tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post2947827629566663892..comments2024-03-29T00:15:14.289-07:00Comments on Jenny Matlock: Aristotle said...Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-84876204340958749162010-10-15T09:03:06.583-07:002010-10-15T09:03:06.583-07:00Jenny, it made me sad to read that someone hurt yo...Jenny, it made me sad to read that someone hurt your feelings by being so rude and critical of something that makes you happy.<br /><br />I always tell my kids that we should feel sorry for people who feel the need to tear others down. Their lives must be pretty sad if it makes them feel big by trying to make others feel small. The best way to respond to that stuff is to not respond at all. Half of it is about goading you into a fight anyway.<br /><br />Shake it off and keep on doing what you do. I personally love your blog, and really enjoy your writing. Based on the amount of readers and commenters you have, I know for a fact that I am not the only one who feels that way.<br /><br />:)Jessica Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861658300112079021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-85669033175060925542010-10-14T17:39:03.408-07:002010-10-14T17:39:03.408-07:00"I like your writing."
All joking aside,..."I like your writing."<br />All joking aside, I really do, and I love that you try to please yourself all the time instead of focusing on pleasing the masses who are sometimes just out there to pull us down or trip us up go you! Also, you are so right about people apologizing for who they are and what they do (ME!) People need to be proud of who they are and love themselves enough to accept themselves. Amen!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670661525139676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-65843150969178134212010-10-14T03:59:00.477-07:002010-10-14T03:59:00.477-07:00The one thing I can appreciate about this is the f...The one thing I can appreciate about this is the fact that she chose to send an email rather than post a comment.<br /><br />What others think about you (or your writing) is theirs to own, not yours. High road do you hear Jenny calling?Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-74204689469883670992010-10-13T22:16:51.770-07:002010-10-13T22:16:51.770-07:00It's not even worthwhile to react on such emai...It's not even worthwhile to react on such emails. I push the button : delete, and that's it !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-71807968229544523922010-10-13T20:47:23.361-07:002010-10-13T20:47:23.361-07:00Ha everyone already beat me to the good comments.....Ha everyone already beat me to the good comments...but yah, what everyone else said LOL especially thumper....have always held to " if you don't have something nice to say..." Too bad not everyone else has the manners of a cartoon bunnyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336664999215191018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-84733815151405344742010-10-13T18:54:17.021-07:002010-10-13T18:54:17.021-07:00Well that is just wrong. But I sure love your att...Well that is just wrong. But I sure love your attitude lady! The only space you would waste is if you didn't write at all! Now that would be a waste. Keep it coming!Louriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477223472789865063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-59098936192608405142010-10-13T17:56:13.175-07:002010-10-13T17:56:13.175-07:00Who died and made her blog queen, anyway? Since w...Who died and made her blog queen, anyway? Since when does anyone have the right to chastize another human being for "taking up blog space". Huh? RIDONKULOUS!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877001080913199818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-53453793450357466262010-10-13T16:04:23.157-07:002010-10-13T16:04:23.157-07:00*standing ovation here* Why do people have to be m...*standing ovation here* Why do people have to be mean? If you don't like something someone says, or how they say what they're saying, don't comment. Better yet, don't read! <br /><br />I'm very impressed at your response. You go girl! And keep on writing. I haven't been around the blogverse too much this week-busy, but I am one who does love what you write. And I'm honest enough to tell you that I'm selfish enough to want you to keep on writing!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-28790023948532883372010-10-13T15:52:27.426-07:002010-10-13T15:52:27.426-07:00jenny,
this woman is, above all things, a coward....jenny,<br /><br />this woman is, above all things, a coward. if she had spewed her venom in a comment, the rest of us would have visited her blog, as you did, to try to figure out just what is wrong with her. we may have left her a comment or two. there is no room in writing for cowards. we are people of courage and honesty. <br /><br />i'm dripping with you, and for the record, i admire no only your writing but your selfless willingness to carry us along on your wonderful ride.<br /><br />..........cjcj Schlottmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18217936774632262633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-70735956453349774212010-10-13T14:56:33.520-07:002010-10-13T14:56:33.520-07:00I don't really get why there are people who go...I don't really get why there are people who go through life looking to tear others down. What a sad life. Really. <br />Plus I love your outlook. Write for yourself. That is the ONLY reason I blog. Because it fulfills something for me. Plus, I feel like I am contributing to those who appreciate it. <br />PLUS yours is such a great place to encourage others to develop and push themselves. I love it!<br />Phoew on them!!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14735618188851876515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-36709942880969267732010-10-13T14:01:58.326-07:002010-10-13T14:01:58.326-07:00Madam Jenny -
I haven't commented in a while ...Madam Jenny -<br /><br />I haven't commented in a while (although I still visit often!) but I just wanted to say *hi!*, and that I think you're awesome just as you are. :) Never stop being awesome, no matter what other people have to say. Take that, naysayers!<br /><br />xoxo<br />samiSamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277456797902827017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-84626501179743094792010-10-13T13:57:52.357-07:002010-10-13T13:57:52.357-07:00Just another stupid earthling who needs to get a l...Just another stupid earthling who needs to get a life!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-56947305032620667832010-10-13T13:51:33.189-07:002010-10-13T13:51:33.189-07:00well, i just want to say that "i like your
wr...well, i just want to say that "i like your<br />writing!" no seriously.<br /><br />what a mean, and by mean, i mean <br />small thing to do. if you allow me a<br />mean comment, that person must not<br />have any followers.<br /><br />the fun is in the venturing! <br /><br />i'm steaming about this.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-26455927529781709522010-10-13T13:43:54.155-07:002010-10-13T13:43:54.155-07:00I have no patience with people like that! Why wou...I have no patience with people like that! Why would someone go out of their way to insult a stranger? It makes me angry. I know you weren't fishing for compliments, but I happen to enjoy your writing very much!!<br /><br />Coincidentally, earlier in the week, I posted a blog about the growing amount of intolerance in our society. I was inspired by several tragic news stories about bullying.<br /><br />Keep on doing what you love!!Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-47260535312821605952010-10-13T13:34:00.646-07:002010-10-13T13:34:00.646-07:00my mom (and thumper) say, "if you can't s...my mom (and thumper) say, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!" <br /><br />clearly she never learned this lesson!laterg8rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533233029216326644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-78035007147748588542010-10-13T13:25:25.171-07:002010-10-13T13:25:25.171-07:00Aha!!! you met a QueenB and she tried to take you...Aha!!! you met a QueenB and she tried to take you down ... sadly there are just way too many wannabe QueenB's out there ... driven by some insane need to elevate themselves by tearing someone down ... These are the girls who's personal growth stopped at the age of 15 ... they never did bother to explore their real self, confront their real insecurities and work on them ... they have not need to rise above because they are the Queen ... just watch reality tv and you can seem them hard at work, scheming, screaming, and just being plain old nasty, which is the only thing they have to offer in this world.<br /><br />"It's just that I just see so many of us apologizing for what we do, and who we are, and what we are driven to do." I understand you so well ... i i do this all the time as well .... and often wonder why i take up space in blogland ... but it is what i love to do ... and I am thankful that this is what you love to do as well ... i have been a Jenny fan since you first found my little blog ... I don't always comment ... but i do love to see what you are up to be it real life or fiction ...<br /><br />and of the people that have commented so far, i have met most through your blog ... and some of them i just adore ... you get us thinking, and writing, and sharing ... You Rock!!! and i bet that just kills your QueenBJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270665398498790951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-64934213307546125972010-10-13T12:11:34.303-07:002010-10-13T12:11:34.303-07:00Are you kidding me? In my opinion, this is one of ...Are you kidding me? In my opinion, this is one of those "get a life" things. How dare someone be so rude. <br /><br />You may (or may not) have noticed that while I try to read all of your posts...I haven't gotten started in the Story Time Tuesday or your husband's posts. It isn't personal, I've read your fiction and I loved it...I just can't concentrate on reading "real stuff" on a blog. I have another blog friend that writes fiction and I skip those posts of his as well, it just isn't the format for my fiction reading. However, if I read it and didn't like it...I would just not read it again. I don't think we actually have limited space out here in Blogland. There are blogs that are about topics that I can't believe. I actually stumbled on a blog where someone was documenting their acne treatment. It was post after post of zit pictures...needless to say, I didn't go back. <br /><br />Reading a blog is a choice. None of us are forced to read anything we don't want to. I really try to focus on the fact that someone must have a miserable life if they choose to spend it attacking others.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190096917851087676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-73136943335851304092010-10-13T12:01:35.170-07:002010-10-13T12:01:35.170-07:00Dear Jenny,
I was on my way to post my D-post and ...Dear Jenny,<br />I was on my way to post my D-post and just happened to read this.<br />I am so sorry to hear that you have met up with a meany. I wanted to follow your Story-Time Tuesday too. But I just don't have the time. I don't really have time to write the SC-challenge either, but since it is on a Saturday, I have been able to do it (and I love it). In fact, I like all of your themes and memes and stories. And you have a sense of humour too! What more can a writer-wannabe like me ask for? <br />I think you are an amazing and talented woman.<br /><br />My very best wishes,<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-70927275204707572982010-10-13T11:59:32.068-07:002010-10-13T11:59:32.068-07:00Well this lady whoever she is clearly has nothing ...Well this lady whoever she is clearly has nothing better to do with her time, what a waste of effort and emotion and life, being so inclined as to send you an email about your writing as she did. Just be thankful you are not like her is all I can think to say. <br /><br />I agree, I am all about constructive criticism too, but rubbishing what someone does serves no purpose other than to hurt if the recipient is that way inclined. I am glad you chose not to be so inclined.One Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05793386254564806126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-7566943337239000172010-10-13T11:48:51.777-07:002010-10-13T11:48:51.777-07:00"But do not abandon what you are driven to do..."But do not abandon what you are driven to do in the vain attempt to avoid critical words or actions from others." ~Amen! <br /><br />I recently had someone "share" with me that a recent post had too many photos, and I thought, who forced you to look at it? Now quietly go away... :-)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398643098588491009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-33913848917437547232010-10-13T10:34:23.027-07:002010-10-13T10:34:23.027-07:00Amen!
I think as women we were programmed at a yo...Amen!<br /><br />I think as women we were programmed at a young age to try and please. Times have changed and hopefully young girls growing up today aren't made to feel that way anymore.<br /><br />Besides...it's your blog. I've seen some pretty outrageous ones out there from time to time, but no one forces me to go back. If I don't like something I leave.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068151073417372746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-70697463174166791382010-10-13T10:13:23.497-07:002010-10-13T10:13:23.497-07:00I think your ever-growing-larger-and-larger list o...I think your ever-growing-larger-and-larger list of followers speaks for itself, Jenny. We don't come here for the music; we come for the writing!<br /><br />I wonder how many followers your less than lovely "critic" has?<br /><br />(Maybe we should add jealousy to PJ's list of explanations for this woman's behavior...)<br /><br />;)<br /><br />PS. I would venture to guess that the only reason this self-proclaimed "writer" e-mailed you privately is because she knew she'd be flamed by your readers, even if she posted anonymously. Sounds like she can dish it out but not take it.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-60177618788670262542010-10-13T09:59:33.801-07:002010-10-13T09:59:33.801-07:00You know you've arrived when you get non-const...You know you've arrived when you get non-constructive criticism. When someone posts a mean comment out of nowhere, that is actually a good thing. Hurtful? Maybe. But it shows that someone is envious of your success!<br /><br />Enjoy the hate!Cheryl D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09325231488203008376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-89772628383903459662010-10-13T09:20:48.899-07:002010-10-13T09:20:48.899-07:00I have had one smart-ass comment on one of my post...I have had one smart-ass comment on one of my posts. The writer didn't leave a name, but it didn't take rocket science for me to figure out who had written it. Knowing who had written the comment encouraged me to write a post about self-absorbed people, and how others deal with them.<br />My "D" post for tomorrow describes another aspect of this person's personality. I will get my digs in wherever I can. Do I feel bad about it? Not on your life!Judiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778815502961000469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-33251627726278879352010-10-13T09:15:50.336-07:002010-10-13T09:15:50.336-07:00I am really bad at commenting but I do read and I ...I am really bad at commenting but I do read and I love what you write . If I did not I certaainly would not write a horrid email . Sorry that somebody in this world has been unkindTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104766436816377485noreply@blogger.com