tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post115846652578377058..comments2023-11-02T08:09:02.234-04:00Comments on Her Bad Mother: In Which I Break My Promises Yet Again (or, Hey! It's My Blog and I'll Write What I Want To!)Her Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1165582420436185562006-12-08T07:53:00.000-05:002006-12-08T07:53:00.000-05:00Hi all! Impressive webpage[url=http://christmas-gi...Hi all! <BR/>Impressive webpage[url=http://christmas-gifts.nessne.org]![/url] I like it a lot! I'm looking forward to the next update <BR/> <BR/>G'nightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158906536211099072006-09-22T02:28:00.000-04:002006-09-22T02:28:00.000-04:00Whew, HBM, you amaze me!Grrrrreat post.And as some...Whew, HBM, you amaze me!<BR/><BR/>Grrrrreat post.<BR/><BR/>And as someone who was there with you and Gloria, I have to crack up at the "Gloria is irrelevant" comments.<BR/><BR/>I flash back to 1972 when I was 6 and my Dad left my Mom with 3 kids, no job and a lot of panic. Gloria and her contemporaries did so much to get my Mom through that excrutiating phase... reminding her that she had power, worth, and didn't need a man to have an identity. That shaped so much of who I am as a woman, and for that I am very thankful.<BR/><BR/>So now that Gloria is a) 72 and b) still working and being creative and c) still white, she is irrelevant? I don't think that ANY of us could have stood the intense criticism, degradation and threats that she faced to speak out on all our behalf.<BR/><BR/>Thank god we have young, diverse, strong, fresh female voices today. But to hear them, do we need to forget who paved the way?<BR/><BR/>Seems to me like a "Sorry granny, I know you gave birth to Mom and everything and kind of raised me and your other grandkids, but we have different views now and I don't agree with your cookie baking and stories of the 'way it was with grandpa' back in the day. Why don't you just scoot along to a nursing home and stop bothering us?"<BR/><BR/>In most non-Anglo societies, elders and women are honored for their lives and contributions. <BR/><BR/>I, for one, am happy to see Gloria still alive, kicking and fighting in the way she sees fit. Lord knows she deserves to choose how to spend her time and resources now.<BR/><BR/>As for the advertising question? Even Karl Marx fought for control of the "means of production." Aren't many of the feminist platforms about equal pay, access to job markets and economic opportunity? Why the hell shouldn't women finally make some money off what men have been pimping for years?<BR/><BR/>OK, end of my rant. <BR/><BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158675827386953662006-09-19T10:23:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:23:00.000-04:00I think that people just constantly need something...I think that people just constantly need something to freaking complain about. Blogging is supposed to be fun and theraputic. It's the people who are so freaking ridgid and put off by every little thing are what makes it political. I ignore them and go about my business. You don't like it....don't read.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498882698871973763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158632358362169182006-09-18T22:19:00.000-04:002006-09-18T22:19:00.000-04:00Oops. I meant your ((SMACK))Oops. I meant your ((SMACK))MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785130436822283923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158632318394588652006-09-18T22:18:00.000-04:002006-09-18T22:18:00.000-04:00Okay, you're comment raised very valid points. Poi...Okay, you're comment raised very valid points. Points that, as a proletariat, I cannot disagree with...being poor does make it difficult for me to blog...difficult to justify the time... the expense for a 35 buck silly page design...and when I have to get a job this winter, I may not be able to blog at all. SO. Great discussion and not a simplistic answer. (as per usual) But, I have to admit that she blew me out of the water with her argument and evidence. <BR/>Ack!! Sociology beckons (but this IS sociology, isn't it?)???MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785130436822283923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158631847966960662006-09-18T22:10:00.000-04:002006-09-18T22:10:00.000-04:00That's what I love about you...I really love your ...That's what I love about you...I really love your wonderful spirit and open mind...it is an inspiration to a fool like me!! I'm glad you read and commented. It makes my day. I'll go read it.(stalker that I am)MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785130436822283923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158624049425922612006-09-18T20:00:00.000-04:002006-09-18T20:00:00.000-04:00Merry Mama - I've always got an open mind. So open...Merry Mama - I've always got an open mind. So open that shit keeps falling out.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, though, it's an excellent post. One that I two-thirds disagree with, but one that is thoughtful and comprehensive. Left a looong comment there, that I'll probably resuscitate here...Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158621682747792312006-09-18T19:21:00.000-04:002006-09-18T19:21:00.000-04:00I've done a little research and I found this post:...I've done a little research and I found this post:<BR/>http://www.hellojosephine.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>which I thought was THE most thoughtful, provacative without being cheap post on the topic. <BR/><BR/>And I'm sorry my spacebar keeps sticking. Must be the PB&J from the kids. <BR/><BR/>Really, read it with an open mind. There is much food for thought.MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785130436822283923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158618821448096582006-09-18T18:33:00.000-04:002006-09-18T18:33:00.000-04:00I'm neither priveleged nor white (not all the way,...I'm neither priveleged nor white (not all the way, anyhow) so I'm wondering: shouldn't you, like, sponsor a sistah? Can't you help a sistah out?<BR/><BR/>You are SOOO smart and SOOOOOOO wonderful for writing this. I want to be you. Only as a sistah.<BR/><BR/>Ok, <I>fine</I>. Half a sistah. But whatever.Mochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035442586293974560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158616430068472912006-09-18T17:53:00.000-04:002006-09-18T17:53:00.000-04:00Not only is the pictured child shocked, she's all ...Not only is the pictured child shocked, she's all in a lather! Write whatever you want. I'll still read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158604914372377442006-09-18T14:41:00.000-04:002006-09-18T14:41:00.000-04:00The Wonder Baby pic especially made the point. I'm...The Wonder Baby pic especially made the point. I'm not sure what I think of all this, but, you did make me laugh. And though,for purposes of a captialist society I appear, for all the world, to bea proletariat, I still believe in capitalism as opposed to Marxism and I suppose I will run right out and get me some ads to put on my blog. (NOT. I don't get enough traffic for that.) But it was fun to fantasize about it.MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785130436822283923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158592963911581352006-09-18T11:22:00.000-04:002006-09-18T11:22:00.000-04:00Oooh Kitten..no I don't. Thanks.....I have been ba...Oooh Kitten..no I don't. Thanks.....<BR/>I have been basing things on my dh's experiences as a news editor online and the issues he has faced with that 'stigma' on him vs the print media or 'real' media.<BR/><BR/>Thanks..will go check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158592651262067302006-09-18T11:17:00.000-04:002006-09-18T11:17:00.000-04:00crunchy carpets: for discussion on media and speci...crunchy carpets: for discussion on media and specifically news media's "old form" vs. blogging, you must check out buzzmachine.com (but then I bet you knew that already).kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158589426105210162006-09-18T10:23:00.000-04:002006-09-18T10:23:00.000-04:00you just made my day with all your spake-ing. :)you just made my day with all your spake-ing. <BR/><BR/>:)Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127692699186571544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158562110629089482006-09-18T02:48:00.000-04:002006-09-18T02:48:00.000-04:00Welcome to the whorehouse.I cashed my first check ...Welcome to the whorehouse.<BR/><BR/>I cashed my first check from my Google ads this month (and will donate the same sum to charity, as I pledged to do on my blog -- BUT STILL....) so I am a bona fide whore, and proud of it.<BR/><BR/>Why not do all I can to facilitate the flow of funds from Google`s bank account to my own?L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13437332749627332216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158558577019183442006-09-18T01:49:00.000-04:002006-09-18T01:49:00.000-04:00When I first heard about Greenstone I thought it w...When I first heard about Greenstone I thought it was some kind of real estate company. Bad name. Bad name. But I think it's a geniune and worthwhile project and I'm definatley curious to see what happens with it. I, like many have stated, am not the core audience and the site seems to skew older (The View, Oprah, but liberal?) Like I mentioned on my blog before, I am a bit apprehensive of the whole "feminist" thing as I have blogged about before but I have the utmost respect for my fellow women, paid, not paid, advertising, not advertising, etc. <BR/><BR/>And P.S., wonderbaby is really cuteGIRL'S GONE CHILDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130764109593048451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158552772907410172006-09-18T00:12:00.000-04:002006-09-18T00:12:00.000-04:00lady m...I think you are right...the internet crea...lady m...I think you are right...the internet created a lot of 'writers' and 'journalists'.<BR/><BR/>My dh is an online journalist...but the argument since HE started out on the web has been about the dif between legitimate journalism and just a guy or gal with a website/blog.<BR/><BR/>Blogging is the best example of how the world is changing...the transformation of news gathering, of news sources and so on.<BR/><BR/>Sadly, a lot of people think they can write and cannot and should not....and perhaps the art form or skill has lost some of its mystique because of email, blogging, and so on.<BR/><BR/>So maybe the war between paid blogging and unpaid is because we wonder if being paid to blog is enough to 'legitimize' or qualify it as professional writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158551622381891132006-09-17T23:53:00.000-04:002006-09-17T23:53:00.000-04:00I think most people dream that their hobbies could...I think most people dream that their hobbies could become their profession. Someone who sings in a community choir or does karaoke might wish to be on Broadway. Someone who takes photographs might secretly want to be a fashion photographer. Another person who writes stories might dream of having a newspaper column. Someone who takes ballet classes might wish to be a professional dancer. In reality, they might not really want those "dream jobs."<BR/><BR/>I'd love to be a professional dancer, and could probably have made my living as a dance teacher. For a while, it was my part time job and I enjoyed it. However, when it came time to measure reality, I was quite happy with keeping my day job and just taking the dance gigs that were fun. However, I don't feel that taking paid gigs "sullies" my integrity as a dancer.<BR/><BR/>In regards to blogging (yes, I did work my way back to the topic), it's crossed the minds of a lot of bloggers that it'd be great to be paid to do what they do for fun. And why not? <BR/><BR/>Having an ad sponsor or a media sponsor that supplements your income is a great way to find out if you enjoy writing (or posting photographs, etc) enough. Some lucky folks may work their way into full time writing. The rest of us can enjoy the process and community, and let that be a pleasant dream.Lady Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360693450146358247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158551547113211792006-09-17T23:52:00.000-04:002006-09-17T23:52:00.000-04:00I'm with you, sis, let's stop the in-fighting and ...I'm with you, sis, let's stop the in-fighting and start taking over the world. I love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158549001994844572006-09-17T23:10:00.000-04:002006-09-17T23:10:00.000-04:00Why is feminism always brought to the table when a...Why is feminism always brought to the table when a woman advertises, blogs, writes, or sneezes??!?!?!<BR/><BR/>I do not always see the connection. Have people been to "men's" blogs, technology blogs or any others. Ads are always present.<BR/><BR/>Too many ads are a turn off for me personally but eh I am small potatoes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158547963164756552006-09-17T22:52:00.000-04:002006-09-17T22:52:00.000-04:00LMAO!!YOU GOT SPAMMED!!!LMAO!!<BR/><BR/>YOU GOT SPAMMED!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158540654902859462006-09-17T20:50:00.000-04:002006-09-17T20:50:00.000-04:00I am truly awed. I LOVE this! How grateful I am ...I am truly awed. I LOVE this! How grateful I am to find a space, albeit virtual, to hang out with some of the smartest and profound thinkers of today? If only the world knew what was hiding behind that blissfully happy and oblivious image of MOM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158539568618667942006-09-17T20:32:00.000-04:002006-09-17T20:32:00.000-04:00Girl Con Queso - no such thing as a waste of space...Girl Con Queso - no such thing as a waste of space! Comments are totally for hijacking!<BR/><BR/>Penelope, I love the idea of penance. I WILL give up lattes for one week for every privileged feminist that I whore myself out to. However, I will also reward myself with a week of lattes for every underprivileged feminist that I whore myself out to.<BR/><BR/>How does that sound?Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158537846634517452006-09-17T20:04:00.000-04:002006-09-17T20:04:00.000-04:00Wait, I'm confused. Does this mean bumblebee has t...Wait, I'm confused. Does this mean bumblebee has to stop wearing clothes from baby gap? <BR/><BR/>How about feminism/capitalism penance? How about if, for every starbucks frappucino I consume, I read two issues of MS and give a homeless person a toonie?karengreenershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488069680575426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1158535211846581712006-09-17T19:20:00.000-04:002006-09-17T19:20:00.000-04:00It's ALL GOOD, people! A forum for women! A place ...It's ALL GOOD, people! A forum for women! A place to connect, vent, discuss, and share. (Of course capitalism/commercialism plays a part - we live it in every other aspect of our lives!) The mosquito-types, the naysayers, will always be there, buzzing around and nipping without ever doing anything constructive. <BR/><BR/>I say swat 'em. Rise above. They know not what they do.Ruth Dynamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161626814106717754noreply@blogger.com