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Thanks for the support, Ben.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 3:09 PM
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I'm glad to read that the storm has blown over.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 21, 2006 at 2:30 PM
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That's the proper attitude for a mother to have, Citreena.
I, on the other hand, would not go so far as to call my mother
the absolute best ...however, she's servicable.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 1:15 PM
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Don't worry, Vickie ... you didn't miss much.
Oh, and thank you so much for the compliment.
It's more of an empty threat, anyway, simply intended to force my mother to see the error of her ways. Of course, constantly mentioning that I wouldn't actually ever leave, kinda defeats the whole purpose.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 1:12 PM
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Or perhaps, Aaron, that is the real Al Gore ...
(After all it was a documentary, not a CGI film).
The burden and stress of running for President has caused a lot of otherwise witty and charming men to suddenly appear stiff and robotic on camera.
Interestingly enough, Al Gore was at the Ritz on Tuesday (the movie theater closest to my home). Sadly, however, I was unaware he was going to appear.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 1:07 PM
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Oh, I see, Marshall. I was just going by the date posted (6/20/06).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 1:02 PM
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Will do, Shamsuddin ...
Although, I highly doubt my opinion is likely to change.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 1:01 PM
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Thank you for the thoughtful response, charice
I've more or less given up on seeking/requiring my mother's approval. However, I do wish her criticism could occasionally be a tad more constructive, and a little less, um, deconstructive.
Nevertheless, I will continue to constantly treat her with the utmost respect.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 12:59 PM
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Sounds like son
You mom sounds like my teenage son. This is how he acts! Sometimes I wonder who is the parent in my house, me or him. Now I now if he sounds l ike your mom! Still he is a wonderful son, the absolute best. Jill Divine www.divinelady.co.uk
posted by
citreena
on July 21, 2006 at 12:14 PM
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Wow, I was so busy yesterday I didn't get to read posts
so I didn't get to see what got pulled. Please don't leave us though...your blog is my favorite here!
posted by
VickieJean
on July 21, 2006 at 11:38 AM
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If things could get censored for not being entertaining or making sense
about 90% of the movies getting made, wouldn't be.
Touring with Al Gore is probably the hell I'd be sent to if I every did something really really bad. The fact that his movie personality during 1 film was good is meaningless - in person, he'll still be Al Gore.
posted by
AaronB
on July 21, 2006 at 10:16 AM
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the album...
is due to release on August the 15 th...a lot of tracks have been leaked in advance, though..
posted by
Marshallengraved
on July 21, 2006 at 8:50 AM
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You said World Peace is noty possible in our lifetime but....
I humbly submit you are wrong see my answer to your comment on my blog
posted by
Shams-i-Heartsong
on July 21, 2006 at 8:10 AM
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Mom's what can I say
We absolutely love them. I'm going thru a similar situation and I've learned to either keep some things private or don't entertain my mom with an argument. I just allow her to say whatever and I work extra hard not to say anything! As an adult, I believe we have that little girl syndrome deep inside of us b/c we still want momma's approval on everything we do. And if she disagrees, boy, don't we get upset, sometimes for that entire day. I'm learning that its o.k. to keep some things private but at the same time show our mothers respect. And have our mothers respect us as adults, not expecting us to feel validated by their opinions one way or the other. All I can say is DO YOU, DO YOU and be proud of your accomplishments and stop depending on other people to make you feel good. Try to focus on the positive. DO YOU!- angelle
posted by
charice
on July 21, 2006 at 7:31 AM
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Yes, Marshall, that's his kind of music ...
Probably seems a tad "poser-ish" ... however, keep in mind, Pavel does play HS basketball.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 7:04 AM
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so your brother...
is an Obie fan?
posted by
Marshallengraved
on July 21, 2006 at 6:58 AM
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Her's, Rcky ...
I merely mentioned in passing that I was starting a couple blogs. I never asked her to read them or anything.
She does say that, in general, she really likes my posts, though.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 6:09 AM
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Hi Madame...who's decision was it for you mom to read all your blogs?
Maybe you should keep them private, I mean you're a big girl. LOL
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on July 21, 2006 at 5:57 AM
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Well, Blanche, I guess she only has a few years left then ...
She'll need to cram in a lot of living.
She's really not one to dress particularly provocatively, however; being a respectable businesswoman and all.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 5:57 AM
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Why thank you, Ben ...
I think we've both put it behind us now.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 5:53 AM
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Mademoiselle, the whole mother-daughter rival thing is a twisted travesty
of reality. If your mother does think she is playing Goldie Hawn to your Cate Hudson, then the plastic surgery bill alone will kill her. The sight of women in their 40s wearing midriff tops and low-rider jeans is a little hard to take.
Whatever happened to "aging gracefully" ala Catherine Deneuve with a little black netting and some soft mood lighting? I hate to make myself the butt of that particular joke. (and besides I really do look much younger than 45).
posted by
Blanche.
on July 21, 2006 at 3:43 AM
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These are some of the very reasons why some bloggers guard their privacy well. I hope these issues will get resolved soon.
You have 10 clicks in this blog in exchange for your contribution.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 21, 2006 at 2:44 AM
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I think the problem, Tanga, is that my mother still sees herself as a contemporary of mine, and thus views us as rivals.
Cause, quite frankly, she's not very mature.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 12:23 AM
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Thanks, Mason ...
Could probably use the flower more than the click.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 21, 2006 at 12:21 AM
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Don't quit
Don't worry be happy. Parents can't be friends all the time and children and parents must accept that differs of opinion will start as the child grows. I believe an independent spirit and opinion in a child means that the parent has done a good job. A parent should not want to clone themselves via their kids, rather they should try and better themselves through their children.
posted by
Tanga
on July 21, 2006 at 12:19 AM
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I dunno what to tell ya... so here's a flower... and a click...
posted by
MasonGarrett
on July 21, 2006 at 12:16 AM
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You apparently haven't seen "An Inconvenient Truth" then, MooseBalls.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 10:55 PM
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Certainly not I, Bel.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 10:54 PM
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Thanks... I think
Thanks for the comment! Though when I think about it, a tour with Al Gore seems... well I suppose it would be the antithesis of enthralling.
posted by
Mooseballs16
on July 20, 2006 at 10:49 PM
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LOL
Hmmmmmmmm kind of like the one that my daughter gives me during our homework disputes huh? Fine then I won't graduate and I'll just become a carnie and live with a bunch of dirty smelly people! Who said that enviroment doesn't have anything to do with it? She is as smart a**ed as I am.
posted by
bel_1965
on July 20, 2006 at 10:44 PM
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Thank you, Bel ... I appreciate that.
And people needn't worry ... it's more of an empty threat, actually.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 10:42 PM
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Mademoiselle
You are a wonderful writer and one heck of a humorist. It would be shame to see you shut any of it down.
posted by
bel_1965
on July 20, 2006 at 10:26 PM
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If only she would listen, Bel ...
Although, I do think we've come to an understanding ... at least, until next time she doesn't like something I write, anyway.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 10:24 PM
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From one mom to another
let her write what she wants! Parental critism on something as personal as writing is murder!
posted by
bel_1965
on July 20, 2006 at 10:21 PM
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Thank you, Passion ...
I liked that part, too.
However, I think she may realize my "greatness" ... somewhere deep down in her subconscious.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 8:18 PM
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I'm pretty sure your mom doesn't realize how gifted and clever you are.
Take this sentence for instance:
"How am I always so dramatic?" I ask, staggered by the accusation. Suddenly feeling feint, I desperately clutch at the walls for support.
Can't stop rolling around in the floor laughing.
posted by
Passionflower
on July 20, 2006 at 8:06 PM
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I doubt they would, Ann ...
Hypocrisy is a very common illness around these parts.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 7:47 PM
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Maybe you can play, "Turn the tables on them". When they get a taste of their own medicine, they might change.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 20, 2006 at 7:37 PM
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Those are beautiful, Ann ... thank you.
I doubt I could ever really quit, though ... or, for that matter, stay camouflaged. There are simply too many sets of eyes peering over my shoulder at all times.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 7:27 PM
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10 more clicks added. I hope the flowers will cheer you up a teeny bit.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 20, 2006 at 7:09 PM
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I'm sorry to read about such dramatic encounters. When it comes to shutting this down... you can always start another and hopefully remain incognito.
I'm halfway thru' clicking. 10 here.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 20, 2006 at 7:05 PM
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What does that mean, .Dave.?
Got any Red Bull? Cause I could sure use it. I already cleared out the local 7-Eleven.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 6:54 PM
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Thank you, BlackPearl ... I will.
P.S. I still feel really bad you never received the email I sent a while back.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 6:52 PM
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Mad One, it's OK, I've already necked them.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on July 20, 2006 at 6:45 PM
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Mademoiselle,
I hope you'll keep blogging. You're really good at it. Never forget what a "well writer" you are. :) I sent additional comments to your email. Stay up.
posted by
BlackPearl1
on July 20, 2006 at 6:42 PM
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P.S.
You know, at some point, I'm gonna have to ask her if she's noticed some of these comments you've left.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 6:27 PM
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I think my mother enjoys my writing in general, Moon ...
(She says she does, anyway.)
However, I wish she had just used "poor taste" as her reasoning (for wanting me to remove the post) and ended it at that ... rather than elaborating as she did.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 6:26 PM
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That's one way to look at her, Franciscan.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 6:23 PM
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Thank you, .Dave.
I don't drink anymore, though.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on July 20, 2006 at 6:22 PM
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.....okay.....that settles it.....i'll have to call and straighten her out.....that cell phone number????
posted by
syzygy
on July 20, 2006 at 6:07 PM
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.....uhhhh....you consistently hover above the number 5.....you've ranked (no implication by use of that particular word) number 1 for how long?.....so, is mother saying that the Blogiteers enjoy bad writing.....in fact pay (in part) to read bad writing?.....or just that we have poor taste?........the purpose of children is to frustrate and aggravate parents.....the purpose of parents is (primarily) to embarrass their children.....of course any particular parent/child relationship can be so much richer than just that.........
posted by
syzygy
on July 20, 2006 at 6:06 PM
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Sounds like your mother has a hard-ass modus operandi.
posted by
franciscan
on July 20, 2006 at 6:03 PM
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Wonderful stuff, once again.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on July 20, 2006 at 6:03 PM
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