tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post3501671345761777454..comments2024-03-28T03:11:21.031-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: One of the Greats....Lydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-14676844392954200392016-02-22T04:05:03.015-08:002016-02-22T04:05:03.015-08:00My head is very much in the sand. Whenever I pull ...My head is very much in the sand. Whenever I pull it out I remember why I like it there.Karin @ Calm to Conniptionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034514765974838579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-5574457005715224712016-02-22T02:11:03.097-08:002016-02-22T02:11:03.097-08:00i think I pulled that face when I lost my virginit...i think I pulled that face when I lost my virginity AND every day I read a moron's opinion on the internet. I love it!Veggie Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393571810604343918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-24842923458493550862016-02-19T17:05:52.266-08:002016-02-19T17:05:52.266-08:00I live a life of ignorance by choice. I don't ...I live a life of ignorance by choice. I don't watch the news, I don't read newspapers nor do I read news online. Ignorance really is bliss. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326825231887812726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-13930674955390989582016-02-18T15:34:32.963-08:002016-02-18T15:34:32.963-08:00I think the entire world could benefit from going ...I think the entire world could benefit from going offline a little. I'm still shaking my head at that whole kerfuffle about the woman who bought milk from Coles and was affronted when she couldn't exchange it at Woolworths. The image above pretty much mirrors my expression when I first heard about that one... Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-92203520500147285402016-02-18T12:25:08.435-08:002016-02-18T12:25:08.435-08:00Reading the comments are the worst. There is a lot...Reading the comments are the worst. There is a lot of debate on different issues at the moment. The thing is we all think differently, but we should be able to voice our opinion considerately, but it rarely happens these days. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01195539977918003393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-21835706797665873222016-02-17T19:43:30.118-08:002016-02-17T19:43:30.118-08:00I've had to switch off from the news and a lot...I've had to switch off from the news and a lot of the internet of late. I'm so much better for it. Mystery Casehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204666798327984964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-44137369014428960712016-02-16T11:28:32.898-08:002016-02-16T11:28:32.898-08:00I'm trying to discipline myself not to read th...I'm trying to discipline myself not to read the comments below news articles and commentary online. That's where I seem to see the ugliest responses and it does get very depressing. It worries me that people get so worked up over little things - or even big things, but things about which they only know half the story. Taking some breaks from the online world definitely helps. Lara at Charming Languagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585102874492448026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-70376483620412505132016-02-16T11:03:02.702-08:002016-02-16T11:03:02.702-08:00And 'the first face palm' was exactly what...And 'the first face palm' was exactly what popped into my head when I entered the room and saw it - It was in the corner and I crossed the gallery and went straight to it. I thought it was hilarious and beautiful at the same time...Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-18251058885857242542016-02-16T11:01:41.589-08:002016-02-16T11:01:41.589-08:00That's me exactly! I know I shouldn't, but...That's me exactly! I know I shouldn't, but then I do _ and then against my better judgement, I sometimes argue with them.Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-69533280475434896202016-02-16T02:52:37.492-08:002016-02-16T02:52:37.492-08:00The original face palm! I try to avoid the comment...The original face palm! I try to avoid the comment sections of news pages on facebook but sometimes the curiosity is too much. Then I kick myself for going there! Tegan Churchillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437605496110028625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-22557406771489191612016-02-16T02:30:50.174-08:002016-02-16T02:30:50.174-08:00I've been thinking a lot about these exact tho...I've been thinking a lot about these exact thoughts and have actually been drafting a blog post myself. I agree. I think I liked living in ignorance too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-57918969508021714962016-02-16T01:02:48.887-08:002016-02-16T01:02:48.887-08:00It's a balancing act for me between ignoring a...It's a balancing act for me between ignoring and attending to the news and whatever is going on. I like that you could 'turn off' and feel better for it. Denyse #teamIBOTDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-51048279630264609352016-02-15T20:42:50.592-08:002016-02-15T20:42:50.592-08:00I am also in the ignorance camp. I treat all that ...I am also in the ignorance camp. I treat all that stuff on social media the same way I've always treated the celebrity gossip and most of the sport section - no interest whatsover - don't care how loud and ignorant the voices are. Kathy - yinyangmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438958678336755752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-35165723738026079512016-02-15T20:18:46.581-08:002016-02-15T20:18:46.581-08:00I've tried to avoid the news in recent years, ...I've tried to avoid the news in recent years, as a lot of it upsets me and there's nothing I can do about most of it. I also really dislike all the negative commentary and criticism of people for the most inane and innocent things. For goodness sake - enough already! By the way, I love the painting - so weird about the dead sparrow analogy :-/Lyndall @SeizeTheDayProjecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601645461162905413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-9446231160464208252016-02-15T18:40:49.284-08:002016-02-15T18:40:49.284-08:00Sometimes I just need to turn the news off as ther...Sometimes I just need to turn the news off as there is often at least one idiot, who wants a reaction and I'm not giving it to them, trying to cause chaos Natalie @ Be Kind 2 Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117473539104105236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-36526349940281325282016-02-15T17:02:58.722-08:002016-02-15T17:02:58.722-08:00That image is now imprinted in my brain! Lol!That image is now imprinted in my brain! Lol!Fabulousandfunlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874154462328317603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-54706655089510402172016-02-15T13:08:26.584-08:002016-02-15T13:08:26.584-08:00as above, I'm good with the news itself, but I...as above, I'm good with the news itself, but I get very tempted to argue with every hateful idiot out there, and that is swimming in a sea of swill and going nowhere fast.Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-1382035988911525502016-02-15T13:07:10.151-08:002016-02-15T13:07:10.151-08:00The news itself isn't my problem, it's all...The news itself isn't my problem, it's all the jackasses out their that spew their deranged hate in response to it...Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-30512956154125044042016-02-15T13:06:07.974-08:002016-02-15T13:06:07.974-08:00I read about Jordan coming out transitioned on Jun...I read about Jordan coming out transitioned on Junkee and at first all the comments were informed, and I was proud of society for a change, but then of course the ignorant bigots had to throw their 2 cents in...and I stamped this woman on it in my head (actually I tried to point out their intellectual deficiencies, but you know, for what good that does)Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-51276812784095412062016-02-15T12:18:21.060-08:002016-02-15T12:18:21.060-08:00Perfect! I'm going to do the same. I much pref...Perfect! I'm going to do the same. I much prefer to live in ignorance also. I think I've become more emotional and sensitive since becoming a mum and there's much on the news that I just can't bear hearing about it. I know it's not good to put your head in the sand all of the time though ..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02524009835775611112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-68007568406068305822016-02-15T12:05:49.348-08:002016-02-15T12:05:49.348-08:00I love living in ignorance. Which is why the news...I love living in ignorance. Which is why the news is not allowed on in our house. I know, I know ... I should be more aware ... but I figure if it's important enough I'll hear it on Facebook or blogging or something. Then I can choose whether or not to read it. The news is relentless ... does my head in. Ignorance is actually bliss. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-58226487830916543502016-02-15T12:03:45.123-08:002016-02-15T12:03:45.123-08:00Hahahaha, excellent. That expressin is perfect for...Hahahaha, excellent. That expressin is perfect for every bigoted moron on the net.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418589134744904779noreply@blogger.com