Comments on: Draft Post #11

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:34:58 +0000

Harris Bloom — Smart man. The less you touch, the less you break.

By: Harris Bloom

Harris Bloom — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:05:15 +0000

hey kathy, he broke the toilet seat off? wow - that would be impossible for me as when i clean the bathroom, i try not to touch anything. rock on, aitch Harris Bloom's last blog post..Maybe I'm Just Cranky Today...

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:57:41 +0000

Shadowsrider — Wow, I’m impressed. A year? I love that Ellison idea. I may have to pull that out the next time I’m having a brain fart. Thanks for the suggestion. I have no doubt the creative readers here would have quite a bizarre story to tell.

By: Shadowsrider

Shadowsrider — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:36:15 +0000

Don't feel bad, the clock in my office has said 10:26 for over a year now. one day I'll take it down and replace the battery. until then I just enjoy the chaos when co-workers think they have either missed a meeting or the day is dragging on unbearably. LOL! As for writer's block, take a note from Harlan Ellison. At a convention, during a 'spirited' conversation with other writers, he challenged them to write a short story based on phrases the audience came up with. It was random, the stories were funny, and Ellison won a Sci-Fi award for the one he wrote on the spot under pressure. So when you can't think of something to write about, challenge your fellow blog writers (there are many here) and see what happens. I'm game! Shadowsrider's last blog post..Comfort Food

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:53:37 +0000

Heather — Thanks for your assistance today. It’s pretty lame that I needed your services. For the record, it cost 96 cents to send DrowseyMonkey her magnet. In return, I got to interact with the crankiest postal clerk who ever lived. Real case.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:26:45 +0000

Kathy, don’t forget that you share an office with a librarian. When you have questions, even postal questions, ask me. You’re a patron, too. If you still need postal info., let me know.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:51:14 +0000

Jenny — I should clarify, a Funky Kathy is better than a Kathy in a funk. I’m certain my sugar high is what knocked me out. The Kissinger dream? That I can’t explain! As for Dave cleaning bathrooms, if he has to choose between that and vacuuming, toilets win out. If that never changes, I’ll be in heaven.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:52:00 +0000

A funkless Kathy? That is difficult to contemplate. Funkless Kathies are not nearly as interesting as Kathies in funks. There have been studies. Sometimes I wonder why I blog. If I ever knew, I have forgotten. FOUR is totally my favorite number too! Actually I love 44 even better. Quadruple the fun. I've done that same thing with eating everything in sight and making myself sick. I actually did it this morning between 2 and 3 a.m. By 4 I was asleep, having full-length movie dreams ... but no Henry Kissinger and, sadly, no Johnny Depp. Your husband cleaned the bathrooms? I could get a whole post out of that ... only I don't do science fiction ... Jenny's last blog post..At The Drive-In

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:55:01 +0000

KFJ — If I ever sleep all the way to 6AM, I think I’m on vacation!

Gizmo — Thanks! I did sleep well last night, so hopefully I can get back to regular programming soon.

Lee — I know you’re right. It’s hard to see that when you’re in the thick of it, though. Camping? With bugs and wild animals and stuff? Have you ever heard of “glamping?” It’s “glamorous camping” and that’s me! Room service and silk sheets. In the woods. Thanks for your uplifting words. Better days are ahead!

Daisy the Curly Cat — I know that’s one of your favorite things. Thank you for the suggestion. I only hope I look as cute as you while doing it.

Joe — That’s the weirdest phenomenon, isn’t it? I hear other bloggers say the same thing. I’ve had some posts I killed myself writing fall flat, and others that I knocked out in 10 minutes took off like a rocket. Weird.

Bruce — Oh, no. Please don’t say that. I don’t want to go through that again. Me and Henry. Sounds like a movie. I wonder if he’d consider it.

Jaffer — That sounds perfect. I hope to be at a picnic on Friday and then watch fireworks later at night. It’d do me good to get away I think. Enjoy!

unfinishedperson – Thanks, you’re so nice! I guess I’m just so used to the “every other day” routine, it knocked me off course a little to post only twice last week. p.s. I stopped wearing a watch years ago. I felt tethered to time, and who needs that? Life’s hard enough without feeling like you’re behind!

Jenn Thorson — Thanks. I do feel better about the whole thing, but truthfully, I’ll only feel comfortable posting on my regular schedule. But I have to go easier on myself for my sanity.

sue — I’m impressed. You’ve only been blogging 3 months? All of your stuff is gold! You should feel very proud of yourself. It’s a remarkable accomplishment. Oh, and I’m working on the paycheck thing. Stay tuned.

Lin — Don’t worry. Those Kissinger questions came from 12-year-olds. I’ve had writer’s block before, but it never lasted so long. Made me nervous. I’ve heard the same thing about traffic growth during a period of downtime. Seems contradictory, but it’s good to know that can happen. Takes some of the pressure off. Thank you for your support. Appreciate it!

Babs beetle — I swear, I’m taking all this advice! It felt really good to read the comments and insight from everyone here. It’s like I got a big Junk Drawer hug!

By: Babs - beetle

Babs - beetle — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:22:31 +0000

There Kathy, consider yourself gently scolded! Even what you believe are your bad posts are fun to read. Babs - beetle's last blog post..Stones in my life.

By: Lin

Lin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:07:07 +0000

Oh Man! After reading your post and seeing the number of people asking Who is Henry Kissinger, I hereby feel very very old.

Don’t worry too much about drawing a blank from time to time, or having “writer’s block” or whatever, it happens to everyone at some point. Don’t sweat it.

I’ve read numerous times where bloggers/writers have found their sites have actually grown in the number of subscribers and web traffic while they took a little rest from posting. I refuse, absolutely refuse to put an exact time-frame on how often I post or not.

You’re doing a great job here, so lighten up on yourself.

Lin’s last blog post..The Business of Being Born Documentary

By: sue

sue — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:06:50 +0000

Entering my 3rd month of blogging and Blogger's Block is looming big. Not to worry - even your "fumes" posts are funny. And remember: You're not getting a paycheck for this. Wait, that was supposed to make you feel better. sue's last blog post..HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Jenn Thorson

Jenn Thorson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:52:05 +0000

Oh, gosh, Kathy- you’re too hard on yourself. Not every post will be your favorite, and you post OFTEN. Fear not.

And mind the toilet seat.

Jenn Thorson’s last blog post..Survey Says: “No Sale, Skippy!”

By: unfinishedperson

unfinishedperson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:56:26 +0000

I'm lucky if I post anything once a week on my "random" blog and when I do, I don't even think it's as good as what you posted here. But I honestly think everything you post (from what I've seen) is good...if it was 4 o'clock here though all the time, I'd be changing it. I already feel like I'm behind. I don't need to see a clock constantly reminding me... unfinishedperson's last blog post..“Pilots come out of the sky and stand there” and other misheard things

By: Jaffer

Jaffer — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:28:42 +0000

I've got a four day weekend. Tomorrow's the fourth day. Happy Canada Day ! Fun activities planned ? Umm... Sleep, eat, socialize, eat, watch fireworks, sleep... Jaffer's last blog post..Tarheel Ramblings calendar finally arrives !