tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.comments2023-03-18T10:06:19.447-04:00the voices in my headsuzanne reynolds-alperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17752213746776551690noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-48869505484648123692016-01-18T01:38:29.457-05:002016-01-18T01:38:29.457-05:00I totally agree with you. WordPress is much simple...I totally agree with you. WordPress is much simpler than Blogspot's platform. I personally also have a WordPress website, and I absolutely love it. WordPress turns blogging into a breeze. Without WordPress, we would all be cracking our heads and teeth trying to learn senseless html. See you at your new home!<br /><br /><a href="http://elitemarketlinks.blogspot.com/2015/08/designing-website-should-be-smart-and.html" rel="nofollow">Pete Summers @ Elite Market Links</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757055645788392875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-86848457540647279892015-10-31T05:19:15.415-04:002015-10-31T05:19:15.415-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-51525044918115188022015-08-04T18:11:23.841-04:002015-08-04T18:11:23.841-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.-blessed holy socks, the non-perishable-zealothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241446130197185049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-51276092048513223602015-07-25T09:41:57.728-04:002015-07-25T09:41:57.728-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09760089303471604688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-11436451287386660372014-09-11T16:54:57.046-04:002014-09-11T16:54:57.046-04:00You are wise beyond your years, @Sully!You are wise beyond your years, @Sully!suzanne reynolds-alperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752213746776551690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-72942954739146291172014-08-23T03:35:26.509-04:002014-08-23T03:35:26.509-04:00People shouldn't be so annoyed or ignorant wit...People shouldn't be so annoyed or ignorant with this trend all because the "sporty" people are doing it. This trend is simply just a fun way of spreading awareness and it's doing a good job of doing so reading here that the charity donations for ALS has gone up 200%. I'm seeing these videos of the people I have as friends on my Facebook newsfeed and majority of them aren't donating. We're teenagers. What do you expect? People are not obligated to donate. They shouldn't feel bad if they don't have money for the people with ALS. Just like you said making that point to that argument that one might make. "Oh, now I feel like the bad guy." No one is making you feel like that. Like, if anything, give as much as you can or make the video AT LEAST to spread awareness. I think that just to go out of your way to donate at least something, whether it's $5 or $100, you can make a difference.. or just to spread awareness to others that are able to donate with or without the nomination could be what this charity needs. And what do you know! It's working.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807693200402671347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-56461801109678113102014-08-20T01:14:29.569-04:002014-08-20T01:14:29.569-04:00Being one of the folks who posted an unhappy blog ...Being one of the folks who posted an unhappy blog about the ice-bucket challenge, I figured I ought to respond. I am happy ALS is getting money, and I did post several links if someone wants to donate. (Though, there are other down sides, fiscally, that another friend of mine did point out this article, http://qz.com/249649/the-cold-hard-truth-about-the-ice-bucket-challenge/). <br /><br />But what I don't like is the "Do this or else" tone of the campaign, though. People nominated are offered an ultimatum in some form--I did learn the original was donate $25 and pour ice or donate $100--the challenge I got was "do this or donate $100." If you back out of a challenge like that, you look like a bad guy. "You can't even pour some ice over your head...?" And I don't think ultimatums are fair. What if I challenged one of my FB friends who, secretly, is going home crying about whether to pay electricity or get enough food for the family? I just publicly called them out to go donate money they do not have. I've been in that situation; it hurts. A lot. <br /><br />And depending on the tone and comments (more from some of those more sportsy-types, granted), the person who doesn't do the challenge gets publicly shamed. I was bullied in school for many years; I don't believe that this is devaluing the word. Public shaming and calling people out, depending on how its done, can still turn into bullying. Do I think most people are bullying? No. Have I seen it happen? Yes. Even if the friends drop it and don't call the person out, that initial shame for knowing you don't have the money still burns. A lot. Even moreso with the original challenge that demanded you to donate to something, whether or not you dumped ice on your head. <br /><br />It's a very classist challenge and mindset. I'm glad that money is being raised for charity, but I feel for the people who are quietly hiding because they are working two jobs and their 24 hours allows them to maybe feed their family and sneak in four hours of sleep--not add in a video because they know they certainly don't have $100 to spare. Charity should be done because someone really believes in the cause, not because their friends are daring them or shaming them to do so.Trisha Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376818093828481917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-35924347113940264232014-01-29T08:53:58.981-05:002014-01-29T08:53:58.981-05:00Yea, it stinks, Terri. I'm collecting what inf...Yea, it stinks, Terri. I'm collecting what information I can.suzanne reynolds-alperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752213746776551690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-48035636405217962992014-01-28T22:22:11.708-05:002014-01-28T22:22:11.708-05:00Oh, that sucks :-( Sorry to hear that! :-(Oh, that sucks :-( Sorry to hear that! :-(TerriBrucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033336782476590410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-72195893470168186752013-09-27T01:46:23.053-04:002013-09-27T01:46:23.053-04:00You missed the very best line in the whole article...You missed the very best line in the whole article a few paragraphs down from his "guy-guy" BS: <br /><br />I teach only the best.<br /><br />Really, really want to hurt this guy. >:( Grrrr!!Trisha Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376818093828481917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-85807831854396441522013-09-26T11:20:12.441-04:002013-09-26T11:20:12.441-04:00Obviously, Gilmour has gotten called out by others...Obviously, Gilmour has gotten called out by others. Here's some follow-up. He actually makes himself sound worse, if that is possible. HE ACTUALLY REFERS TO HIS STUDENTS AS 'GIRLS'. OMG, I think I'm going to go bang my head against a wall.<br />http://www.nationalpost.com/m/wp/arts/afterword/blog.html?b=arts.nationalpost.com%2F2013%2F09%2F25%2Fdavid-gilmour-there-isnt-a-racist-or-a-sexist-bone-in-my-bodysuzanne reynolds-alperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752213746776551690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-5721622067098087232012-08-15T21:27:54.593-04:002012-08-15T21:27:54.593-04:00Hooray! Dare to fail! :-)Hooray! Dare to fail! :-)TerriBrucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033336782476590410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-59690292520729096202012-08-08T23:25:40.594-04:002012-08-08T23:25:40.594-04:00Way to go! Annoy away!Way to go! Annoy away!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048667621876014668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-21906202973692049062011-10-17T16:19:16.236-04:002011-10-17T16:19:16.236-04:00Congratulations!Congratulations!Luc Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655524638248157747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-55709059190837958332011-10-04T08:16:19.218-04:002011-10-04T08:16:19.218-04:00I'm crossing my fingers with you. I know the f...I'm crossing my fingers with you. I know the feeling.Luc Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655524638248157747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-43971041377571559132011-05-11T22:27:47.862-04:002011-05-11T22:27:47.862-04:00Even if it is a "spoiler" for me in writ...Even if it is a "spoiler" for me in writing group, I can't wait to hear! And I totally know that feeling - it is a fabulous one. :) Enjoy the glow!!!Trisha Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376818093828481917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-91039523546057538872011-05-11T21:11:37.750-04:002011-05-11T21:11:37.750-04:00Sounds great! Can't wait to read/hear it! :)Sounds great! Can't wait to read/hear it! :)Jhenahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261617990021089244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-89439343844709072982011-04-25T16:19:29.949-04:002011-04-25T16:19:29.949-04:00Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Luc. And for ...Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Luc. And for reading my blog. I also believe we are wholly blessed--or at least we come into the world this way.<br /><br />I also want to make sure you are aware that much of what is above is a reposting of Star's article--I do not want to take credit for another's writing!suzanne reynolds-alperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752213746776551690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-6204777353067498772011-04-21T13:59:16.154-04:002011-04-21T13:59:16.154-04:00Beautifully written, Suzanne.
It's amazing th...Beautifully written, Suzanne.<br /><br />It's amazing that this attitude still exists today in what we like to call an enlightened society. I remember hearing as a child that we were born into sin and that women were doubly cursed because of Eve's partaking of the fruit. Of course, once I got older and began to travel the path of spirituality, I would make sure to remind those who had this viewpoint that Adam's responsibility as a husband was to cover and protect his wife and that, by trying to fault her for what happened, he failed in his responsibility by failing to "man up".<br /><br />Indeed, we are whole and wholly blessed. We can stand apart, but it is only when we are together that we become greater than the sum of our parts. And I firmly believe that's the way it was always intended to be.Luc Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655524638248157747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-62439884858172625392011-03-26T07:30:55.103-04:002011-03-26T07:30:55.103-04:00Since I work at the same company, all of this soun...Since I work at the same company, all of this sounds really familiar....If my kids were the age that yours are, I may be thinking of making the same decision. You are a great mom and a great worker Suzanne, and I think that you are making a responsible decision that will benefit your family for years to come. EDC will still be there years from now to accept you back with open arms if you have room for them in the future. In the meantime though, I look forward to hearing more about your writing!Adalheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374705229456185535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-704504178926785822011-03-24T22:32:19.141-04:002011-03-24T22:32:19.141-04:00I have no doubt you'll make this work for you ...I have no doubt you'll make this work for you - and be happier with it, Suzanne. :) If you like, I can send any freelancing or writing-from-home opps your direction? While I don't have kids, it was really stressful when I first left the corporate world, but it was one of the best decisions of my life. You're an amazing person, so things will work out because you will make them do so. *Hugs*Trisha Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376818093828481917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-73744754025151058932011-03-24T21:44:45.815-04:002011-03-24T21:44:45.815-04:00Thanks for the support folks. It's scary. Even...Thanks for the support folks. It's scary. Even though I am 100% sure this is the "right" decision, there are the money worries, and concerns about what could happen in the future...<br /><br />I have confidence, though, that I will find a way to bring in some income that does not compromise the space I've created. Ultimately, I am pretty optimistic. Maybe that makes me slightly crazy.suzanne reynolds-alperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752213746776551690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-65194279304038188312011-03-24T18:29:40.909-04:002011-03-24T18:29:40.909-04:00Good luck, it sounds like the right thing to do.Good luck, it sounds like the right thing to do.S R Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09965107825519194994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-35291275742671380172011-03-24T16:01:03.902-04:002011-03-24T16:01:03.902-04:00Congratulations! It's scary to step out in a n...Congratulations! It's scary to step out in a new direction, but it sounds like it's the right choice for you.Disgruntled Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975975276659730388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169040639675908872.post-10130853432059649062011-02-03T00:18:20.625-05:002011-02-03T00:18:20.625-05:00Thank you so much for the great post, Suzanne! Im...Thank you so much for the great post, Suzanne! Imbolc is one of those holidays that I know very little about, so your information is much appreciated. <br /><br />I'm actually curious more about the mother-daughter relationship that it represents. What are some good links I can find?Trisha Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376818093828481917noreply@blogger.com