| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| misstilliewillie |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 10:04:27 PM
This is my last post. My feelings aren't hurt, I just don't want to participate any longer.
This week was the 88th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote. I thought that was a reason for celebration! I thought a woman VP was a reason to celebrate...no matter whether you are a Dem or GOP. It's exciting times! Both parties are making history!
I thought this forum was open for women to talk to women. I guess I thought talk about just anything, really. I had no idea that one woman couldn't express herself without getting shut down by other women. I thought this was a sisterhood. I see now it's not. It's just the same old thing. Censorship and an unwillingness to be open to an idea that is not your own. Who needs that?
I don't want to live in that world. |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| bbteacher |
Posted - Sep 02 2008 : 5:34:36 PM
Glory,
I too am relatively new to this forum and didn't catch the post to which you were refurring. However, I want to personally thank you for being so brave and sticking your neck out in the "miff tree." It takes alot of courage to voice differing opinions-even when we are encouraged to share with others. It can be a little risky and hopefully, you have discovered that you are among friends-people who care and truly want you to share. It takes a big, humble person to admit when they've "pouty!"
Thanks again and I hope to catch more of your posts in the future!
Bonnie
Farmgirl Sister #333 |
| dutchy |
Posted - Sep 01 2008 : 05:42:25 AM
Glad you decided to stay! This really IS a very nice forum!!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
(Only Elvis is a black kitten :) )
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG
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| Suzan |
Posted - Sep 01 2008 : 05:12:10 AM
So glad you are staying Glory, and a little "shake up" every now and then just gets people's blood to moving and heads and hearts to thinking... |
| Auntie Brenda |
Posted - Sep 01 2008 : 05:05:59 AM
Glory,
I'm so happy you decided to stay! :O)
Welcome from Texas! I look forward to getting to know you.
Brenda
Farmgirl Sister #292 |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 9:55:46 PM
Good to have you back Glory!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 8:49:51 PM
Yay! I'm so glad you decided to stay Glory!
Melanie
~blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ ~shop~ http://www.brokenin.ecrater.com/ |
| chessie |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 8:43:26 PM
I really like you! Anyone who can teach me about a "miff tree" is my kind of farmgirlfriend. From one minister's daughter to another...Welcome. Karen
www.edgehillherbfarm.com "where the name is bigger than the farm, but no one seems to mind"
blog http://edgehillherbfarmer.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0
happy farmgirl #89 |
| Back Home Again |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 8:38:31 PM
Glory .... so Wonderful that you have reconsidered and will be staying! Being passionate about things is such an important part of being human!! I'm very much looking forward to getting to know you!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
| berryhill |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 6:51:44 PM
Glory,
Simply fabulous!
Linda |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 6:02:30 PM
Glory, Yipeeeee
Monica
Farmgirls Rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
p.s. welcome from arizona |
| bushelnpeck |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 5:36:24 PM
Yeah! Good news that you are staying with us. I hope that this will be the new beginning of a long and wonderful time of being here, concentrating on the fellowship and encouragement to be had here. It took great courage to say your feelings and then to say you were sorry and I respect you so much for that...so go get your apron, while we get ours...Debbie
Farmgirl Sister #324
duty makes us do things, but love, makes us do things beautifully... |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 4:08:30 PM
Glad you are staying Glory, welcome.
Warmly
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| lilwing |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 4:02:02 PM
That's wonderful! *sings with frannie GLORRRRY HALLELUJAH!*
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"The Higher the Hair, The Closer to Jesus!" - Paula Deen
http://maggie.ecrater.com
http://maggiemerch.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/hh_reiki
http://www.myspace.com/brookealyson |
| Marcy |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 3:56:43 PM
Glad you decided to stay, Glory! Looking forwards to getting to know you better.
Take care,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
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| mommom |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 3:52:22 PM
Welcome back! It's good to meet you! Susan |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 3:45:02 PM
Welcome back, Glory!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 3:25:30 PM
OH GLORY HALLELUJAH! WELCOME BACK GURLFREN!!!!!!!!!
i was sooooooo hopin' that you were peekin' in to see how truly sorry we all were if we hadn't been friendlier and kinder to a new sister!!! oh yeahhhhhh! i am so lookin' forward to hearing more from you gurlfren .. you seem like such a wonderfully fun and exhubertant lovin-life kinda' gurlfren! xoxoxo, frannie
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
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| misstilliewillie |
Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 2:41:08 PM
Well, maybe I was being a little pouty! How unattractive of me...My Dad is a minister, and they call it at his church "being up the miff tree". I suppose I was perched on the top branch!
I take back my hasty remarks and am filled with contrition.
My heartfelt thanks to the ones of you that took the time to send me emails...it really meant a lot. And especially the last one I received. It touched my heart.
I have also gone and read the new member tips, and vow to never dicuss politics or religion on this forum. (did I hear a sign of relief?)
And also make a solemn vow to try and avoid any further poutiness at all costs!
~Blessings all around~ |
| lilwing |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 5:34:03 PM
Glory, please don't leave. This is a place I have always felt very comfortable in. We've always been very loving here and I love it. It's a shame that you feel you must leave as I have never felt that way. Don't let a couple of opinions of others keep you from having a wonderful time here and learning so many wonderful things. I think your post was great and _I feel_ should be no reason to quiet you.
I do think this is a sisterhood and I am sorry others were so abrupt with you and you being new ...I can understand where you're coming from. Give it another shot, okay?
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"The Higher the Hair, The Closer to Jesus!" - Paula Deen
http://maggie.ecrater.com
http://maggiemerch.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/hh_reiki
http://www.myspace.com/brookealyson |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 4:48:55 PM
Glory, I am so sorry for what ever has happened. I do honestly hope you will stay and get to know more of the ladies. I can't comment on what happened because I don't know, but speaking for myself I would like to get to know you better! Sometime there are topics that are a little sensitive, but I think we all need to respect each others opinions and realize that we can't possibly agree on everything. I personally am excited too! I do hope you will stay!
Monica
Farmgirls Rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
| mommom |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 11:30:01 AM
I, too, must've missed your post and for that I apologize! We all have different opinions and I really think that this election year is a humdinger! I don't know who cut you down or why, but maybe the rest of us deserve a (1st) or (2nd) chance? Susan |
| Jami |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 10:26:24 AM
I haven't read your posts on politics nor gotten to know you yet, Glory, but if you feel you don't want to participate any longer, that is the beauty of a forum. You can join and unjoin and do what's best for you. Sorry I missed your posts...I can't keep up with them all so just do my fave's and skip the rest. Best wishes on your journey and if it leads you back here, looking forward to it!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 07:21:24 AM
In "Forum Decorum" we are urged to "be cautious" when posting so called "hot-topics" like politics and religion. I, for one feel that every post about the VP nominee was cautious and appropriate. What I read was more support for a woman getting the nomination than any hot-button political statements. I think there have been other postings over the years that have escalated to something just short of ugly; I'm sure that's why this one was being reminded to be careful.As a mom, I know I have , at times, reprimanded my children too harshly for a minor thing, or something they didn't even know was not appropriate... Maybe take it as that. We all get hurt feelings from time to time, it's the way of the world.
Glory, there is a BIG difference between censorship and staying within the comfort level of the group you have joined.I see that your post has been locked and I'm sure that's to keep the rest of us from truning this into something we'd regret. You can perceive that as censorship, or as keeping peace... We are ALL being told to cool our jets on this. We can all learn from this. Stick around a while. I think you'll be glad you did.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| frannie |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 07:21:12 AM
glory, i wish that you would stay here on the site. it is a wonderful place and the exchange of wisdom and ideas is wonderful here.
i do have the feeling that this is not the forum for the passionate exchange of political ideas, or to discuss heartfelt feelings of spirituality.
i come here to network with other women and find that those of us with similar feelings seem to gravitate to one another, but there does seem to be an attempt here not to exclude of discount the validity of women who hold different views. for that reason it does seem that those two subjects politics and religion are not discussed here.
i agree with that, and when i want to vent my beliefs or feelings on these subjects i go to other forums.
i do think there could be women here that might want to discuss these subjects but i have been here a while and it seems that in a pretty polite way, folks have just stayed away from those topics.
so i wish that you would remain here and contribute in what ever way you like, but just understand that everyone may not be eager to post about every topic.
love
frannie in texas
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/) |
| melanie47601 |
Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 06:24:19 AM
Hey Glory! I hope you will change your mind.
I haven't even got the chance to talk to you yet.
Don't go. Give it a little time, everything will smooth over.
Melanie
~blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ ~shop~ http://www.brokenin.ecrater.com/ |
