tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post4560221954799398931..comments2023-10-17T02:52:22.037-07:00Comments on David's blog: The Mayans are coming - run for your life!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17038118012770250140noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-26658968360786287932010-03-20T08:45:53.625-07:002010-03-20T08:45:53.625-07:00David...what a great start to my morning as I caug...David...what a great start to my morning as I caught up on my monthly fix of your blog. First, I chuckled over your post, but then, those chuckles burst into full-blown laughter (with a huge smile still on my lips stretching out those 200 muscles) as I read the far-reaching comments. Little brother, you have made it big time, attracting the attention of "the mommies" of which of course I am one. And I am definitely going to take a look at ParentingByDummies and HipAsIWannaBe especially as they may give me a way to support parents with crucial info (nope, not about pacifiers despite that I so tried -- unsuccessfully -- to get my own kiddos to use them) but to help parents of kids with learning challenges. Thanks for the heads up -- I too loved their good-natured responses, and as always your ability to laugh at yourself!<br />(and as I've learned to do to attract those parents needing special education help:)<br />Yael Jan<br />http://www.getiephelp.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888520750660078688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-36245776051961914182010-03-16T07:37:25.672-07:002010-03-16T07:37:25.672-07:00Well, who'd a thunk? Thanks for the nice comme...Well, who'd a thunk? Thanks for the nice comments, Miss former history teacher (no worries - all teachers are posers - the honest ones admit it). The regular readers are going to think I paid you. I did, in fact, go to parentingBYdummies last night, but I did not leave a comment. There is a lot going on there. I often leave comments on political blogs, but I can be shy about leaving comments on other ones due to my obvious propensity to accidentally offend people. But, tell you what. I will come by tonight and have something to say, if I can figure it out (I can't even figure out how to get a password on youtube). But, I have to warn you, I am highly critical of modern day parenting and can make myself very unpopular in company. Take a look at the first topic on last week's post "Kvetching Sunday," and see if you don't regret the invitation. I also wrote a post on education (10/15/07) that might just interest (or offend) you. Thanks again for the kind words.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038118012770250140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-84814278992483031552010-03-16T07:08:35.360-07:002010-03-16T07:08:35.360-07:00Guess what, David?! I think I'm gonna start r...Guess what, David?! I think I'm gonna start reading your blog. I'm not too interested in history (despite also having been a history teacher in my former life; I know I'm a poser), but it was an informative post (which you seem to have a lot of). Plus. I freakin' like you. You're witty, you seem smart, and you took all of this stuff in stride. Some buckle under the pressure of a mommy scorned; a characteristic I both love and hate. And, for the record, I like evil comments. Gives me something to blog about other than my bloody children:)! So, have you come by yet? Feel free to leave a comment. I will appreciate your insight and I'll warn all my mommy frenz to be nice.Dumb Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912124222427415284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-15610416440967359972010-03-15T21:27:28.783-07:002010-03-15T21:27:28.783-07:00So.... what was really cute?So.... what was really cute?Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626569776387944800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-1176632663191556202010-03-15T14:07:28.810-07:002010-03-15T14:07:28.810-07:00There were many possibilities for the identity of ...There were many possibilities for the identity of the "boring writer" commenter, fortunately limited by my infinitesimally small readership.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038118012770250140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-89536234656309757492010-03-15T13:28:24.826-07:002010-03-15T13:28:24.826-07:00BTW, just so you know, I wasn't the anonymous ...BTW, just so you know, I wasn't the anonymous commenter who said you are "terribly boring". <br /><br />It was funny though; after reading the post and the comments I said "Uh Oh" he really stepped in it.<br />But it may increase traffic- at least by "Dumd Dad"(who probably is an interesting fellow).<br /><br />And you thought it was tough refereeing the scrums between me and Bear!<br />-DonDonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-85322657545222666712010-03-15T10:20:25.303-07:002010-03-15T10:20:25.303-07:00Oh, boy. Oh, boy. I pissed off the most powerful, ...Oh, boy. Oh, boy. I pissed off the most powerful, relentless and determined group of people in the world - moms.<br /><br />These are probably the funniest comments I ever received. Imagine the chills I got when I saw the author of hipasiwannabe reply. Who knew? Actually, she had a pretty good sense of humor about it, expecially considering that I said I went into a coma when I was reading hers (I was exaggerating). And, thanks for the correction. <br /><br />As to some of the less happy comments, relax ladies. First, I really was making fun of myself, although it might have seemed like I was making fun of you (actually, never in a million years did I think any mommy was going to read it). I wasn't complaining about mommy talk, but hearing years of nothing else and then seeing it invade my "safe place" - the blogosphere and kvetching that it is so much more appreciated then the things I find interesting. <br /><br />Believe it or not I subscribe to a blog written by a "mommy" friend of mine and I read it all the time. In fact, my own deceased sainted mom used to write magazine articles about her kids long ago (with typewriter).<br /><br />As for parentingBYdummies, I don't leave evil comments on blogs, so no worries. But, I promise to take a look at yours. <br /><br />But, you all did teach me a lesson - if I just put the word "mommy" into the title of my blog, who knows how many hits I'll get? Maybe 36,000 a month.<br /><br />Thanks to all for your comments, especially the one who told me I was a boring writer. At least you didn't say I was long winded too. Love those best.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038118012770250140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-56528229118507741692010-03-15T09:58:55.701-07:002010-03-15T09:58:55.701-07:00Love the Mayan stuff. I'm a fan of Mayan histo...Love the Mayan stuff. I'm a fan of Mayan history, and sure, the popular reading of it is all "wrong", but I don't think they were trying to get it "right". It seems like "they" were just creating a myth to use to publicize a really dumb movie. As for the mommybloggers, I am a misfit as well, and just don't get it, but I appreciate their good humored rebuttals. Men would have been meaner. Vive la difference! At least you know someone is paying attention.Bearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-84208996467752966532010-03-15T07:52:45.306-07:002010-03-15T07:52:45.306-07:00Well. This is what I find so amazing about the bl...Well. This is what I find so amazing about the blogosphere...there is something for everyone. People who care about kids (like myself as I am one of the dreaded Mommy Bloggers) and those of us interested in learning about the Mayan calendar and how the world is on its last leg (I tend to lean toward the restart of the wheel theory myself, but as I'm a Dumb Mom not sure it matters). <br /><br />Hipasiwannabe is a blog that entices moms for being inspirational and motivational. She is a great resources for other things (like fitness and business and PR) that make her relatable and useful aside from the fact that she is a mom.<br /><br />As for myself, I think something that draws people to my specific brand of mom blogging is that it's funny. People are into funny stuff, especially when it is something they can relate to. Not as many people read the stuff text books are made of in their leisure time. At least not many moms, and I'm thinking that there are more of us (who are, or who want to be, or who will be soon) than there are of you.<br /><br />The most awesome part about blogs is that it's easy to just navigate away. There are tons of mommy blogs I won't read (because they are boring and that makes them suck). And there are tons of non mommy blogs that I love to read (because they aren't boring and that makes them awesome). Point is there is a place for all of us. And not all of us are useless. Some of us even have multiple advanced degrees, sucessful careers, and involvement in numerous activities outside of blogging that make us sorta know what we're talking about even if you do think it's boring. <br /><br />P.S. I'm sending Dumb Dad your way as he's into all types of history and specifically that which pertains to ancient civiliations from Middle and South America. He's a nerd like that and I love him for it!<br /><br />Feel free to leave evil comments on my blog, just not on today's post. Today I have a guest who incidentally is a father. He's kind enough to be sharing about his battle with kidney disease, something some of us mom bloggers are also knowledgable about!Dumb Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912124222427415284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-65344405906772922302010-03-15T07:32:46.310-07:002010-03-15T07:32:46.310-07:00I'm not a blogger or a mommy, but I do enjoy r...I'm not a blogger or a mommy, but I do enjoy reading about the trials and tribulations of my friends or interesting stories about how mom's lives have changed since having children because I may someday still become a 'mommy.' I don't find it vapid or boring, unless I had to read it ALL the time. But it's an amusing side of life nonetheless and these people are much more well-rounded than you give them credit for. Just because ONE blog is about being a mommy (to which there is a huge following) does not mean that that is all there is to them. I've talked with many a mom who had far more interesting things to talk about than family, but since family is such a huge part of who we are, I fully support and applaud those willing to put their thoughts out there to help others gain insight, add humor to our lives, or just reach out to help others feel like they are not alone. Good luck to you in your future blogging endeavors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-65925592017254161352010-03-15T07:00:26.796-07:002010-03-15T07:00:26.796-07:00I think "almost no one reads you" becaus...I think "almost no one reads you" because you are a terribly boring writer...not because of the amount of vapid mommy bloggers supporting each others boring blogs. Just saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33957555.post-77359937165808502962010-03-15T06:40:10.039-07:002010-03-15T06:40:10.039-07:00Hey David! Found your blog and your quote on me. I...Hey David! Found your blog and your quote on me. I'm sure your mind went numb when you read that post. hehe!<br /><br />A couple of things you should know - First of all, my blog does NOT GET 36,000 hits. That is Scary Mommy. The blog she referenced of mine is my personal one, more geared towards "moms” and my extended family, not the professional blog she and I discussed attached to my business (www.bringittofruition.net) or my Washington Times blog or my professional blogging services.<br /><br />I am a business owner, writer (Maryland Life Magazine, style editor for Frederick Magazine, former Bureau Chief for Sony Worldwide Networks) and, of course, a mom. Now, I am referencing all of these things only to let you know that "we" are so much more than then "mommy bloggers." (A term that I personally loathe.) <br /><br />And while I appreciate that your head might explode for the content that you found, please consider the fact that this specific woman went in there with an agenda and created a story around it. Our conversation was geared around my business and how my blogging and social media skills are enabling me to assist my clients in their online endeavors. All she quoted me in saying was “we live our lives online.” Err, okay.<br /><br />Anyway, nice to “meet” you. Good luck on your own blogging journey.JenniferG of Hip As I Wanna Behttp://www.hipasiwannabe.comnoreply@blogger.com