tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post4616928887989162210..comments2024-01-26T05:21:36.865-08:00Comments on Motherscribe: Blog posts are little snapshots into our livesJCKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-2773011398526114302007-12-13T07:00:00.000-08:002007-12-13T07:00:00.000-08:00I don't worry much about boundaries with my own li...I don't worry much about boundaries with my own life, but I've been unusually aware lately about boundaries with other people's privacy. I really want to post some of the photos I took while house-hunting yesterday, but they ARE the interior of someone else's home and I'm pretty sure that's at least rude, probably unethical, and possibly illegal. So I contented myself with the exterior doors.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957626443087438904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-8242234042146473562007-12-12T02:08:00.000-08:002007-12-12T02:08:00.000-08:00Gosh...there is definitely something in the ether!...Gosh...there is definitely something in the ether! I have been mulling over this very issue, and my position on it, since reading a really thoughtful and searingly honest post by another of my fav blogger ladies Smiler (From Smiler, with Love) about a recent relationship break-up and how it affected, and was affected by, her blogging.<BR/><BR/>I'm one of those who blogs for myself. There is a whole complex back story which I guess I will be exploring in my own post, but the upshot is - I am somewhat troubled by the ethical concerns, yet even more troubled by the sense that it is most important to me to be completely honest and myself on this platform in a way that is unique and more than a little precious in my life right now.<BR/><BR/>Confused? Me, too. The simplest explanation is that right now I'm not being completely frank with <I>everyone</I>, despite that being one of my core values. And it's bugging the hell out of me.<BR/><BR/>So, the synchronicity of dropping in here and reading this tonight (and you bet I'll be slipping over to Mrs G's to read her post next) - well, there is <I>definitely</I> something in the air tonight...<BR/><BR/>Thanks, JCK - your articulate, eloquent, irreverent musings are always such a pleasure. I'll be sure to link you when I pen my thoughts... send a little linky love your way :)ruddygoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869876730239753027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-49415791437318120252007-12-11T19:02:00.000-08:002007-12-11T19:02:00.000-08:00it's such a personal thing...blogging choices. and...it's such a personal thing...blogging choices. and how about blogging etiquette?! now there's another post! in any case, i admire the thought and consideration and respect you give to your blog and your writing. i'm going to email you a thought I just had...privately.. . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/18250552123712604320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-25498248410140916552007-12-10T15:45:00.000-08:002007-12-10T15:45:00.000-08:00This was such a good post.I have always had an ope...This was such a good post.<BR/><BR/>I have always had an open blog and I do find that I occasionally hold back (I'm like you - with the skirt thing) because I have family that reads my blog and I don't want to offend any of them. But, I don't think that hurts my writing so far and I hope one day, when I really have something to say that I feel I really need to say - I'll just say it. <BR/><BR/>Hope you had a good weekend. See you soon. KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-61136346366207656692007-12-10T14:47:00.000-08:002007-12-10T14:47:00.000-08:00Professor J - Yes, our Mrs. G is one smart cookie....Professor J - Yes, our Mrs. G is one smart cookie. I can see why you wouldn't want to post about your stepdaughter, but also how it would be challenging not to share, too. OH, MY you flatterer on the panties parade!<BR/><BR/>HRH- Thanks for coming by! Too funny on the CRAP, my mom's going to read this!<BR/><BR/>Mary, I really like your phrase - Blethic. Thanks for coming by and writing what you're thinking about.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. G- oh, gee whiz, Mrs. G....LOVE YA!JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-35497739708301950762007-12-10T13:09:00.000-08:002007-12-10T13:09:00.000-08:00You have given ME much to think about. Here I thou...You have given ME much to think about. Here I thought I was just stirring up my own pot.<BR/><BR/>I'm over here almost every day and I think you have the most elegant, articulate dirty laundry in town.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-16019002677930082022007-12-10T13:01:00.000-08:002007-12-10T13:01:00.000-08:00I too started blogging for that intellectual outle...I too started blogging for that intellectual outlet, to flex my creative muscles. My phrase for the ethical dilemmas of blogging is Blethic or blog ethic. Blethic for me means I get to tell my stories, but not someone else's. If your story intersects mine, then I get to tell that part, but not the rest. This is an issue for my children--my oldest is 11 and he's hysterical. And deeply private. He's okay if I tell 'our' stories but not his. Blethics will develop for me, I'm sure, as my sense of blogging matures (or maybe fizzes out, who knows). Now I"m going to read Mrs. G's post . . .Minnesota Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565431067927240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-81547950531871135872007-12-10T11:18:00.000-08:002007-12-10T11:18:00.000-08:00Love the post. I often have that "crap, my mom is...Love the post. I often have that "crap, my mom is going to read this" moment every once in awhile.Texashollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982077447405220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-70750814707345482832007-12-10T10:30:00.000-08:002007-12-10T10:30:00.000-08:00Great post, JCK. I, too have been thinking about ...Great post, JCK. I, too have been thinking about this since Mrs. G's post--she's one smart cookie, our Mrs. G. <BR/><BR/>I have a step daughter with developmental disabilities and some behavioral/emotional issues as well. I've only lived with her for a short time, and I find it extremely challenging and lots of fun. I've been tempted to blog about my new parenting issues (being a parent for the first time in 48 years), but haven't wanted to "air our dirty laundry." So, I think about these issues a great deal. <BR/><BR/>Nice panties, by the way.Karen Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540617923517042598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-58508279196582101092007-12-10T09:23:00.000-08:002007-12-10T09:23:00.000-08:00Mary Alice - yes, isn't it awesome how one blogger...Mary Alice - yes, isn't it awesome how one blogger can inspire others. Obviously, our Mrs. G sent a ripple into the blogosphere. A good one! I love being challenged to think about things. I'll be tuning in to see if you post something, too.<BR/><BR/>Lisa - Yowza on the ex's. Funny, though. I loved what you said about how you didn't understand how you could write without raising an eyebrow. Amen, Sistah. We just have to find out where the lines are, I guess. Sometimes they are worth crossing. Sometimes not.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Happy Geek. You are part of that community!<BR/><BR/>WorksforMom- Kudos to you for not sharing with your family. At first I wanted it to be a place separate from family, but then my husband encouraged me to open it to family so they could see what was happening with the kids (because my newsy emails have dried up) and also see my writing.Sometimes it can be an inhibitor to what I'm writing. <BR/><BR/>Janet, the interesting thing is that it can morph into something else. Just like art! You have your own piece of art out there! :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments, ladies. I'm enjoying the discussions.JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-33332110759801229922007-12-10T07:45:00.000-08:002007-12-10T07:45:00.000-08:00I started blogging only recently but I knew going ...I started blogging only recently but I knew going in that people I kenw would read it. Actually I told people I was starting one because I was afraid I wouldn't have any readers otherwise. And it was set up mostly so the family could know what was going on with the kidlings. It has morphed into something else. I don't have a lot of deep dark thoughts that people don't already know about, so I haven't really written anything surprising so far. Hmm> Did I even answer the question? Drivel, drivel I say (and write). Sigh.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190489990653412687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-51662758837409834812007-12-09T19:03:00.000-08:002007-12-09T19:03:00.000-08:00Wow, this has been on my mind too. I love how blo...Wow, this has been on my mind too. I love how blogging is a "dumping" ground of free will and thoughts. Kudos to being brave enough to share with your family (I have considered it but have never done it - I don't even posts shots yet).<BR/><BR/>Beautiful post (again). You articulate your thoughts so well!MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-87874071827256879562007-12-09T18:13:00.000-08:002007-12-09T18:13:00.000-08:00I am glad you do blog, I love your line "it is my ...I am glad you do blog, I love your line "it is my connection to other people who might hear an echo into their own souls, as I have heard the echos in their writing, in their blogs. A sense of community." You said exactly what i think (albeit a bit more eloquently!)happygeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554736584093276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-37976628795081914072007-12-09T16:58:00.001-08:002007-12-09T16:58:00.001-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lisa Wheeler Miltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386193798727387546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-30562435159445883472007-12-09T16:58:00.000-08:002007-12-09T16:58:00.000-08:00I blathered on at Mrs. G's and I'll try to be brie...I blathered on at Mrs. G's and I'll try to be brief here. <BR/><BR/>(I might have to write a post too.)<BR/><BR/>I wrote a post about a year ago, and a key player was an x-boyfriend - never mentioned by name, but I knew some people could probably figure it out.<BR/><BR/>It wasn't a scathing portrayal, but it wasn't complimentary either. I wondered what he would say if he read it. But it stands. It was not intentionally cruel or mean.<BR/><BR/>I wrote a post after that, saying I hoped no one post was taken out of context or misunderstood.<BR/><BR/>I don't know how I can write well and never raise an eyebrow.<BR/><BR/>Ok, going now.<BR/><BR/>Must eat dinner. Great post.Lisa Wheeler Miltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386193798727387546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-22644783875217735302007-12-09T15:56:00.000-08:002007-12-09T15:56:00.000-08:00Nice post. I too have spent the day ruminating on...Nice post. I too have spent the day ruminating on Mrs G's questions...only I haven't managed to get the answers all down nicely like you did.Mary Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923591889426758103noreply@blogger.com