Dear Anonymous,
It is pretty clear to me that we do not know each other, because you do not understand my intentions at all. Maybe we HAVE met...but you do not know me. I invite you to quit reading my blog at any time. I write for me, my friends, and my family. People who do not know me are welcome to blurk, as long as they realize that they, as you said yourself, "never know where these ladies are coming from in their life". Unfortunately, NOT knowing me puts A LOT of things I write out of context, from your perspective. I feel sad that you are offended by my posts, but I really don't feel a need to apologize for what I write. If you REALLY knew me, you would more than likely have a different reaction to my blog. I totally respect your decision to post anonymously. I like to 'dish' ...and as I am (obvious to anyone who knows me) totally aware of my many imperfections, I am also willing to 'take'.
And I don't "seek out" opportunities to make fun of others. They just happen to me. It's a sequined flapper dress with FLEAS....how does one NOT find humor in that?
Sincerely, Meg
Ok. I did not post this to mock the person who left this comment. (It feels strange that I should even have to SAY that. Does anyone know me at all?!) I had 2 reasons for doing this.
1) hope that anonymous would see the post and read my reply
2) remind everyone that most blogs are written with intended readers. On our blog, all readers are welcome, but understand that not knowing me automatically puts you at a disadvantage and you just might not "get it".
My blog had 121 hits yesterday. I don't think I even know 121 people.
I am certain that everyone who reads this blog has an opinion, whether you know me or not. With as many people that stop me in the street, grocery store, gas station, park, library, bank, hardware store, and Sam's Club, I am starting to think that it must feel REALLY REALLY good to tell me exactly what you think of me. Since many of us are so far away from each other, the likeliness of "running into me" at the store just isn't there. I'd like to provide all of my readers with this same opportunity to feel REALLY REALLY good. Soooooo...
Today is an official free for all! Tell me how you really feel about me. HolleeAnn, you KNOW I can't wait to be "validated".
I promise to "exercise my patience" as I read all 121 comments.
Goodbye Butterflies
12 years ago
27 comments:
I DON'T think you look pregnant. ;P
I think you secretly love wearing that denim dress.
I know you're sarcastic just like me, and someone who doesn't know you just wouldn't 'get' your blog.
i KNOW you AND i LOVE you!
i KNOW you are wonderfully talented, that you have MANY gifts that you share with the world, that you have a HUGE heart, that you are a wonderful mother to two amazing mlittle girls who are learning HUMOR (the thing that will get you through ANY trial that comes your way) through you and the wya you take on the world and a solid testimony based on your personal relationship with our Father in Heaven and that anyone who doesn't know all of these things clearly does not know you!
i feel sad for Anonymous. mostly because they do not know you like i know you...therefore they could never "get" your humor. they are seriously missing out on something BIG (that's whats she said).
also...i REALLY hope that it was not one of MY readers who left that anonymous comment. i sent people this way via my blog, it would make me REALLY sad to know one of my bloggy friends treated you like that!
not cool!
i also hope you used your google analytics to pin point where the commenter came from.
Naw, I don't use google for that. All comments have the right to anonymity...as long as they don't make fun of my husband or kids.
Only I can do that.
Wow, that was a QUICK removal! Didn't even get to read it!
I added When In Rome, Alphaville and MORE U2 for you!
Is your house clean yet? Turn on your 80's tunes and get going!
sure they have the right to comment anonymously but do you find it curious that most anonymous commenters are just people who are too chicken to REALLY speak up?
i mean besides mom who comments under anonymous because she doesn't know how to use blogger.
i would also like to add:
you do not have a mean gene. what you say is done through humor only. those who do not understand you are missing out.
PLUS you make fun of yourself too. did they miss the post about YOU sporting the denim dress that YOU just spent an entire post making fun of? THAT right there is proof of your humor. sheesh!!
anyway, my heart hurts to think you might be sad about this.
soak up the validation and forget about the one ONE person who said something mean. consider it their five-minutes-of-feeling-better-about-myself-holier-than-thou-i-said-it-therefore-i-am-right-and-you-are-wrong moment!
wow you deleted that comment fast. it must have had a bad word in it, right?
Can I just say that I bet Sister HolierthanThou must have a closetful of denim jumpers!?! Good grief learn to take a joke.
I propose that next time you want to write a rippin' good post like that, you and I switch. Then I can be your guest blogger and finally get out my opinions about our Sucky Saturday Enrichment Meeting where they are offering all items that cost less than a dollar to make! You can bet I've got some strong opinions on it, but can't post on my own blog because too many women from my ward read it! Life was certainly easier when only strangers read it.
I think you're great Meg.
and I totally admire you for giving that Lowe's jerk a piece of your mind. Go back and talk to his manager. Please.
Hollee Ann-
I love you. Maybe you and Kasey are my only readers and you just check my blog 120 times a day.
I didn't do the deleting (though I would if there was anything REALLY offensive in it...this is a family blog)
I plan to "validate" all of my commenter's in a later post. Lucky you...you will be validated 4 times! Maybe it does feel good to tell me how you feel! I miss you. Call me tomorrow.
Alright, I'm over here from your sister's blog and all I have to say is after reading a few posts (plan on reading LOTS more too when I'm not so freaking tired. . . if you don't mind having me), that you are FREAKIN' HILARIOUS!!! I love your blog, I love the things you write!!!
Anonymous can go comment somewhere else because they are SO not wanted here, so GO AWAY!!!!
Your readers LOVE you (I can tell) as does your sister, so keep up the great posts and great blog!
BTW, I commented on your sister's blog about the Lowe's man! I was disgusted by him and would've wanted to smack the smirk off his gruff little jerk off face!
K, I'm done rambling now!
Hey!! ♥
I heard about your ANONYMOUS COMMENTER incident from your Sista...
some people are RUDE.
You can change your comments setting to not accept anonymous comments. I did that on mine because i had gotten several funky comments, too...From Mr & Mrs Anonymous!!!!
Keep your chin up & realize that you must be SUPER POPULAR to have a hater!!!! :)
I don't know you at all -- this is my first time dropping by your blog. But I do know that you are HolleAnn's sister...and THAT makes you totally awesome!!
Meg,
You crack me up. It is fun to read your blog and know that you take things so well. I think that humor is good. We miss you guys in Boise!!
Ashley
P.S. If people feel so strongly about something, why do they have to say it anonymously. If it worth being said, then it is worth standing behind.
i KNOW you and i LOVE you! don't worry about anonymous comments. besides, its COOL to have a hater. I mean, look how far it's gotten Spencer & Heidi on the hills.
No hate here. Only the love.
I have to admit, I haven't ventured over from Mamarazzi's blog before today so I don't really know the situation. Let's just hope Anonymous was having a really bad PMS day. Personally, I don't mind if others disagree with me, all I ask is that they present their opinion respectfully and intelligently. And if you are going to ream on me, at least have the guts to stand behind your words. It seems every time I see someone who has blasted a blogger, they do it anonymously. Why is it we feel we can say whatever we want to a complete stranger on the internet? Do we not still deserve respect? I'm sorry this happened to you, but glad you have a thick skin to let it roll off your back.
BTW, did you know some people don't have the chemical in their brain to understand sarcasm? It explains why my SIL NEVER understands when I'm being sarcastic and takes everything at face value. Argh! It's so frustrating. I really have to watch what I say around her and I am a HUGE smart a$$!
P.S. To Mamarazzi - It wasn't me! I promise!
i came over just because I read someone posted a not nice comment. I may be nosey but I'm not mean. So, i was curious to see what the hooplah was about!
In a day full of messy diapers, faces, laundry, and dishes - I love that I can travel over to Arkansas for some good humor. Meg, you brighten my day. Helping me see the funny little things in life (why are things so weird in the south?) I admit that I'm always thinking how can a girl have so many great and funny stories? I know you. I know that you love your girls and hub more than anything. I know that you are not only witty, but very kind and sincere. Only one hater out of 121? That's not so bad. She must have been having a bad day, thought that is no excuse to attack you and put claims on what your children will grow up to be like. I think that's the part that bothered me the most. How dare someone judge your parenting and what you are teaching your sweet children.
BTW, you looked pretty hot in the denim number.
Ok, so I'm really glad that my blog is private, because I'm far more harsh than you are! And Dave and I combined? Nothing is sacred or safe from our comments!
I know you and love you and I can't say that I've ever seen you be anything more than sweet in the past, oh, 15 years.
Oh, and I do check your blog a lot in the day (so does Dave), so that might have upped your numbers.
yo mama-I think I am far too narcissistic to not be thrilled if I were to find a picture of myself on a strangers blog. Me? A celebrity? WOW! I've done PLENTY of things that I'm sure other's are laughing their butts off about right now. I hope I was having a good hair day.
You must have hit a jumper wearing nerve with ol' Anonymous. (Maybe she was made fun of in a previous life, who knows?!) But, seriously, she is not the "Head of the Internet Taste Police" nor is it her job to save your soul. If she doesn't like what you have to say, she needs to simply stay away from your blog. Besides, you know what they say about opinions...
I, on the other hand, think you are FREAKING hilarious. BUT, then again, I AM a heathen so what do I know? lol
Hugs!
Missie
It's your blog, baby, and you write what you want!
I am an occasional "blurker" from Suzy Garrett's blog. I find that on days that my daughters won't eat or stop fighting, there is no gas in the car and I should have left the house five minutes ago, etc reading your blog gives me the humor and perspective I need so I don't lock myself in the bathroom and weep. You are funny and charming. Thanks for making my day! (I hope you don't find me nosey--I prefer it as self-preservation-for-the-stay-at-home-Mom perusal.) :)
meg.
you make me laugh.
hard.
out loud.
every day.
and not because you are "mean." because you are real. and funny. and really funny. and I'm so glad we're "friends" and hope someday we can be real life friends too, instead of just make believe.
Meg,
I LOVE reading your blog. You are real and witty and able to see the humor in everything. And I love seeing pictures of your beautiful house.
I've learned a lot from reading your blog too, like that girls can get down and dirty in the home improvement arena (something that I'm afraid just may never happen for this girl).
But most importantly, I have learned that a Princess Wand is an ACCESSORY. Please thank Reese for me.
Oh man, where is this anonymous commenter? You've got me looking through all your past posts! I didn't know you for long, but I still think your blog is hilarious! I can't figure out how you come up with this stuff!
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