Wow, my first “Hate” Comment!
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Posted by Jannie on 15 February 2009
photo credit: Pacific Spirit Marine Institute
I never really thought it would happen to me, but it did — a Hate Comment. Wow, to ME - little Jannie Funster, what a hoot.
I’m so flattered someone cared enough. He even called me Grannie!
His blast to me is – surprise – on my Armani Condom Heart post, comment # 56, with my comment # 58 as reply.
Actually, I’ve been wanting to write a follow-up to that post to say that as your comments came in on that, those of you who suggested I could maybe have made it an “educable moment” with my daughter, I totally started to see your point, I really did. That could’ve been one way to handle it. Who knows, should a giant shamrock of green condoms at Nine West or a rogue K-Y Jelly Easter art display at Abercrombie & Fitch present themselves in the near future, I may just have a great chance to talk to my 7-year-old about what they’re used for. Hey, she’s going to learn about these things sooner or later, why not sooner! From nice well-known corporations to boot. And please, I am not at all making fun of any of YOU with that statement - you guys I love, each and every one of you in your own special way. Any of us who disagree on the Armani Condom Heart, I am glad we can do so and still be friends. I am trying to point out how, in my opinion, some things are just not appropriate for children in a public place. Period.
But, gee, gotta go now – time for my senility pill and a good lie down. After all, I’ve been up for almost an hour. You know how us old gals of almost 45 gotta get our Zzzzzzs.
Wait, did I already take my senility pill today?
Love, Grannie Jannie.
Hey, that’s got a great ring to it!! Grannie Jannie. Maybe even a new song in there somewhere!
And you know what else just occured to me — disrespect for us elderly in our society, that’s something else that really fires me up, as well as disrespect for children. But that’ll be another post, my dear friends.
Now where’s my Geritol, before I take that nap.
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On 15 February 2009 at 9:23 am Mike Goad said,
I didn’t see your post as passing judgment. It’s commentary.
And that’s part of what blogging is all about – commentary.
Mike Goad’s last blog post..When the Bubbles Burst
On 15 February 2009 at 9:39 am Kim Woodbridge said,
I glad you still have your sense of humor – Grannie Jannie is pretty funny – your entire post was
As hate comments go that wasn’t too bad. But I’ve never been able to understand it. Many people disagreed with you in a polite way that contributed to the conversation but this person decided to be insulting instead.
And I completely agree with you about ageism – the disregard for the elderly really bothers me.
Kim Woodbridge’s last blog post..(Anti) Social-Lists 2/15/09
On 15 February 2009 at 10:39 am nikkicrumpet said,
LOL granny…I guess I’ll have to go read his comment. I’ve had plenty of the hate comments…generally when I do something political lol…but one of my hate comments was on a post about my home made cheap art. Which totally cracked me up. She said “since you have a nice home and a pool, I assume you can afford something besides that cheap crap you’re hanging on the wall”. OUCH…so welcome to the ranks of being HATED…great job! You know you’re doing something right though…because we all LOVE you!
nikkicrumpet’s last blog post..♥ HOT DOGS LOOKING FOR LOVE ♥
On 15 February 2009 at 10:51 am Caity said,
Haha Granny Jannie. I hate when people are so adamant about their opinions that they will be hateful. There are more important issues to focus attention on than a wall of condoms. Some people need to get a life.
Caity’s last blog post..Valentine’s Day!
On 15 February 2009 at 11:01 am Shay said,
Um….what did I come in here for, again? When is dinner? My back hurts. What is this place? Why am I here? Who are you? Did I ever tell you about the time back in ‘23 when….
Shay’s last blog post..Joan of Arc (Again)
On 15 February 2009 at 11:42 am Georgie B said,
Say uh, “Grannie” Jannie?
I just wanted to say, ummm…., what’s that word….oh yeah, congratulations on your first hate comment, such as it is.
Me, I’ve gotten quite a few nastyhate comments on my blog, mostly from people from the chat room world that I frequently talk in. Thus the reason for comment moderation on my blog.
Man, if you saw some of the stuff that people left for me, it would make your skin crawl.
But, I’m glad you’re not taking it lying down. You turned a potential negative into a major positive.
On 15 February 2009 at 11:43 am Karyn said,
I love the picture you picked for this post.
I read that hate comment… and now I want to blog about AIDS and how and why I don’t believe HIV causes it or why safe sex is so not the answer. (Chasity before marriage and fidility after.) I do believe that AIDS exsists, but HIV isn’t it, or is only half the picture. (I’ve read alot… I really liked Ryan White. Do you rememember him at all? The cute boy from Indiana who was barred from school?) I’d probaly really tick off your reader. >=D Might be fun.
On 15 February 2009 at 12:17 pm kingofnewyorkhacks said,
awwww to hell with the haters Jannie !!! Im putting on the Beverly Hillbillies !!
kingofnewyorkhacks’s last blog post..The King, Year of the Ox, Chinatown New Year , Gung Hay Fat Choy !!!!! Shortened it up a bit.
On 15 February 2009 at 12:53 pm K said,
I think the blog that made everyone happy would be the most boring blog on the planet.
Take the hate comment as a compliment!
K’s last blog post..A Mother Daughter Love Story
On 15 February 2009 at 12:58 pm Jannie said,
Mike: Well maybe I was passing judgement on Armani, but that’s what great about a free society – we can voice our opinions.
Kim: I guess I’ll have to wait for the real nasty comments, eh? For a warm-up it was’t bad, tho. Ageism, a real heartbreak, I’m not saying all people treat our elders badly here, but other cultures do seem to have a much better handle on the respect old people deserve.
Niki: Yeah, I can get a little huffy myself when I turn to politics, so I know better and away from it when possible. Wow, your cheap art is fabulous, I think! And of course I love your house, pool and dogs, dogs especially!
Caity: What’s that you say, young ‘un. Could you speak up, Dearie, the old hearing aid ain’t what it used to be.
Shay, Darlin’ ??? let me put on my new glasses. Ahh, there, yes, Oh Shay! Remember how we kissed the boys (and girls,) out behind the old barn in ‘25? Oh, and the Cotillion after which Robbi-Glenn showed us his what-not? Oh, Shay, come back again, will ya? Oh, and I’m still knitting that afghan, just a few more years and I should be almost half done on it.
Georgie: Yeah, I remember you posting about all the hate you’ve gotten, the public dissing of your book the worst, in my opinion. I really should thank Steve for this post fodder… but I do very much agree and appreciate that AIDS is a major major WORLD problem.
Karyn: Yeah I love that picture too. A fighting Grannie! And I really really agree with and appreciate your comments. You said it much better than I did with “just because a kid is going to ask about that heart doesn’t mean they are ready to learn about condoms and supposedly safe sex.” Exactly!! As to HIV and AIDS, there is obviously a separation of the two and I have always assumed that the former leads to the latter? I am perhaps not up on my facts. Yes, Ryan White, my heart cries whean I think of that poor innocent child. And I read somewhere that poeple who are virgins on their wedding night actually stay more faithful than those of us who did not. Wait, wait, that maybe did not come out right. I have been 100% faithful to my hubby (well, actually he’s my second hubby but the first was for less that 3 years and this one’s going to be 17 years on the 22nd.) My point being, God knows what he’s talking about!! And gave us rules sto keep us happy.
King: “Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed
A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed,
Then one day he was shootin at some food,
And up through the ground came a bubblin’ crude.” Now THAT’S a song!!
Ahh, Dearies, this wore me out. Back to sweet slumber goes I.
On 15 February 2009 at 1:23 pm Jannie said,
On 15 February 2009 at 4:06 pm wade said,
That was no hate comment. The name calling (Granny) was kind of silly and really not very apropos. I think that I could have come up with a better one, then again I make my living by grinding people into the ground with verbal abuse. I have been trying to think of a way to use the word I made up, condomminimum,as part of an insult towqard the story, but no luck yet. Still, I know I could do better than “Granny”, that’s practically a compliment. If I were you, I’d be thrilled with the comment.Just think about it, you got as many negative comments that day as I get total comments on an average day !
On 15 February 2009 at 4:48 pm Trey - Swollen Thumb Entertainment said,
You’re probably doing something wrong if you never get any hate for what you’re doing. Behind every successful person lies a pack of haters.
On 15 February 2009 at 5:15 pm High Desert Hooker said,
Hi Grannie! It’s your old (and I do mean old) pal Heather! I’ve decided to concentrate on my crochet for a while and so I’ll be taking a break from Retro Heather (I know, but you’ll just have to get on with your life somehow).
Aaaaaaaaanyway, I wonder why people who leave those hate comments don’t leave their real contact info? Don’t they know that you can access their ip info? Or do they all really take the time to do a proxy (or whatever they’re called that the trolls use).
Let’s find Steve and go over to his blog and call him “Whippersnapper!” and whack him with our canes.
High Desert Hooker’s last blog post..Joe can ‘do” purple
On 15 February 2009 at 5:16 pm High Desert Hooker said,
OOps, I forgot to say:
1) Thanks for the VD greeting yesterday. Soooo sweet of you. (Valentine’s day not the other VD.)
2) 58 comments? GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!!!
High Desert Hooker’s last blog post..Joe can ‘do" purple
On 15 February 2009 at 5:33 pm Renee said,
Jannie, I’m kind of jealous I haven’t had any hate comments…
I am an open minded gal, but I sure don’t want to be in the position of having to explain a display like that to my child. I’m not particularly offended by it… I’m just glad I didn’t have to deal with it! I do think it is in poor taste….
Happy (late) VD day to you too!
Kisses
Renee
Renee’s last blog post..Inktense Pencil Doodles
On 15 February 2009 at 5:49 pm LisaNewton said,
I’m a first time visitor, and you dealt with the comment in a very professional manner. Hats off to you, Grannie.
BTW, I’m a tad older than you and not a grannie yet, either. I’m not sure I’m readdy to be called “Grannie”………..:)
LisaNewton’s last blog post..A Valentine’s Day Story
On 15 February 2009 at 8:05 pm Barry said,
Wow! Congrats on your first hateful comment! To date, I think I’ve only had one. Wait until you get your first blog spam…that will be a big day, too.
I’m amazed and amused that some people have that much spare time, aren’t you? Yeesh.
Barry’s last blog post..Leadership
On 15 February 2009 at 8:08 pm Barry said,
Oh, one more thing…I’m stealing your grannie picture for my own future blogfarious purposes. Because it’s too funny.
Barry’s last blog post..Leadership
On 15 February 2009 at 8:48 pm Vered - MomGrind said,
What Mike said.
When people leave comments anonymously, I don’t take them seriously. If they don’t have the courage to say it to my face using their real name, it’s not valid. Especially if they use personal insults.
On 15 February 2009 at 9:12 pm Dot said,
LLOL (literally laughing out loud). Great photo, too!
Dot’s last blog post..OpenOffice Extensions
On 15 February 2009 at 9:22 pm robbi said,
frensueropple, I don’t know you from a packet of crisps but I will defend your write until my 2nd to last breath. In saying that the last one will be something pithy, and to the point (I hope). On reflection should that be the case then I will be pleased, as at last I would have said something meaningful. You will of course be a rip-roaring success as a granny, but that is for a much future blog.
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Sun 8th Feb
On 15 February 2009 at 9:40 pm Patricia said,
I think the commenter was just jealous and missed the whole point…having such a big condom heart in a public place opened you up to questions that you did not deem suitable discussion for your child yet….and registering you feeling with the phone call was important, and you were commenting here about the experience and a vital discussion issued forth. The writer thought his issue and ideas were more important and wanted to turn the discussion away from that…and wow to be writer in the 50s of comments.
He or she would only hope to get that many comments on a discussion.
You will be an awesome grannie! but not yet!
On 15 February 2009 at 10:31 pm Talon said,
Love the photo of Grannie with her gun! Good Old Grannie Jannie! You’re right – it has a nice ring to it.
I don’t understand why when some people disagree, the very first thing they do is throw out an insult. It totally devalues their opinion and reveals facets of their character that are less than desirable.
*my mother (well into her 80’s and known as Noonie Nana to my children) would say the poster paid you a great compliment – lol!
Talon’s last blog post..Fading
On 15 February 2009 at 11:03 pm Jannie said,
Swollen Thumb: Unfortunately, I do think that’s true. But I’ll try to spread a little light when and if I can. Not that I’m perfect – far from it, I get riled up too. Should be back to my Regularly Scheduled Programming very soon here.
Renee: Oh, but I DO HATE YOU!!! Because you’re so gorgeous. I’m a pretty open-minded person too and if it was just me walking through the mall, I most likely would’ve given the lovely heart a passing smile and forgotten it, but The Child factor made it a different story for me.
Barry! So great to see you back here. I have been wondering about you. Please don’t be such a stranger. Yes, great pic! My sense of design balance for this blog would’ve liked a larger pic, preferably horizontal and for some reason I am unable to wrap text around photos, but it gets the point across. And you now I carry a pistol, right? After all, this is Texas. Oh and spam? About 1/10th of all my coments are spam, which I give the olde heave-ho to in my moderation.
Vered: “Steve” did leave an e-mail, and I mailed to thank him for his comment, but it bounced back to me. However, it was pretty easy to track his website, since his e-mail address contained his site address. He is in New York and in advertising with a portfolio of a lot of Big Big Companies, surprise, clothing ones – and has done a lot of big-name magazine work, with very very provocative ads, so I assume he is perhaps involved with the Armani ad campaign and found my site easily. Good old SEO working for me! And fast too, but with a post title like “Armani Condom Heart — Inappropriate” it does come up top in a search. I know what you mean, if you are going to comment at least own up to who you are.
Dot: I’m glad you could laugh too. Grannie Jannie, me. Lemonade from lemons, right? Love ya!
Oh Robbi, you are so sweet. If I am lucky enough to get to be a grannie I know it will be a fine fine part of my life, perhaps my piece de resistance. I don’t know you from a wafer of mint either, but my gut and heart tell me you are just who I think you are, a soul of light, wit and more than a bit of wonderful devilment in you!
Patricia: Who the heck knew when I hit publish the other day, so much would come out of this. And all these comments, they are really not hard to come by. Fine blogging folk like yourself I do visit, read and comment at regularly. And you guys just keep following me back here. So I believe it is a matter of how much time a day you have to devote to reading and commenting on others’ blogs. I am averaging 2 hours daily for all my blogging activities. My goal would be 4 hours a day but with hearth, home and hound dogs, that would not leave my life balanced at thsi time. My feeling is the commenter is an artist and loves art, may even live it – hey nothing wrong with that, more power to him. But perhaps “censure” is a bad word to him. But as my pal Shay has on her e-mail tagline — always be kinder than necessary, you never now what someone is going through. He may be having a lot of troubles. And we’re all human, as you well know, my dear wise lady.
Talon: You are indeed a wise (and extremely talented lady.) Maybe Steve was having a really, really bad day. Noonie Nana, love that name! You must forgive me but was she a fan of Mork from Ork? Remember Nano-Nano, or something like that he used to say? I had an Aunt Moon. Yep, no one thought twice about calling her that, God rest her lovely soul.
And wow, is it really 11:01? An old lady like me is way way past her bedtime.
On 15 February 2009 at 11:27 pm Jannie said,
High Desert Hooker (great moniker!) Welcome to you too and dittoes as to Lisa. It is always a joy to welcome new readers here. Lighter fare is usually offered here, but hey – life isn’t always light! WAIT!!!! Heather,I see your other comment now… that’s YOU!!!! O MY GOD, yu so crack me up. See my comment to Vered about how I know who Steve is, or at least where he works. HIGH DESERT HOOKER!! You are the hootiest girl on the web, you know?!
On 16 February 2009 at 12:41 am Davina said,
Hi Jannie. Just read your last post and left a comment there. You are hilarious… “refreshed from your nap”… “let me get my shawl” — love it! I think it was important for you to not force yourself to start the “sex talk” right then and there in public, especially if you were caught so off guard and felt uncomfortable. Best to tell her about it when you can do it without any particular “tone”.
I sense that commenter probably has something pretty intense going on in his personal life. This doesn’t justify those kinds of comments, but it helps to not personalize… just like you have done.
Davina’s last blog post..Ebook Launch: The Quote Effect Arrives
On 16 February 2009 at 2:32 am SnaggleTooth said,
Isin’t that pic Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies? I used to love that show. Especially Ellie May with the critters in the cement pond…
I’ve deleted some folks you didn’t want to visit via hopping before, just because the material they posted was too inappropriate, as was the condom Heart display.
Ya can’t please all the folks with every post! No matter how cool you are… Worry not, the good Doobies will prevail!
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..Val
On 16 February 2009 at 2:51 am Erin Monahan said,
lmao, I love you AND your “judgemental commentary” (and even though I didn’t exactly agree with you, really, I can’t argue with you either. It SHOULD be your choice when/where/how to educate your child about sex, safe or otherwise)
Granny Jannie! Oh cripes that makes me laugh! *snort!*
Erin Monahan’s last blog post..Ethel’s Tree of Life
On 16 February 2009 at 2:58 am Erin Monahan said,
CRAP I forgot to tell you what I came to tell you! The reason they made big condom hearts: AIDS Awareness. Armani and the National AIDS Fund partnered up for it.
Erin Monahan’s last blog post..Ethel’s Tree of Life
On 16 February 2009 at 7:00 am Blueberry said,
If we can’t blog about things that disgust us, then what’s the point of having a blog?
Venting is important and your own personal blog is a great place to do it.
Grannie. Well, that’s an example of name-calling I haven’t seen before. Yer darn tootin’. Jehhhhhd!!!
Blueberry’s last blog post..The Sodom and Gomorrah Teddy Bears
On 16 February 2009 at 7:36 am sheila said,
I doubt if he has any kids, because those of us with kids understand. huh. It’s sorta like passing pro-life protesters with their dead baby signs on the street corner, and having your 8 year old ask why those people are doing that and why they have pics of dead babies.
Although the topic is a good discussion, I would prefer to handle it MY way in MY time. And without graphics.
sheila’s last blog post..Yeah…so define…’small stuff’
On 16 February 2009 at 9:07 am Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie Grannie,
Hey they say if you want comments go out on a limb.
You weren’t even trying! I agree with the elderly can’t wait to hear your thoughts on that.
How is the p. industry targeting young kids?
pokemandotcom barbiedotcom and other sites kids look for are porn sights. That’s only one way.
Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..Joyful Days and A Flip Mino HD
On 16 February 2009 at 9:27 am Belle Bamford said,
Oh Jannie,
Jannie
Jannie
Jannie…
You know what I would have told him to do – dontya?
Belle Bamford’s last blog post..THE DEEP
On 16 February 2009 at 10:00 am Liara Covert said,
Jannie, the Japanese are known to have large communities of centernarians. Age is traditionally associated with wisdom. Consider these pespectives on longevity:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0511/feature1/
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0511/sights_n_sounds/index.html
Liara Covert’s last blog post..15 steps to nurture psychic insight
On 16 February 2009 at 10:07 am Hooking my way to Heaven said,
Thanks for following me over to the hub of my hooking empire, and for the nice things you said! I personally think you must be on the sauce if you think those nice things but hey, I’m alright with that.
I came over today all excited to find new Jannie hate mail but noooo it’s a freaking lovefest! Blech. xo
Hooking my way to Heaven’s last blog post..Joe can ‘do" purple
On 16 February 2009 at 11:17 am Mia said,
Wow. Nice hate mail. You should print it out and pin it up on your wall. I’m surprised that post would generate hate mail to tell you the truth. I honestly don’t understand why people can’t express opposing opinions nicely. I also don’t understand why others are bent on never seeing another’s point of view. Whatcha gonna do…
On 16 February 2009 at 11:30 am Jannie said,
Davina: All refreshed now from a good sleep. My rhumetiz is acting up a bit, gets hard to type for more than an hour at a time, but I manage somehow. Yes, that’s what I’ve heard, pople who lambaste in comments are usually dealing with issues in their own lives.
Snag: Yes, Granny Clampett – one and the same. Forgive my old mind, but I am not sure I completely understand your second part. Not sure if you meant you deleted comments on your blog that would link to mine? Or coments in general? Sorry. Guess I may need that nap now instead of in an hour.
Erin: Please type a little louder, Dearie. Yeah, I might’ve done a not too bad on a debating team, eh? And I see your side of the question too. I really do. And yes, as I mentioned in the original post on this, I was aware of the Armani AIDS awareness with this campaign. I’m all for AIDS awareness, but does my daughter need to know about how condoms prevent AIDS yet?
Blueberry: Great point – a blogger is free to blog on whatever is on their mind. Am I the only person who ever blogs about things that bother her? And I really did want feedback and to see what others think. This has really expanded my view of the possibilities on how to have dealt with this.
Sheila: I do think parents will be more aware of both sides of the issue I’m presenting here than those who don’t have kids. But even so, it’s a matter of good taste too and you don’t have to be a parent to know what’s in poor form.
Tess: Thanks for coming back, I’ve been curious about the information you have on the porn targeting. I’m not sure what you mean tho about pokemon.com and barbie.com. Those sites are referring to porn sites? Kelly has been on barbie.com, never seen anything even remotely suspect on that site.
Belle: Thoughts crossed my mind momentarily, yes, but why stoop to his insults. I really oughta thank him for giving me such a great post topic as this hate comment. With thes soaring ratings I could be up to $2.00 a week in my Google Ad revenue!
Mia: Whatcha gonna, whatcha gonna do with those comments? Whatcha gonna, whatcha gonna do? (Sing to the tune of my “Bones” song.) lol Whatcha gonna, whatcha gonna do with the trolls when they come to insult you?
Liara: I’ve heard it said that your kids will treat you when you are old as you treat your parents. I’m so glad I will be there with my parents in their last years. My dad truly is the last of a dying breed, he and Mom live in the house where Dad and his father and all his paternal grandfathers back to 1835 were all born and lived in all their lives. Mom and Dad will be married 50 years this summer! They are still quite young, 70 and 72 respectively and in great health. The elderly are so precious.
Heather: I am so proud of you for your cool new site! And nope, nary a bit of the demon alcohol had passed my lips whenst I commented all those things — everything I said came straight from the heart. Isn’t it cool how we really connect? Funny, but I totally still think of your line sometimes, I in the first ever post of yours I read, about how blogging seems to be like a “Mad dash to the Monopoly game board to get the best playing piece” or something likethat. When I read that I thought – this lady is super-cool! And I still think you are.
Cindy: For me it’s a matter of not getting into a discussion about what condoms are for and about STDs quite yet with Kelly. Maybe in another week I’ll feel it’s time
An of course I feel it’s a “stunt” on the part of Armani. I wonder has Armani gone into middle shcools and high schools with their AIDS awareness campaign? I will Google that.
On 16 February 2009 at 12:49 pm J.D. Meier said,
Hate’s just jealousy in disguise right?
I think Jannie of the Jungle is cooler than Grannie Jannie, but it’s up to you.
J.D. Meier’s last blog post..Avoid Mental Burnout
On 16 February 2009 at 1:42 pm Karyn said,
The politically correct version of HIV is it does lead to AIDS. They test for antibodies. But my problem is don’t antibodies mean you defeated said virus? For example I had the chicken pox as a kid.. I have chicken pox antibodies.
I’ve read so much from both sides… and those that claim it does cause it can’t answer all my questions, while those that say it’s not the cause or the only cause can.
Again, tis my opinion. (I like to read about diseases.)
On 16 February 2009 at 1:44 pm Karyn said,
oops.. forgot part of my thought.. insert after I write I have chicken pox antibodies “Does that mean they’ll cause a disease?”
On 16 February 2009 at 1:52 pm Karyn said,
Tess might think pokemon.com is porn because it’s anime and a lot of people think anime is porn. When it’s not. Anime means cartoon or animation in Japanese. And yes they have porn cartoons there… and for some sick reason it’s mostly known for that here in the US. But I’m pretty sure we have our own porn cartoons here. I can’t believe that that idea was only thought up by the Japanese.
Barbie.com…. not sure on that one myself. Unless they put out a fake Barbie website that leads to it.
On 16 February 2009 at 4:22 pm joaquin said,
it wasn’t (seems to me) so much a hate comment as a totally-missed-the-point comment – but you still handled it beautifully.
joaquin’s last blog post..Blood & Irony
On 16 February 2009 at 6:55 pm debbie said,
First of all, kudos on getting that many comments! And I am proud of you for your response to him. And for not backing down!
On 16 February 2009 at 8:59 pm Natural said,
i love that photo.
you could have turned that opportunity into a teaching moment, but the truth is THE OUTSIDE WORLD SHOULD NOT DICTATE WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO TALK TO YOUR KID ABOUT SEX. you know your child better than anyone and how much they can handle.
there is nothing wrong or shameful about sex/birth control – it’s real, it’s life, but it is thrown in our face a lot more than it needs to be.
On 16 February 2009 at 9:49 pm Lance said,
Hey there, my friend – just want to let you know that you make one awesome Jannie – and that’s all that counts! In your own unique way – you are way special – Mom, blogger, musician, flinger of …well…probably whatever you feel like flinging! Keep on makin’ fun…
On 16 February 2009 at 10:33 pm Jannie said,
Karyn: Yes, it is all about the antibodies with chicken pox. AIDS I have not kept up on in some years. Is there a site you would recommend with good info on it?
Joaquin: It seemed like quite a strong insult at the time. I will be so glad to get on to my next post, of a happier nature, I hope!
Debbie: Thank you. I am wondering what I’ve learned from this whole mini blogging chapter of my life? I would say the main thing is to uphold what I believe in but be willing to listen respectfully to differing opinions.
Natural: It is so true that no one knows a child like their own parent, and it is so from day one. As to sex-ed in malls, it’s not for me.
Lance: Thanks! Fun is in my bones, so you’ll see lots more of that from me. And my – you are one swell guy, always so upbeat. The blogosphere just wouldn’t be as great as it is without YOU.
On 16 February 2009 at 11:05 pm teahouseblossom said,
Hey, Grannie Jannie! You can come and hang out with me and my old lady hairdo.
Love,
Beehouse Teahouse
On 17 February 2009 at 3:43 am SnaggleTooth said,
No Dearie, your commentz have been safe so far. I’ve had some other’s coments deleted due to leading to their terrible taste in posting offensive materials, so my readers would’t click n find that-
You are’t bad yet- really!
Turn up your hearing aid…
On 17 February 2009 at 7:26 am Jannie said,
Snag: Consider the hearing aid amped! “Now I understand what you tried to say to me…” (Sing that line to the melody of Don McClean’s Starry Starry Night.) When no hope was left in sight on that starry night, you deleted those comments, as bloggers often do.
On 21 February 2009 at 7:25 am Jeanne said,
Dear Old Grannie Jannie,
Below is a CLASSIC sampling of Funster magic… You are totally hilarious!!!
“Steve: whoever you are Sir, this blog is read by adults, not children, thus no hesitation on my part for posting said photo to open this up for discussion. Nope, not a Grannie yet, but if I am lucky enough to be one some day, it will no doubt be one of the great joys of my life. And you are not passing judgement on me here? Interesting. And as to AIDS education, please see Karyn’s comment, #55. Thanks for your visit.”
You rock!
Jeanne
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On 3 March 2009 at 10:39 pm pouty lips said,
Great post! Ignore the haters and they go away.
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