I have been writing my blog for over a year now. I have TOTALLY loved doing it. I feel that I have succeeded in getting information out there to the public of upcoming events in our neck of the woods. I've published area obituaries. I've gone out and gotten information on new businesses in town. I've broadcast information of major changes of various businesses in Leoti. I've shared some of my joys, humor and pain right here for any and all to read IF they wanted to. I've advertized for people in my blog. And, now, I've succeeded in turning people against me for all of this.
For example, last week, I ran into the same woman at Dollar General 2 or 3 times. I've always liked that individual and still do. In the past, she has only treated me very well. No longer can I say that. When I spoke to her last week, she refused to look at me, answered the simple everyday questions that I asked her with a yes or a no. It was quite evident to me and others in the store, that she would have preferred to tell me to go straight to ****. I just ran into her AGAIN at Dollar General. This time, I decided not to put her into the awkward position of having to speak to me so I didn't say a word to her either. It worked out great for both of us! Now, the same lady was very friendly to my Danley. I was very happy to see that! I can only imagine what I must have said that offended her...
I went to Mel's earlier this afternoon. While my family and I were shopping there, another couple came in, took out a grocery cart and proceeded to shop. That was UNTIL the man of the couple saw me about 20 or 30 feet away from them. He spoke something about me to his wife, she looked at me. They then turned their cart around and left the building without purchasing anything.
You know I have never felt as if I had so many friends that I could afford to chase any of them away. Now, it looks like I have done that to at least 3 people in Leoti.
I don't know what to do now. I do not like the idea of closing my blog out but I don't like the idea of being placed on a hit list either. I personally love people. I don't like the idea of people hatig me.
So, now, I'll sit back and do some thinking to see which is the better fit for me and my family. I have a mother, sister, two brothers-in-law, a nephew, husband and 2 daughters who also live in Leoti. I don't want my blog and any of my opinions that I have chosen to express here to come back and cause trouble for any of them.
VLE-B
You are entitled to your opinions and present them. Let others live with their "small minds".
ReplyDeleteIf they do not like your blog, they do not have to read it! I enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteContinue on.....don't me influenced others. As stated above "If they don't like it, dont read it." Dont let the ignorant prevail!
ReplyDeleteI suppose writing a blog like you do could almost make you paranoid, wondering if people read it, if that is why they act(ed) like they do, what are they thinking etc. If you are going to write what you truly feel, you need to try and ignore other's opinions, just let them roll off, and don't think that every thing you or your family do is being judged. But if you want to not have these sensitive feelings, you could water down your writings and make them very bland, try to stay in the middle of the road, so to speak. That way there is nothing for you to feel like you need to apologize for or worry about. Someone said you can't please all the people all the time....I'd say it's up to you, what kind of blog do you want to write.
ReplyDeleteWithout naming any names, I could tell you exactly who you're talking about! These so-called "Christians" are the most hateful, lie-spewing, vengeful people I have ever encountered in my life and I too have always lived in Wichita County. Awful, awful people. Keep writing, Lynn, don't let the devil's handpicked few keep you away!
ReplyDeleteI've said it before and I'll say it again - keep up the good work!!! It's their loss!!!
ReplyDeleteI too think you should keep writing! If we lived our lives just to please someone else it would be a very yucky place to live. This is last time I checked AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE somewhere in there you have a right to free speech! More people tend to say keep up the good work then are willing to work out differences. It may be your skirt happened to get stuck in the wrong side of your panty hose!LOL (Love that tale) so do tell those tales Lynnie DO TELL! Sometimes I would rather read your blog than the paper. I can know & understand things here. All ends- it is prolly an misunderstanding. Isn't that what most ruffled feathers turn out to be? Those who misunderstand should contact you & work things out! it's not like your hard to get ahold of LOL!
ReplyDeleteYOU GO GIRL!!!!