Friday, August 31, 2007
Thank god for women.
Before I was a man, I was a boy. I suppose I started thinking of myself as a man when my dad died. I was 13 at the time. I like to think that I became the man of the house then. I got myself a job, delivering newspapers. And I helped my mom a whole lot. Those were difficult times. But we made it. I think I became more of a man when I went away to college. And certainly when I spent 3 years in the Army. I’ve been associating with women virtually all of my life. Many, many women. And I’ve understood for a long time that there are differences between men and women. Some real interesting differences. Contrasts, one might say. But similarities, too. And I like women. Do I ever. I know some very nice women. The best woman I ever knew, of course, was my dear Jeanne. The only woman I ever loved totally and completely and unconditionally. Jeanne died last January. But I’m still in love. With Jeanne’s spirit. Anyway, I give women lots of credit for helping me feel like a man. Like a loving man. Thank god for women. –Jim Broede
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Jim,
I have a question for you. How can a woman who thinks she is so damn smart and one of those there care consultants,I call them clinical robots, not be able to even email the online community? Is she our village idiot or what? No, I take that back, as that positiion has been filled by that other lunatic
oh what's her name? I'll think of it in a minute here.
what could she possibly have to say she has not already said? Her question was fully answered on that there board and she still don't get it. and I'm thinkin she needs help if you know what I mean.
I'd like to help her if I could Jim, but how do you help a woman who already knows it all but don't have enough sense to come in outa the rain and when to just shut up?
Larry:
If you are referring to someone you know, I just hope it ain't your wife. You deserve better. --Jim
Why in the world this "cable guy" would post something so vindictive is way beyond me. "He" seems to be someone from the Alz. forum, as "he" is ridiculing a valued member from there.
This is just getting ridiculous, Jim. Have you no conscience at all?? You seem to showing an aversion to women. Why on earth would you let this post through??
Is this just going to become a blog to bash the forum members?
You are NOT showing ANY loving, liberal etc., tendencies that you continually claim define you. YOU label people, relationships, according to what THEY give to you. I do prefer to "ponder" as to how good of a friend I am being to others.
This reminds me of my child who, when craving attention, will accept even the negative, since it seems better than none. I see you have plenty of "hits", but very few responses, in comparison. I would hardly call that successful.
I came back to take a look, and I see you have done nothing to better this blog. If anything, it is worse! You CANNOT make it stand on its own. You CANNOT make it be original. YOU CANNOT ignore the naysayers, as you always advise others to do, toward you. You CANNOT do it. I see you did not print my other post, expressing this sentiment. Well, this one probably won't get posted either. Do what you wish.
Maebee
Sorry, Maebee, that one of your submissions didn't make it into the blog. It was repetitive. You said essentially the same thing in an earlier piece that was published here. Try not to keep repeating yourself. You know, I do treasure your participation in this blog. I'd like you to keep coming. We're on pace to get our 4,000th hit tonight or tomorrow, and we have yet to reach our 4th week. Pretty nice, isn't it? Our 4,000th hit will get a prize -- an autograped picture of me. I'd like to see you win it, Maebee, because I'm sure you could put it to practical use. Maybe on your dartboard. Meanwhile, I pray that your husband's first name isn't Larry. And happy Labor Day, Maebee. Don't work too hard. --Jim
One more thing,
You seem to relish the notion that people do not like you for WHO you are. You do not listen. It is what you are DOING, that is defining you. I do not know you personally, to say that I like or dislike you but, I can say that you could be a very positive force, if you directed yourself better. You, better than most, know how powerful the written word can be. You also know how to "use" that written word. Perhaps, I should say "abuse" it.
I know, I know, I am wasting my fingers on the keyboard .
Maebee
Ha! My Hubby wouldn't waste his time.
I don't even think "larry" is a "guy".
BTW, I had cut and pasted my other response, to let you know that was what I was referring to, when I said I knew you couldn't do it.
I guess you don't allow that either.
Only you can be repetitive.
I see you are also repeating your compulsion to avoid answering questions put to you. How can you expect dialogue? If you so treasure my participation, why do you not respectfully address my questions??
Also, who is "WE"?
Have you ever tallied up the number of entries against the number of responses, against the number of favorable responses, and against the number of responses that are yours(not to anyone in particular)? This delights you?
Maebee
It is also too bothersome to have to type in those deformed letters into the little box, twice, and then not have my response show up on the page.
I know, I know, talk to the hand, right?
Maebee:
I find that some people like me, and some don't. I don't expect to please everybody. As for myself, I tend to like people. Even those that don't particularly like me. But as for those who like me, I cherish them. Like Rosie and Cherie, for instance. They know a good man when they see one. And I know a good woman when I see one. --Jim Broede
High 5’s to you Cable Guy. Clinical robot! A 2 word phrase to describe the over killer of words.
You are bit of fresh air. Come back often. Don’t mind Maebee. She has time on her hands & more twists and turn than an excited snake.
Jim,
You are the one who is "repetitive", I am reading it here, reading it there, and reading it everywhere. Are you the "scarlet pimpernel" of blog writing.
Your blog is just so so repetitive, repetitive, repetitive.
"Performing the same action over and over can cause pain" but of course you already know this. Sad, Sad, Sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I gotta admit that you have talent, Maebee. You are naturally funny. You could be a comedienne. A female Rodney Dangerfield. Think about it. You don't get enough respect. But hey, I for one, respect you. For being so funny. I thought Dangerfield was hilarious. You, too. --Jim Broede
By the way, Maebee, I answer all of your questions. Maybe some in subtle ways. Sometimes, you gotta think a bit to get the answers. Try it. --Jim
I am so very, very sorry, Jim. I was being oen and honest, and I do believe respectful. I was not trying to entertain you and your "friends".
I should have expected the laugh-in-the-face sooner. I honestly do not know why it came now.
I get plenty of respect, from people who matter-myself, most importantly. You and your "friends", who hide behind their new names, can go at it all by yourselves. It seems your true selves are coming out here.
You seem to only want to pick people apart.
Seems I'm not the only one with time on my hands. High 5ing someone who is being so vile? And, to who? I should be laughing at all of you, but I am not. I pity you.
At least you know who wrote this. I have nothing to hide.
Maebee
Broede's Broodings said...
By the way, Maebee, I answer all of your questions. Maybe some in subtle ways. Sometimes, you gotta think a bit to get the answers. Try it. --Jim
September 2, 2007 10:27 AM
Sorry, again, Jim, but I didn't come here to be fodder for your games.
Maebee
Maebee:
I'd like to see you lighten up. In so many ways, I like you. You seem to be fairly honest and forthright. You use your own name rather than stay anonymous. But it's quite possible that you could cultivate your sense of humor. And not take everything so seriously. Serious people are humorous in their own ways. Without fully knowing they are being funny. What you have to do is recognize how funny you really are. And make good use of it. Believe me, Maebee, there's far, far more to like about you than dislike about you. I think the same goes for me. We gotta start at looking for what's likeable about each of us. That's the positive way. You're a glass that's half full. And believe me, I'm half full, too. Even though you might think it's half full of baloney or BS. But really, I'm at least half full of goodness. Same as you. You just gotta look for it. --Jim Broede
Hey, my mistake! I thought you were having a legitimate blog site. I guess if you just want to BS around, and pick people apart, you should have said so, right from the get go.
I also know how to have alot of fun, Jim. I happen to come from a family of professional clowns. We are a fun loving, happy Family, believe me. I just happen to find your humor tasteless.
To each his own.
Keep it up, Jim. Soon you will have just what you seem to want here. A bunch of heartless, self-important, mean-spirited "friends".
Maebee
It's time you became proud to be a clown, Maebee. You admit, you are from a family of clowns. Well, be proud of it. Darn proud. Clowns are supposed to make people laugh. Not to cry. Not to be bitter. Not to be angry. Instead, to be light-hearted. You're a natural-born clown, Maebee. Keep being natural. You know your calling. Clown. Maybe the two of us could put an act together. Like Abbott & Costello. Like Laurel & Hardy. Just imagine it. Maebee and Crazy Jim. We could play off each other. I can see us now. On Leno or Letterman. We could make people laugh. The two of us. Together. A team. And you in your clown make-up. And me, with my big mouth. We'll be the talk of the town. Of the nation. Of the world. And we'll split the proceeds, 50-50. Is it deal, Maebee? --Jim Broede
And Maebee, read my blog in its entirety. Don't just focus on what you consider to be negative stuff. There's plenty of positive, uplifting observations. It's a well-balanced blog. A little bit of something for everybody to like. Even you can find something to like. Try it. Look real good. In every nook and cranny. With goodness in your heart. My gosh, Maebee, put your negativity aside. And look for the positive. There's plenty of it in this blog. Take off your blinders. Look around. --Jim Broede
Actually, I have read it all. There are some good entries, if you are asking my opinion. However, if it were MY blog, I wouldn't want readers to have to search into the nooks and crannies to find the good stuff. But then, that depends on one's preferences, right?
BTW, I don't focus on negative, I am not negative, angry, bitter, or frustrated, at all. Just asking questions...not getting answers...
I find your response to "cable guy"-(yeah, right) gives a lot of insight into your psyche. That is what prompted my response.
Maebee
Really, it's all good stuff from my perspective, Maebee. I concede that not all people's perception of good and bad is the same as mine. Just the way it should be. Everybody is entitled to be wrong. --Jim Broede
And just like you, Maebee, I'd like to know the true identity of cable guy. I wonder if he could get me a good deal on cable. --Jim Broede
Jim,
I have another question for you bubba, how can a woman post 42 times in one day,today and have 4 treads a goin and she is still over thar a postin? and who is mindin the store? By that I mean she is livin with her girlfriend and taken care of her. She has a punching bag in the livin room. She seems to think it was funny to make a statement about duct tape for her girlfriends mouth. Which I'm tellin you Jim, that was not even funny about an Alzheimer patient that was sick Jim and I'm thinkin she needs help if you know what I mean.
She tried to give you hell over thar on the board about your suggestion of using music to help her girlfriend who is in a lota pain. Jim I'm tellin ya, she wanted to take you out to that thar woodshed and whap you good over sayin that. Now she can say it's ok about duct tape but not music. It makes no sense now does it Jim?
Now Jim I ask ya, why can't that thar woman just post one or two times instead of havin to be in every conversation over thar? She must think she is hot stuff. Anyway she sure thinks she is more important than she is. No wonder new folks can't get a word in edgeways and feel left out.
You're too funny, Larry. You do have a weird sense of humor. Are you really Don Rickles? --Jim Broede
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