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Monday, September 3, 2007
Hot Off The Presses!
A link to the interview I did with WTOP radio in Washington D.C. today. I sound like even more of an idiot with this one. You'd think I'd be over my nervousness by now. You'd think. Please, please, please, if I should mention doing another radio interview, someone slap me!
Posted by Dawn at 12:15 AM
100 comments:
- Jenn loves Derek said...
You did not sound like an idiot.
You have brought alot of laughter to so many people. (me being one of them.) Laughter gets us through alot. Thanks.
P.S. I started a blog. You inspired me.
- September 3, 2007 at 12:53 AM
Dawn, your blogs crack me up. I actually intended to go to bed tonight at 10 so that I could have a few hours in the morning to get things done before the kids got up, but I have read most of your blog. It is now midnight. I'll tell you right now that it was worth it. My mind might change when the alarm rings at 6. I just want to say that I hope all your dreams come true. If your ever in New Mexico, come up to Farmington and we'll treat you and the kidos to some fun. Cliff diving, oh, i mean going to the lake, out of control skiing, i mean nice down hill skiing. Camping with bears, i mean where bears might be. You know family fun stuff. Look me up
or let me know. jen firstname.lastname@example.com
- September 3, 2007 at 1:08 AM
- Joshua said...
Hmm, I seem to be one of the only ones to subscribe to the rss feed of this site, always seem to see this. Amazing the broad spectrum of people that have been exposed to your excellent sarcastic humor. Everything from "soccer moms"(no offense intended to anyone fitting this description), to people like me, a linux geek who is studying electrical engineering/computer science. Getting into the viral realm of the internet can certainly change prospects. I certainly wish you luck with your family and all that occurs in the future. Probably children will be more of a handful in the later years, though I am only 20, so have only gotten out of that frameset, though I never did go through the rebellion phase. Certainly hot here in AZ.
- September 3, 2007 at 1:14 AM
- Kelli Standish said...
I was in radio for years and I can tell you, you did just fine with your interview.
In fact, you're doing just fine with all of this. Six kids, broken down van, the normal craziness of life, and a little fame thrown in to make sure you're never bored.
I'd have checked into a mental institution voluntarily by now!
Instead, you've kept your humor, (most?:) of your sanity, AND emerged daily to blog about it. You go, sister!
Cheering you on,
- September 3, 2007 at 1:49 AM
- Rachel said...
I think you sound great in your interview and I love your upbeat way of speaking. I loved your story.
Thanks for sharing it all.
- September 3, 2007 at 2:04 AM
It is 12:17a.m. We just read ur "grocery store" posting also ur Chicago Tribune interview and while our four cheribums are sleeping, my husband and I are laughing our heads off. Me more so than him because I've tried to paint this picture of chaos for him so many times b4 but somehow he wasn't getting it. Somehow I think your story registered to him.
He's always calm and cool and collective with our crew except for the time I sent him to get Dr. Pepper 2-liters, there was a special with a coupon on the bottle, the cashier allowed us to remove at the checkout, upon finding this info out I just had to send my hubby back to the grocery, ( I had already had my sports trip for the day!) But the bargain was too good to refuse so I convinced my hubby to return, he even volunteered to take the kids! so i started into the lecture about which brand of pop was on sale where it was located in the store and how to go about removing the coupon... I got the i'm not a 2yr old look so i stopped the instructions even though there was a developing picture in my mind of what may transpire... upon returning from the grocery sometime later my husband arrives at the door i open the door saying "did you get the doctor...... my words trail of as I'm noticing the soda dripping from his ever meticulous hair and clothing as i am bent over laughing i hear my hubby say if you
want the cotton-pickin dr pepper go get it yourself, without an explanation i knew immediately what had happened you see i was trying to tell my husband to be careful when he used his leatherman knife to splice the coupon from the 2-liter I didn't get that far b4 the i'm not a 2yr old look he gave me. He told the story that as he was at the checkout trying to splice the coupons all the while trying to coral our crew the underpressure contents of the 2-liter erupted with a gunfire sounding explosion showering himself and everything around with the soda, this was not long after 9/11 so as you can imagine the explosion caused every eye in the building to focus on my
hubby and our smiling cheribums and the delima at hand. this was a rather large department/grocery store and wouldn't you know there was more than one person there that my husband knew personally.
I got the deal, it was in the form of a refund my husband did agree to keep the kids.
Just had to say thx for the laughs and also would like info on the story about the baseball that the interview mentions. then finally if you are a mom of 6 you absolutely need to know about MONAVIE. this is a nutritional beverage that is literally changing peoples lives. I know you will be extremely busy in the coming days but i do hope you will find the time to visit our site and e-mail us. You are such a fresh breath of air, I fully expect to see your name in print!
I do hope to hear back from you soon. God bless you and your hubby and your beautiful children! www.monavie.com ID#29715
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- September 3, 2007 at 2:29 AM
- CV Rick said...
I have to say that I've been reading you since the auction. Your blog isn't the "type" I'd normally be interested in, but you're composed, funny, quick-witted, articulate and you really know how to tell a story. The interviews, the publicity, the rest of it are all well-deserved. I hope one day my own writing gets the kind of notice yours has.
Good job.
- September 3, 2007 at 3:42 AM
Dawn, the audio interview was great! Don't worry, I think you're going to have to get used to them! The Trib link, you have to be a member.
Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying everything you write. If only people with your skills wrote instruction manuals!
I really admire the way you seem to handle your everyday trials with good humor and what must be a ton of patience. I can barely keep my sanity trying to handle my 100 lb, farting, snoring, slobbering, toe crushing monster of a boxer! But I must admit, he does create some amusing chaos.
Can't wait for the book to come out!
- September 3, 2007 at 4:46 AM
- Gene said...
HA! very cool. i was on here last evening, around 8pm and read about the hubcap. very funny! got called back in to work (I am a recovery-room nurse) for a C-Section at 0500. Clicked to re-read the story and VOILA!...you have already posted a new entry. amazing.
keep up the good work. I will be sure to look for your books.
My wife and I love your stories.
Much respect,
(Hartford, VT)
- September 3, 2007 at 4:47 AM
I just read the newspaper article. Wow! Congratulations!!! I am loving reading your blog, only one child here at the moment but it's a good reality check for the future LOL.
- September 3, 2007 at 4:57 AM
Hey Dawn, I just looked on the Tribune's main page and your interview is one of the top 5 most viewed stories at the moment!
The radio interview sounded pretty good too. You sounded a little more confident, (read less terrified lol), than the last one.
Hope the vehicle situation improves soon!
Polli (mum of 2 from the UK)
- September 3, 2007 at 5:03 AM
Dawn, thank you for the hours of laughter! I have enjoyed reading your blog so much, and have had many good chuckles and outright belly laughs as I read each entry. They bring me back to when my kids were young and all the silliness and mischief that made daily life such a hoot for me. I love it!
Laurie - Alberta, Canada
- September 3, 2007 at 6:08 AM
- Lain said...
The expression of the baby in the picture in Chicago Tribune was priceless ~~ very much
"What the heck is going NOW, mom?"
I very much enjoy the blog having four "interesting children" myself. For example, my youngest is 6 and is so freakishly strong he does one handed push ups while he is in a time out in his room. Kinda reinforces that Prison Matron feeling I get alot.
- September 3, 2007 at 6:37 AM
- Tracy said...
Dawn- My husband and I both love reading your blog. I received your ebay link in an email from my friend- and then we were hooked. I won't ask any questions that you will have to answer...just wanted to give you words of encouragement. I would like to invite you to visit www.watoto.com The children from Africa will be arriving in Chicago this week. We would love for you to bring your kids to a concert. Blessings!
- September 3, 2007 at 6:45 AM
- Theresa said...
Now, I didn't think you sounded nervous at all! I loved the interview, thanks for posting the link!
- September 3, 2007 at 7:16 AM
Great article Dawn!
You look great too in the picture.
Just wanted to say yet again, I've found your blog is the perfect way to wake up in the morning. I even check your blog before I have my morning coffee. Kids can walk around in dirty diapers, empty bellies...but i have to have my morning read before our day can begin. It starts with your blog. thanks again girl. I'll keep reading...can't wait for a book ;)
Michelle in Canada
- September 3, 2007 at 7:28 AM
- Linda said...
Hi Dawn and the rest of you Moms!Ok...You all may think I am too old for this blog but I've lived and sort of survived the years of my 2 kids growing up. Do they REALLY ever grow up! I read the article in the Chicago Tribune today, and I am linking ALL of my girl friends here!!! I am 49 and my babys are 20 (going on 14) and 26 (Mom can you send me some money)
Dawn you are AWESOME!!
All my friends online know me as Moon but my real name is Linda.
- September 3, 2007 at 7:34 AM
I think you sounded great. Did you do an interview w/a NYC radio station.
- September 3, 2007 at 7:41 AM
- EmotionalPurity said...
I have to tell you that I try coming to your site and my computer has frozen up more than once! When I go get on, your heavily travelled blog, I try to read comments and it bogs down my high speed internet ;-)
I was so excited to no comments yet ;-)
Love your blog. Love your story! You are so cute in that picture! Where are the other two kids?
- September 3, 2007 at 7:41 AM
- Whitney said...
Why?! WHY aren't you ASLEEP at 12:15 AM? I've only got two and I sleep....well ok I sleep when I can get my husband to come to bed because I can't sleep without the furnace that is Harold. But seriously!
Like everyone else, I found the listing and have hooked up to your blog ever since. LOVE the blog. So...econoline van since minivans only hold 7 people? How does that work? Do yall just never go anywhere as a family in one vehicle?
Do you, by chance homeschool? I figure you must, otherwise you'd be going to the grocery when the elder children are in school....
LOVE IT! Great article in the Trib btw.
- September 3, 2007 at 7:48 AM
I loved the Tribune article! And I think the interviewer wasn't asking very good questions.
- September 3, 2007 at 7:49 AM
Very nice article in the online Tribune. Good luck with the book. Your husband is an angel for working at a school. I have a brother-in-law doing the same job. A friend of mine had a Dad doing the same job too. His Dad had been in the Dutch underground, came to the United States after the war. I think he worked around Blue Island. Anyway, blessing to you both. John
- September 3, 2007 at 7:52 AM
- mynameismommy said...
Hey Dawn. I'm so glad WTOP did the interview! You didn't sound like an idiot. You sounded just like you are - a very funny lady. You're really gonna love when they to be teens. The good news: much lower maintenance (like, mommy is sleeping, get some sugar bombs for breakfast). The bad news: not much else changes (as in, mom he's poking me again). Keep it up. I look forward to reading your stuff everyday!
- September 3, 2007 at 7:57 AM
- Jeanne said...
Nice article! I can't wait for the movie. :)
- September 3, 2007 at 8:03 AM
Congratulations! I just arrived from the article! Then spent some time reading your entries. Very funny views of life with six with very cool names. All the best to you and yours now and in the future.
- September 3, 2007 at 8:14 AM
Dawn, that Trib article is fabulous and I'm sorry I didn't draw the comparison to Erma Bombeck sooner, because it's right on!
Keep on Bloggin', and I look forward to those books. You're going to make a mint - and you MUST do a Nick show! It would trump anything that's currenly shown. Thanks for the morning giggle.
- September 3, 2007 at 8:40 AM
Just saw your article in the trib and sat down to read the blog....Great job! Of course, I only have 1/2 the size of your brood, but in the first 2 minutes of reading your blog, my darling 2 year old bit the 4 year old in the butt, 6 year old is asking for 2nd breakfast (What? We're almost to lunch time since you've been up since 5 am!) Can I choose to ignore the chaos around me and indulge in reading your blog? I think so....It is so reassuring to know other moms have to deal with such "interesting" behavior! Good luck with the blog and I'll be back to read regularly!
- September 3, 2007 at 8:51 AM
- Gomomyourock said...
I loved it! I'm thinking you need to get used to it too because you are goooooood!
- September 3, 2007 at 9:00 AM
- lawnajo said...
You have to register online with the Trib to read the article. It was a great article and the pic was way cute!
- September 3, 2007 at 9:05 AM
- Tina said...
But Dawn, you do not sound nervous at all! Perhaps a bit of speedy speech, but that's all, really =)
Go girl! Keep up with this great blog, we all seem to love it ^.^
- September 3, 2007 at 9:07 AM
Dawn, I think this is the correct link:
The link on your blog leads to a registration page at the paper.
- September 3, 2007 at 9:13 AM
- Angie said...
Bravo Bravo Bravo!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like a proud sister (since I now know you so well and all). Great job! Angie
- September 3, 2007 at 9:14 AM
Great interview! So what is it going to be? TV series? Movie? Book?
- September 3, 2007 at 9:25 AM
- Valerie said...
Hi Dawn! I read the article and listened to your interview, and they were both great. I love the photo of you and your kids from the Trib, and I don't think you sounded awful at all in your interview.
The article in the Trib mentioned that you have ha many different writing offers from many different sources, and I am so proud of you! What a wonderful opportunity for you! I sure hope that you do get a book deal, because I want to buy a copy as soon as it comes out. :)
Take care!
- September 3, 2007 at 9:40 AM
- Alex said...
Hilarious as usual.....and you definitely don't sound like an idiot. Nice article in the Tribune.
- September 3, 2007 at 10:24 AM
- LeftyMama said...
Re: the Trib interview -- Y'all did all that housework and they only published the picture from out in the yard? I'd have been steering the photog back into the living room with "Don't you wanna get a nice shot of us sitting on the sofa?" You know, as evidence that the living room was clutter free for once. Well, at least you got to enjoy the cornflake-free carpet for a few minutes ;o)
LOVE your writing, Dawn, and can't wait to read the book. Tell us more!
- September 3, 2007 at 10:27 AM
- Dennis said...
Go for it, Dawn!
You have achieved what most bloggers dream about!
- September 3, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Great interview .. Dont put yourself down.
You sound happy, smart and SO young !!
Trib article was great, lovely group picture ! You all have beautiful smiles / Giggles, Love baby looking at you all like What ?!?! So Clasic
Debbie xxx
- September 3, 2007 at 10:29 AM
- Lee-Ann said...
Dawn you did awesome in your interview! It was nice to hear the voice behind the blogger. :o)
Lee-Ann from Canada
- September 3, 2007 at 10:41 AM
- Melissa said...
You were sensational in your interviews!
- September 3, 2007 at 10:44 AM
- RondaJo said...
I have been reading your blog almost every day I really enjoy the laughs I get. Your entries always make me feel better. I went to the store with my 3 (2 year old boy and 8.5 month old twin girls) and I was having a horrible time and then I thought of you. I figured if you can get through the store and day-to-day life with 6 then I can surely manage my 3. So, thanks! ;)
I read the article in the Chicago Tribune and I have to say you are very pretty. That is a very nice picture they have of you with 4 of your kids.
I look forward to reading some books.
- September 3, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Dawn, another set of great interviews!! I really truly hope that you write a book, I think it would be a great read...not to mention a great gift!!! Thanks for keeping your blog up to date. I'm a stay at home mom for my two sons while my husband works days....then I go off to work part time nights for some extra money. I love to read it when I get home from work at night!! It is a great way to end my day!!
- September 3, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Could you post a copy of the baseball ebay auction?
- September 3, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Dawn, just wanted you to know that you sound fine. I am a 911 dispatcher & know what you mean when you say you don't sound like you think you do. I hate to listen to myself also, I sound soooo sweet, not that that's bad but I hoped I sounded more commanding, like I know what I'm doing!! hahaha. Keep up the writing. I have you in my favorites at work so I can start my day laughing.
thanks again la
- September 3, 2007 at 12:09 PM
- deltacloud said...
Dawn, I feel for you. I'm a freelance writer, and I spent a summer babysitting six kids. (I can't tell you how many mothers suddenly light up when they learn what I do. "You're a freelance writer! Oh, good! You can watch my kids!" I have made it a point not to make any new friends anymore.)
So I admire what you're trying to do -- it's tough to keep your thoughts straight with all those kids around, let alone keep a journal. An example...one of these kids I watched was my 2-year-old godson, Robert. One morning, his 10-year-old brother forgot to bring the diapers to my house. It was 8 a.m., and I knew Robert would need new diapers soon, but I had back-to-back telephone interviews all morning. (I was writing an article for a real estate journal. First mistake. You shouldn't even try to do something halfway grown-up when you have six kids around.)
So we had no choice but to wait. The kids got busy playing and watching TV and fighting and throwing stuff. I ignored the yells and thumps, and I think the Realtors I was interviewing on the phone were just too polite to say anything. By noon, I was on the phone with a multimillionaire Realtor-to-the-stars, asking about property values in Malibu, and suddenly I had Robert banging on my door yelling "Change my butt! Change my butt!" (He learned that from his brother.)
I harnessed a supreme amount of focus and continued the interview, and I'm sure the Realtor heard my painful smile on the other end of the phone. She was very tactful. I think she is a mother.
Anyway, finally, I finished the interview, and we piled into my little sedan (I paid Robert's older sister $5 to let him sit on her lap and leak on her) and ran to the grocery store. I changed him right there in the bathroom. I won't go into what I found inside that diaper but it was worthy of a citywide evacuation.
All this is just to say that I'm amazed you have even 30 seconds for blogging. Weird stuff like that was happening to me all summer. I remember the time I found April and Frannie (ages 9 and 6) on my exercise bike. April had a foot in one pedal, and Frannie had a foot in another. They were both standing straight up and down, and as the wheel spun, they took turns bobbing up and down like a pair of pistons. They were having a ball, laughing and shrieking. I looked at my watch, and I thought, "Well, I'm on deadline, and I'll finish the story in an hour, and by then, one of their ankles will be broken, so the timing will be just right." The bike broke before anybody got hurt.
Keep up the good work. You're an inspiration to moms everywhere.
Oh, and one other thing. I'm a journalist myself, and there's no need to be nervous around reporters. Just imagine them in their skivvies, without their Arrogance on. Works every time.
- September 3, 2007 at 12:14 PM
- Mimi Lenox said...
Thanks for visiting my blogs recently. You have a fabulously funny format here and I can't wait to explore your blog even more. Listening to the interview this evening!
Congratulations and have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend.
Mimi Lenox
- September 3, 2007 at 12:42 PM
- Bob said...
What are you talking about? You did a beautiful job on WTOP. That would be really hard to respond to rapidfire questions, and still make many good points, as you did. Your humor and personality come through loud and clear. Congratulations! You are definitely an inspiration to me.
- September 3, 2007 at 12:49 PM
- Steph said...
You have inspired me too!
Come visit when you get a chance!
By the way, you are beautiful, your kids are beautiful, your life is beautiful...
Keep up the great work! I look forward to reading your blog every day!
- September 3, 2007 at 1:20 PM
Good Job Dawn!! You sounded very composed and put-together on the radio. If I haven't been reading your blog for the past few weeks, I would not have guessed that you have six children!
- September 3, 2007 at 1:29 PM
I have 8 children and reading your blog is like watching my own family from the outside!
After reading your interview and some of your blog I was truly inspired to share and bring inspiration and laughter to others.
- September 3, 2007 at 1:35 PM
- Lisa C. said...
I read both the article and listened to the radio broadcast, what I thought was so funny is that my husband works in DC and this is the radio station that he listens to. I laughed and told him that he can now hear about the lady I find so funny to read..LOL! I enjoyed listening to the broadcast and thought you sounded very personable and I enjoyed very much hearing the voice of the woman who has all of the world laughing at the hijinxs our kids are pulling..LOL!
- September 3, 2007 at 1:37 PM
I just LOVE sarcastic humor .......
Keep it up lady friend.
Happy blessings,
- September 3, 2007 at 1:40 PM
- char said...
Hey - My friend Amanda emailed me the link to the ebay auction and normally I would delete because I am always positive my computer will be infected by a virus... but because I never get to check my email because it is upstairs and I am downstairs with 6 kids (13,7,5,4,2,5mo 3 boys, 3 girls) I never got it deleted! Very funny! Good interview... Good luck! Charlotte
- September 3, 2007 at 1:46 PM
In one of your interviews the blog
"Mom 2 my 6 pack" was mentioned a couple times.
Do you have another blog?
- September 3, 2007 at 1:47 PM
- Rey Flores said...
That's great...being a mom of 6, of course!
That article in that little paper is also pretty cool too.
Don't forget us little blogger people when you get (more) famous.
- September 3, 2007 at 1:54 PM
- Crazy Raven Productions said...
AWESOME!!!! Great pic of you and the kids, too.
- September 3, 2007 at 2:02 PM
- All moments remembered said...
You sounded GREAT!!! Your kids are just beautiful and you look super too!!! What a fun picture!! I look forward every day to reading your blog! I know I know I need to get more of a life! But you still make me smile! Thanks for doing the tagged thing, maybe I wasn't the only one to tag you though. I have found I really enjoy this blogging stuff. A new place for me to tell my stories that my friends are sick of hearing! LOL!!!
Happy Labor day!!
- September 3, 2007 at 2:09 PM
- Helena said...
Dawn ~
As a widowed mom of 5-year old triplets, reading your blog daily is one way I find to continually see the humor in life, instead of getting bogged down in the rut of depression.
Your writing is brilliant, and is such a gift. Nurture that gift as you nuture your children. And if my vote counts for anything, I say a sitcom to go along with many, many delightfully funny books.
- September 3, 2007 at 2:29 PM
- Tina said...
Hi Dawn!
You have inspired me to do more blogging. I have a 2.5 yo and 15 mo twins. I really didn't think I had much to say in a blog until I started reading yours and realized that the every day stuff can really be quite amusing. Plus I have an awful memory and to write it all out will be good for me!!
I've enjoyed stopping by your page on a daily basis!! You crack me up!! Thanks for the laughs!!
- September 3, 2007 at 2:58 PM
- Nancy said...
Dawn ~ I knew you reminded me of Erma!
- September 3, 2007 at 3:32 PM
- Cecily R said...
Great stuff! It's nice to know motherhood is equal to insanity for other people too (sometimes I look at some of my supremely put together friends and their wildly clean houses and wonder what the heck I'm missing).
Loved the article, and love the posts!
- September 3, 2007 at 4:02 PM
Hi Dawn,
so what's this reference to the baseball about? Someone mentioned in a comment a couple of days back and they talked about it in the newspaper article. So what happened there and is there a link to the story you wrote about that somewhere?
Pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease, *fluttermyeyelashes*
So long,
- September 3, 2007 at 4:40 PM
- Skyye said...
Loved the pic of you and your kids--- you've aged much better than your high school photo ( I hope we all have). Could you post the baseball auction? I'd love to read that one too.
Great job, keep up the good work!
- September 3, 2007 at 4:41 PM
- Mary said...
Dawn, I love your blog! Mostly, I love your humor! I've always been a bit of a sarcastic clown myself.
Today I am getting a taste of what you went through with your instant internet success. This morning I wrote a little piece, just off the cuff, and my husband put it online. It's spreading like wildfire! This is kinda fun. I hope you are enjoying your success and fame. Mine is fairly anonymous and can be found on http://www.shoutwire.com/ It is an editorial defining the word Holiday.
Thought I'd share here since all of us mommies seem to understand each other best.
- September 3, 2007 at 5:17 PM
- chel said...
Dawn, killer funny. It could have come out of a day in the life of me,lol. I think so many people can say the same thing. I to am a mom of six and love seeing the humor with it's oh so many opportunities to share. I think it's sometimes a survival thing, lol. good luck with this new chapter in your life. Just know there are lots of strangers high fiving over this and wishing you well.
- September 3, 2007 at 5:18 PM
I am the mother of 6 as well. A single child, triplets and twins. Your story on e-bay was the best and so very true. Like you, I will do just about anything to avoid shopping with my crew! And all the crazy questions... Before I had the twins, when the triplets were small and in a triplet stroller, I got asked if they were all 3 twins... DUH!
I will continue reading! Great job!
- September 3, 2007 at 5:28 PM
Ok, after days of reading and laughing my butt off, I have decided to join your crew of "Dawn Rocks" groupies.(at least this is the name I have given us) I too relate to your stories and have to say, it has made me look at my own kids, three girls, in a whole new light. I often relay sarcastic stories of our "adventures" to friends, but really admire your guts to put it out there for all to review. If you ever find yourself in Twin Falls, ID(not Iowa, Idaho, don't feel bad it is a common mistake) I would love to sit down and compare notes. The squirrel story hit VERY close to home, although ours involved a half dead gopher and my daughters reenacting "Animal Cops". Lets just say the gopher is in a better place now. Good luck on all your endevors!
- September 3, 2007 at 5:42 PM
I just read the article and it was really good. I hadn't heard about the baseball, though. How about re-posting that story here for those of us who are newly arrived?
Keep us updated on what's happening--your life must be quite wild these days!
- September 3, 2007 at 5:43 PM
Loved reading about the Meehan household, reminds me of mine only I can elevate myself to an even wilder level.... I am an extreme parent over 40! now 51 with TWO - ADHD kids.... they are killing us! hang in there... through the madness of trying to keep my own sanity ...which resulted in my neighborhood title as 'Martha Stewart on Crack' I discovered I could also draw in addition to crafting everything....! my website has my first quirky illustrative character "The International Laundress" - a women like me who has left the Board Room (Corporate work) to now find herself in the Laundress Room! check it out! Many of you I am sure can relate! www.sarahbaldwindesigns.com
- September 3, 2007 at 5:44 PM
Hi Dawn,
It is so great to see your picture and hear your interview. I think you did a great job and NO you don't sound like Elmo Fudd (or something like that!) You have a friendly upbeat voice.
I am just one of many people who hope to see you profit from your refreshing, upbeat, and oh yeah, funny writing.
Thank you for sharing your stories with all of us Moms. Looking forward to reading your first book.
Lisa, mom to a clan of 5
San Antonio, Tx
- September 3, 2007 at 5:57 PM
- SteamyDreamer said...
Love your blog and glad to see NotMe finally left my house! Someone mentioned kids grow up someday. Mine are 27 and 24 and it still hasn't happened. I wait patiently for them to have kids as I have heard it comes around thricefold!
Word of advice on cleaning boys pockets: wear gloves. Industrial gloves that something biting you back won't penetrate.
Word of advice on girls: they get kidnapped at around age 8-9 and become this alien child who can't seem to manage a good hair day so their day is perfect. Bribing works with them. They do not like being embarrassed. Make sure you show up in the strangest of clothing and cheer the loudest. They will not defy you for at least 24 hours.
Word of advice on bedroom door slamming: take their door off the hinges until they learn to respect said door. It does work.
Now to add depends to the grocery list! Keep up the good work!
- September 3, 2007 at 6:19 PM
- Jennifer said...
You're freaking hilarious.
- September 3, 2007 at 6:22 PM
- Sam said...
Hi Dawn, it's me again, Sam from Idaho, so I felt so inspired by you that my 9 year old daughter and I set up a blog for me. Only problem is now that I have done it, not so sure how it works. Any help you could send my way would be great. I would direct you to my blog, but it turns out I can't remember what name we decided on...needless to say I may be in way over my head. I can however find your blog, so I will keep checking for any advice you might have. Thanks so much-
- September 3, 2007 at 6:27 PM
- Katirocks said...
I loved your article! You sounded great like usual! I think you're hilarious & I can't wait for the book!!
- Kate
- September 3, 2007 at 6:29 PM
- Kelly said...
ah, but those of us who have been lurking quietly knew it all along....you rock!
- September 3, 2007 at 6:40 PM
I heard your interview live on WTOP yesterday. In fact, my neighbors asked me why I was sitting in my car laughing my head off. Neither had heard your story so I promptly sent them the link.
Keep up the good work put remember the main thing is to have fun.
- September 3, 2007 at 7:19 PM
- Manic Mom said...
My neighbor saw the article in the Trib today and sent me it right away, because she knew I would LOVE your blog!
I do! Even before I read a word, the photo of your daughter drenched in chocolate leapt up at me, and I was hooked!
And then your stories!!! Great fun!
I'll be stopping by for more, and congrats to you on all the success. I am sure you'll be getting a book deal (jealous sigh from me, over here in Woodridge, agented, but not sold yet!)
(If you ever have the inkling --or time/desire--to join a critique writers group, we just started a small one in the area --feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Off to read your archives!
- September 3, 2007 at 7:20 PM
I found your blog via a message board.
My husband and I have been trying to conceive for almost 4 years. We are moving onto adoption.
I share this with you because I just finished reading your blog - every word of it. I haven't laughed this hard in a LONG time. I read parts of it to my husband, especially the Pokeman post. We can't WAIT to be parents! Seriously, we are not running away, but running TO this life :)
Thank you for your sharing your life with wonderful humor.
We can't wait to read more!
Washington State
- September 3, 2007 at 7:24 PM
- Episcopollyanna said...
Those are great interviews and the pic with the Tribune article is darling!
Can't wait for your books! :)
- September 3, 2007 at 7:29 PM
- Bethany Hissong said...
I read about your blog through another ("my little cottage") and I just had a great time reading your posts and listening to your interview! I think the guy interviewing you didn't know what to say... he kept waiting for you to say something funny but it really was his job to ask the good questions!!
Thanks for making me laugh today!!!
- September 3, 2007 at 7:47 PM
- Ladybug said...
Wow! My first time to your blog and I LOVE it! You are wonderful. I really needed a laugh tonight and you have brought me plenty. I will definately be a regular now! ;)
- September 3, 2007 at 7:57 PM
I think you are an amazing writer, I hope you can inspire a friend of mine who has such talents as you but a lot of roadblocks. Keep writing!!
- September 3, 2007 at 7:58 PM
- Candace Salima (LDS Nora Roberts) said...
Next time you have to do a radio interview contact me and I'll walk you through the process. It's really very easy when you known what you're doing. There's just a couple of tricks and you'll get down cold every single time.
Going to read your interview right now. I'm sure you rocked.
- September 3, 2007 at 8:19 PM
- Candace Salima (LDS Nora Roberts) said...
Okay -- great interview. Don't know what you're talking about. You were natural, calm -- you did a great job!
- September 3, 2007 at 8:28 PM
- Julie said...
This You Tube video of Momsense totally made me think of your blog.
- September 3, 2007 at 8:30 PM
- Ambar said...
Dawn you are a breathe of fresh air. I saw your ebay auction and added your blog to my favorites. I shared your day to day stories with my husband and I have gotten tons of laughs. Today I was standing at Jewel with my 3 kids and I saw you there right on the cover of the trib. Congrats to you the attention is well deserved! It's nice to know you are a Chicagoland mom too ;)
- September 3, 2007 at 8:48 PM
- Erin said...
I am so excited that you were on the radio where I live! You did NOT sound like an idiot!! You have brought so much laughter and joy and relief (!) to parents all over the world. You should be so very proud of yourself. Keep being yourself and you will always be successful and happy!!
- September 3, 2007 at 9:14 PM
- margalit said...
Great article, Dawn! I had no idea you have so many irons in the fire now, and all because of those damn Pokemon cards. See, your kids were right, Pokemon does solve problems like poverty!
Nobody deserves it more than you. You're hilarious.
- September 3, 2007 at 9:27 PM
- Chay said...
I know how you feel, I have 8 children myself. What I don't understand are these familys that have all 6 or 8 children at once and they think it is such a feat. I'm envious because its over for them 20 years later. I'm going in my 25th year of being mom and with the youngest being 5, I have another 15 years slapped on my already 25 years. My advise is just hang in there. I have written a book, it has nothing to do about my children and you are right it is hard to get one published, had to go self publisher. I can be found at http://chaysbooks.4t.com I wish you blessings and I will tell you that my oldest son who is almost 25 and is married with 3 children of his own finially appoligized to me and appereated all I have done. So be of good cheer all your work will come back and be a blessing to you.
- September 3, 2007 at 9:27 PM
- Jen said...
Yay you! Love the article and you look great! :)
- September 3, 2007 at 9:33 PM
I just read your ebay listing for the Pokemon cards (a friend emailed it to me, and it's still up). I'm the oldest of 6 kids, and the proud mom of 2 (because I did not want 6), and your story cracked me up!!! I'm emailing it to my mom--who I know will relate with your grocery shopping phobias! I just wanted to let you know that you brightened up my dreary life for a minute! Thanks for the laughs! I look forward to many more!
- September 3, 2007 at 10:18 PM
- Genevieve said...
Being compared to Erma Bombeck, imho, is one of the highest honors you could ever achieve. And it is true- you make me laugh just like she did!
- September 4, 2007 at 7:33 AM
You sounded great in the interview! Loved the pix too. It's nice to be able to put a face to your voice.
Why weren't your other 2 kids in the pix?
Can't wait for the book!
- September 4, 2007 at 7:45 AM
- ummmhello said...
I sooooo did not realize you were in the suburbs of my crazy city! Great article, you DESERVE all the attention!!!!!
And like others, you inspired me as well....
- September 4, 2007 at 1:26 PM
- Karen_thrifty said...
Wow. That is awesome. Congratulations! :)
- September 4, 2007 at 3:36 PM
Dawn, you are very pretty! Cute kids too! Hey, How do you tell how many hits your blog gets? Is there a way? Thanks!
- September 4, 2007 at 5:41 PM
- amy said...
The article with the Chicago Trib. was excellent-- I thought you and your family came off really well. I wish you all the success in the world! I can't wait to read your book!!! Good luck.
- September 4, 2007 at 6:34 PM
So glad to see what all is going well with your blogs! I love checking here everyday to hear about the new adventures that have happened in your household! Congratulations on you becoming a famous mom! I just know I will miss your blogs when you become too busy to write them anymore. I will definately buy your book though!
- September 4, 2007 at 8:39 PM
- Manic Mom said...
Now I am seriously thinking about selling my circa 1978 Grease trading cards on eBay! I bet I could get two grand for those pups! I am an eBay virgin so I am scared to 'go there!'
- September 5, 2007 at 12:12 AM
- Rick said...
Lovely faces - all of them.
- September 6, 2007 at 10:10 AM


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Yesterday in the blog, Stanczyk emailed in an Ancestry database of note. They had an index of Marriages from Cuyahoga County, OH (the Cleveland area) 1810-1973. Most of these are marriage returns from the officiant and list little more than the bride, groom and marriage date and the officiant. Some do in fact list ages of the bridal party or their residences and even two of mine had the parent names.
Now this plays into an earlier blog article of mine about the Cleveland Eliasz/Elijasz, asking for any ancestors to write this jester and discuss family trees. [None so far.]
I was hoping for and found the marriage record of Stanislas Hajek and Agnes Eliasz ! Of all the Cleveland Eliasz/Elijasz this marriage was most convincing to me that they are relatives,as both Stanislas and Agnes (Agnieszka) were from Pacanow, which is my grandfather's birth village. From a Polish Genealogical Society website (genealodzy.pl) email I received from a Baran, whose grandmother was an Eliasz, and from Ship Manifests, I was able to place this Agnes Eliasz in my family tree as a daughter of Jozef Eliasz & Theresa Siwiec (whose direct line ancestor a while ago sent me my grandparent's marriages records – civil and church).
Truly the Internet makes this world a smaller place. So today, I am transcribing the married couples from the Cuyahoga County, OH marriages returns of 1913 on the same page with Stanislas Hajek & Agnes Eliasz (from page 193):
Michael Blatnik & Mary Hocevar August 25th, 1913 [#21537]
John Spisak & Veronika Busoge August 25th, 1913 [#21538]
Joseph Wisniewski & Frances Kotecka August 25th, 1913 [# 21539]
Stanislas Hajek & Agnes Eliasz August 25th, 1913 [# 21540]
George Csepey & Helen Weiszer August 26th, 1913 [# 21541]
Boleslas Zaremba & Alexandra Alicka August 26th, 1913 [# 21542]
Louis Rutkowski & Anna Solecka August 26th, 1913 [# 21543]
Aloys Salak & Anna Pisek August 26th, 1913 [# 21544]
Almost all of them look Slavic and most of those names are Polish. Cleveland, a large GreatLakeCity, an American enclave of Poliana in the early 20th century.
Related Ancestry DBs:
US, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Jewish Marriage Record Extracts, 1837-1934
Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007
Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900
Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007

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LONGMONT -- A threat stating that an explosive device was in the school was found written on a bathroom stall at Longmont High School early Friday morning.
Longmont Police Cmdr. Jeff Satur said two classrooms specified in the threat were searched and determined to be safe.
"At this point, the threat was just a threat," Satur said.
At about 8:05 a.m. Friday, a Longmont High teacher used the restroom and discovered the threat written on the wall, Satur said. School officials conduct regular bathroom checks and found nothing suspicious during a 7:30 a.m. sweep.
Satur said the threat specified two classrooms and noted that an explosive device was in the school. He declined to say which rooms were mentioned.
School officials cleared both rooms -- neither of which was "heavily occupied," Satur said -- and notified police. A bomb-sniffing dog and a bomb technician checked both rooms.
"We take the threat very seriously," Satur said.
The threat is the second one this month at a St. Vrain Valley School District high school. Last week, a 17-year-old student was arrested on suspicion of making a "hit list" that implied a bomb threat at Niwot High School. A school employee found the threatening note written on a restroom stall's door at the school on Jan. 7.
Satur said police do not believe the incident at Longmont High is related to the one at Niwot High.
An email about the Longmont High incident was sent to parents at about 11:30. It notes that a teacher discovered the threat at 7:45 a.m.
St. Vrain Valley School District spokesman John Poynton said that teachers told their students about the incident.
At 11:30 a.m., teachers read a message to students that noted that "all precautions have been and continue to be taken for the safety and security of our students and staff. The building has been deemed safe and school will continue as normal."
As of 12:30 p.m., Poynton said that the school was calm and that "students are going about their business."
Satur said that police planned to meet with teachers after school Friday to review the note found on the bathroom stall and find out if teachers recognized the handwriting.
Satur said police do not have any suspects at this point. Anyone with information is asked to call the Longmont Police Department at 303-651-8501 or Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Tips also may be submitted at nococrimestoppers.com. Tips can also be submitted through the Safe-2-Tell system at 877-542-7233 (SAFE) or online at safe2tell.org.
The school district is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the identification of the person who made the threat.
Satur praised school officials for their work keeping Longmont High safe.
"They just did an excellent job making sure those areas were safe," Satur said.
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I didn't see this posted anywhere else, I just remember thinking that when that play happened, that Knox was done. I was just that he was able to walk again. There were those that mentioned his career being over. Wow.. Just like that. One play and it is over.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100000 ... ball-again


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Going into the bye this game shows there is a TON to work on
The good
The defense getting scores That's what won the game it's pretty simple But that's the only good I can think of from this game outside of the fact that it was a win. That feels again like a loss in some ways
But 9-0 got to be happy with that a winning season secured going into the bye week
The Bad
The offense was HORRIBLE mistakes from all involed Smith Bowe Mccluster the Playcalling was Horrible how can a team with Charles have a 25 to 7 pass to run difference? That's not putting the offense in a spot to do well. It hurt the offense and that has to go on Reid as he is the playcaller. He can't just not run the football. But the offense still made mistakes on plays they should have made It was a horrible showing for the offense
The defense allowed way to many long drives and runs. They were very lucky they were able to get the turnovers. And The Bills to made some mistakes with some drops. VERY lucky indeed. Even on the Pick 6 the Bills had a guy wide open in the endzone. This is one that the Chiefs were very lucky to win
Overall This team found a way to win yet again. That's what good teams do. But now it's going to get a whole lot harder Denver is coming up and the offense is going to have to start showing up. The bye weeks gives them time to work on what they need to work on and that's a lot lets hope they get it done.


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LONGMONT -- It's the year that "Trick or Treat" was paired with "What's that smell?"
"I was embarrassed whenever I opened the door," admitted Marika Baris, who lives near Pace Street and Colo. Highway 66. "It was like 'Get in, fast!'"
Normally, northeastern Longmont is used to strong smells. The area does border a number of farmers' fields, after all, not to mention the city's wastewater treatment plant. But not this strong for quite this long.
How long? Most folks estimate it started sometime in late October and kept going at least until Nov. 10's snowstorm, with some possible milder resurgences since.
How strong? Depending on the neighbor, it smells like "rotting cabbage," "burning dairy farm manure," or even "like something died."
And it's not imagination. Jim Coffman, who works at the wastewater plant, caught a whiff while driving in from Colo. 66.
"It's pretty strong," he said. "It's overwhelming."
But what is it?
First, it might be best to start with what it isn't.
It's not the wastewater plant. That one's certain. Calls did come in after the smell was first reported, Coffman said, but a check found nothing broken or out of place.
It's not Jim Hamm Pond. Well, probably not. The city is dredging the pond, and the decomposed plant life can release quite a whiff -- but visits to the pond found only a relatively light scent; maybe a contributor, but not likely to be the whole cause.
It's not from Greeley. Most agree the scent's strongest near Colo. 66 and Pace; besides, any wind strong enough to carry a stink that far would create its own problems.
"Greeley would have to bring their feedlots here for it to smell that bad," joked Gary Seghieri, whose home on Bellingham Place is just off Colo. 66.
While no one's pinned down the exact spot, Coffman's pretty sure he's nailed the source. It's definitely manure, he said, possibly a pile that was stored without ever bring spread. Whatever the reason, he said, it was amped up well beyond the usual levels.
"People can live with a manure smell, but that stuff is pretty strong," he said.
Bob Hamblen, the director of the Boulder County Extension Office, said storage by itself probably wouldn't account for the power -- if anything, he said, the power of the smell might go down as the ammonia dissipated. But a liquefied manure might be sharper, he said, especially if it were from chickens or pigs rather than cattle. (If accurate, that would square up with a visitor one neighbor had from Iowa, who said the odor reminded him of swine.)
"Whatever that farmer is using, he's going to be getting corn that's about 60 feet tall," said Seghieri, who used to work on a family ranch in northern California. "That stuff had to be pretty near radioactive."
He laughed.
"We've all suffered through it, so let's hope he has a good crop."
Hamblen said he couldn't be absolutely sure of the cause, but that it would make sense for it to go down after rain and snow -- the water would dilute the ammonia that creates the smell, he said.
Meanwhile, the neighbors are glad for a respite.
"I was just so grateful," Baris said. "If you're sitting out on your deck and you have to run back in the house, something's wrong."
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Delete Key Awards Finalist #7 – From Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian:
Yes, Alexie won the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for this novel. And, yes, it's possible that this line has an inner logic discernible only to teenagers. But the rest of us may wonder: Why does this line have five S's and six P's instead of six S's and five P's? Why does it have eight A's and ten G's instead of ten A's and eight G's? What, exactly, is the logic behind this manic sequence of letters? Does it help to know that it's supposed to sound like "a 747 is landing on a runway of vomit"? Or that in the book the letters take up two lines (without punctuation) instead of one? The letters seem intended as onomatopoeia, but their arrangement is so random, you wonder if Alexie's space bar just got stuck.
This line suggests how the language of e-mail – or perhaps Hollywood screenplays – is infecting novels for all ages. Will we someday get a novel written entirely in emoticons?
The ten Delete Key Awards finalists are being numbered but announced in random order.
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Tips for Preserving Photographs
I enjoy looking at old photographs. When looking through my grandfather's photo album the other day, I noticed a lot of the pictures were not labeled and the photo album was starting to fall apart. That got me to thinking about ways to preserve the photographs. I decided to share tips for preserving photographs as well as a few pictures from my grandfather's days as a student at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute (now Tuskegee University) in the 1920's. Click on the photograph to enlarge.
- Identify. Write lightly on the back of the picture with a soft-lead No.2 pencil. Identify the people (use real names, not titles or nicknames), date, occasion, location and other pertinent information. Do not write with an ink pen or felt-tip marker because the ink will bleed through the photo.
- Organize.
- Photo albums are a good way to organize your photographs. The album should contain acid free paper and contain PVC-free plastics such as, Polypropylene, Polyester, Polyethelyne, Tyvek and Mylar. Look for products labeled "archival" or "archival safe."
- Do not use photo albums that feature plastic sheeting over gummed pages. The adhesives, papers and plastics will damage the photographs over time.
- It is best to use photo albums with sleeves to secure the photograph in the album. If you prefer to fasten the photograph to the page; archival mounting corners are good method for securing photographs
- Do not use regular glue or tape to hold photographs in albums. These items contain chemicals which will cause the photograph to deteriorate. Use special photo-safe glue and tape instead.
- Do not place metal fasteners (paper clips,staples, etc.) or rubber bands on photos. Fasteners will rust and tear or indent photographs. Rubber bands will melt and become stuck to the photograph.
- Store.
- Store loose photographs in acid-free paper boxes with acid-free paper dividers.
- Store photographs and photo albums in a cool, dark, dry place with low humidity. Exposure to extreme conditions such as heat, cold, high humidity or direct sunlight cause photographs to deteriorate and/or grow mildew.
- If you have negatives, store the negatives in a separate location from the pictures
- Do not store photos in attics, garages and basements. These are rarely insulated and do not have controlled temperatures. Additionally those areas usually contain pest and rodents which like to eat paper.
- Keep photographs on a high shelf away from areas where they may come in contact with water or fire. Do not store photographs near fireplaces, heaters, dryers, water pipes or in areas prone to flooding.
- Repair/Restore.
- A torn photograph can be repaired by placing acid-free archival tape on the back. Do not put tape on the front of the photograph. Only use acid-free archival tape because the other types of tape will yellow over time and stain.
- A damaged photograph can be repaired by scanning it and using image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. In some cases you may need to enlist the services of a professional who specializes in photo restoration. I have used the services of Drew Klausner at pixlfixl to restore several photos and have been very pleased with the results.
- Display. Do not display original photographs (especially old ones). Exposure to light can damage the photograph and will cause it to deteriorate. It is best to frame a copy of a photograph instead of the original.
- Digitize. Scan photographs and store on a CD or flash drive. Store the CD or flash drive in a different location from the photographs.
- Copy. Make extra print copies of photographs. Be sure to print on top-quality acid-free, archival paper. Make a photocopy of any original writing on the photograph and keep it attached to the photograph copy. Keep the copies in a different location than the originals and share with family members.
May 4, 2013 at 2:23 pm
I love old photos too-these are just beautiful! I have many ancestor photos (& tintypes) from my mom and dad and I cherish each one. Thanks for the photo tips, I am in the process of scanning and fixing mine in an album using acid free paper and those lovely little black photo corners. :~)
July 19, 2013 at 8:21 pm
I really enjoyed looking through your photos. I was trying to Google some Tuskegee photos from the late 1940s to early 1950s when my grandmother would have been a nursing student. I haven't found anything yet. I was wondering if you could offer any tips of getting transcripts or other academic information about my grandmother from Tuskegee University. Thanks.


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Colorado and Washington State are inextricably linked as pioneers on the road to marijuana legalization.
As the only states in the country with voter-approved ballot measures allowing adults 21 and over to own and consume small amounts of marijuana, the Centennial State and the Evergreen State are looking to each other for hints of what is working and what isn't, as they embark on an unprecedented journey.
"The more conversations we have, the better both of our states will be," said Alison Holcomb, drug policy director at the ACLU of Washington and primary author of the state's pot-legalizing Initiative 502.
The states' pot legalization measures in large part mirror each other, sharing the same consumption and possession limits and age requirements. Both states allow for the creation of recreational marijuana retail outlets and both worry about what any decision from the federal government will have on the effectiveness of their laws.
But Colorado and Washington are implementing their respective ballot measures, Amendment 64 and Initiative 502, in very different ways.
In the Evergreen State, the Washington State Liquor Control Board is responsible for drawing up the regulations for Initiative 502 and enforcing them. It decides how many retail locations will be allowed in each county in the state, using population as an allocation tool. The agency has until Dec. 1 to finalize its rules.
In Colorado, state lawmakers and the Department of Revenue are charged with creating rules to implement Amendment 64. City and towns have the power to ban or limit the presence of marijuana retail outlets. The state has until July 1 to get its regulations for recreational marijuana stores in place.
"Colorado is on a faster track," said Brian Smith, spokesman for the Washington State Liquor Control Board.
And that means Washington may be looking east more than Colorado looks west -- at least at first. Colorado, Smith said, has the advantage of having come up with extensive regulations for its medical marijuana industry, which can act as an effective guide for regulating a recreational marijuana sector. Washington has legal medical marijuana, he said, but it is largely unregulated.
"By having that system in place, you have that experience we don't necessarily have in Washington State," Smith said.
Holcomb said she has heard concern from Washington residents about the potential for industry consolidation and its effect on the marketing of marijuana, especially when it comes to children. Federal authorities are also worried about the effects of widely available marijuana on children, she said, as well diversion of the drug beyond state lines.
"My main concern is going to be whether we can create and preserve a public health strategy," she said.
But Holcomb said despite inevitable stumbles both states will experience in the early going, Colorado and Washington have the wherewithal and determination to find success in the untested world of legal cannabis.
"Hopefully, Washington and Colorado together can provide very important lessons to the rest of the world about the opportunities and pitfalls of reforming marijuana laws," she said.
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Jan. 9
Cedar Key Book Club
All are welcome to the book groups. Bring a friend.
The Book Bunch will meet at 1:30 p.m., at the Cedar Key Library's top floor meeting room.
Tea Obreht's "The Tiger's Wife" will be discussed. Subsequent books will be selected at this January meeting.
Jan. 10
Coalition Against Tobacco meeting
The Levy Coalition Against Tobacco meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Capital City Bank of Chiefland. The public is encouraged to attend.
Jan. 13
Honey Dewdrops coming to Cedar Key
The Honey Dewdrops, a country/folk duo and winners of 2008's "A Praire Home Companion" Talent Show, will be in Concert on Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Key Community Center.
The event will be presented by the Cedar Key Friends of the Library and more details will be coming.
Jan. 15
Musicians return for arts festival benefit
The 2nd Annual Acoustical Afternoon for the Arts featuring Joe Peters and Friends, Linda Hicks and singer/songwriter duo Bishop-Davidson and artist Susan Dauphine return to help raise money for the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts.
Dauphine will paint an artwork for the silent auction during the event that begins at 2:30 at the Island Room at the Cove in Cedar Key.
Appetizers and cash bar will be available. Tickets may be purchased from OFCA Committee Members (Kathy Fotteral, Allison Nelson, Chris Ford, Kathy Carver and Bev Ringenberg, 543-0362, firstname.lastname@example.com).
Proceeds from the concert and silent auction support the festival planned for April 28-29. For more information, call Mandy Cassiano at 352-543-5400 or email artsfestival @bellsouth.net.
Jan. 21
Florida Sandhill and Whooping Cranes
Come learn about Florida Sandhill and Whooping Cranes from Marilyn Spalding. Since 1990 she has been involved in the effort to re-establish Whooping Cranes in Florida. The presentation at 10:30 at the Cedar Key Public Library is sponsored by the Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges.
Sandhill Cranes, both resident and migratory in Florida, have provided useful information and techniques in the effort to re-establish Whooping Cranes, the world's most endangered bird. This effort provided a unique opportunity to study the health of an entire population of Whooping Cranes in Florida.
The presentation will cover some of the successes and failures of the project with special attention to habitat alterations and their consequences. Marilyn Spalding is a wildlife disease specialist with a particular interest in the diseases of wild birds, particularly cranes. She has worked with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the University of Florida.
AARP driving classes
Florida is a mandated state and any insurance company doing business in Florida must give a discount to those completing an AARP Safe Driving Course. Open to individuals age 50 and older. Contact your agent for discount amounts. Update yourself to earn a discount and get newly enacted motor vehicle and traffic laws. Course fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 all others. Call instructor Linda Cochran at 352-493-1742 to register for the following Levy County classes. All begin at 9 a.m.:
• Jan. 17, Christ Episcopal Church, Highway 44, Cedar Key;
• Jan. 24, at Capital City Bank, North Young Blvd., Chiefland;
• Jan. 30, at 1st Baptist Church, Williston, 339 E. Noble Ave., Williston; and
• Feb. 21, at Capital City Bank, North Young, Blvd.
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Monday, December 26, 2011
Where Did All The Comments Go?
I have been spending time reviewing old posts here on Reflections, copying them into individual word processing files for backup purposes.
It is an interesting trip down memory lane. Fun, joyful, sometimes sad, but, always interesting.
But, I cannot help but wonder, where did all the comments go?
Last year this time I received quite a few comments on quite a few posts.
Maybe you all are bored with THE Trip. Maybe, I really should have moved THE Trip to it's own blog. Maybe I just don't write interesting stuff these days.
Maybe you are all just so busy. Maybe turning the captcha back on discouraged you.
Maybe you just aren't reading?? Well, someone is reading, my numbers reported by StatCounter have made me smile, 35 so far today, the days prior, Christmas day 98 hits, going back further 153, 120, 181, 203, 158 and 150. I smile at those numbers.
So, why the downturn of comments?
I have chatted about this with other bloggers, I am not the only one noticing this.
Has the heyday of blogging come and gone? Or is it that we have so many great things to read that we zip in and out, or use email delivery to read or one of the RSS feeds/readers and never visit the sites, so, rarely comment.
Where or where did the comments go?
*Ohh, for the record, I noticed the down turn well before the holidays, so it seems to be an ongoing issue.
35 comments:
- Greta Koehl said...
Hmm ... not sure whether it is that the heyday of blogging has past, or that there are more blogs to read now and people tend to rush through them more, or something else altogether. I do read every post on the trip (and BTW - showed my girls the Grand Tetons pic - they are awed by it) and am not bored. Perhaps I get a little self-conscious about my comments - sometimes I feel that what I have to say, appreciative as it is, just sounds so mundane compared to a fab post. Also, people pressed for time may have cut reading down to a small number of blogs that get lots of exposure on FB, Twitter, and Google+ and are regulars on "Best of" lists. These are helpful blogs, but often the places where I get inspiration and an essential tip or piece of information are on other blogs, so I definitely do not limit my reading.
- December 26, 2011 at 1:07 PM
- Ginger Smith said...
Howdy! I am leaving my first comment to your blog from my smart phone. I hope it works! My first question is : does stat counter "count" hits to your blog posts when someone reads it through their reader? You should be able to tell if the CAPCHA deters comments with statcouner because they will hit the comment part of your page but not leave a comment. Just my two cents.
- December 26, 2011 at 1:21 PM
- Amanda (the librarian) said...
I read a lot but rarely make comments - and I can tell you the CAPCHA is a discouragement, for me, to commenting.
- December 26, 2011 at 2:19 PM
- Barbara Poole said...
Everything Greta said...and you do know I respond a lot, but sometimes it's hard to be creative with comments. Am I helping you here, probably not, but just know I appreciate your blog and your posts.
- December 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM
- Debbie Blanton McCoy said...
I'm definitely not bored with The Trip. :-) I leave fewer comments on all of the blogs that I read just because I am reading more blogs and that takes longer, so I skip leaving comments. Plus, like Greta pointed out, sometimes what I have to say sounds mundane. I am more apt to leave a small comment on FB if the person has left a link to their post. It's faster and seems more appropriate when just saying, "Good post" or something similar. I love that you always take the time to respond to my comments. Most people don't do that.
- December 26, 2011 at 2:43 PM
- Kristin said...
I sometimes read and don't comment on my regular blogs lately because, like Greta, I feel so mundane! and for the last month I've been in a time crunch. I hope the hey day has not come and gone just as I am hitting my stride ;-)
- December 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Don't want to bore you with too many comments.
- December 26, 2011 at 2:51 PM
- Carol said...
Greta and Barb, Snicker, I was not looking for pats on the back for my blog, but, snicker again, I will take them and thanks.
Ginger, I will study StatCounter closer and see if I can answer your points. They have so many different ways of reporting the stats that I don't use all of them, staggering amount of data there, and truth, some I don't understand.
Amanda, I understand the captcha reluctance. I even had it TOTALLY OFF of Reflections and proudly displayed a 'free of captcha' button for many months. Then, I got snagged by some commercial spammers. Moderation did in fact capture them before they appeared on my blog, but in discussing this (not verified to be perfectly clear about this) someone told me that if these spammers post to a blog post where others have commented that my prior posters may get the spammer stuff unless captcha is on. I don't want my readers getting that stuff, so, captcha went back on.
Craig Manson of GeneaBlogie just had an issue this last week with spamming comments on his blog and the only way he could get around it was to put captcha on too, even though he resisted.
Jan, you won't leave too many comments! Sweet of you to think that way! :-)))
Kristin, yes, you are coming into your own for sure.
Debbie, Comments left on FB and/or G+, yes, many do leave comments that way, and the ease of doing so, is well noted. Thank you.
Thank you all for your feedback, again, this is not for a pat on the back of ole Carol, this is something I am noting across our blog land. I know that we all like feedback, and the best way to discourage others and lose them to blogging is to let them feel as if they are out there talking to no one. Comments keep them writing.
- December 26, 2011 at 3:21 PM
- Carol Yates Wilkerson said...
I'm one of the guilty parties that reads but doesn't comment. I know I should, but I'm sometimes at a loss as to what to say. Something else too is that it takes me so long to write a post on my own blog I usually have to go do something exciting like laundry or cook. LOL
- December 26, 2011 at 4:02 PM
- Ginger Smith said...
Here is my comment #2: I don't know what my google deal is, but when I leave a comment, I have to hit "post" several times before it will actually post, whether there is a captcha or not.
Oh and regarding the captcha...honestly...I totally suck at them. My brain doesn't decipher the letters because they are too close together. I have to reset them at least 3 times. (in fact, while posting this comment, your "visual verification" did not even display :(
- December 26, 2011 at 4:29 PM
- Carol said...
Carol Yates Wilkerson , I hear ya, I need to do laundry right now! LOL Seriously. I also relate to the "my posts take up so much of my time....."
Ginger, welcome back! :-) First wild thought is, "won't it be wonderful when they get this new fangled internet thingy to work, it will be such a great tool". Sarcasm aside, I know the stinkin' captcha does not always work. SIGHHH That was why I had it off for so long, and LOVED that it was off. Then, the attack started. It went from bad to miserable in 2 days. I tried to turn if off a second time and the attacks started right back up with a vengeance. I am still researching the first question you had about Stat Counter, and so far, I am not finding a report that would tell me how many readers start in with comments and then just don't finish due to the captcha. I suspect it is quite a few. SIGHHH Thanks to all the spammers, sploggers and creeps, my fun friends and readers suffer, as do I. Can we say, BLECHHHHH??? Yep, I guess we can.
- December 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM
- TennLady said...
I'd much rather hear about what you are doing NOW rather than several months back. Yeah, bored. And you know how I feel about the captcha
- December 26, 2011 at 5:09 PM
- Carol said...
Yes, TennLady, I know how you feel about Captcha, I use it everytime I leave a comment on your blog too! LOL And, I do know that you would rather hear the current stuff. I tried desperately to keep up, and I couldn't. But, since this was my outlet for my travel log as well as other parts of my life, I still want to finish THE Trip. You have my permission with blessings to just skip those posts, but you won't get to see the bear in Yellowstone that appears in a few days. (snicker)
- December 26, 2011 at 5:18 PM
- Becky said...
I'm not sure that having captcha on really has very much to do with people leaving or not leaving comments. I think it is more of what Greta said - more blogs being read and less time to do more things... and leaving what may seem to be mundane comments. I don't get nearly as many comments now as I have in the past and what comments I do get seem to come from the same people (thank you to them!). All comments are appreciated - mundane, positive, or negative - at least it lets you know that people actually are reading!
- December 26, 2011 at 5:19 PM
- Linda McCauley said...
I agree with the points already made. In addition, I think more and more comments are being made on FB and G+. It's easier to have a conversation about a post there. Everyone leaving blog comments may not request notification of additional comments so they don't always return to continue the conversation as others add comments. If that conversation is taking place on FB or G+, they are more likely to see what others are saying and make additional comments.
And. I would never get tired of THE Trip.
- December 26, 2011 at 5:29 PM
- Carol said...
Becky, I could not agree more with your statement: "All comments are appreciated - mundane, positive, or negative - at least it lets you know that people actually are reading!"
Linda, having discussions on FB and G+ as you point out does also have strong merits.
- December 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Southwest Arkie said...
I never get tired of "the trip"-I love to travel and I am right there with you in spirit. The CAPCHA doesn't bother me at all, tbh- it seems someone usually says what I want to say and then I feel like I am just repeating. The list of blogs I read now has tripled, so that has a lot to do with it too- it's just a time issue some days.
- December 26, 2011 at 8:22 PM
- Carol said...
Thanks SouthwestArkie and all for your comments, this had been a great discussion, well, I think it has been.
- December 26, 2011 at 8:52 PM
- Lisa Wallen Logsdon said...
Yep...sometimes comments end up on FB or G+. Sometimes I also feel mundane...I mean, how many ways are there to say Oooohhhh and aaaahhhh? LOL! I don't always expect comments because of my blog type being family history. If you are teaching something it seems you get tons more comments. I love reading but don't always have the right words to comment and sometimes don't have time to comment on all I read.
- December 26, 2011 at 8:57 PM
- Hummer said...
All of the above. As you can tell I stay behind. I wish there was a like button on the blogs like FB or 1+ oh, wait there is a 1+ if you've activated it... will need to look now. I love all your posts here and on the Flora blog. I have been guilty of just passing through when viewing... Those blogs I subscribe to I tend to read on the reader and not come to the blog. Love ya and each and every post. : )
- December 26, 2011 at 9:02 PM
- Dr. Bill (William L.) Smith said...
Thanks for asking the question. I really enjoyed the replies you got! ;-)
- December 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM
- Charles Hansen said...
I agree with Greta, so many more blogs to follow each day, I have been to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons a few times, so the picture are an update of what I saw years ago. The CAPCHA does not bother me either, what really does bother me is when I hit the leave comment box and a file not found box comes up. That is much worse.
- December 26, 2011 at 9:48 PM
- Amanda (the librarian) said...
Carol wrote, "I know that we all like feedback, and the best way to discourage others and lose them to blogging is to let them feel as if they are out there talking to no one. Comments keep them writing."
I think that varies from person to person. I have far fewer followers than you and get far less comments, but I really don't care. I'm writing the blog for ME, and for relatives that I know sometimes read it but don't comment, and for the occasional person out there who stumbles across one of my posts while doing a Google search (one of the reasons I stick with Blogger).
For the latter, who might be uncomfortable posting a comment, I put an e-mail link in every post so they can get in touch with me that way. I've found a few relatives that way!
Hummer said, "I wish there was a like button on the blogs." You can put in the Reactions widget if you are using Blogger, and edit it to include a "like" button. I've decided to experiment with that.
- December 26, 2011 at 10:02 PM
- Carol said...
Again, I thank you all for your interest and comments, what a great discussion.
Amanda, I actually had that reactions button at one time, and maybe others used it, but, I almost never saw the reactions button results, I don't believe there is a "report" that comes back to the blogger on that, is there???? Anyway, I took it off, and now, I cannot find the silly thing again.
OHHH, and I write my blog first and foremost for ME too! But, have to say, it is fun and fulfilling when others read it and indicate they enjoy it. And, I have had a few cousin bait hits, stuff like that.
If you don't write it for fun and for YOU, it is gonna be like work. Once it is work and no fun, it is time to take a long break or maybe find a new sand box to play in, eh??
Thank you Dr. Bill and Lisa, Hummer and Charles for your comments as well.
Seems like many of us suffer from just too many really great blogs to read! Tough job, but someone has to do it, right?? LOL
- December 26, 2011 at 10:17 PM
- Jasia said...
My two cents worth...
1. All comments on all the genealogy blogs dropped off when the bloggers joined FB enmass a few years back. Comments used to be a form of socializing as much as critiquing, complimenting, and expressing gratitude. Now FB (and to a lesser extent G+) is where the socializing/connecting is done. The number of blog comments I see and receive continues to trend downward.
2. Captcha doesn't bother me one bit. Most everyone has it on their blogs now out of necessity. It's what I've come to expect. It's the new normal.
3. When someone shares a whole series of stunning photos, post after post, they do start to lose their impact. Not that the photos are any less awesome as time goes by but you come to expect the awesomeness. Steve Danko just recently finished his series of photos from his trip to Europe. I waited until the series was completed to send him an email to express my feelings and observations about them. That's what I was planning to do when you finish sharing about your trip too. All of your pics are wonderful Carol, but lack of time prohibits me from commenting on them all.
4. I find that I too am more interested in what you're doing now.
5. Keep clicking that shutter, Carol. You have a great eye no matter where you are or what you're doing!
- December 26, 2011 at 10:23 PM
- Heather Rojo said...
I love all the discussion here, and I've been following your trip, but don't have much to say besides sighing in envy at your travels and your lovely photos. But today it has been fun to comment on something different!
- December 26, 2011 at 10:27 PM
- Renate said...
I still follow, and I've been enjoying, "The TRIP." I've mentioned to a few folks here and there that for some reason, I cannot post comments to blogs (even my own) when reading from my phone. I tend to visit my reader while waiting for appointments, sitting in traffic, or even in bed as I'm heading off to sleep, or if I wake up in the middle of the night. Therefore, I'm not able to make comments, even when I want to! I guess my phone just isn't "smart" enough, but if/when I upgrade to an iphone, that should change. :)
I'd also like to add that I've had some of the same issues as Ginger mentioned with my comments using my Google profile. (This is during those few times, like now, when I'm actually on my computer and able to comment.) I don't know what the deal is either, but I end up haveing to click over and over again, and then sometimes the comment submits, and sometimes it doesn't.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I'm still here, and still reading.
- December 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM
- Carol said...
Thanks Jasia for your observations and 2 cents worth. Insightful, as always.
And, thanks Heather, it has been an interesting day.
And with that, this ole gal is going to go read, something of no redeeming value, most likely. LOL Hoping it will put me to sleep, FAST! LOL
Ohhh, and, snicker, sorry, tomorrow, THE Trip returns, you are all excused from reading! LOL
And, if you missed it earlier in some of my comments, this really was NOT about me, nor THE Trip, it was about comments on blogs and how your feel about them. And, I think we had a great discussion.
- December 26, 2011 at 10:45 PM
- Myrna said...
It has been a great discussion and I like others don't always comment. Like others I read several blogs and usually at the end of my day... can I say tired and lazy!! Love your blogs and admire that you keep them going on a regular basis. Thanks.
- December 27, 2011 at 1:56 AM
- Cynthia Shenette said...
It's ironic that a post about a lack of comments generates so many comments! I read this post on my iPhone last night but didn't have a chance to comment on it until this morning!
I've noticed the drop of comments as well. I've also noticed that there are fewer comments at certain times of the year--summer, late December--when people are busy with other things.
For me it's all a question of balance (or trying to find the right balance). Some days I have more time to comment than others. I also lost the ability to leave comments for a while (Thanks Blogger!).
CAPCHA doesn't bother me. I'm all for slamming spammers! Love the THE Trip, especially the photos. I will admit I often read a bunch of posts at a time and take a break. The photos are truly a feast for the eyes! You might be happy to know THE Trip ended up as dinner conversation at my cousin's house last week!
- December 27, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Carol said...
Renate, Thanks for following along. That not being able to leave comments is annoying. Let's face it, sometimes Blogger works, other times, not so well. There are lots of little glitches on several of Google products that annoy me to no end, and suddenly the glitches change or go away. Frustrating indeed.
Yes, Myrna, I get that tired part! Thank you for reading.
Cynthia, VERY ironic! Balance, check! That is why today I will be out in the sun shine (it rained here ALL day yesterday, buckets of it). THE Trip as dinner conversation, wow, I don't know what to say about that, cept WOW.
Ya all have a great day, thanks for reading, thanks for the thought provoking and insightful comments, Carol has to go feed the fur kids, do some laundry and get out in the sunshine!
- December 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM
- Michelle Goodrum said...
Love THE Trip. PLEASE don't stop! I know I don't comment as much because I'm
reading more blogs and because I now read a great deal with my Droid and it's harder to comment from it. Tiny keys and all. Like now.
Captcha - hate that necessary evil.
Looks like you're. Not hurting for comments now. LOL
- December 27, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Amanda (the librarian) said...
Lots of good discussion here. I think commenting can be encouraged when the original poster responds to comments (which I know you do, Carol), AND when the original poster goes to the blogs of those who comment and comments on something there. That's something I try to do with everyone who comments on my blog. I've found some new blogs to follow that way too.
- December 27, 2011 at 2:59 PM
- Greta Koehl said...
Carol - I knew that you were not fishing for compliments or comments - you mentioned that other people had noticed a similar trend in comments - but I was a little worried that you might not continue to post about The Trip - I get most of my travel jollies vicariously these days, and I love the photos. I also wanted to chime in with those here who commented that they write their blogs for themselves and for certain interested relatives - that's still true, too. I would write no matter what, but the comments I get often inspire me to look at issues from a different angle, take a different track in research, etc. Or they are just funny and give me a laugh! Now, onto trying to accurately duplicate that very wicked capcha word....
- December 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM
- Carol said...
Michelle and Greta, won't be stopping THE Trip, as it is my journal. And, Greta, I write for me too! Hopefully some net-friends will come along for the read. Even better, they come along and smile.
Amanda, I agree, lots of great discussion, gave me a lot to contemplate. You are so right, following comments may lead you to a new to you fabulous blog and more learning, laughing, crying, soul searching, growth, and on a good day, fun. On a really good day, new cousins or answers to our brick walls.
Again, thanks to all my readers, this has been an eyeopening post for me.
Comment on- - Cheers!
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