tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post1449092508585495075..comments2023-11-03T08:16:12.784-04:00Comments on Petunia In Paradise: {things that make you go hmmm}Petuniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02784576982025256660noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-32420129491129583042009-06-17T22:27:23.155-04:002009-06-17T22:27:23.155-04:00Goodness, I wonder what "strange enlightment&...Goodness, I wonder what "strange enlightment" even means? I'm with you, Petunia. I would never presume to insult a fellow blogger. If we disagree with another person's sentiment on a particular topic then we by no means have to read their blog. Being ugly to a blogger is kind of like going to someone's home and being a rude guest...there's just no call for it.Belle (from Life of a...)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17948665147630448055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-60374788616808178332009-06-17T19:55:46.923-04:002009-06-17T19:55:46.923-04:00You go girl! Great post!!
:)You go girl! Great post!!<br /><br />:)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699477549790220483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-71431492979591252252009-06-17T18:23:22.898-04:002009-06-17T18:23:22.898-04:00Get it girl! I am a huge fan of this post (and you...Get it girl! I am a huge fan of this post (and your blog, of couuuurse)! Xoxo-BLCBLC :ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03149891681738417046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-33900859486544124672009-06-14T21:12:13.272-04:002009-06-14T21:12:13.272-04:00I agree, well said!I agree, well said!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229152601081388804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-40845445681932032382009-06-14T17:06:41.141-04:002009-06-14T17:06:41.141-04:00Amen sister!!!! Very well said :) Love your blog!Amen sister!!!! Very well said :) Love your blog!In This Wonderful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467383580516146911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-87585927811991175802009-06-13T15:18:16.789-04:002009-06-13T15:18:16.789-04:00This post? It's exactly why I'm happy you ...This post? It's exactly why I'm happy you did privatize your blog and keep everyone away.<br /><br />Clap clap clap clap.Patois42https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764936858778730692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-7134861673556380002009-06-13T09:52:55.387-04:002009-06-13T09:52:55.387-04:00I just happened upon your blog from another, and h...I just happened upon your blog from another, and had to comment on this post. <br /><br />I am a blogger...a totally different kind of person, older than you and your readers, at a different stage of life. WHICH IS EXACTLY WHY I LIKE READING YOUR BLOG AND OTHERS THAT ARE NOT SIMILAR TO MINE. It is a good thing, in my opinion, to get outside of my own little world, and I find your blog (and others) to be completely refreshing and fun. <br /><br />I don't understand why anyone would want to be mean, judgmental and leave nasty, snarky comments to someone; I don't understand what that could possibly do for a person, including making them feel better about themselves. There is so much sad stuff in the world; when I have a choice, I will choose happy, fun and nice. The way it is here.<br /><br />Keep on doing what you do!kim-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650811256788756378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-71253961090947274512009-06-13T07:13:55.933-04:002009-06-13T07:13:55.933-04:00I've been reading a lot of stories of this neg...I've been reading a lot of stories of this negative commenting and it is quite shocking - but lets all remember there are so so many great people blogging out there, all with fun and interesting things to say that brighten our day (and not to the person that referenced superficiality - maybe we are all just trying to focus on the beautiful and happy things in life?) - hopefully it will all subside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-32556578391310285852009-06-13T06:20:44.431-04:002009-06-13T06:20:44.431-04:00It's pathetic that unhappy people feel the nee...It's pathetic that unhappy people feel the need to get in the blogsphere, and try to ruin someone's day. They are jealous, unhappy, unfulfilled and mad. It would help if everyone turned on the moderator so there's more control re: this invasiveness of ill-will.Purple Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831681595310623140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-60248676626535330802009-06-12T23:01:22.923-04:002009-06-12T23:01:22.923-04:00Well said Petunia. I've seen those negative an...Well said Petunia. I've seen those negative and judgemental comments on my own as well as other blogs too. I've adopted a zero tolerance policy for this on my own blog and simply hit the delete button.Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547928383279915139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-11686765738673198632009-06-12T16:08:19.828-04:002009-06-12T16:08:19.828-04:00LOVE this!!! I've had some doozy comments left...LOVE this!!! I've had some doozy comments left... I learned to turn my comment moderator on earlyin my blogging experience... sadly. I just delete before I even read any further, not worth my time. <br /><br />Get a life people!!!Tres Poshe Preppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566907466810110470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-42092543579923621632009-06-12T14:45:28.336-04:002009-06-12T14:45:28.336-04:00great post!
i'm new to the blog world, but d...great post! <br /><br />i'm new to the blog world, but didn't think for a second that i knew everything about you. i understood immediately that what we are privy to is what you CHOOSE to share and more importantly what you CHOOSE to focus on. <br /><br />petuna, you should know that i'm going through an incredibly challenging time in my life right now and that stopping in to read your blog a couple times a week brightens my day. why? it's a reminder for me to look for the positive and to seek out beauty and joy in my OWN life. because it IS there. <br /><br />i slow down, take a deep breath and remember to pamper and care for myself no matter what. sure Lilly is lovely, but joy doesn't have to cost a lot. i've rediscoved the beauty in a simple meal shared with loved ones...or the fun in looking down and seeing my toenails painted in a bright, cheery color. a Louis wallet would be nice, but starting my day with a $2.50 bottle of delicious smelling (Suave) shower gel or something as basic as taking the time to put on a pleasing and feminine outfit (comprising of treasures found at Target!) before i head out to face my day -- makes me feel human. it give me perspective. <br /><br />sure things are tough for me right now, but there is joy and beauty EVERWHERE if you look for it. <br /><br />thank you for all that you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-58662926015279734672009-06-12T14:21:54.107-04:002009-06-12T14:21:54.107-04:00You know the nastiness that I encountered. People...You know the nastiness that I encountered. People being mean, just to be mean. I agree with you 100%. <br /><br />Why is being nice so difficult? This boggles my mind. If people don't like someone's blog, then don't read it. Snarky comments simply aren't neccesary. <br /><br />Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant man and there are many of his quotes that have made me have little epiphanies when I have read them. This is one of my favorites, not exact wording but something like this,<br /><br />"Actions done in anger, end in shame." <br /><br />So true. <br /><br />Thanks for the great post P!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-82828907090514168622009-06-11T23:46:27.148-04:002009-06-11T23:46:27.148-04:00it's true, I only know you through your blog -...it's true, I only know you through your blog - but I love what I read here. Obviously our blogs don't represent our WHOLE LIVES - but that's okay. Too bad for people who have to bring others down. Do they do it to make themselves feel better?MMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928294741659782372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-22680502410104899052009-06-11T22:59:58.982-04:002009-06-11T22:59:58.982-04:00Nicely said! I think that a lot of our blogs are p...Nicely said! I think that a lot of our blogs are positive and highlighting our many blessings. I know that the blogs I follow...are the only that I really comment on. As I consider them blogger friends... we are all just sharing a small part of our lives with each other. <br />I can't imagine some one taking the time to view blogs and make rude comments... what is the point?<br />HUGS!!<br />xxx meDomestic Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310029271559821802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-29452859863536425422009-06-11T22:55:01.323-04:002009-06-11T22:55:01.323-04:00I totally agree! that shirt cracks me up! Have a...I totally agree! that shirt cracks me up! Have a good night!Tippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553050747493268767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-65805901251986208102009-06-11T21:40:08.504-04:002009-06-11T21:40:08.504-04:00Great post...well said!Great post...well said!Cashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993677616055961328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-38980305184553065692009-06-11T17:47:26.852-04:002009-06-11T17:47:26.852-04:00This was a fabulous post and I also loved Angie to...This was a fabulous post and I also loved Angie too. Like many in the blgo world I have dealt with unkind strangers firsthand. I have NEVER understood why someone would feel the need to bash anyone. It just does not make sense. I personally try and keep ym blog happy, postive and fun and while I am sure there are people who do not agree with what I type that does not give them the right to be cruel. There is a kind why to share your opinion. I am so glad so many are finally speaking out and standing up!!Hopsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09937773464714451603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-27711937360789849682009-06-11T15:48:32.886-04:002009-06-11T15:48:32.886-04:00Great post Petunia. I'm right there with you. ...Great post Petunia. I'm right there with you. My approach to my blog and to my life in general (particularly in written form), is never say anything you wouldn't want the person in question to hear or ask you about. Honesty is great, but there is a very thin but distinct line between honesty and bashing/cruelty. You have to learn how to not cross it. It also entails learning to steer clear of gossip. I absolutely love this post...very well worded. And that t-shirt is too funny :)Jainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666481569069955190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-2088937379580701942009-06-11T15:32:37.573-04:002009-06-11T15:32:37.573-04:00ha! i have that magnet on my fridge! :)
agree wit...ha! i have that magnet on my fridge! :)<br /><br />agree with everything you say...I feel it's ok to vent every once in a while about your own stuff-but I hope and I don't think Ive ever gone to someone else's place and completely insulted them...if I don't have anything nice to say I say nothing at allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-34519221911413746982009-06-11T13:36:26.400-04:002009-06-11T13:36:26.400-04:00What a wonderful post, Petunia! Definitely well sa...What a wonderful post, Petunia! Definitely well said, and I couldn't agree with you more.... yay to you and your great blog!Mariettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139566756383470107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-65554564410062103752009-06-11T13:16:34.364-04:002009-06-11T13:16:34.364-04:00Oh P what a nice post, somone wrote something nas...Oh P what a nice post, somone wrote something nasty on my blog when I was just starting and it was so discouraging, I dont know why anyone would do that. i think people do stuff in the blog world that they would hopefully never do face to face and it is just sad there are so many rude people out there. I love your pink, cheery blog- it always makes my day!Jemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918380458397747075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-34065855491727513002009-06-11T12:46:39.177-04:002009-06-11T12:46:39.177-04:00Well done! I could not agree more!Well done! I could not agree more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-8830224356519352272009-06-11T12:36:03.909-04:002009-06-11T12:36:03.909-04:00Great T-Shirt: "Be Nice to Nerds (you'll ...Great T-Shirt: "Be Nice to Nerds (you'll be working for one)." Love it! As for your post; I agree 100%I think too many people need to log off and join the real world. When you get enough experience by going through enough BS in life you realize that you should keep your mouth shut until you have all the facts. And sometimes it's easier to say, "Wow, that's interesting" and walk away. I think the mass is a bunch of babbling idiots but I hold tongue constantly because it takes too much of my time & energy to argue. And at the end of the conversation; nothing is going to change but my blood pressure. That's called maturity to walk away in disagreement but everyone feels these days like their opinion matters (they feel they are starring on a reality show or something). Truth, nobody really cares. So to blast someone on their blog is just a waste of everyone's time. A blog dedicated to attack others? Wow, that person really needs to get out and volunteer. At least it would be productive.midnight macaroonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881376824966373767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752926973544777328.post-77889423787272898822009-06-11T12:25:07.781-04:002009-06-11T12:25:07.781-04:00Well said. I've noticed the same thing in blog...Well said. I've noticed the same thing in blog world. I am not giving mean people any more of my time. It's in short supply as it is. Great post!Poolside with the Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16898747616571945274noreply@blogger.com