tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post8769608057046080874..comments2023-08-03T00:52:47.341-07:00Comments on Pass The Zoloft: Taking A Break From Blogging to Cool OffAndrea Frazerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14293267612840259503noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-8418141894424414312008-10-03T08:18:00.000-07:002008-10-03T08:18:00.000-07:00Hey mama p,Thanks for the comment (2 weeks ago!) o...Hey mama p,<BR/>Thanks for the comment (2 weeks ago!) on my post. I think that in blog format everyone's life can seem amazing. I often thought yours and Betsy's lives sounded pretty cool too.<BR/><BR/>WRT the preschool obsession thing, I wasn't sure how to add to my comment "unless you are dealing with a kid with tourette's, autism, ADHD, etc, then I can understand the need to be more choosey" without offending people. Although what I just wrote doesn't sound so offensive. Its just a lot of the articles I read online or in magazines don't seem to be targeting moms of kids with special needs (here I go again worried about being offensive), but seem to target moms whose kids are "normal". I think it was the normal description I was trying to avoid. Ugh. Making moms feel like if they don't do the research and find the best fit between their kids and preschool then their scholastic careers are doomed forever.<BR/>Anyway, the other thing was to reiterate from the baby centre, and from your previous good housekeeping comments. I think you are a great writer, and based on the other commenters, I am not alone. Your love for your husband, and his love for you are apparent even in the biggest strike-through post you could come up with. I don't feel sorry for Rex, I think he is a lucky guy. Plus I have a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, so that means my opinion counts more (joke). <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the very long comment!MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991474613535716670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-50762615192603719082008-09-12T15:20:00.000-07:002008-09-12T15:20:00.000-07:00Yoo Hoo...Mama P...Ms. Andrea person...I miss you....Yoo Hoo...Mama P...Ms. Andrea person...I miss you...come back soon...I need a good laugh and a big dose of your posts!<BR/><BR/>Love ya,<BR/>SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-81777309057003666022008-08-27T03:17:00.000-07:002008-08-27T03:17:00.000-07:00just found you, and now you're taking a break? we...just found you, and now you're taking a break? well crap. that's okay - I'll be back.Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-23292118868509993602008-08-05T20:40:00.000-07:002008-08-05T20:40:00.000-07:00Hey Andrea! I'm sorry I didn't answer you sooner, ...Hey Andrea! I'm sorry I didn't answer you sooner, and thanks so much for thinking of me. We took our family summer-screen break, which meant no T.V., no Xbox, and extremely limited internet (just important prayer, work, and family e-mails were read and answered.) I realize I should have mentioned this on my blog, because I certainly didn't want anyone to worry. <BR/><BR/>I feel wonderful having had a nice long break from all media entering into my home, and I've seen God work in all our lives during these past weeks without so much loud distraction. I got to read seven good books during the evenings, and Michael is reading his third, which is awesome because he wasn't into reading for quite a while. I'll try to write about it soon, but I have to confess - it's difficult to get back on the computer after such a luxurious break from it. <BR/><BR/>I also really have to apologize for not replying to you about the blog class and the sweet e-mails you sent me. I was wiped out after our SD vacation and needed to focus on my kids. You're a great friend, though, so I'm sorry for ignoring you. I eagerly await the return of your blog in September and will content myself for now with reading a few of your older posts when I get sentimental and misty-eyed for my feisty Andrea!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642915520971455430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-27787114119234761162008-08-05T18:37:00.000-07:002008-08-05T18:37:00.000-07:00You have ads? I can honestly say I never took not...You have ads? I can honestly say I never took notice...<BR/><BR/>I enjoy reading your magazine articles, but I enjoy this just as much - if not more. And do blogs have to have a purpose? I think of them more as an outlet - a stress reliever. Your blog is for YOU. You're just nice enough to share it with us =)<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the break, enjoy your summer and come back recharged!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502213181172499151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-81731091078591834182008-08-04T06:46:00.000-07:002008-08-04T06:46:00.000-07:00Missing your blog. Looking forward to your return....Missing your blog. Looking forward to your return. <BR/><BR/>Have you heard from Ashley, from the Isaiah and Melora blog? I am kind of worried about her. Maybe she just decided to stop using the computer, for the most part? I don't know. It is kind of strange to have bloggey friends that you get somewhat close to, and yet can't check up on, to make sure they're well. I guess it's the nature of these cyber connections. <BR/><BR/>Take care. Bless you.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741646073555849828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-91216560423113163652008-08-01T23:16:00.000-07:002008-08-01T23:16:00.000-07:00I look forward to seeing you in September!I look forward to seeing you in September!sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144333694009700155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-92138685471508880462008-08-01T11:03:00.000-07:002008-08-01T11:03:00.000-07:00Have fun! See ya in Sept.Have fun! See ya in Sept.9ndhouse- Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354836851346081701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-32184843265926028192008-07-31T22:03:00.000-07:002008-07-31T22:03:00.000-07:00holy freaking CRAP. what am i supposed to do until...holy freaking CRAP. what am i supposed to do until September? it's like getting a NBF in June and breaking for summer vacation. <BR/><BR/>meanie.<BR/><BR/>but you know i love you and will be marking off the dates until September rolls around.<BR/>and brings its slippery weiners.<BR/><BR/>have a bitchin' summer, see you in homeroom!<BR/>xoxox- yerpalval.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530766193268054815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-67623960795926958332008-07-31T13:16:00.000-07:002008-07-31T13:16:00.000-07:00I like the way Betsy puts it, a blogcation. Nice! ...I like the way Betsy puts it, a blogcation. Nice! Pass me a margarita. I'm saving the Zoloft for September.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-3302399935504241162008-07-31T10:37:00.000-07:002008-07-31T10:37:00.000-07:00Have a good break, Mama P! I love your blog - I c...Have a good break, Mama P! I love your blog - I come here because even though we're from totally different places (geographically), we have a lot in common.Monnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998729112903749621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-68306056059096610412008-07-31T07:03:00.000-07:002008-07-31T07:03:00.000-07:00Have a good break!How could I say anything else, s...Have a good break!<BR/><BR/>How could I say anything else, since I'm on one, myself? :-)<BR/><BR/>Just found you really, so I'm sorry you won't be here for me to pop into and simply enjoy...even while I'm on my own break. <BR/><BR/>But we all need breaks, and it's wise of us to take them, when 'our gut feeling' tells us to do so.<BR/><BR/>I love the way you have been doing this blog. If that's of any import. Love your wit and all. <BR/><BR/>But however you feel in Sept., about your 'new blog feel,' I'm sure I'll love that too.<BR/><BR/>Gentle hugs,<BR/>Miss Mari-Nanci<BR/>'Smilnsigh' blogsmilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-42161332060036004092008-07-31T05:52:00.000-07:002008-07-31T05:52:00.000-07:00I come looking for the "odd little nuances"! But ...I come looking for the "odd little nuances"! But I know what you mean about wanting a focus. Sometimes I believe that my blog is schizophrenic! It sort of rides on the waves of hormones that my estrogen-deprived body is not producing! I shall keep up with your other two blogs while waiting for your return!!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10630048078969557476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-19855964144362611232008-07-30T22:52:00.000-07:002008-07-30T22:52:00.000-07:00Ahhhhh. I'm constantly struggling with what I want...Ahhhhh. I'm constantly struggling with what I want to do with my blog. Be more consistent? Try to get more traffic and make money? Do I really want to put all these thoughts and images out into cyperspace? I feel ya, I feel ya. I hope you stay with it, though. I for one, will miss it.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825764942240253895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-50919685099219221052008-07-30T19:18:00.000-07:002008-07-30T19:18:00.000-07:00I get such a kick out of how you will put anything...I get such a kick out of how you will put anything out there, and you are frickin' hilarious!! I secretly am wanting to have similar professional aspirations to what you do, so I'm always subconsciously taking notes when I read your material.<BR/><BR/>We'll keep coming back for more -- see you then!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02300243611666576522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-53601160101130255752008-07-30T18:33:00.000-07:002008-07-30T18:33:00.000-07:00Enjoy your break! I'll be here when you return. Yo...Enjoy your break! I'll be here when you return. <BR/><BR/>You have posed good questions about the intent of blogging, of course you are the only one who can best answer those to suit your needs. <BR/><BR/>I enjoy the variety and liveliness of your blog. I read for the similarities in our lives, and the differences.ms chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281861496244331321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-78550403661789392032008-07-30T14:09:00.000-07:002008-07-30T14:09:00.000-07:00I will miss this voice in particular, but it will ...I will miss this voice in particular, but it will force me to read your other two blogs more regularly for my mama p. fix<BR/>!!!His Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615344417588586576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-46118361348503536182008-07-30T11:18:00.000-07:002008-07-30T11:18:00.000-07:00i'll miss you, and encourage you to at least email...i'll miss you, and encourage you to at least email occasionally, my sweet!Livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09154719979114564561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-22636480920067660252008-07-30T10:59:00.000-07:002008-07-30T10:59:00.000-07:00I understand the need for a hiatus, and wish you w...I understand the need for a hiatus, and wish you well. I'm excited about the new look with vavoom!<BR/><BR/>I come here because you are you. I read blogs with ads and blogs without. I think the idea of a "credible blogger" is kind of oxymoronic as people on the net can be anyone they want, should they choose to be. I guess, if I wanted "credible" bloggers, I would read more mags and newspapers where people have credentials (sometimes) but that's not what I'm after.<BR/><BR/>I love the personal, casual tone of blogs - you don't get that from "authorities" or experts with cred, y'know?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653012877754804144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-18185283703437678222008-07-30T10:21:00.000-07:002008-07-30T10:21:00.000-07:00The focus is you and your life and I for one enjoy...The focus is you and your life and I for one enjoy reading it because you make it fun and entertaining with your voice.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-14326741932502167352008-07-30T06:25:00.000-07:002008-07-30T06:25:00.000-07:00As the above have said, I read yer blog b/c you ar...As the above have said, I read yer blog b/c you are funny. Ads or not, I'll still be checking in.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your break and come back soon (but rested).<BR/><BR/>Aloha,<BR/>JImBaldodadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11505102316037548194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-14338179683109015302008-07-30T05:41:00.000-07:002008-07-30T05:41:00.000-07:00What a great, thoughtful post. Blogging is like th...What a great, thoughtful post. Blogging is like that, isnt' it. Always keeping you on your toes. And design is huge. It's the part that makes me feel old and completely unsavvy. I just started a blog for Esther's art on wordpress and I'm liking it so far. Enjoy your blogcation.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146269455952869492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-27539550698824634022008-07-30T02:51:00.000-07:002008-07-30T02:51:00.000-07:00I don't really think a personal blog needs any jus...I don't really think a personal blog needs any justification.Just do it for yourself.I personlly prefer this type of blog.Slice of life etc.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594821266695081190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-24447990263182728442008-07-29T22:35:00.000-07:002008-07-29T22:35:00.000-07:00"the odd little nuances "which is exactly what I l..."the odd little nuances "<BR/><BR/>which is exactly what I love about your blog. <BR/><BR/>its a relief to see that one can "take a break" from blogging. give it a rest. detox. <BR/><BR/>have a happy break.shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14354210.post-72781497463134028602008-07-29T21:40:00.000-07:002008-07-29T21:40:00.000-07:00I will be here when you come back. I like you too ...I will be here when you come back. I like you too much to run away.flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.com