tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post1296807611498604423..comments2023-12-16T22:38:40.273-08:00Comments on .: Meno, againmenohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-62511257241028489252007-07-01T17:48:00.000-07:002007-07-01T17:48:00.000-07:00Happy Bday Meno! I startede blogging because I wa...Happy Bday Meno! I startede blogging because I wanted a place to talk. Because I don't feel comfortable in real life all the time to say all that I am thinking. <BR/><BR/>The name comes from a store I had and that the fact that I have always been and will always be (if only at heart) a city kid.urban-urchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001320142893492171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-47990112125908724222007-07-01T08:44:00.000-07:002007-07-01T08:44:00.000-07:00Congrats. And 60 comments! That's a lot.And I alre...Congrats. And 60 comments! That's a lot.<BR/><BR/>And I already wrote about why and how I started blogging at my own <A HREF="http://susannefritzsche.blogspot.com/2007/02/year-and-more-than-hundred-posts.html" REL="nofollow">anniversary post</A>.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14220769941216066968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-88361056022800180932007-06-29T11:10:00.000-07:002007-06-29T11:10:00.000-07:00QT: You would have cried in her shoes?! ;)<B>QT:</B> You would have cried in her shoes?! ;)Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188363142469404823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-2401301753178140102007-06-29T07:11:00.000-07:002007-06-29T07:11:00.000-07:00I started blogging because I want to keep a record...I started blogging because I want to keep a record. I've finally gotten to a good "place" and I want to remember all of it!<BR/><BR/>The name of my blog comes from the name of a column I wrote for my college paper. I'm not sure what that says about my level of development.Maurey Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790726411731907447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-53881986684187820492007-06-28T17:17:00.000-07:002007-06-28T17:17:00.000-07:00Perfect 1st post as it typlifies what was to come ...Perfect 1st post as it typlifies what was to come and what your style is. Congrats on your first anniversary and for having such a successful blog. What you have on your mind, seems to resonate with many people. You have the most visitors of just about any blogger I know! You handle them well to. I could never do that...I just couldn't keep up. Word of mouth travels fast here!Mother of Inventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797365678860039018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-91912788595208251872007-06-27T18:08:00.000-07:002007-06-27T18:08:00.000-07:00I started blogging because I needed an outlet. I ...I started blogging because I needed an outlet. I write. I need to write. I needed a place to write. Blogging seemed like a great fit - and it was.<BR/><BR/>The name of my blog (The Blue Door, which is NOT my url (theinnerdoor.wordpress.com) because thebluedoor was already taken) comes from a guided meditation I did once. I was led to a door and asked to unlock and open it to see what was on the other side. My door was blue, and had one of those brass push plates on it - it was neither locked nor had a handle - it could open either direction completely unencumbered. Afterward, the person who led me on the meditation said she'd NEVER had someone tell her that before; that it seemed to her an indication that I have free and unfettered access to my creativity and, perhaps, to the Other Side.<BR/><BR/>I like that about me.Mrs. Chilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814787474739856911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-89431655296000790072007-06-27T16:54:00.000-07:002007-06-27T16:54:00.000-07:00In case I got conked in the head...In case I got conked in the head...Scott from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331284708780612453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-81814766533033052042007-06-27T16:44:00.000-07:002007-06-27T16:44:00.000-07:00Happy, happy blogiversery to you!No time to tell a...Happy, happy blogiversery to you!<BR/><BR/>No time to tell a story...but sending well wishes and blowing kisses.Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295553538430945014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-23638912695561075932007-06-27T15:27:00.000-07:002007-06-27T15:27:00.000-07:00Meno dear, congratulations on the 'versay plus one...Meno dear, congratulations on the 'versay plus one day (I came along late, I'm sorry!) *big hugs* And what a marvelous story to begin a blog with! I think we'd be a lot better off as a people if more of us saw those kids.<BR/><BR/>So. Tell you what, my story for you I shall post on my very slowly-updated blog, yes? Sound fair? Muy grasses.<BR/><BR/>Congrats again, dear! And please don't ever stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-54957606385789786572007-06-27T13:05:00.000-07:002007-06-27T13:05:00.000-07:00Happy Blogiversary!I started blogging after a few ...Happy Blogiversary!<BR/><BR/>I started blogging after a few months of reading blogs and thinking that it might be fun. My blog title, <I>Catalina tu vecina</I>, was my nickname when I lived in Spain. Not very original; I am a sentimental fool. <BR/><BR/>How did you decide on the name Meno? (Assuming it is not your real name, and forgive me if you have posted about this.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-6984081385347406332007-06-27T12:42:00.000-07:002007-06-27T12:42:00.000-07:00mamap, you were one of my very first commenters, s...mamap, you were one of my very first commenters, so thanks for that. And for the honesty compliment. I try, but as i am really a short asian man, i haven't really succeeded. :)<BR/><BR/>pam, oh stop! Okay, don't. Thank you. I love your pictures too. i don't always have sonething to say about them, but i do look at them.<BR/><BR/>d-man, you're in the right place baby! Hot girl-on-girl action right here. Oh, i suppose you wanted pictures?<BR/><BR/>gary, you are chatty with a keyboard, and with the pictures. I like what you create and i am enjoying my hedgehog bowl. I've always thought that pottery is the grown-ups way of playing with mud.<BR/><BR/>mona, exactly. Why the hell not? And you are good at it too.<BR/><BR/>marsha, what a great story! Long thoughtful conversations with strangers. that's it isn't it?<BR/><BR/>lee, an odd feeling isn't it? That people are listening and commenting. Don't they have lives? Don't i?<BR/><BR/>ryane, maybe not original, but that's about it. My definition of a writer is someone who writes. Simple.<BR/><BR/>sanjay, thanks for that. There isn't enough time in the world to go back and read everyone's archives. You sort of do it all on your blog.<BR/><BR/>em, i am also having more fun than i ever thought i would. And meeting people that i like. I think we are able to find a wider pool of people to interact with. <BR/><BR/>lex, that's one hell of a story you tell. Has writing helped? As far as this story, this is one time when being a judgemental bitch up and slapped me right in the face.<BR/><BR/>reflecting pool, i am curious about the repercussions. Guess i'll have to come by and read.<BR/><BR/>antonia, that Mrs. Kennedy has a lot to answer for! I'm glad she did too.<BR/><BR/>mamalujo, perfect. Although i know there are people i DON'T feel a himan connection with, but they don't stick around.<BR/><BR/>tink, somehow that all makes perfect sense.menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-69114141852059630522007-06-27T11:56:00.000-07:002007-06-27T11:56:00.000-07:00Happy Blogoversary!!The reason for my blog title c...Happy Blogoversary!!<BR/><BR/>The reason for my blog title can be found in my first post:<BR/><BR/><B>Hoop:</B> Do you think your dog understands "NO"?<BR/><B>Tink:</B> She understands the tone you use when you say it.<BR/><B>Hoop:</B> But you don't think she understands the word?<BR/><B>Tink:</B> No. You could pretty much substitute it with anything as long as you say it the same way.<BR/><B>Hoop:</B> Really? Like what?<BR/><B>Tink:</B> Like, um.... Pickled Beef.<BR/><B>Hoop:</B> Pickled what?<BR/>Tink: Beef?<BR/><B>Hoop:</B> I put you on the spot and you shout out "Pickled Beef."<BR/><B>Tink:</B> Yup.<BR/>...<BR/><B>Tink:</B> Remember, you're the one dating me. I'm stuck with myself. You're with me by CHOICE.<BR/><BR/>So it all began with a Daily Hoop Conversation. Fitting huh? :)Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188363142469404823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-21015003415082517932007-06-27T11:30:00.000-07:002007-06-27T11:30:00.000-07:00I blog because I know I will find confirmation and...I blog because I know I will find confirmation and connection with others. That I will find proof that the human condition is universal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-25372515296998648922007-06-27T09:30:00.000-07:002007-06-27T09:30:00.000-07:00Mrs Kennedy made me do it.I'm glad she did.Happy b...Mrs Kennedy made me do it.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad she did.<BR/><BR/>Happy birthday! x xAntonia Cornwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754292976861979028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-86054255399020869552007-06-27T09:05:00.000-07:002007-06-27T09:05:00.000-07:00Nice. You started off well. Look, I am actually cl...Nice. You started off well. Look, I am actually clapping. I clap because I've been there and you have put it in words for me far more eloquently than I could have. <BR/><BR/>I started blogging because I thought I could throw thoughts without repercussion into the void and out of my head. It's been useful tossing the thoughts out there, but there have been repercussions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-22872410838392087412007-06-27T08:39:00.000-07:002007-06-27T08:39:00.000-07:00I love that story. This is my first time here and...I love that story. This is my first time here and I am so glad Heart linked to you. Any woman who can self-identify as a judgmental bitch is all right with me! Very few have the courage to be so honest with themselves.<BR/><BR/>I started blogging because I was sick and tired of not being honest with myself and those around me. My marriage had fallen apart, I was at odds with my family because I was refusing to live in their fantasy world any longer, and the thought of organized religion (in which I held a leadership position)made my stomach turn. I was ready to really figure out who I am and distinguish that from who I'd learned to be for everyone else's sake. I blog to hammer all of that out.<BR/><BR/>I'll be back.Lexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916250495361008108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-14941387294741810782007-06-27T08:27:00.000-07:002007-06-27T08:27:00.000-07:00A pretty powerful first post! Congratulations on o...A pretty powerful first post! Congratulations on one year.<BR/><BR/>I began because it looked like fun. Like you, I had read (and even commented on occasion!) for quite a while before deciding I could join. Now I love getting to know people that I'll almost surely never meet. I'm having fun!Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063254538593495040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-15944454962279156252007-06-27T06:12:00.000-07:002007-06-27T06:12:00.000-07:00Happy Bloggiversary! NAd here is hoping for many m...Happy Bloggiversary! NAd here is hoping for many more.<BR/><BR/><I>It's a method of test driving people</I><BR/><BR/>I loved that line. <BR/><BR/>If I were you I would have cried after seeing what I read in your first post. <BR/><BR/>I blog cos I think I have much to say.<BR/>here is part of my first post. :)<BR/><I>A lot of people have blogs, for the longest time I thought I don't need a blog. I don't have much to say I thought, and a lot of people say what I might want to say more eloquently. But as time went by, I asked myself why not have a blog? Why not put down my random thoughts, musings, rants, opinions? I would provide my own perspective unique or not. Would any one care to read? Maybe..maybe not. I might do a bit of photoblogging who knows..lets see how it goes.</I>karmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973922761187532706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-28558793143507002052007-06-27T05:45:00.000-07:002007-06-27T05:45:00.000-07:00I started blogging because I wanted to challenge m...I started blogging because I wanted to challenge myself to write more...not anything in particular, either--just to write more (I know, not very original--haha). It's worked in some ways and backfired in others. But mostly, I have enjoyed blogging b/c I have discovered some really great writers/blogs/friends that I might otherwise never have met. I hadn't ever thought of it this way but you are correct--it is like test-driving people. Happy anniversary!Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535463704571035144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-21938935567281337402007-06-27T05:26:00.000-07:002007-06-27T05:26:00.000-07:00I started mine as a virtual scrapbook. I wanted a...I started mine as a virtual scrapbook. I wanted a place to keep my favorite yellowing comics, my arts, book excerpts. But then people started to comment. There were people listening!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to have found you Meno.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14915252268400469774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-50410649722889502812007-06-27T05:25:00.000-07:002007-06-27T05:25:00.000-07:00Happy Blogiversary! I do look forward to your blo...Happy Blogiversary! I do look forward to your blog everyday, and the community of lovely thoughtful people you have attracted.<BR/><BR/>My story: When I married my husband he was stationed in Italy. I gave up my job, friends, country to be with him. We traveled so much. I really was bursting with stories and pictures from everything we saw and experienced. It was so amazing, seeing the world changed my perspective, I learned so much. I would write long thoughtful emails to all my family and friends. I had a list of about 40 people and no one would reply to my emails. It was very frustrating. <BR/><BR/>When I heard about blogs on the news, I read a few and decided that I would keep an online journal of my adventures instead of emailing all my family and friends. I sent them all a link and that way I wasn't intruding on their space with all my verbiage. Now I correspond with family and friends with the short little emails that they prefer and I have long thoughtful discussions with strangers.Marshamlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604324969370405697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-63106309629785175822007-06-27T05:23:00.000-07:002007-06-27T05:23:00.000-07:00Happy Blog-a-versary! Why did I start blogging? ...Happy Blog-a-versary! <BR/><BR/>Why did I start blogging? Hm. Because I had to. Because the thoughts in my head couldn't spill out so freely in any other form. Because I'd been reading blogs and thought, "Why the hell not?"<BR/><BR/>Why the hell not.Mona Buonanottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809435868294190789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-17177295076425770062007-06-27T04:49:00.000-07:002007-06-27T04:49:00.000-07:00I too had read blogs for 2-3 years before starting...I too had read blogs for 2-3 years before starting pottersblog. I could never find any potters blogging which surprised me. They're probably too busy, but I am chatty with a keyboard, and spent a lot of time emailing blather and pics to my friends, so it was a small leap 10 months ago. Now of course I have met many of my commenters in person, what a great group, although it would never have happened otherwise. The blog keeps me busy, because people are watching what I do. I had noticed that customers like to watch a potter work, and that is true of readers as well.gary rithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228113061045717115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-53561472992976570982007-06-27T03:13:00.000-07:002007-06-27T03:13:00.000-07:00I was lured in with the promise of lesbians.Happy ...I was lured in with the promise of lesbians.<BR/><BR/>Happy Blogsistence!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306964.post-22661954902732265242007-06-26T22:30:00.000-07:002007-06-26T22:30:00.000-07:00Hey happy birthday blog!Meno you are great, I am s...Hey happy birthday blog!<BR/><BR/>Meno you are great, I am so glad you blog and that I found you...you are so funny and clever and sad and insightful and funny! I love reading what you write.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes you ask such tough questions of yourself (and flow on to me)...I am learning from you all the time and I very much appreciate that.<BR/><BR/>I was looking for something on google and found Josie's blog...from Josie I found Hearts...and from there to here, you are a fantastic group, internet-techno-relationship or not...amazing people and thoughts and experiences to share, it seriously fair dinkum blows my mind.<BR/><BR/>I didn't aspire to be a blogger, I'm kinda not, I am a picture person...and Josie said to me Pam put your pics up on a blog so people can share...after I thought about it and how much I got from everyone else's blogs I thought it is only fair I give something back...so that's why I am floating around :)<BR/><BR/>I love that all these people from all over the world put up their thoughts and parts of their lives to share with everyone...the dead dog story is so sad...but there in it is another message for me..(keep my dogs off the freeway...:)))<BR/><BR/>Seriously... love ya mate...great stuff Meno.<BR/><BR/>PamSiennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387267690900119245noreply@blogger.com