tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post5134891446998687015..comments2024-03-22T17:03:53.978-04:00Comments on Mereknits: Things on my mind today.................Mereknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-39830382943866149892014-11-23T12:55:41.926-05:002014-11-23T12:55:41.926-05:00Love those garter stitch slippers and those fun bu...Love those garter stitch slippers and those fun buttons. I'm making slippers too but can't 'share' them as they are christmas gifts.<br />You don't sound like a rambling fool - it totally made sense all you said and I agree. I really don't understand people who leave nasty comments.<br />Hope your son did well at his swim meet.EMMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900165967124695510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-55035811894545958152014-11-23T10:20:10.473-05:002014-11-23T10:20:10.473-05:00It's Sunday, the second day of the weekend. Ho...It's Sunday, the second day of the weekend. How are you? I hope the knitting keeps you happy and calm. <br /><br />I've had a rough Saturday, because some people are not nice at all and don't even notice it. I am glad to have a quiet Sunday to think this all through to be prepared for "THE talk". There are some changes to be made. All the best and stay safe! RegulaBabajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-82747038376154107552014-11-21T20:07:25.213-05:002014-11-21T20:07:25.213-05:00Meredith- what a wonderful post-- well said-- than...Meredith- what a wonderful post-- well said-- thank you for sharing what so many of us feel. I agree totally-- I think every blogger is to be valued and I treasure everyone who takes the time to come and visit.<br /><br />Your slippers are beautiful-- they look so cushy and comfortable!!! They would make wonderful gifts for the holidays. <br /><br />I wish your son the very best in all of his competitions. He is a fine, fine boy dear Meredith. <br /><br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-43486227696088236922014-11-21T16:59:50.076-05:002014-11-21T16:59:50.076-05:00Well said <3
xxxWell said <3<br />xxxyarnandpencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429889456626174213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-70381126338099680622014-11-21T15:15:42.453-05:002014-11-21T15:15:42.453-05:00Happy Travels and sending you loads of support and...Happy Travels and sending you loads of support and love for all you do over the next week. Love those slippers btw - so cool. Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-8397707462387002152014-11-21T11:16:15.884-05:002014-11-21T11:16:15.884-05:00Hi Mer! I am with you 100 percent on your feeling...Hi Mer! I am with you 100 percent on your feelings! <br />Have a lovely little getaway. Enjoy your time with Mr. 21. May he do well in his meet! <br />It is time to think about the holidays..eh? I am not ready!!!!<br />Safe travels!<br />xo KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-60662705763822732912014-11-21T07:55:03.906-05:002014-11-21T07:55:03.906-05:00I hope you have a wonderful trip Meredith! Those m...I hope you have a wonderful trip Meredith! Those mitts are really cute and perfect trip project. I love what you've said and totally agree. The gifts for your friend are wonderful!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587769277183273030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-37544044061989500332014-11-21T01:22:58.674-05:002014-11-21T01:22:58.674-05:00I agree with you 100% my friend! both on the compe...I agree with you 100% my friend! both on the competition and negative comments and the awards. I agree with Thumper's Mom ( from the movie Bambi "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all" . I have repeated this phrase consistently throughout my life.<br />I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your son and I hope he has a great swim weekend. I will be praying for your friend and what a lovely sleeper. ( happy birthday to your sister - I will try to "stop by " and wish her a happy happy birthday). Taci simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649454399398337689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-39570107813460269432014-11-20T18:16:30.064-05:002014-11-20T18:16:30.064-05:00I'm sorry you're feeling down about bloggi...I'm sorry you're feeling down about blogging, Meredith. Your blog is always interesting and people seem to really enjoy it, but of course it isn't a popularity contest and I hate for anyone to feel that way about such a healthy hobby. I remind myself that my blog is for me, first and foremost, and that it's not a democracy: the people reading it don't get to dictate what I say or share, or how I interact with the readers. I've had a few complain that I don't respond to all of my comments. I was very blunt: if I reply to every comment, I'll have no time to leave one for other bloggers. I can one or the other but usually not both. As for awards, I do them sometimes. When it's a big one being passed around, I usually figure that most people will be given one eventually, so I don't worry too much about it. I try to pass them on to bloggers who aren't very well-known, as opposed to big-time bloggers, because I think that helps get them more attention. I try not to worry, otherwise. It's really just for fun, in my opinion. The main reason I blog is to leave behind the bad juju in real life, and so far nothing that has happened to me in Blogland can hold a candle to the negativity I'm trying to overcome by blogging in the first place. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-86342309855918143612014-11-20T15:22:42.243-05:002014-11-20T15:22:42.243-05:00Those lovely slippers look warm and perfect. Mala...Those lovely slippers look warm and perfect. Malabrigo on the feet sounds decadent and heavenly. Fingers are crossed for your boy at the meet. Swim like the wind! :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296986355365874547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-28268245911691430182014-11-20T13:58:40.860-05:002014-11-20T13:58:40.860-05:00I thought you weren't allowed to have yarn in ...I thought you weren't allowed to have yarn in public with Mr. 21 around. Ha! Hope your trip is going well and that the swim meet is a success.<br /><br />I am not one for popularity contests or trying to one up anyone. I certainly don't understand why anyone feels the need to say anything negative. My thought is, if you don't like something, then either don't visit that particular blog again, or just realize that we do not all think the same and sometimes we can agree to disagree quietly.<br /><br />I did participate in the around the world blog hop but only because of the person who asked. And I chose a couple of people that I wanted to encourage. I'm all about uplifting, not competing.<br /><br />I am presently wearing crocheted slippers that last year's elementary assistant principal gave to me before she moved to Oman in June. They are a little big, but I'm thinking about maybe weaving some ribbon around the top so that I can tie them on and tighten them up. We'll see.<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear all that Lynda is going through with treatment. Sending healing wishes and positive vibes her way. <br /><br />Hugs and blessings, Tammy<br /><br /> Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-45551069427602975782014-11-20T09:39:21.403-05:002014-11-20T09:39:21.403-05:00I agree with your words about blogging. You put it...I agree with your words about blogging. You put it in such a sweet way!<br /><br />The slippers are great...love those buttons!<br /><br />Good luck to Mr 21! Have a wonderful weekend, M!Apple Blossom Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10093078561617783503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-33927894914067296302014-11-20T04:01:13.480-05:002014-11-20T04:01:13.480-05:00Hi Meredith!
I love the cosy slippers you made, i...Hi Meredith!<br /><br />I love the cosy slippers you made, it's something I can relate to easily now it has gone much colder outside! Hope you have a lovely trip and spend some precious time with your son, you must miss him!!!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the award thing. I've just been given one, but like you say, it does put you in an awkward position... I don't think I will accept another one.<br /><br />Like you, I read a huge multitude of blogs and love hearing from everybody, be it from their blog, or their comments on my or other people's blogs. It inspires me to go on and do better and greater things, whatever that may be.<br /><br />Likewise I feel there is a lovely amount of people who are really supportive and genuinely caring (and you are certainly amongst them) and are giving their support to others. And I certainly believe in doing good things (to others).<br /><br />On that note, I wish you a wonderful time away, enjoy yourself!!!<br />(and come back quickly, because otherwise we will all miss you!!!)<br /><br />Love, <br />Ingrid xx<br />http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.beIngrid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10141647083619348121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-66617018618007328982014-11-20T01:29:27.096-05:002014-11-20T01:29:27.096-05:00Well said Meredith. I agree with most of what you ...Well said Meredith. I agree with most of what you said. By the way, if you or any of your friends get negative comments, just delete them. You are the master of your blog. I don't know why some people make a point of leaving negativity all over the place. Life is too short to spend on that kind of thing.<br /><br />I hope your sister has a lovely birthday and your son has a great swim meet. I'm impressed with you always finding the time and energy to do some crafting, especially knitting. I just can't seem to get into it these days. xxJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-6703376933074750202014-11-19T22:49:32.371-05:002014-11-19T22:49:32.371-05:00I agree with your lecture. It doesn't cost an...I agree with your lecture. It doesn't cost anything to be nice. And why would anyone feel it's necessary to post something nasty? I just don't get that. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751050974455766710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-24280194096211252562014-11-19T20:17:20.342-05:002014-11-19T20:17:20.342-05:00Safe travels. Positivity rocks!
I love your gar...Safe travels. Positivity rocks! <br />I love your garter slippers with the buttons but I liked the crochet edge too....<br />Mr. 21 will do well. Knit to your mother hearts content! <br /><br />kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-87679666413386518622014-11-19T20:04:54.645-05:002014-11-19T20:04:54.645-05:00Mere, you're fantastic. This is your blog, say...Mere, you're fantastic. This is your blog, say what you like, we're all more than likely raising a glass with you, and I think people need a reminder sometimes to be considerate. I mean we are one, but one of many ... in a SOCIETY or COMMUNITY of people. I think sometimes the facelessness of Social Media makes it a little too easy to be, let's say, "stinging". <br /><br />You're sensitive because you're kind and compassionate and remember that not everybody else acts that way. <br /><br />Anyhow, go on and have a lovely time. We're rooting for your boy. As a mom of a much younger son, playing Prep not even super competitive travel soccer, I'm a pacer, a fretter so I've got you on this, ha!<br /><br />Be safe! "see" you soonelnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-89147041105729465172014-11-19T17:26:59.260-05:002014-11-19T17:26:59.260-05:00You have hit the nail right on the head Meredith I...You have hit the nail right on the head Meredith I agree with you completely! I do love those slippers your friend will love them you are a very kind and thoughtful friend thats for sure. It's my birthday tomorrow so I won't forget to pop by and wish Claudia a Happy birthday on Friday. Good luck to your son and have a great trip. :) lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-45375262401993870392014-11-19T16:50:55.089-05:002014-11-19T16:50:55.089-05:00You are a great friend to have Meredith and it wou...You are a great friend to have Meredith and it would be lovely to be friends in the real world, too. I have participated in a couple of blog chains but it was terribly difficult to choose the next person. I really wanted to choose everybody. I love being on your blog roll, it is nice to be appreciated and so many people stop by because of you. Thank you. Have a great weekend with your son, I hope his swim meet goes well. Happy Birthday to your sister and I also hope Lindas slippers will keep her toes toasty. CxxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-88849657821027653082014-11-19T15:37:35.082-05:002014-11-19T15:37:35.082-05:00Have a wonderful weekend away lovely Meredith, I h...Have a wonderful weekend away lovely Meredith, I hope you're not going anywhere near all the bad weather in the US, keep warm<br />Clare xxClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982560561057556641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-85389775189125514402014-11-19T15:27:37.670-05:002014-11-19T15:27:37.670-05:00Hope you have a fabulous trip, Meredith!
Although...Hope you have a fabulous trip, Meredith!<br /><br />Although I participated in the AWBH, I have declined awards offered for several reasons: time, lack of technical ability, and the task of passing the award along, but I appreciate the kindness of those who have offered them to me.<br /><br />My type of blogging like yours is intent on sharing what is beautiful/encouraging/creative in and around me, not that I always succeed in that, but it is what I aim for. :) I also am enjoying building relationships with others through this medium. I do follow some blogs that represent those who are making a living in part through their blog, but their sites reflect a positive, peace loving, creativity to me.<br /><br />Goodness gracious...I am typing you a book :)<br /><br />I love your latest slippers! I have practiced Limpets but not mastered them yet, but hope to make those mitts one day, too. The knitting part of my latest boucle bunny is almost finished! Hurray!<br /><br />Know that I am cheering you and yours on to happiness :) xxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-2935392779948008032014-11-19T14:39:05.915-05:002014-11-19T14:39:05.915-05:00Well said ! I've just had an blog award, it wa...Well said ! I've just had an blog award, it was nice to answer the questions but not nice to nominate some other blogs cause I appreciate all the blogs i'm following... I think that for me it was the first but the last award !! i don't want one more !! I totally agree about the nasty comments ... no comment !!! Have a nice trip and good thoughts for Mr.21Géraldine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14551653201760604618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-44799021378779812872014-11-19T14:07:47.793-05:002014-11-19T14:07:47.793-05:00I could not agree more. One reason I've start...I could not agree more. One reason I've started spending more time on blogs and less on Ravelry is how often people behave badly on Ravelry. Over hobbies. Even having the sense to stay off of any political boards, I actually had to block a fellow Raveler because she was so aggressive. I know the internet provides a home for people who often don't have the social skills for real-life interactions, but nastiness is unacceptable anywhere. Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210913161986899741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-454913762531452682014-11-19T13:54:51.101-05:002014-11-19T13:54:51.101-05:00I also agre with all that you have said! If I don&...I also agre with all that you have said! If I don't agree with someone I just let it be. We all have opinions, but they don't have to be negative. Agree to disagree. Try to see their point. I might learn something. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669245607085502732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-75576434101013150462014-11-19T13:50:51.432-05:002014-11-19T13:50:51.432-05:00I hope you enjoy your trip! Wishing the best for y...I hope you enjoy your trip! Wishing the best for your son at his competition. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669245607085502732noreply@blogger.com