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Life & Events > Boring > 'Twas the Day After
 

'Twas the Day After

Not much to survive from. My Christmas was like any other day. No gifts 'cepting a couple of hot pads from my sister. My old ones were pretty ratty.

The two of us went hiking in Battleground (IN) where Wm. Henry Harrison fought Tecumseh and his brother "The Prophet". Good weather (40's). However, Barbara brought along a friend who was overweight, out of shape, and very slow. I got tired of going at a snail's pace, so I left them "in the dust". We could only do about a mile.

Watched a few Andy Griffith reruns on a "Barney Fife Marathon". Both of them were such good actors. Sunday night football between Green Bay and Chicago was entertaining.

I'm finished reading Tom Brokaw's new book ("The Time of Our Lives")--okay, but nothing great. Now I'm in to the writings and thoughts of Theodore Roosevelt, one of my presidential favorites. What he said over 100 years ago holds much truth today. Amazing. I won't elaborate.

For some reason, I have incurred the wrath of a couple of fellow mybloggers-ites, I suppose for my outspokeness. It might be noticeable by their absences in response. True, I step on a toe or two over time. I'm not all sugar and cream. But I'm not dropping out--at least not now. I am considering a return to Blogster or a totally new site. Any suggestions?

In the meantime, have a great week. I have no plans.

posted on Dec 26, 2011 5:34 AM ()

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Blogspot is okay. It's much bigger than blogster or mybloggers. I may be moving.
comment by crazylife on Dec 30, 2011 8:37 PM ()
I'll check it out. In the meantime, I would hate to see you go.
reply by solitaire on Dec 31, 2011 5:14 AM ()
Blogster would never be my failsafe -- it would probably annoy you more with all its Right Wing fanatics. You're stuck with us. Hang in here.
comment by tealstar on Dec 28, 2011 9:35 AM ()
I may follow crazylife (see above).
reply by solitaire on Dec 31, 2011 5:15 AM ()
Glad you're hanging in. And thank you for the mention of hot pads. Reminded me I need more oven mitts. Just ordered some on amazon....
comment by marta on Dec 27, 2011 5:25 AM ()
As a writer/journalist/editor, I know it is hard to state opinions assertively but respectfully. Some of my young writers and many bloggers fail to realize that they are actually talking to people, not just typing. It always helps to think of speaking what you are writing to a person. And a thoughtful reread of what you are posting before posting it always helps. You do write brusquely at times, and can be abrupt and blunt on occasion, but it's your right to phrase things as you wish. It's your blog. By and large, mutual respect is a hallmark here with my mybloggers friends. If you have offended someone, they may forgive you, they may not. But it does help to inquire and apologize if you notice someone or someones aren't commenting. Depends on how much you care or are bothered by it. A little forethought and rephrasing before posting usually is all it takes, which often makes the post more readable anyway. Time heals, too. Hang in there, Randy. Since I'm posting again here and on Blogster, I'll be taking my own advice.
comment by marta on Dec 26, 2011 5:07 PM ()
I REALLY appreciate your advice. Sage wisdom. Not only am I not a writer, but I'm a man. And in my opinion, men write differently than women. At least, for me, I write fairly assertively--I say what I mean (and mean what I say). I don't mean to offend. And believe me, I've often rewritten something I've said upon realizing I may have said the wrong thing. I try to apologize later, if I have offended someone. And no, I don't brush off my fauz pas easily. I dwell on them. Thanks again. I'm trying.
reply by solitaire on Dec 27, 2011 5:15 AM ()
Hot pads are a perfect and unexcessive gift. Like socks.
comment by drmaus on Dec 26, 2011 2:15 PM ()
If my sister had seen some of my socks, she might have given me a sack of new ones!
reply by solitaire on Dec 27, 2011 5:24 AM ()
not sure of the wrath but i sure enjoy you here. I'm only on here and blogster and haven't found others that I like.
comment by panthurdreams on Dec 26, 2011 8:53 AM ()
Thanks, Dale. I "flipped over" to blogster yest. to check it out. But I didn't like what I saw. Certainly no familiar names. I like the people here, so I'll hang on and see what happens.
reply by solitaire on Dec 27, 2011 5:23 AM ()
I have no idea whose 'wrath' you have incurred, but I hope you do not leave. We-I- would miss you too much.
comment by dragonflyby on Dec 26, 2011 8:27 AM ()
I think you could figure out "who" fairly easily. I'm just puzzled as to the "why"! It's like my ex wives saying, "If you don't know why, I'm not telling you!"
reply by solitaire on Dec 27, 2011 5:20 AM ()
Just don't leave us. If someone doesn't like your (our) attitude(s) or beliefs, they can leave.
comment by jondude on Dec 26, 2011 6:21 AM ()
I suppose we're all different in one way or another, and, consequently, take things the "wrong" way. Plus, there are good ways to disagree--and bad ways. I'll hang in here.
reply by solitaire on Dec 27, 2011 5:19 AM ()

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