Comments for Writer-Mommy

Comment on Writing Wednesday, November 28, 2007: Smilebox.com by Ruth Petty

Ruth Petty — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:41:29 +0000

I agree! Making a collage of pics is a great idea! I am an affiliate of Smilebox and I have been spreading the word. It is so much fun. Stopped by to view your blog and to say “Hi”

Ruth

Comment on Build-a-Blog Workshop Part II: Public vs. Private by jlow

jlow — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:50:53 +0000

From the early days of being a flickr member I already knew it was too public. While for some members who are professional photographers using it as a platform to show their wares, for everyday folks like us whatever photos we put up is for the whole world’s consumption. I have since stopped being an active member, only been using it to show scenic shots I have taken in my occasional travels.

I started my father / parenting blogging essentially to connect with other parents & to learn from each other. I have opted to use obscure-ish photos to supplement my posts, to make it visually more interesting. It hasn’t been easy to choose photos that will not end up backfiring on me, based on your abovementioned factors.

Thanks for reminding us to be cautious of our environs. Sometimes in the “euphoria” of making new friends online from blogging that we forget there may be others watching silently.

Comment on Nano, oh no by kmcdade

kmcdade — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:37:47 +0000

I’m a Girl Scout leader Nano-writer mommy too — and stalled on the Nano thing. Argh. I thought maybe I’d do some catching up this weekend — but guess what? So far, not at all. It doesn’t help that after 5000 words I decided I hated my novel, either.

Comment on Babysitters by Gary Myers

Gary Myers — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:51:25 +0000

Thanks for talking about the book. It really only takes a few moms just an hour…then other moms start joining and before you know it the co-op is the life line of your 24/7

Comment on An Insane Breed by Jill

Jill — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:09:24 +0000

I actually meant to call you and tell you that our (okay, Scott’s mom and dad’s) GSP/Brittany Sadie is now with Packer and Bailey… as of Wednesday. Cushings and renal failure finally got to be too much. But I’m glad to know she will have some good playmates Up There.

Comment on WM needs your help! by Jill

Jill — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:48:28 +0000

Here’s my latest find… use the gladware/ziploc (whatever brand) divided containers to put all the leftovers from one meal together… we usually only have 1/2 or one serving left. Then I don’t end up with SO many containers and its easy to re-heat a meal for me or K. Love this part of your website!

Comment on Freecycle.org by Tina Henderson

Tina Henderson — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:20:08 +0000

Hi I have looked for ever for the free cycle I have heard so much about it that I want to see what it is all about. MY boy friend has family that has moved in with us and needs some help We are looking for some bunk beds. I live in the Columbus Ohio area. If this is the right sight please let me know. Thanks so much Tina

Comment on The Bucket of Shame by writinggb

writinggb — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:22:30 +0000

Oh, my goodness! Wish I could send you a nice cleaning lady and a gift certificate to the nearest spa. (Heck, I wish I could do that for yself! Who am I kiddin’?)

My son has a “bucket,” too, which doubles as his wastebasket when he’s sailing calmer seas. This, too, shall pass…

Comment on Writing in public places…yea or nay? by erika

erika — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:34:05 +0000

I write in public places occasionally. There’s my local Internet cafe, where, when DH & DS are home, I go to so that I can write “in peace,” then of course there’s my favorite carrel at the U. Everywhere else, it’s the little notebook and pen, or the voice recorder on my cell (okay that’s not writing) to quickly jot ideas that come to mind, or some sort of prompting note to remind me what the idea was when writing a full-fledged idea just isn’t possible. As for people making fun of us writers-in-public places…they really shouldn’t…for all they know, we’re writing about them.

Comment on Writing in public places…yea or nay? by MJ Cohen

MJ Cohen — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:25:17 +0000

I’m usually more productive in a public place than if I stay at home, where there are limitless ways to procrastinate and get interrupted. But if I can go out to a cafe and get a cup of coffee (free refills are a huge bonus), then I can stay there all afternoon and get things done.

As far as the stereotype goes, it’s not a bad one to be a part of. I think the world would be a more interesting place with more would-be writers with laptops in coffee shops.