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Thank you for the condolences. I appreciate this greatly
posted by
Azur
on June 7, 2005 at 11:42 AM
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MayB
I'm wondering if L.E Grant was on something because you are definatley one of the best bloggers here,and wriing doesn't always have to be substance. I mean compared to you, my posts are fluff. Take care of yourself sweetie. I'm really sorry to hear about your friend.
posted by
tigerprincess
on June 7, 2005 at 7:17 AM
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Sorry to here of the death of your friend. It must be a sad and emotional time for you. Take care.
posted by
Ca88andra
on June 7, 2005 at 3:20 AM
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MayB, I believe you raise the standards much more often than you
lower them ------ you're a definite net gain!
posted by
ARGUS
on June 6, 2005 at 7:57 PM
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MayB
I've really enjoyed your posts and your comments. Don't change a frame!
posted by
UsualSuspect
on June 6, 2005 at 5:50 PM
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MayB
I am confused. He goes from complaining about sensationalists (not you) to complaining about writers of substance (is you). Scratching my head on this one.
posted by
Transcendental_Child
on June 6, 2005 at 10:00 AM
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I hope you are well
I have missed your posts
posted by
_Symphony_
on June 6, 2005 at 10:00 AM
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May B
I am thrilled to be one of those lesser writers bringing Blogit down. I am in such wonderful and loving company of folks like yourself.
I would pray for the unhappy chappy that wrote of we lesser beings, but I wouldn't get the words right. You know.
posted by
WileyJohn
on June 6, 2005 at 9:47 AM
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MayB, I'm so glad that the few times I have been in the top ten no one told me I needed to be a standard barer. That would have scared me to death. How I got to the top ten, I can't even remember now but it must have been a fluke. I certainly am no Joan of Arc of writing.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 6, 2005 at 8:01 AM
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Your last paragraph?
Now THAT was good writing. Blogit should be exactly what you said MayB, an outlet. A place where you don't have to stick to strict rules and guidelines. AND, everyone should be able to use this outlet as they choose. Sounds to me like your critic needs to find a different one.
Sorry about your friend. Honor him with your words...
geri
posted by
NCwriter
on June 6, 2005 at 6:37 AM
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Ah MayB, don't sweat it...
you know that you cannot please all of the people all of the time! It does not matter who you are or what you do for a living - there is always a critic!
posted by
FactorFiction
on June 6, 2005 at 5:54 AM
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MayB, Sorry to hear about the the loss of your friend. People can practice their writing here at Blogit, but to read "good" writing, HA... why waste one's time here with so many classics and excellant "traditionally" published material out there.
posted by
cmoe
on June 6, 2005 at 5:49 AM
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MayB
Your last sentence says it all, MayB.
posted by
johnmacnab
on June 6, 2005 at 5:42 AM
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MayB
Take care of yourself and those health issues. Death does so often manage to take us by surprize. You're in my thoughts.
posted by
word.smith
on June 6, 2005 at 5:01 AM
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God Bless your friend.And may he adorn the gates of heaven.
Hope you are feeling better soon. Take care. And please don't think much. .. All of us have our share of low times. And we are here, to share....
posted by
Elan27
on June 5, 2005 at 10:39 PM
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posted by
Renigade
on June 5, 2005 at 9:10 PM
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MayB: You're a professional. You've taught. If you read many of the bloggers, they say that they are here to learn the craft. As you know,there are only two ways to do so, preferably used together: either read a lot that is of a high standard and write to the highest standard you can. You have intimated this a number of times. ALl I did was call you to live up to what you know you are capable of.
posted by
L.E.Gant
on June 5, 2005 at 2:54 PM
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Gee, now I'll have to read Gant's blog. Since you publicized it!
No, I don't. It's just the Internet. At least you just lowered the bar; I make the place untenable for some!
posted by
majroj
on June 5, 2005 at 12:54 PM
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MayB sorry to hear about your friend and the health issues
hang in there............................Mondays coming
posted by
scoop
on June 5, 2005 at 11:15 AM
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MayB
You know I'm with you. You have sounded so under the gun recently, I decided to let you be for a bit. You certainly have had more than your share these days.
As for the big writing controversy here, and you know I'm being silly here, I think of that WC Fields or Groucho Marx line: I don't want to be in a club that would have me as a member.
posted by
terpgirl30
on June 5, 2005 at 10:32 AM
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Ginnieb, thanks. Please don't worry. All will be well
posted by
Azur
on June 5, 2005 at 9:59 AM
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Oh MayB :(
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Oh you must be going through so much right now..there are never the right words in cases like this. What tragic news. :( And MayB you said everything about blogit in your last paragraph. L.E. is just one person...there are so many on here that appreciate your input/your talent. As I said to L.E., blogit is multi-faceted..it meets the needs (or should) of writers of all kinds..and as writing is so often a solitary experience it brings us together in word and spirit (or should!) Please disregard such biased and unbased comments...and of course, as you say, it is the least of your worries. MayB..please know you are in my thoughts. *hugs*
posted by
ginnieb
on June 5, 2005 at 9:55 AM
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