tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36770289.post1942530678154295628..comments2024-01-20T20:11:51.589-07:00Comments on Telling Secrets: RandomsMartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04492242951732140223noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36770289.post-27334055443323891462011-09-26T23:18:27.092-06:002011-09-26T23:18:27.092-06:00The woman we used to work with at the studio, she ...The woman we used to work with at the studio, she was an HR consultant and did training for the managers, mentioned the whole trend of people only wanting to hear sound bites. She compared it to twitter! It is sadly not your imagination. More common among younger folks but I think also more of a trend in the population in general. I am sure I need to listen to you better myself and will work on that. If you invite me to Eugene I will come! I checked and the train stops in Albany, so I might stop there on the way. I have an online friend who I must have "known" for almost 15 years who I want to go visit in Albany. Oregon is certainly easier to visit than CO and easier to visit on short notice.Megan Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855509464903187806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36770289.post-91360133838746461152011-09-22T17:24:14.275-06:002011-09-22T17:24:14.275-06:00You're welcome, Meg.
If we have an engagemen...You're welcome, Meg. <br /><br />If we have an engagement party the way I described it, I hope you would be able to come. At any rate I would not announce anything online without telling you and a few others first. <br /><br />No, you aren't mistaken that I'm more open on my blog than in person. It feels safer for some reason. <br /><br />In person people may tell you all the reasons you are wrong about things, or make faces at you, or, more often, just walk away. I'm amazed how many people in my life won't let me finish a thought. In social settings I feel like my stories or ideas have to be boiled down to a sentence or two; that's all most people can hear without getting bored and/or changing the subject. But it's not enough for me. Maybe that's why I enjoy writing. Feels like I can be myself here more than in many other "settings."Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492242951732140223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36770289.post-84648398240623202472011-09-22T16:53:02.687-06:002011-09-22T16:53:02.687-06:00Hey! Thanks for the free PR :) I am sure when you...Hey! Thanks for the free PR :) I am sure when you are ready to get engaged you won't let your twin sister find out on-line, eh? Anyway wishing you the best. Also - what you said about your newsletter - it seems to me you are more open in your blog than you are in person sometimes. Or maybe I am imaging that?<br />xoMegan Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11855509464903187806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36770289.post-44068055565132723252011-09-21T15:19:10.436-06:002011-09-21T15:19:10.436-06:00I wonder if a letter all about "I'm movin...I wonder if a letter all about "I'm moving to Oregon!" instead of "I've found the love of my life!" seemed a little off. I continue to feel awkward talking about the things closest to my heart. Yet over the years I've had numerous people comment on how open and transparent I am in my newsletters; typically, with some level of admiration, but sometimes with a bit of "I could never do that" thrown in. Huh. Maybe it's all relative. I calculate I've sent about 150 personal newsletters since this "full-time ministry" gig began in 1995.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492242951732140223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36770289.post-32730798780682274862011-09-21T10:56:43.909-06:002011-09-21T10:56:43.909-06:00Well, I don't consider myself engaged, but I s...Well, I don't consider myself engaged, but I still welcome others being happy for (with!) me. Thanks, Fiona! Would love to see you back in the blogophere, should that have a place in your life again...hope all's well!Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492242951732140223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36770289.post-82964648953066865322011-09-21T10:31:00.248-06:002011-09-21T10:31:00.248-06:00So are congratulations in order? Or is it a bit p...So are congratulations in order? Or is it a bit premature? I'm confused :-) But whatever, I'm very happy for you. Very very happy indeed :-DFiona L Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445783368358188925noreply@blogger.com