tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post2800964393704557495..comments2023-07-29T02:41:14.354-05:00Comments on everyday life: TFT hiatusheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12585727879797305803noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-59000450810273503002007-11-02T18:55:00.000-05:002007-11-02T18:55:00.000-05:00Sorry you are feeling this way. It's unfortunate ...Sorry you are feeling this way. It's unfortunate that some people have to take things so personal out there. I love the TFT blogging! I think it's a good way to mix up the day to day blogging and some of the blogging slumps. It's also a great way to get people thinking. I hope you'll continue :) And thanks for starting TFT:)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06158790469825626439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-68669178995768024842007-11-02T15:58:00.000-05:002007-11-02T15:58:00.000-05:00If people are offended or feel like they are being...If people are offended or feel like they are being attacked I don't see that that is your fault. Maybe they are simply realizing something about themselves that they may not like and in the process become defensive about it. I understand feeling bad about it, but really, I love reading about parenting and how others do it and manage their day to day lives. Even if that differs from how I do things. I'm sorry that you are feeling badly about some things you may have posted, but you are honest and to the point, something I appreciate in people. Why sugar coat things in a TFT post? They are meant to stir up thoughts and opinions, right? I hope to see some TFT's from you soon!Michelle Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641964724198743746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-13730349091978681162007-11-02T11:35:00.000-05:002007-11-02T11:35:00.000-05:00I always love reading what you guys write- I read ...I always love reading what you guys write- I read everything on blogs with a grain of salt-- it's your blog- you are allowed to speak your mind in HONESTY! Tooo many people don't speak honestly about the troubles of parenting. I appreciate your realness. Know that you don't have "judgement" coming from me. <BR/><BR/>ckChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137774922006122511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-91306953773699546412007-11-02T07:56:00.000-05:002007-11-02T07:56:00.000-05:00Thanks for understanding you guys! You're all awe...Thanks for understanding you guys! You're all awesome and I love the new bloggers I'm "meeting" through all of this stuff. <BR/><BR/>Don't worry, I'm not completely zipping my lips, I'm just taking a break from the heavier things (but then again it seems almost any topic can become a hot topic these days) and try keeping things more neutral and not so opinionated around here for a bit. I'm looking at it as a fun challenge to continue to let the blog world get to know more of the real me but to try to do it a little better without being snarky or sarcastic or with so much of my bumbling honesty. lol!<BR/><BR/>Really, thanks for understanding my thoughts today.heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585727879797305803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-62272846836835537462007-11-01T21:51:00.000-05:002007-11-01T21:51:00.000-05:00thanks for your post, heather. i really love what ...thanks for your post, heather. i really love what you started with tft. i think you should be able to say exactly what you think. we don't all have to think the same way. i learn so much here. even though, i may not agree with everything, i still find it very informative. i like everyone's honesty. i think you should continue to speak your mind. you deserve it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00447128976667732712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-11621163613220119872007-11-01T21:06:00.000-05:002007-11-01T21:06:00.000-05:00just so you know - i have always enjoyed reading y...just so you know - i have always enjoyed reading your thoughts for thursday (or any day). i found you through nicole's blog. i had been nervous about sharing my thoughts for a while, but i finally jumped in. i enjoy seeing other opinions - even if i don't agree i understand just that - they are someone's opinion and we are all entitled to that. :)jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044560541276275050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-16452127128229146022007-11-01T19:58:00.000-05:002007-11-01T19:58:00.000-05:00Hi Heather, I just jumped on the TFT bandwagon a f...Hi Heather, I just jumped on the TFT bandwagon a few weeks ago and I have really enjoyed it. I have only been reading your blog since that same time, so i wasn't aware that the subjects were meant to be controversial at first. I do not have children so any of those big topics never apply to me.<BR/>There are so many thing to write about and ask for others thought and opinions, but it doesn't necessarily have to be about parenting, does it? I think that is probably when people get the most defensive. I'd love to hear more of your thoughts and will be going back to read some of the old ones, they look like good topics!Kristi @ Mi Vida Ocupadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033353912749619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-53577964418334559532007-11-01T19:36:00.000-05:002007-11-01T19:36:00.000-05:00You know what? This makes me sad. I love getting...You know what? This makes me sad. I love getting to know people better, getting to know the substance of their thoughts and what makes them tick. I think there is a certain courage in being able to say, "I think x, even if you think y." And a certain courage in not taking it personally, but appreciating the different ways we all think and feel. I get the point, though, about not wanting to hurt people. I wouldn't like that either. Maybe I'm not sensitive enough, but I'm sorry to see it go.jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826252555094322099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-45182970426551932662007-11-01T16:50:00.000-05:002007-11-01T16:50:00.000-05:00I also agree and hope that people don't take anyth...I also agree and hope that people don't take anything out of context that I write about. In all, blogging is just another way of sharing your opinion, feelings on a topic, life story and events and also a great tool in journaling. WOW! I never knew where this TFT posts came from. Thanks for starting the trend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-80852100507914980772007-11-01T15:49:00.000-05:002007-11-01T15:49:00.000-05:00BOO!!!! It's not you or your writing!!! It is th...BOO!!!! It's not you or your writing!!! It is the weird world we have concocted on the internet that has no emotion except for silly :P or :) stuff. I am very close to writing off (no pun intented) the blog world all together. I should just stick with calling my friends and writing snail mails. It is not worth it when it takes 2000 times longer to get your point across because you have to recheck your writing over and over to make sure you are not offending anyone. <BR/><BR/>We were talking about the power of the written word yesterday at church. One person said that if they have something critical to say or a strong opinion that they speak it to the person. They only write down words of encouragement, so that writing can be remembered. I am seriously considering adopting this strategy, for just the reasons you mentioned in this post. In fact, I should be calling you right now instead of typing! :) :P ;) :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-66497465048678087272007-11-01T15:35:00.000-05:002007-11-01T15:35:00.000-05:00I'm right there with you, Heather. I am quickly r...I'm right there with you, Heather. I am quickly realizing how easy it is to have things taken out of context or blown out of proportion.<BR/><BR/>I think we could all do to realize that between typing and talking sometimes attitudes and true meanings get "Lost in Translation".<BR/><BR/>I hope you'll continue to post, and I promise I won't be judgemental! :-) Hugs!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652441562265122088.post-51016829192608738302007-11-01T15:30:00.000-05:002007-11-01T15:30:00.000-05:00I TOTALLY know how you feel... I feel like things ...I TOTALLY know how you feel... I feel like things happened the same way with me last week and the whole guilty mom posting we all did. And that was pretty much my first TFT! I liked reading everyone's opinions, but I also don't want anyone to feel like I'm judging. Of course, I also feel like, if they don't like my blog, they shouldn't read it... but... you know, you don't want to hurt feelings. I was going to post something again today, but I don't know if I feel like it now. For what it's worth, I always like your writing, and I liked your TFT today... or, NON-TFT as it may be. :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348353553246781818noreply@blogger.com