tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post1031513000087306476..comments2024-03-05T19:56:36.517-06:00Comments on The Perlman Update: The Post Where I Tell You That I'm Not Going To Apologize For Writing What I WriteJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-67183940163345998882010-02-22T02:47:21.562-06:002010-02-22T02:47:21.562-06:00Hi,
I know my comment is kind of late, I follow y...Hi, <br />I know my comment is kind of late, I follow your blog and several others, whenever I have the time, so I only recently saw this post. <br /><br />But I just wanted you to know that I know how you feel about being careful about what you write on your blog, mainly because of your husband's career in the foreign service. I also want to tell you that I admire you, I wish I was as brave to write what I want to write and not be too carefully that the entries become too boring and too happy. Basically, just wanted to say good for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-83797333030723115782009-08-05T17:34:59.513-06:002009-08-05T17:34:59.513-06:00Please don't close it. I read your blog becaus...Please don't close it. I read your blog because it's fun to get another DS spouse's perspective on this crazy life we're leading. Though I admit I always find it strange when strangers read my blog. And coincidentally, my blog started to same way. I was writing long emails home for 3 posts before I finally decided to blog it up instead. <br /><br />I think most of us get that it's your perspective and you're allowed to say what you want. But I understand the desire to censor.<br /><br />Either way you go, keep up the writing - it'll be a treasure trove later when the details start leaking from your brain.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950448336879028108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-17513196038600922722009-08-05T17:34:57.321-06:002009-08-05T17:34:57.321-06:00Please don't close it. I read your blog becaus...Please don't close it. I read your blog because it's fun to get another DS spouse's perspective on this crazy life we're leading. Though I admit I always find it strange when strangers read my blog. And coincidentally, my blog started to same way. I was writing long emails home for 3 posts before I finally decided to blog it up instead. <br /><br />I think most of us get that it's your perspective and you're allowed to say what you want. But I understand the desire to censor.<br /><br />Either way you go, keep up the writing - it'll be a treasure trove later when the details start leaking from your brain.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950448336879028108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-25099689689733360912009-08-03T23:43:33.876-06:002009-08-03T23:43:33.876-06:00I, too, would demand to be considered one of your ...I, too, would demand to be considered one of your family members if you were to go private...<br /><br />Glad you decided to stay "public", so to speak ;)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655298574868899841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-65146765681574677252009-08-03T21:17:47.859-06:002009-08-03T21:17:47.859-06:00I love reading about your adventures abroad. The ...I love reading about your adventures abroad. The good, the bad and the ugly. I understand that sometimes it can be tricky when the lines are blurred between the blog land and your real life. Keep writing from your heart and you can't go wrong.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259169109945001406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-34487887157520133322009-08-03T17:59:23.579-06:002009-08-03T17:59:23.579-06:00Dude this is YOUR space. Own it. And, if someone...Dude this is YOUR space. Own it. And, if someone doesn't like it, they can turn right back around and leave. Yay for not making it private!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535762749666630776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-57818657353070479002009-08-03T14:55:21.750-06:002009-08-03T14:55:21.750-06:00Seriously... I would have freaked out if you had m...Seriously... I would have freaked out if you had made it private.... I know I do the same thing from time to time... I will take a few days off & come back with a "Screw em attitude"- if they don't like it too bad.... Hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669318430348189265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-55860464957975298172009-08-03T13:04:20.149-06:002009-08-03T13:04:20.149-06:00I would have cried if you disappeared.. I love you...I would have cried if you disappeared.. I love your stories, your words, your one side.. whew.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508220276381229247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-11875430657625785622009-08-03T12:45:00.017-06:002009-08-03T12:45:00.017-06:00My hubby is in the Air Force and we have lived ove...My hubby is in the Air Force and we have lived overseas a couple of times. I so enjoy reaading about your experiences and am glad you've decided to keep the blog open! It's your blog girlfriend. If people don't like what they read then they can move on. I for one am here to stay. :)<br />hugs to you!!<br />dawnDawn's Daily Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08633980042633418063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-66613033588120045412009-08-03T11:51:21.062-06:002009-08-03T11:51:21.062-06:00OOps - sorry didn't link my profile correctly:...OOps - sorry didn't link my profile correctly: www.alilwelshrarebit.com - I hate it when people don't have a working link!christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069121847862255973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-30917684648192774142009-08-03T11:50:47.904-06:002009-08-03T11:50:47.904-06:00I only recently stumbled upon your blog (through N...I only recently stumbled upon your blog (through Norwindians and Left my heart at preschool - both of whom I met at Blogher!) and I love it. I dream of relocating overseas someday, with my Welsh husband! I would love to read about your day to day life and problems and kids! Your blog = your rules. You can always delete rude comments; I do!christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069121847862255973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-76811298425833431402009-08-03T07:34:47.013-06:002009-08-03T07:34:47.013-06:00I think you're awesome & love reading abou...I think you're awesome & love reading about all of your exotic adventures abroad. I do get the private deal - I did it because I had people in my family reading that accidentally came across my blog but would pass judgement on me, especially during my pregnancy w/ Anna. It made it completely not fun, so I took the easy way out & made it private. That being said, I think you are awesome & I really hope you stay public - and if you don't, please invite me to be a reader!!!<br />PS - WISH I had someone to clean my house. Kudos to YOU!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769967354682232429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-26743199286004906222009-08-03T04:55:00.889-06:002009-08-03T04:55:00.889-06:00(((Hugs)))
You know I can completely relate with ...(((Hugs)))<br /><br />You know I can completely relate with so much of what you've written. Good luck deciding what's best for you. I know it's not easy.<br /><br />I would love to see the emails, but I also understand if it's not really something you want to take on, I know you have more than enough on your plate already. :-)<br /><br />Blogging is definitely not as much fun when you start second guessing everything you want to write.Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-9443254677171304272009-08-02T20:57:30.053-06:002009-08-02T20:57:30.053-06:00Go you! Your blog, your rules. We wouldn't be ...Go you! Your blog, your rules. We wouldn't be here if we didn't want to read exactly what you're putting out there.<br /><br />We all struggle with where to draw the line, and we all draw it in the place that feels right to us. If it isn't right for our readers than they can be cordially invited to move on - god knows there are plenty of alternatives out there competing for your online attention.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-20542767567309558282009-08-02T12:44:55.758-06:002009-08-02T12:44:55.758-06:00Jill,
I LOVE your blog and don't want you to ...Jill,<br /><br />I LOVE your blog and don't want you to change a thing. NOTHING!! My thoughts are that if people are offended, then don't continue to read. Move along to another blog. That's the beauty of blogging. It's your blog so therefore, your rules. Like it or leave it.<br /><br />Looking forward to brutally honest posts about your life. I'm all for keeping it real!! Hope all is going well for you.<br /><br />Much love from NJ,<br />Sue<br />xoxo3 Peas in a Podhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836773658497641385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-74746096058458633392009-08-02T12:41:52.513-06:002009-08-02T12:41:52.513-06:00Do not go private (or if you do, take me with you!...Do not go private (or if you do, take me with you!!!)<br /><br />Just like any tv show, radio show, book, magazine, or movie, if you don't like it, MOVE ALONG!!<br /><br />I can't stand seeing comments chastising a person for their opinions, lifestyle, etc. You continue to be you and post WHATEVER you damn well please!!!<br /><br />If you don't like it, GO ELSEWHERE!!!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04528100540382167568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-21494277786729805252009-08-02T12:24:53.474-06:002009-08-02T12:24:53.474-06:00Your updates are ones that I look forward to the m...Your updates are ones that I look forward to the most. It's fascinating getting a glimpse of someone leading a life abroad.<br /><br />I would actually love to hear more about the daily happenings. I love hearing stories about the girls in school, problems with home staff, and the daily vents. I love. I love. LOVE.<br /><br />I too have realized that my writing has changed. I used to write so much about just the kids. Thanks for the reminder.OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-65940432018663424332009-08-02T10:26:19.490-06:002009-08-02T10:26:19.490-06:00I for one Love your blog and how you write it! I c...I for one Love your blog and how you write it! I check in all of the time to see if you have something new to report on and you Never disssapoint...it is your space...say what you feel, it wouldn't be as good as it is if you didn't!! That being said...if you do go private, can I still be a reader?!!! I would miss it terribly~ you Shine! xoTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897030352337267652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-48635370839012741562009-08-02T10:24:55.849-06:002009-08-02T10:24:55.849-06:00I'm with Joice. Since I put my blog private I ...I'm with Joice. Since I put my blog private I haven't blogged that much anymore. The reason I put it in private was to write about an experience I had which is/was not ment to be "trashed" in public. I wanted it to be a diary about my feelings, my living during the deployments of my husband etc. I started the blog at my husbands first one year deployment and I'm glad I moved it all over to blogger to have the ability to read what I felt back then. Now, I'm thinking going to start another blog just for the fact to rest the old one where I dealt with decisions etc. <br /> I enjoy reading your blog and would be sad if it wouldn't be on my "daily" list. A blog is a personal view and that's how I see it. I don't always agree with some writers but respect them. So go ahead and rant/post the way you like and I'm sure the ones who don't agree will stay away :)Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317416564589174535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-53303137538271974942009-08-02T09:21:14.361-06:002009-08-02T09:21:14.361-06:00Hi. I am actually considering "unlocking&quo...Hi. I am actually considering "unlocking" my blog, so it is ironic that you put this post. I don't think you should ever have to apologize or censor what you write. Your blog is one that I truly enjoy because it is witty and honest. I wish I could write as well as you! I do understand all the emails asking for ads and such, which is why I locked mine down. However, it definitely doesn't feel the same since I did that.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588810802948258741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-31266630464789466132009-08-02T06:44:54.950-06:002009-08-02T06:44:54.950-06:00I think...
And right there is what a blog should ...I think...<br /><br />And right there is what a blog should be about. What you think, feel. It should be real and I know that is not easy. My husbands family reads my blog and I so I have to censor what I say. I really wish I didn't have to do that.<br /><br />For you to be honest here about everything (and I understand a bit about what living in a foreign country is about) should be for you because you need an outlet for the experiences you have. If people take offense to that it is thier choice to take offense and you are saying as much. This is me this is real. Read or don't.<br /><br />I applaud you for being willing to share it all here and for keeping it open to all of us. I really enjoying hearing about your adventures with the kids and life.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-70478500248696998832009-08-02T05:54:54.841-06:002009-08-02T05:54:54.841-06:00Jill,
This is your place to write and vent and you...Jill,<br />This is your place to write and vent and you should not have to apologize for that. <br /><br />That is the one thing that I really, really, dislike the blogoshpere. I think that people need to remember that when reading blogs. This is YOUR space to say what YOU have to say. If people don't like that then they don't need to be around here.<br /><br />I for one am so glad at the opportunity that get to read this blog and therefore get to know you better. You are an amazing woman and you have an wonderful family. I love reading about your adventures.<br /><br />I am so glad that they will continue.<br /><br />One of your fans ;)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-3729190549408808722009-08-02T04:42:33.453-06:002009-08-02T04:42:33.453-06:00I'm glad you don't make your blog private ...I'm glad you don't make your blog private because I love reading you and I prefer a raw blog than one politically correct !!! Actually what makes your blog interesting is all the "little" stories of life that you tell us. Keep blogging !!!!Chiloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474935803818601370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-73054769705470915932009-08-02T01:18:16.715-06:002009-08-02T01:18:16.715-06:00I state in my heading that Trash Can is MY online ...I state in my heading that Trash Can is MY online not-so-secret diary. On the odd occasion that I feel something may potentially be controversial I make a statement say along the lines of 'This is my online diary, my views and my opinions so if you don't like it TOUGH.'<br /><br />I do find myself moderating a bit now that I have met some bloggers and formed face-to-face realtionships but have started a second really secret blog to write that stuff because for me the writing is the thing.trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623440501234583451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-89091179149279603482009-08-01T21:49:26.843-06:002009-08-01T21:49:26.843-06:00As someone who has hestitated to START a blog beca...As someone who has hestitated to START a blog because of fear of what to say, I get it. Then again, I don't, as blog has yet to be started. But I'm on the verge...and this is a great reminder that my blog will be mine. All mine. And that is just what I want it to be.<br /><br />I found your blog during my research into the FS a few years ago. I have gotten so much more than what I initially was expecting and hoping for. I discovered an entirely new group of "friends" that make up my world (literally). Thank you.<br /><br />Anna Bannaleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643239757738838252noreply@blogger.com