tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post2528467074198377992..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: Identity CrisisSnickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-29630709189644695182009-07-28T09:40:09.156-07:002009-07-28T09:40:09.156-07:00I hope you find your muse soon... Blogs start one...I hope you find your muse soon... Blogs start one way but as life changes and our focus changes - the blog may need to change too. I had a blog that started at a very sad time in my life. I vented my sadness, anger, and confusion. But as time goes by and I heal...I feel like I don't want to go back to that time, I want to blog about how I have grown, how I handle situations so differentlyMiss Tishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-86468608556300712672009-07-21T08:47:14.925-07:002009-07-21T08:47:14.925-07:00I wanted to pass along a award to you that my frie...I wanted to pass along a award to you that my friend gave me. I have linked you on my blog. Your writing is so honest and pure. Hope you are getting settled and enjoying your new job. I am a Oregon mom as well who moved to the East Coast and returned to Oregon. Wishing you the best as you start a new chapter in your life. <br /><br />http://insidethewilliamsjmov.blogspot.com/2009/07/Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235934800570815976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-41634426699844871532009-07-20T12:51:10.118-07:002009-07-20T12:51:10.118-07:00So much to say, where do you ever begin? The litt...So much to say, where do you ever begin? The little things. . . . how is the book writing going?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-87536756761920481722009-07-20T12:48:38.791-07:002009-07-20T12:48:38.791-07:00I really enjoy your blog for many reasons that I w...I really enjoy your blog for many reasons that I won't go into here. I think if you continue to write from your heart whether it's about parenthood or widowhood or living in Portland or your grocery list, your readers will still be there. We're already invested so try to remember that the blog is *yours* to utilize in whichever way you need.Mama Mama Quite Contraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033437220422551511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-72951501920174253902009-07-20T12:41:54.656-07:002009-07-20T12:41:54.656-07:00I understand exactly where you're coming from....I understand exactly where you're coming from. I started blogging 5 months before my wife died, at her insistence. She even set up the wordpress account and commanded me to write, every day. I didn't write posts about her illness, but did mention it frequently. The fact that I had a blog, and needed to put good material on it every day somehow made things easier for me. I developed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-75787717367479605242009-07-20T08:18:00.909-07:002009-07-20T08:18:00.909-07:00Aha, relocation is the mother of re-invention. And...Aha, relocation is the mother of re-invention. And you've discovered it.<br /><br />That's great! New life, new angle, new story. Bring it on!<br /><br />Best wishes from London -- and spirits up.Roadshttp://thepriceoflove.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-63176946115961908942009-07-20T07:44:41.452-07:002009-07-20T07:44:41.452-07:00I also really enjoy your blog. But, I think a blog...I also really enjoy your blog. But, I think a blog like this is *yours* to use it as you wish. You have no obligation to write because we enjoy reading. <br /><br />As some others comment, I also started reading just around the time that other bloggers linked to you, and have gone back to read a lot of your past. I admire your honesty and realness, and learned something from reading. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-11048518039285039272009-07-19T18:52:39.829-07:002009-07-19T18:52:39.829-07:00I know exactly what you mean. Once I was through ...I know exactly what you mean. Once I was through the whole cancer treatment process which is why I started my blog I floundered.<br /><br />Actually I'm probably still floundering but still blogging because like you I love the creativity of the process.winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-60148683108267242382009-07-18T22:05:24.784-07:002009-07-18T22:05:24.784-07:00First of all, I need to write that your writing is...First of all, I need to write that your writing is wonderful.The journey that you have taken and allowed us readers to follow with you, has been truly inspirational. <br />Take your time, figure out what YOU need to do. A cross-country move, new job, new house, new daycare arrangements for the twins...whew! that's a lot to handle in such a short time frame.<br />From a purely selfish Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298099759296161682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-50827242434745517192009-07-18T15:46:36.118-07:002009-07-18T15:46:36.118-07:00Snickollet - that's such a catchy title. I en...Snickollet - that's such a catchy title. I enjoy your writings so much - wish I had the talent. There's been so much happening in my life since Jan. 1, 2009 that I feel overwhelmed when I think about it. There's no sense in my going back in time & trying to remember all that took place. What I'm interested in now is to just get beyond today. There's been lots of Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318147453535633966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-46901150100748432932009-07-18T10:44:00.332-07:002009-07-18T10:44:00.332-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094542474346360452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-27701256806950659172009-07-18T10:43:30.312-07:002009-07-18T10:43:30.312-07:00As an active blog reader, I have to tell you that ...As an active blog reader, I have to tell you that a couple of the blogs I read are coming to an end or taking a break. I think there does come a time when everyone needs a break and maybe you are there now. You have been through a lot and it seems like things are finally going in a great direction!!! Even though I would miss you, I can be nothing but happy....I say take a break and enjoy Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094542474346360452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-75134348525664334152009-07-18T08:21:03.381-07:002009-07-18T08:21:03.381-07:00Ooh! Write about a new home in a new city and what...Ooh! Write about a new home in a new city and what it's like to be a single mom. That last part is not exactly a mommy blogger - it's blogging about yourself for the most part. The dating! The scheduling! The craziness! Also I'd be interested what it's like to raise kids in a city (assuming the city is large and very urban).Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02864909952004392637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-28940574831157699742009-07-17T19:39:25.431-07:002009-07-17T19:39:25.431-07:00I say blog when you feel compelled to...you'll...I say blog when you feel compelled to...you'll know what to write and when to write it. As much as you'd love to recap the past few months, it's kind of like scrapbooking...you have sooo many pictures, it's overwhelming to start. When I've had the blogger's block, I find that just posting a quick comment now and then gives me a voice and starts those juices rolling. A Renovation Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737922305614430554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-79483728029726040192009-07-17T19:19:07.093-07:002009-07-17T19:19:07.093-07:00Maybe you would feel more inspired if you changed ...Maybe you would feel more inspired if you changed the name of your blog, to take the focus off the mourning, and even the mothering, and make it about your new life, with a title that reflects that. Seems like a simple thing, but it might go along with the big move, new job, new home etc. <br /><br />JeannieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-35146175920398463222009-07-17T17:35:49.756-07:002009-07-17T17:35:49.756-07:00I don't know. I feel kind of the same way abou...I don't know. I feel kind of the same way about my husband's brain injury and my blogging, even though I know that's not as intense an experience as what you've had. I feel like things are "getting back to normal" and I'm trying to figure out where to go from here. <br /><br />Not very helpful, I know. But you're not alone. I'm hugging you from here.<br /><brLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613907883139565991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-54943340477648762392009-07-17T09:41:46.959-07:002009-07-17T09:41:46.959-07:00maybe it's time to redefine yourself. If you w...maybe it's time to redefine yourself. If you wake up everyday with the label of widowhood it might be holding you back from living your new life.Sure it's who you are and has completely changed your life, but you could add new descriptors to your new life. I still remember as a child how different things were when my Mom decided to shed her widow garb and regain her life with my brother amanda in ATLhttp://ourpuccagirl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-52191922937059800852009-07-17T09:34:47.410-07:002009-07-17T09:34:47.410-07:00Actually I'd just like to hear about Portland....Actually I'd just like to hear about Portland. From visiting there I was astounded by its food. The fact that their stores seem to only have night-time pull-ups (is there a ban on daytime pull-ups?). The creative vibe. the friendliness (or lack thereof) of the neighbors. Is Portland a better place to live than other places in the US? It seems a little European to me, in a good way. jemmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-11465261856053022812009-07-17T06:31:50.400-07:002009-07-17T06:31:50.400-07:00Don't forget that your blog provides a broadca...Don't forget that your blog provides a broadcast update for those of us you know in the flesh. Think of all the hours of emailing and phone calls you save by blogging.<br /><br />I'm also interested in your insights about the merged household experiment. (Wink)CVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-80192857508832016892009-07-16T23:48:21.500-07:002009-07-16T23:48:21.500-07:00I love your writing. So selfishly I want you to co...I love your writing. So selfishly I want you to continue. Perhaps you could not worry what we would like and just try writing 10 minutes a day whatever comes to your mind and not worry if it comes together or progresses. Just so we get to hear from you. She said, selfishly.terri chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398808840234914275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-87990236112604118102009-07-16T23:26:58.396-07:002009-07-16T23:26:58.396-07:00You write so well Stacey, that I'd read this b...You write so well Stacey, that I'd read this blog no matter what you wrote.<br />So very happy that things seem to be coming together and getting easier for you.<br />Rebecca in BrisbaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-56909916933027141332009-07-16T20:44:28.271-07:002009-07-16T20:44:28.271-07:00There are no rules about blogging, though people g...There are no rules about blogging, though people get into routines, and other people start to expect those routines to continue. Play around with how the blog looks and feels - maybe it needs an updated style. Maybe occasional blogs, weekly blogs, briefer blogs fit your new life. Start a secret blog to play with for a while. I'm finding myself very interested in the learning and growing Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-23534928840905229022009-07-16T19:30:03.758-07:002009-07-16T19:30:03.758-07:00I love reading you, but if the Muse isn't ther...I love reading you, but if the Muse isn't there, you don't owe your readers anything. We'll be here if and when you feel like you have something to say.<br /><br />Where to start? Well, it sounds like you did just start! You don't have to write about the here and now. You could do a post on the double single parent dynamic, or on the move or the job, even if they're not the Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042551936789254047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-25176611282564156032009-07-16T19:27:09.130-07:002009-07-16T19:27:09.130-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042551936789254047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-73872068712671661362009-07-16T15:10:59.290-07:002009-07-16T15:10:59.290-07:00I agree with those who say start from where you ar...I agree with those who say start from where you are and don't feel compelled to share everything that happened in between, except as it may come up in anecdotes. But I would LOVE to hear the story about how you found your new house.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360200736227165539noreply@blogger.com