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Hi, Azur,
I always enjoy reading your posts. You put so much thought into very few words, though you often seem to understate and/or underestimate your talent/skill as a writer. You are one of those here on Blogit from whom I take many lessons, about writing and about life. Thank you. :) As for me, I haven't met any fellow blogger in real life, but I have exchanged a few emails, which is nice. Blogit was a good idea. I'm glad I joined, and getting to know you is one of the reasons why. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on July 7, 2006 at 6:48 PM
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Yep, the good ole one - HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY
posted by
Straightforward
on July 7, 2006 at 9:54 AM
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MarieClaire66, thankfully I know that comment was wrong about me
even without your kind comment and some of the other generous emails and comments I received. Nevertheless I am grateful for the kindness shown. I think that sometimes such comments are flung out with little thought to what is being said or how they may be interpreted . It is not only that the comment was made but that most others appear to condone it and that has made me question this community and whether I should remain.
It would be easier here if I gave less of myself and invented some fictional being. Having said that I don't mind a debate and can do so without the need to fall into an exchange of insults. I have thoroughly enjoyed your comments and posts that I've read so far. I would also like to be in touch via email at some point and wil l do so when I have cleared a few deadlines.
Regards
Azur
posted by
Azur
on July 6, 2006 at 5:26 PM
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fascinating read.
I can sense the hurt, caused by the spurious comment. Of course, we choose what we want to reveal, we have more control than in real life, but then the words stick, hang around are read by many, so care is needed too. And yes they are give aways, it seems you are very good at reading people between the lines, literally. I have been touched by the kindness of so many in the blogit community, it is a real cross section of society. You discover so much about people, as far as improving my writing, I am afraid to say, reading other people's spelling mistakes only makes me mad and determined to avoid them myself (I mean the mistakes). I always assume people are honest but I also follow my instinct, some people are more real than others. You come across as 100per cent genuine to me. It is sad when someone cast a shadow on your integrity with sweeping statements that can only be misconstrued because no one can quite knows how they are meant to be taken. I have asked bloggers at time, do I take this literally? Did this really happen to you? I still prefer a direct question to a vague statement. Anyway, all I want to say is I like your blogs, it is interesting to read them. All the best.
posted by
marieclaire66
on July 5, 2006 at 8:40 PM
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.Dave, thanks. Now tell us more
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:32 PM
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(A) of A-and-B, it's not very scientific
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:32 PM
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Thank you Bandanafish and Mari-am
You are kind.
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:30 PM
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Avant-garde
Especially in writing comments
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:29 PM
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Fourcats, thanks.
Sometimes of course the meaning is all too clear.
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:28 PM
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and thanks Wiley for your words. Don't talk yourself down.OK?
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:23 PM
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Wiley
You're right. I do like those connections even when I have a different view to others
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:23 PM
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Ariala
True
posted by
Azur
on July 4, 2006 at 1:19 PM
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Really like angle
Hi Dear Azur you write just like angle .. thanks wishing to read you more and more .
posted by
Rosetree
on July 4, 2006 at 6:41 AM
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Azur, gracious and erudite as ever.
And guess what? I met one. A real life blogger. More later.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on July 4, 2006 at 5:09 AM
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I don't know how to measure honesty. Lol
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 4, 2006 at 4:26 AM
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Azur
I have been on the receiving end of this a time or two. You're right about being able to gauge a lot about a person through their writing.
posted by
avant-garde
on July 4, 2006 at 3:44 AM
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Reading this makes me feel good. It seems like we are all very nice people
going about ours days, and being graciously received.
posted by
bandanafish
on July 3, 2006 at 10:52 PM
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try not to allow comments to affect you personally. as you noted yourself
some of us aren't the greatest writers. sometimes when we write, because we know what we're writing about, we sometimes don't express ourselves fully, assuming everyone else will understand our intent. as a result, the words are viewed out of context and are misconstrued.
and then sometimes people here at blogit just have such different backgrounds that you're not going to see eye to eye about stuff. again, no need to take it personally; it's just their opinion.
let's all celebrate july 4th giving thanks that we all get to express what's in our hearts, with freedom and safety for all.
posted by
fourcats
on July 3, 2006 at 10:26 PM
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Azur
Loved your post. Matter of fact I enjoy everything you write my friend.
I sense from reading you, that you too need this place just to kind of hang out, even with folks like me that aren't gifted writers. There is some soul attachment for me.
You are a very sensitive person, cautious, but I think very caring and loving. What I lack in writing skills I make up for with insights.
Honesty is paramount for me here in Blogit. It is a place for me to have friends since my Joycie died.
Others, just like you here, kind and loving people, have been my distant shoulders to cry on.
I have survived for the past 6 years because of people just like you, here in Blogit mostly, because I haven't done well in having a gaggle of real life friends close to where I am.
I do hope you comment, and write, and stay here. You have great value, worth, and are so very helpful to the likes of me, I am certain there are many others luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 3, 2006 at 7:23 PM
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Good post. I sense honesty in many places, especially among those
who are hurting and even hiding behind a brave face. They are honest, too, though their walls are high and their words confound.
posted by
Ariala
on July 3, 2006 at 4:26 PM
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