.<br /><br />I totally agree with the boy girl thing. There is just something hard wired in them. My 5 year old always has dirt on his face. I'm not sure how it gets there, but its there, every day!Marlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18268608957275481779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30120311820012447962009-07-20T00:09:01.694-04:002009-07-20T00:09:01.694-04:00So, were those hateful comments left by MEN?
I r...So, were those hateful comments left by MEN? <br />I read the post and laughed outloud. I then proceeded to forward it to my husband to read, since he has a listening/remembering problem, too. My 8 year old son, is unfortunately following in his footsteps... though I am working hard to stop the cycle. ( btw, I am not winning that battle) <br />After I forwarded it to my husband, I then sent Debbie in Kansasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28140762023296003422009-07-20T00:08:15.621-04:002009-07-20T00:08:15.621-04:00I didn't see anything wrong w/ your post about...I didn't see anything wrong w/ your post about men listening. While my husband is ok in that regard, my brother on the other hand, it is well known in my family that we MUST pry the remote control from his hand and turn off the TV if we want to get his attention. Some men are reasonable listener, some aren't. Women too.<br /><br />Thanks also for the post about boys, I have 2 boys and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56760263975315471882009-07-20T00:03:17.681-04:002009-07-20T00:03:17.681-04:00Dawn, Keep on writing your way....poo poo on those...Dawn, Keep on writing your way....poo poo on those that find it necessary to "critique" your blog. They need to hit the red X key and find a different person and blog to complain about. If they don't get your writing style then "MOVE ON" to different blog.Minniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995338089854447829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67418587274731358892009-07-19T23:56:40.620-04:002009-07-19T23:56:40.620-04:00You know, I'd never write what you did about y...You know, I'd never write what you did about your husband. Know why? Because you're funny and I'm not. If I wrote it, it would sound judgmental and disrespectful. Your wonderful gift to us is humor that includes your whole family, but leaves no doubt that you love every last flawed member and are glad that they love you back. Basically, those people writing hate mail must be just not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27764998707564783362009-07-19T23:42:41.044-04:002009-07-19T23:42:41.044-04:00I have a really great husband, but he doesn't ...I have a really great husband, but he doesn't have very good auditory processing (i.e. he doesn't remember what he hears very well). I quite enjoyed your post. However I have this lovely technique with my husband, if I really want him to know something I give him the reader's digest 1 sentence version. Then I can expound if he needs it. Works wonders. <br /><br />One day I was Charlottenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26311877713834232862009-07-19T23:19:46.205-04:002009-07-19T23:19:46.205-04:00oh please. Dawn, keep on keepin' on. I got yo...oh please. Dawn, keep on keepin' on. I got your tongue in cheek. <br /><br />Rest of 'em, use the x button, not worth the energy. Deep breaths everyone.<br /><br />Keep goin' Dawn and thanks for the smiles:-)Ellennoreply@blogger.com