In earlier days of this blog, I used to get nasty little comments from a former co-worker/friend. Many were “anonymous,” though I knew better. From time to time, I’d get random negativity from strangers, too. Stuff about how what I said was pointless, mean, or high-falutin’.
And I was like, “Duh.”
That’s the thing about being as close to real on the Internet as you can without losing all your friends, alienating your family, and getting canned. Sometimes people disagree with you.
The ones who took a minute - or in some cases, 10 minutes - to tell me how I was an awful teacher, how I’m wasting my talent, and my favorite, how I love the smell of my own farts, made my day. Mae West said she’d rather be looked over than overlooked. It’s true. Even by cranky people with grudges and no acquaintance with spell-check.
Here’s a question from Cheryl:
I happened on to your blog today while browsing through NYC bloggers. I’ve lived in Nebraska my entire life, though I’ve been obsessed with NYC since I was a kid. Finally got to spend a week there 10 years ago and am dying to come back…
Until then, I guess I can live vicariously through your blog!
Speaking of my blog, would it be okay if I link to yours in my “Blog Hall of Fame?”
My response:
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. Eyes, rather.
If you enjoy this blog, one of the nicest things you can do is link to it on your blogroll or in one of your blog posts.
Even if you don’t have a blog of your own, I’d love for you to leave a comment and visit again. Recommending that others read my blog by word-of-mouth, fortune cookie, or a fuzzy mascot handing out flyers is also awesome.
My goal is to build readership and community on this site, sharing my life and also tapping into the collective knowledge and insight of all of you. Yes, you, Mr. “Dude, I thought this blog was about trains or some shit.”
So if you want to, please link me. Please leave comments. Please contact me with questions, reactions, or ideas. I really appreciate it.
Amanda,
Just saying “Hi,” and that I am still here to read daily.Yours is my favorite blog, and I will continue to promote to my friends as well as on my own blog. I hope you have a good day, and Good Luck for Friday the 13th!
I’ll be linking you as well, once I post something new on my own blog.
Thanks, guys. You’re great, and I’m glad you enjoy reading me.
I do love reading your blog since I happened on it over a year ago while planning a trip to NYC. Being from Texas and teaching are about the only things we have in common…but you are an entertaining writer and I love reading about your life.
Awww! Thank you, Cathy.