Whoever first said politics makes strange bedfellows clearly wasn’t a blogger…
Jessica Stilwell and I have forged an unlikely friendship from a few well-meaning but negative nonetheless, comments on my part.
I will be guest-posting on Jessica’s blog on Tuesday, but you can check out her introduction to my piece on her blog today. I urge you to do so. Strongly.
Her piece contains everything that makes blogging so intriguing – and fun, such as:
- Honesty.
- Raw emotion.
- A behind-the-scenes look at the road to fame.
- The origins of an unlikely blogging duo.
Here is a snippet:
Jazz Hands
Life sometimes presents unexpected situations we can use to teach our kids hands-on lessons. There are also lessons in these situations for us as adults. Sometimes I wonder whom the lesson sticks more for, or if those situations are put in our lives to make us practice what we preach.
I like being right…so lets go with that.
For those of you that have followed this blog throughout the media shit storm created by ‘The Strike’, you will know there were some less than pleasant responses. I offered one personal response to it and have since then kept my promise and kept my mouth and fingers shut.
Most of the negativity was on the multitude of articles available on line, not here on my blog. With the exception of one person who just seemed to always be here to make an adverse comment. This one person tested everything in me to keep quiet, to keep my resolve and to rise above. Many bottles of wine were required.
No matter what I posted, this person was there with his relentless opinions of my parenting, even after I had publicly declared my zero tolerance for negativity on this blog.
But yet, he still came.
Every. Single. Post.
Appears I had myself a stalker.
I actually began waiting for him. He intrigued me; yet to be honest, he pissed me off beyond belief. I cannot tell you how many times I sat down and crafted a venomous email to tell him exactly where to go and how to get there.
Only to delete it and keep my promise to remain quiet.
You all may be applauding me for taking the high road. Don’t. The truth is, I wanted to find him and punch him in the throat.
Jessica knows how to pack quite a blogging punch, right? You owe it to yourself to continue reading and see for yourself how a great relationship was forged.
That’s all for now, folks. Be well.
Looking forward to your post!
I hope you enjoy it! And I hope you’ve had a chance to visit Jessica’s blog, too.
I read Jessica’s post. You two had quite the start getting to know each other. I’m definitely looking forward to your post there.
I hope you enjoy it, Maddie. Jessica and I have had quite the relationship so far, haven’t we?
It certainly could have gone in a completely different direction. It’s so nice that it didn’t.
Amen!
Funny I can’t picture you as a negative thinker… You may have some negative criticism about the people you “meet” everyday at work, but who would condemn your painting of a sad reality anyway? Now I have never read a criticism of you on any blog… Did I miss something?
You got me curious. Going to Jessica’s blog to read more about the unexpected duo 🙂
I hope you enjoy your stay at Jessica’s blog. Thanks for the input and praise.
I checked it out! Cool that you transitioned your disagreement into an internet friendship.. although I do admit I’d like to read some of your so-called mean comments… 🙂
Truthfully, I’m not that good at being a “bad guy”!
Thanks for the support.
Wow…not the normal start to a blogging friendship. You sure this isn’t a trick to force that doctor exam on you—that sounds ouchy. Good luck tomorrow and don’t show your backside.
Good advice!
Wonderful!!!
Thanks! You’re one supportive gal, have I ever told you that?
Jessica’s a great writer. Congratulation on your guest gig!
Thanks! I’m a very lucky bellman/blogger!
You don’t have a favourite between your babies, but I do. Only because I got to know the other one first.
I did my thang on your other blog.
See you tomorrow over at Jessica’s!
Kate
You’re the best friend a blogger could ask for, Kate!
Thanks for introducing us to Jessica! Fab post, and any friend of yours… 🙂
Thanks, August! I knew I could depend on you.
Wow! You must have been real BAD 😀
I have my moments…
You’re friends now – wow – interesting turn of events Hook.
Definitely, Jo!
Can’t wait to read! L.
I hope it makes you smile…
Just goes to show – anything at all can happen on the blogosphere! 😉
And it does!
I followed the links and it’s an interesting story. I hadn’t heard of it.
I’m glad I could expand your horizons!
I can’t imagine you getting on anyone nerves. Such an odd (but somehow sweet) start to a blog friendship
Looking forward to your post 🙂
I hope you like it, young lady…
You know, Hook . . . stalking isn’t nice.
So I’ve been told, Robin!
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That is awesome. Such a relationship should be treasured!
I have to agree!
She sounds great… fighting girl ! Unfortunately, i always have a hard time logging on non- WordPress site.
I hear you! But Jessica’s site is pretty easy to view and comment on if you’re logged into WP at the time.