tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post2512639372467618410..comments2023-09-29T06:00:09.242-05:00Comments on Julie Pippert: Using My Words: 27 Dresses: 27 laughs, one burn of the heart, a moral dilemma, and something about citrus drinksJulie Pipperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-16525438497785916122008-01-28T16:49:00.000-06:002008-01-28T16:49:00.000-06:00That burning smell is very, very disturbing...."ar...That burning smell is very, very disturbing....<BR/><BR/>"are people we know fair fodder for writing? People in our real lives? People we know or read online? Other bloggers? Things we read, such as blog posts, emails, news stories, etc? Are other people and the things they do fair fodder for our blogs (or other writing)?" That sounds like a Wed. topic for the future!Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-34735039712624762262008-01-25T13:24:00.000-06:002008-01-25T13:24:00.000-06:00Julie - that's awful! How can they get away with ...Julie - that's awful! How can they get away with that kind of wholesale pollution? Oh, man. I feel for you.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-85897884650861946552008-01-25T09:30:00.000-06:002008-01-25T09:30:00.000-06:00Totally relate. Just went through a burning smell ...Totally relate. Just went through a burning smell at the office. Turned out to be someone who left a plastic container in the microwave too long and it melted.<BR/><BR/>I can't believe how much I enjoyed 27 Dresses. Took my daughter for something to do, and lost track of how many times I laughed out loud. Often enough that my daughter was ready to move to another seat from embarrassment. :)<BR/><BR/>As for writing about others. That gets a big "it depends." On the person, the circumstances, the potential for hurt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-48896793426166401442008-01-25T08:03:00.000-06:002008-01-25T08:03:00.000-06:00Ok, I need some closure on the plastic smell. Wha...Ok, I need some closure on the plastic smell. What was it?! Did it go away?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-31192287994101753792008-01-25T07:00:00.001-06:002008-01-25T07:00:00.001-06:00Toxic town indeed. Is there even the teeniest cha...Toxic town indeed. Is there even the teeniest chance you'd consider moving elsewhere? Because, honestly? That's just plain scary.niobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685766216611639434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-88876145218413571782008-01-25T07:00:00.000-06:002008-01-25T07:00:00.000-06:00Toxic town indeed. Is there even the teeniest cha...Toxic town indeed. Is there even the teeniest chance you'd consider moving elsewhere? Because, honestly? That's just plain scary.niobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685766216611639434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-28282726460577361432008-01-25T01:51:00.000-06:002008-01-25T01:51:00.000-06:00Julie, what about the connection between your lymp...Julie, what about the connection between your lymph nodes/glands aching and that toxic smell? <BR/><BR/>My blog is a 'travel blog' more than anything -- and everyone who's mentioned on it knows and has access to it. Which works as a good moderator for me, I think. I would love to have an anon blog where I can write about some of the stuff I cannot write about now. But then I'd have to totally fictionalize people and places. I think that would be OK. As long as I'm not hurting anyone, I should be allowed to write about my own experiences/opinions/impressions of things.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to be rambling. Happy weekend to you and your gang. I know it's been a rough week - I hope for a better one for you next week.<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-50758250954462611332008-01-25T00:29:00.000-06:002008-01-25T00:29:00.000-06:00Sounds horrid. The smell, I mean, not your night o...Sounds horrid. The smell, I mean, not your night out!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to know someone else worries about what the firefighters might think! ;)<BR/><BR/>As for your question -- I try to pretend that any person I might write about is a regular reader of my blog. (OK, well, this hasn't applied to in-laws thus far...) <BR/><BR/>I think it's impossible to be a writer and NOT write about the people we know, even if only peripherally. <BR/><BR/>I am the queen of justification. Have to be, since my day job also requires me to write about other people.Cathy, Amy and Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472486650115997239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-44915285950671175672008-01-24T23:49:00.000-06:002008-01-24T23:49:00.000-06:00I just haven't been able to stop thinking about yo...I just haven't been able to stop thinking about your dog :(flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-50099834318228768852008-01-24T22:27:00.000-06:002008-01-24T22:27:00.000-06:00I'm so sorry about the smell... I really am. I kn...I'm so sorry about the smell... I really am. <BR/><BR/>I know so many people who read my blog, (they are lurkers) -- so with that in mind, I cannot write about them. I do wish I had kept my a secret...because I have such great stories about them! LOL. I did write one post, however, about people my husband works with. I waited several months before I posted it, still, I sometimes think maybe I shouldn't have done it. But, on the other hand, it was an amazingly weird and funny post, and everyone LOVED it... and it was TRUE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-10320856969129044952008-01-24T20:59:00.000-06:002008-01-24T20:59:00.000-06:00How awful about the smell. Isn't there anyone you ...How awful about the smell. Isn't there anyone you can go to?<BR/><BR/>Regarding writing about other people, I try not to write nasty or mean things about people. My family is such a huge part of my life that is would be hard to leave them out. Although, sometimes my hubby will do something particularly goofy and say "You're not going to mention that in your blog, are you?" So I have to give in. :)annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306851407588054538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-23967154400815265302008-01-24T18:27:00.000-06:002008-01-24T18:27:00.000-06:00Living close to the same smells as Julie, I can at...Living close to the same smells as Julie, I can attest that winter months are the worst. Spring, summer and most of fall, we get air from over the water, which helps a lot. Not so much this time of year. Most people are used to it - however, I'm one of the sensitive ones, as well. I turn on my a/c just to clean my air, change my HEPA filter monthly, and wash my car frequently, the scum on the windshield is proof enough for me. It is scary around here at times. Stay inside and take care of yourself, girlfriend! If people would vote in legislators that cared about our health, changed the grandfathered clauses for the violating plants (they always do their "releases" after hours), and made them clean things up, we'd all be better off. -AnotherMomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-12008128381342873582008-01-24T18:26:00.000-06:002008-01-24T18:26:00.000-06:00Oh, dear. We have a cookie factory (not a bakery, ...Oh, dear. We have a cookie factory (not a bakery, these are mass-produced) close to our neighborhood, so every so often when the wind is right we get whiffs of fresh-baked nilla wafers.<BR/><BR/>Who do you even contact about noxious smells? The newspaper? The EPA? (ha, ha) I'm so sorry you were breathing that... stuff.<BR/><BR/>Blog fodder? Good question. I think if something inspires you, write about it. If it's personally identifiable, ask if it's OK, or change details so it's not. Link where you can. *I* trust you!dharmamamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300114394099599509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-77241944421408193462008-01-24T18:19:00.000-06:002008-01-24T18:19:00.000-06:00Scary. No one wants a rubbery chemical smell inva...Scary. No one wants a rubbery chemical smell invading their home. I'd be stuffing towels around all the doors and windows, but I'm freaky like that.<BR/><BR/>And I'm so sorry to hear about your dog's diagnosis. I've got my fingers crossed for him but if you ever want to bitch, email me.Chicky Chicky Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-17266375050462548772008-01-24T17:51:00.000-06:002008-01-24T17:51:00.000-06:00Yikes! About the smell. If I were you I would fire...Yikes! About the smell. If I were you I would fire off a letter to your senators and representatives and cc: the local papers... if everyone ignores it the company will too.Wayfarer Scientistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996334636311497271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-38882888472095457802008-01-24T16:49:00.000-06:002008-01-24T16:49:00.000-06:00Forgot the last part...It's not like I avoid blogg...Forgot the last part...<BR/><BR/>It's not like I avoid blogging about people I know, it's just that it usually comes up in passing. Like talking about GT kids, I'll bring up my kids. Or crappy Christmas presents. But I don't, except one time, blog about a person or what they did. Mostly because this is all about me and what I think. It's a pretty selfish blog. Frankly, it's the only place I can be selfish.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599462281364463565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-19583255359513264652008-01-24T16:45:00.000-06:002008-01-24T16:45:00.000-06:00The lemons part? Why we live in Austin. Seriousl...The lemons part? Why we live in Austin. Seriously, they hire architects here. There is a boatload of construction going on here. We even have lakes that won't dissolve your skin. :)<BR/><BR/>And we're having a chick night soon. I'll have to recommend that movie. ")Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599462281364463565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-59305855661001269052008-01-24T15:35:00.000-06:002008-01-24T15:35:00.000-06:00re #3--I know, I have no idea what to do about tha...re #3--I know, I have no idea what to do about that either. The bother is that I really HATE writing about myself all the time, it feels so self-absorbed, but without turning everyone around you into blog fodder, what can you do? Times like htat I really envy the political bloggers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-2336780080656806942008-01-24T15:13:00.000-06:002008-01-24T15:13:00.000-06:00When I lived inner city, we used to get fumes - fr...When I lived inner city, we used to get fumes - from the brewery, pleasant on a good day, overwhelmingly sickening on a bad. I am putting my "sell up and move to my neighbourhood" hat in the ring - although all that fresh air and sea smell may put you off. (Okay, we get the cane burning during some months, so - shock, horror - you have to take your clothes off the line before 5 some months).<BR/><BR/>I wish I could see a movie. One that is for grown ups and grown ups only...<BR/><BR/>About the writing stuff - I think personal journal write what you will, give it to the public make sure that you will not hurt anyone.jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322709527738134797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-39973159206176790142008-01-24T15:10:00.000-06:002008-01-24T15:10:00.000-06:00First of all, I'm terribly jealous that you went t...First of all, I'm terribly jealous that you went to the social media conference and I didn't get to. Ditto 27 Dresses. Not ditto the toxic fume neighborhood.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, everyone is blog fodder. EVERYONE. But if it's something that might get them in trouble or totally embarrass them then I might let them proofread it first. My husband does not agree with this philosophy of mine.Jenny, the Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718481135182612620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-79002226840822097022008-01-24T13:59:00.000-06:002008-01-24T13:59:00.000-06:00I am disturbed about that smell! Especially since ...I am disturbed about that smell! Especially since you have lived there for awhile and am guessing you get used to the smells where you live. <BR/><BR/>Glad your house was not on fire.Gina Pintarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089007650772242209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-36633643133041491082008-01-24T12:57:00.000-06:002008-01-24T12:57:00.000-06:00I don't think people are fair game. I have a lot o...I don't think people are fair game. I have a lot of situations that I think it's best not to blog about. I don't blog about my boyfriend, my exhusband, my friends--IRL or bloggy, or really anyone without permission. In as much as I feel my life is sacred, I want the people I love to be with me safely and not feel as if they're lunching with Truman Capote in Manhattan back in the day.Livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09154719979114564561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-27981180361995205842008-01-24T12:37:00.000-06:002008-01-24T12:37:00.000-06:00So there seems to be an immediate link between you...So there seems to be an immediate link between your health issues and the pollution. You guys looking for new jobs yet?<BR/><BR/>And how lickably hot was James Marsden (I have Ms. Heigl fatigue, I'm afraid)?Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526629366170486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-36573221201641685452008-01-24T12:04:00.000-06:002008-01-24T12:04:00.000-06:00How scary is that? The chemical plant, not the mo...How scary is that? The chemical plant, not the movie. Sheesh. Talk about scary. <BR/>I wanted to see 27 Dresses but thought it would turn out to be just another poorly written romantic comedy. So glad you recommended it. I think I'll try and convince the hubby to see it with me.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-51844180348359201232008-01-24T11:23:00.000-06:002008-01-24T11:23:00.000-06:00Nice...love the toxic stench - reminds me of livin...Nice...love the toxic stench - reminds me of living in downtown Raleigh, near the Purina Plant. We would like to sniff and speculate which kind of "Chow" they were making that day!<BR/><BR/>As for blogging and who is fair game; my general rule of thumb is, if it's my family or my friends, no personal stuff without permission. Other bloggers, I need their permission as well, unless I'm linking to something they wrote (and it would still be nice to ask).<BR/>does that make me old fashionedly polite? Maybe. Do I want to do unto others, etc? You betcha.<BR/><BR/>Hoping for some good news on your puppy dog :(we_be_toyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100712745473031460noreply@blogger.com