tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post2341981625050769527..comments2022-09-08T01:59:21.584-05:00Comments on ellen has an opinion . . .: blogligationsellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15216639533812087840noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-90917589837390404282010-04-05T19:09:14.058-05:002010-04-05T19:09:14.058-05:00If only I had taken a picture of myself with the t...If only I had taken a picture of myself with the tiny box grater...Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-79818574793562883272010-04-05T14:47:49.606-05:002010-04-05T14:47:49.606-05:00Among other things that have never gotten started ...Among other things that have never gotten started in Becky Land? Tiny Things with Becky. Don't worry; I've played everything through in my heart. It's awesome.Rob-Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871900185090584524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-98341561659248362010-04-05T01:51:14.562-05:002010-04-05T01:51:14.562-05:00Becky, I do not know if I should be relieved that ...Becky, I do not know if I should be relieved that I am not the only person carrying on hypothetical conversations in my head or disappointed that my brand of crazy is not unique.Shanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-53628103060689545792010-04-05T00:01:24.468-05:002010-04-05T00:01:24.468-05:00Oh, Ellen: I should not dare to think that I am a...Oh, Ellen: I should not dare to think that I am as cool as you, but it sounds like we both have 'feeling like failures/overwhelmed/under pressure before we even start' syndrome. <br /><br />I'm not going to lie--Many things never get started or finished in Becky Land because I've already played everything through in my head. Who needs to go ahead and do whatever it was that I was planning on doing when I've already predicted how it will turn out? I'm a procrastinator and a non-finisher. There. I said it. Sometimes I even play out entire hypothetical conversations with coworkers and friends...It's an illness. <br /><br />Love you, love your blog. :)Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-92024227758964534142010-04-04T01:40:34.866-05:002010-04-04T01:40:34.866-05:00I think I owe everyone an apology. I never meant ...I think I owe everyone an apology. I never meant for anyone to get the impression that I was going to stop blogging or that this post was the suicide note of "the opinions." <br /><br />I just needed to talk about my current frustration that my life is so un-blog-worthy and that there was nothing in my head to compensate for that.<br /><br />Next time I'll be clearer, but you should have had faith in my narcissism. I'll always find something to say about myself.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216639533812087840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-60094936950898253162010-04-03T21:45:21.293-05:002010-04-03T21:45:21.293-05:00Well, I couldn't decide if this was an April F...Well, I couldn't decide if this was an April Fools joke, and now, I'm still not sure. I sort of assumed that it wasn't since it all rang so true to who you are, but then, there's this other post now, so this clearly wasn't the last one, so, what am I to do. I guess that I'll just say that I like your blog a lot, and I'd be sad to see it go, but if it doesn't do for you what you want it to, cut it off. <br /><br />If you are still going to keep it up though, here are a few ideas for future posts: a blog naming contest to replace "Ellen has an opinion." The winner gets recognition and a free dutch oven Pioneer Woman style, or maybe just recognition depending on whether or not you want to give away a 300 dollar piece of cookware. (I plan to win, and Jenni says she likes the yellow one, just so you know.) <br /><br />Shane - Suicide not on April 1 = VERY funny joke. Maybe even better than the time that a certain preacher from my church convinced his daughter that her mother was leaving him as an April Fools Day joke. The source makes the joke that much funnier. <br /><br />Hailey - Nice list! I especially like the part where people were talking about me.Future Winnerhttp://www.cookware.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=LEC1691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-21998683541165051642010-04-02T21:24:58.136-05:002010-04-02T21:24:58.136-05:00Ellen dear,
I understand the guilt and frustration...Ellen dear,<br />I understand the guilt and frustration that come with blogging. I know that confidence in the fact that other people want to read our writing is something that both of us lack. So, in the spirit of telling Ellen how great she is and being empathetic to a fellow blogger, I'm going to say all the things I need to hear when I'm in this place.<br />1. We all love you.<br />2. That love means that we will read whatever you write, regardless of its content or coherence.<br />3. On the bright side, (I'm now the girlfriend of a sex god.) you are an excellent writer, and I can tell that it is a release for you. You write things on this blog that you'd never actually talk to people about. It's good for you. It's good for all of us.<br />4. I know it's easy to get down, especially as busy and sickly and exhausted that you've been. But, we will read this blog whether you update every hour or every month. Take some of that pressure off of yourself. Mac will find other things to read (like, occasionally my blog), and will only enjoy your writing that much more when you do post. <br />5. Take some time off, if you need it. It'll still be here when you get back, and so will we. Don't second-guess yourself so much. You are loved and appreciated. <br />6. This will be Mac's all-time favorite comment because of its listing nature.<br />7. Robyn's wrong. You have an obsession with handwriting, but you are not one yourself.Hailseyhttp://lifeislikeapickle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-80824617240910172172010-04-02T14:29:57.190-05:002010-04-02T14:29:57.190-05:00I'm still on my first, I just think you're...I'm still on my first, I just think you're nice. But I have a mild obsession with your blog. You're obsession with handwriting will require an intervention someday.Rob-Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01871900185090584524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-39649448911167589682010-04-02T11:11:13.101-05:002010-04-02T11:11:13.101-05:00I'm in TOTAL agreement with Shane!! I love all...I'm in TOTAL agreement with Shane!! I love all of your opinions! But the ones about books are my least favorite since I don't have time to read those books, so let that series and some of your guilt go. I also don't mind the "infrequency". You shouldn't let it bother you either, especially considering all the stuff March threw at you! And I totally got the title--knew exactly where you were going. Bottom line: I don't want you to keep blogging if it is just an obligation and you aren't enjoying it. I want you to love it or stop it or maybe just take a short break. <br /><br />Shane--laughed and laughed at the idea of you balancing the laptop on your one knee! And Montezuma definitely had no place with us in Egypt!Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-60887358540639897352010-04-02T08:39:13.329-05:002010-04-02T08:39:13.329-05:00I am reluctant to respond to this based on the pub...I am reluctant to respond to this based on the publication date. But then I realized how sad it would be if someone wrote a suicide on April 1 and everyone ignored it. That person or blog might go ahead and commit suicide if not many tried to talk him out of it. So I am down on one knee begging you not to stop ./zm,xv c Sorry about that it is hard to balance my laptop on my knee. You have had a very busy month moving, being in a wedding and traveling to ancient Egypt. By the way, I thought Montezuma was Aztec not Egyptian. Any way, it is understandable if your Opinions are not as exciting right now as they are sometimes. But just so you know, I do love your opinions, and not just because many of them agree with my opinions. It is the only place I can get Mac's opinion on something other than health care and the economy. So please keep your opinions flowing.<br /><br />ps. Remind me to write a suicide note next April 1. It will be hilarious.Shanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376223885962725313.post-44811792408345209902010-04-01T20:53:37.449-05:002010-04-01T20:53:37.449-05:00Ellen:
I post this once before, but I feel it is ...Ellen:<br /><br />I post this once before, but I feel it is worth posting again. After reading the blog I feel it is worth repeating.<br /><br />Putting It Together Blog Style<br />I've spent a lot of time working on this. <br />It's time to get to work <br />Blogging isn't easy.<br />A blog is just a vision if it's only in Ellen's head.<br />If no one gets to read it it's as good as dead!<br />It has to come to life!<br />word by word, putting it together<br />word by word, only way to make a work of art<br />Every moment makes a contribution<br />Every little detail plays a part<br />Having just a vision's no solution<br />Everything depends on execution<br />Putting it together, that's what counts!<br />word by word, putting it together<br />Small amounts, adding up to make a work of art<br />First of all you need a good foundation<br />Otherwise it's risky from the start<br /><br />Your blogs have good foundations. Your love of books and your family shines thru in blog. I feel by readying your blog I get to know Ellen better. Your attention to the detail of your life and what is happening with your family is very enlightening.<br /><br />So please keep up the great work.<br /><br />Geoffrey AKA JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com