tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post7613802150854106900..comments2023-10-22T05:08:51.281-06:00Comments on Confessions of a Rotten Correspondent: crossroadsthe rotten correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-6693860462595724282008-03-19T20:35:00.000-06:002008-03-19T20:35:00.000-06:00rc- i want to hear about YOU, the good, the bad a...rc- i want to hear about YOU, the good, the bad and the ugly (you're the good). So whatever you feel comfortable writing about, write about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-9675401712810291112008-03-17T11:40:00.000-06:002008-03-17T11:40:00.000-06:00Been at a conference, just catching up. I'd read a...Been at a conference, just catching up. I'd read anything you'd care to write. Anything. So you just write what ever the hell you want and I'll lap it up. Maybe a few days late, but that just ages it like fine wine.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273493776473085128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-71915890580912869532008-03-16T17:53:00.000-06:002008-03-16T17:53:00.000-06:00RC, we want all of you hon. Whatever you want to ...RC, we want all of you hon. Whatever you want to give. I haven't read through all the comments as I'm trying to catch up AGAIN, but I can't imagine anyone would say any different. Hug.Jo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-35028622121626784452008-03-16T10:15:00.000-06:002008-03-16T10:15:00.000-06:00So RC, if nothing else you have Willowtree sufferi...So RC, if nothing else you have Willowtree suffering from a bad case of "comment envy". That's great and even though you could use your nursing skills to get him out of his misery, I'd say let him twist for a bit!<BR/><BR/>To your serious question about how much to reveal in your blog writing. I'm a novice blogger, but have decided that the best and most satisfying posts come from writing about what's circling in your life--readers and friends be damned!Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227397761350236459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-58677188145024838992008-03-15T10:18:00.000-06:002008-03-15T10:18:00.000-06:00Best of luck and healing in all your endeavours, F...Best of luck and healing in all your endeavours, FC. <BR/>Write what your heart dictates. I'm a firm believer in letting whatever words strike the page, the political, the personal, the commentary, the foibles and for every comment you get there are at least 10 lurkers.<BR/>We all help each other scale the battlement of life.<BR/>I so enjoy your writing!<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-16533938307268714782008-03-15T09:34:00.000-06:002008-03-15T09:34:00.000-06:00I am so sorry that this is happening.Raw, honest,r...I am so sorry that this is happening.<BR/><BR/>Raw, honest,real...those are some of the best posts. I enjoy reading anything you write. I think you should write what ever you want to, what ever you feel the need to get out.<BR/>Lots of HUGS to you and the boys too.Kaytabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823989062127968170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-49675269227488770702008-03-15T02:51:00.000-06:002008-03-15T02:51:00.000-06:00RC,I think you should write as much as you want to...RC,<BR/>I think you should write as much as you want to write about it. Of course we'll be interested - it's human nature! But I also think you could try channelling some of your anger/rants/creative genius into some other kind of writing. Divorce isn't funny. Is it? Or is it it? It's not funnny right now - but in three years time when you're the next Nora Ephron, it might not look so bad.<BR/>Look after yourself sweetie.<BR/>Mya xMyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106690738320651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-64055894166959035292008-03-14T19:04:00.000-06:002008-03-14T19:04:00.000-06:00Of course we want to know. We also want to share ...Of course we want to know. We also want to share with you our own survival tips. Well, maybe not, mine involved a lot of tequila.<BR/><BR/>Take care of you.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727506305170439878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-45682033135756715512008-03-14T18:41:00.000-06:002008-03-14T18:41:00.000-06:00I think you should write whatever you feel like. I...I think you should write whatever you feel like. I purposely started my blog with pseudonyms so that I could use it to say whatever I needed to get out. I think we are probably pretty cheap therapy!LCMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09302609358772748900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-21500405975818047812008-03-14T17:20:00.000-06:002008-03-14T17:20:00.000-06:00RC: I'm with you for the ride whatever direction t...RC: I'm with you for the ride whatever direction that takes you. Write what you feel if it helps you to get through difficult times, and if you feel like sharing, that's fine. Whatever you write about, I know you'll do it in your own brilliant style as you always, always do.<BR/><BR/>And as long as you're writing, we're reading, RC.<BR/><BR/>xSwearing Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277450057243928790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-10290174467694588852008-03-14T16:03:00.000-06:002008-03-14T16:03:00.000-06:00Man, if I knew you could get over 40 comments just...Man, if I knew you could get over 40 comments just by having marital problems I would have left my wife months ago!willowtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173637121496772685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-52689507795076445582008-03-14T15:17:00.003-06:002008-03-14T15:17:00.003-06:00If you want to blog it, we want to read it. Do wha...If you want to blog it, we want to read it. Do whatever makes you feel better. Good luck.Omega Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510548355469861782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-56570152983175327042008-03-14T15:17:00.002-06:002008-03-14T15:17:00.002-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Omega Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510548355469861782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-92101496179700116332008-03-14T15:17:00.001-06:002008-03-14T15:17:00.001-06:00If you want to blog it, we want to read it. Do wha...If you want to blog it, we want to read it. Do whatever makes you feel better. Good luck.Omega Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510548355469861782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-76927369889705473532008-03-14T15:17:00.000-06:002008-03-14T15:17:00.000-06:00If you want to blog it, we want to read it. Do wha...If you want to blog it, we want to read it. Do whatever makes you feel better. Good luck.Omega Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510548355469861782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-4057023461692641562008-03-14T15:11:00.000-06:002008-03-14T15:11:00.000-06:00this is your blog, hon. it is your outlet for your...this is your blog, hon. it is your outlet for your thoughts and your world.<BR/><BR/>if that's tragicomedy or cometragedy, kids, work, whatever ... that's up to you. life isn't light and frothy, and it's not reasonable to expect that fulltime from a real person with a real story to tell.<BR/><BR/>i'll read whatever you put up here. would i like to know the details? of course. i've also been through it before (twice, actually) and i "enjoy" (ech, bad word choice, but you get the picture) comparing stories and offering unwanted advice and a willing ear to listen.<BR/><BR/>hang in there, kiddo.the planet of janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444337511603560544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-84568944430852775862008-03-14T13:29:00.000-06:002008-03-14T13:29:00.000-06:00Like you, I've been blogging for a year and when I...Like you, I've been blogging for a year and when I started I set myself no parameters; I still don't. It's true if you want to find fame and fortune your blog should be really about one theme and never deviate. I've discussed this in a post and believe that as well written as some famous blogs are they're not, to me anyway, as interesting as the blogs I do read that are forever surprising me with a different subject or rant or take on the world.<BR/><BR/>So, I guess I'm saying I've liked whatever you've posted and I hope to continue to do so. So, keep on blogging in your singular, wonderful way!Dumdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070838905120958459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-52369886958757956332008-03-14T11:57:00.000-06:002008-03-14T11:57:00.000-06:00You write, I'll read, anything! Get it off your ...You write, I'll read, anything! Get it off your chest if that's what you want to do honey. xAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-70944045983821368502008-03-14T11:50:00.000-06:002008-03-14T11:50:00.000-06:00Hi, me again. I think Frances has words of wisdom....Hi, me again. I think Frances has words of wisdom. We have all encouraged you to spill your guts, but once your words are in the public domain, you don't know who is reading or what the consequences are going to be. So yes, a word of caution is well-placed. <BR/><BR/>Actually, I was going to lighten the tone, by telling you that most of your British readers will be humming a little tune to themselves, as a result of the title of this post. It will be the theme tune of a soap opera which was popular before soaps were invented, really, in the early '70s. It was called Crossroads, and was set in a motel called The Crossroads Motel. Yes, really. A soap in a motel. The only thing that most people remember about it is the theme tune, during which the credits arrived on the screen form all four directions in turn (top, bottom, left, right). Crossroads, you see. Clever. Television has come a long way since the '70s.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-44200069341434437442008-03-14T11:44:00.000-06:002008-03-14T11:44:00.000-06:00Write whatever you want to, remembering everyone c...Write whatever you want to, remembering everyone can read it. <BR/>I read your blog every day. When I get here you generally have a long long list of comments, usually at least 6 saying what I think and so I don't comment. <BR/>Just so you know there are probably plenty of people reading who are not commenting. Some, like me, who are with you all the way - others could be anyone - and you might not want to share some stuff with them. <BR/>wishing you well with the change in your life - you've been hinting at it for some time, so I guess it's been coming for a while. hope it turns out to be better for you this way..And I hope you don't get any nasties commenting now.lebanesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988892248196307424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-41438020611799914082008-03-14T11:41:00.000-06:002008-03-14T11:41:00.000-06:00Throw it in the mix. A bit of everything, the vari...Throw it in the mix. A bit of everything, the variety, that is one thing that makes your blog stand out. If you want to wallow, wallow. If you want to rant, rant. If you want to self-deprecate, you go right ahead and self-deprecate. Chuck in the odd ER tale from time to time, and a bit of Hollywood history, because you know we all love those. But otherwise, as to the here and now domestic and emotional stuff, I say it's part of you and it's part of your life in the present moment, so if you want to air it in public (you're a braver woman than I), then you should do it and we'll love you for it.<BR/><BR/>You are the woman who persuaded me to drop my persona for a post and have a good vent. And guess what? I loved it. I felt better for writing it. The readers loved it. And I should do it more often. You said something to me at the time like 'who wants to hang out with Mary Poppins?" Well, who wants to hang out with Florence Nightingale?<BR/><BR/>By the way, I've just reread some of your blog from last August to remind myself of the details of our venting conversation. I can't believe how much good stuff you've been writing for so long! Only thing is, it takes a century to download. Don't you know I've got better things to do with my morning than keep checking the computer to see if that little circle is still going round?Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-63221041946829044212008-03-14T09:38:00.000-06:002008-03-14T09:38:00.000-06:00Just tell it like it is darlin - You know me - I'v...Just tell it like it is darlin - <BR/><BR/>You know me - I've spilled my guts from the beginning - so I'm with you on that...aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685252628734838159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-53795358150119284202008-03-14T09:31:00.000-06:002008-03-14T09:31:00.000-06:00Just keep on blogging, RC. Your blog is the highli...Just keep on blogging, RC. Your blog is the highlight of my blog-reading day. Frankly, I'd like to hear more about the retarded dog, but whatever you write will be fine. You live in Kansas. There are no sharks in Kansas.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784078775130185200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-23719133400289964552008-03-14T09:09:00.000-06:002008-03-14T09:09:00.000-06:00I would read your blog if you wrote in a languge I...I would read your blog if you wrote in a languge I didn't know and had to take one of those cassette courses on it. <BR/><BR/>And screw the shark infested water. We have dealt with sharks before and we will after this is but a memory we can laugh at over lemon drops. <BR/><BR/>"You're gonna need a bigger boat!"Happy in the Abysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430029245934599353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-17871898181292252312008-03-14T08:43:00.000-06:002008-03-14T08:43:00.000-06:00I think a blog should be a fun way to vent, cheape...I think a blog should be a fun way to vent, cheaper than therapy. We can all relate to family issues, and I'm sure we all feel better knowing we aren't the only ones going through the same stuff. Anything you write about is fun to read, but it's more fun when I can relate to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com