tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post7751759552970313824..comments2023-09-29T06:00:09.242-05:00Comments on Julie Pippert: Using My Words: Just Post: Is it enough? Just Do: Is it too much?Julie Pipperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-28558025030029445532007-12-12T12:54:00.000-06:002007-12-12T12:54:00.000-06:00damn i love all of you guys!well, as the late co...damn i love all of you guys!<BR/><BR/>well, as the late comer here i feel like all that has been said has been said. <BR/><BR/>great post, friend.<BR/><BR/>and you know what is sad, truly sad? there are some people who don't do anything. nothing. nada. they don't even part with a box of macaroni for a food drive. it is hard to believe, but true. i constantly feel like we need to motivate this apathetic group more. but how?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662448292809451387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-91970550281084888782007-12-12T11:17:00.000-06:002007-12-12T11:17:00.000-06:00Well, darn it, I love all of you!Well, darn it, I love all of you!Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-55441043885210057052007-12-12T08:50:00.001-06:002007-12-12T08:50:00.001-06:00and I love Jen too but she already knows that beca...and I love Jen too but she already knows that because I tell her all the time.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-46217992608281892382007-12-12T08:50:00.000-06:002007-12-12T08:50:00.000-06:00Julie. I love you.Julie. I love you.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-79863252158891047652007-12-12T01:03:00.000-06:002007-12-12T01:03:00.000-06:00I want to clarify that outside of Mad's question g...I want to clarify that outside of Mad's question getting me thinking, this post was all about me and what I think, and any adjectives are directed towards...moi.<BR/><BR/>I hope Mad (and all) know the Disdain and Cynicism and so forth were all about me.<BR/><BR/>As to Jen's question...mais oui! J'adore Mad.Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-40722699482673374172007-12-12T00:55:00.000-06:002007-12-12T00:55:00.000-06:00don't you adore Mad? I adore Mad.Julie, I'd like ...don't you adore Mad? I adore Mad.<BR/><BR/>Julie, I'd like to pursue a joint effort again.Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-58689493301287619662007-12-11T22:12:00.000-06:002007-12-11T22:12:00.000-06:00My comment above is not quite true. I said I was c...My comment above is not quite true. I said I was cynical about Facebook and Mouse-click activism and pessimistic about the Just Posts. The distinction I make above still stands.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-72517081272272143902007-12-11T22:09:00.000-06:002007-12-11T22:09:00.000-06:00Julie,Those are just the kinds of questions Jen an...Julie,<BR/>Those are just the kinds of questions Jen and I are discussing. <BR/><BR/>Oh and for the record to all and sundry, I never claimed to be a cynic, only a pessimist. To me, a cynic criticizes from the outside, trying to poke holes in the fabric others are trying to weave. A pessimist, to my mind, throws herself into the work wholeheartedly but then constantly worries that it is never enough or that it is having too little effect.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-59264427984300810082007-12-11T18:06:00.000-06:002007-12-11T18:06:00.000-06:00I feel like I don't do enough constantly. I get d...I feel like I don't do enough constantly. I get down on myself because there are so many that need help out there and I could be doing so much more good with my skills. So thank you for the reminder.Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-49994447044211037912007-12-11T14:59:00.000-06:002007-12-11T14:59:00.000-06:00Mad, I love that you asked the question (on multip...Mad, I love that you asked the question (on multiple levels, obviously). I agree: we must be reflective and not simply continue things out of habit.<BR/><BR/>That's my MO---carrying on by habit---but life loves to shake me up and remind me this is not a good choice. ;)<BR/><BR/>Perhaps what you feel is the need for a new level...do you think this is possible?<BR/><BR/>Karen mentions the Ox-Fam well digging.<BR/><BR/>I wonder...maybe there is something we could or should do as a joint effort. Like Jen did that time.<BR/><BR/>Maybe there is more.<BR/><BR/>There is poverty and homelessness...there are also many bloggy friends dealing with cancer. I have two real life friends.<BR/><BR/>Something?Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-75775122954466050202007-12-11T14:51:00.000-06:002007-12-11T14:51:00.000-06:00So, A few weeks ago, Kevin posted about Amnesty In...So, A few weeks ago, Kevin posted about Amnesty International's write-a-thon. I registered, and then I wrote 10 letters to help prisoners of conscience. Right there -- blogging made a difference.<BR/><BR/>But, the obsession with December? Right there with you, babe.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000863597545070671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-15404724368620293842007-12-11T14:36:00.000-06:002007-12-11T14:36:00.000-06:00people in oher countries DON'T have, I meant.....people in oher countries DON'T have, I meant.....Miscellaneous-Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553107673036472909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-34232924642827569822007-12-11T14:35:00.000-06:002007-12-11T14:35:00.000-06:00Hmm...then I wonder what I'm doing on my blog - wh...Hmm...then I wonder what I'm doing on my blog - which I promoted then on Facebook (the Oxfam well-digging), I wonder how people would then categorize that??....<BR/><BR/>I find this discussion very interesting.<BR/><BR/>I fully realise there is a difference between 'speaking' and 'acting'. We also forget sometimes that we are practising our basic rights - 'freedom of speech', which people in other countries have, and the day we become cynical about that is the day we realise we COULD do more, yes, but I think it's also good to just appreciate that fact. To just 'be'. otherwise we'd all get burned out with our good intentions and capacity to love and bolster others.<BR/><BR/>okay- I have no idea what I've said there. I have a migraine. it's early.<BR/><BR/>But I think you've hit a nerve, somewhere! Julie ;)Miscellaneous-Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553107673036472909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-18687680639981082562007-12-11T13:29:00.000-06:002007-12-11T13:29:00.000-06:00Great post, Julie. I haven't read all the comments...Great post, Julie. I haven't read all the comments here, so excuse me if this has already been brought up. <BR/><BR/>Part of the reason for all the charity requests at this time of year is weather-related, no? And come January, there's no money left, as people are still reeling from the expenses of December. So it makes sense to do these "hit-ups" before Xmas. <BR/><BR/>This is not to say that such campaigns couldn't be spread out more...of course they could. But the weather brings out the urgency...<BR/><BR/>The Just Posts make people think. People from different stratas and all around the world. IF that's not potential for change, then I don't know what is...<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-31815483295318315042007-12-11T13:15:00.000-06:002007-12-11T13:15:00.000-06:00Thank you, Julie. As you know, I agree with all yo...Thank you, Julie. As you know, I agree with all you have said here--or else I wouldn't be doing the Just Posts. However, I also think it fundamental to be open and honest about the self-doubts we have along the way.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-72401680109214205032007-12-11T12:29:00.000-06:002007-12-11T12:29:00.000-06:00Julie,Thank you. Mad and I have been debating the...Julie,<BR/>Thank you. Mad and I have been debating the efficacy of Just Posts and for me, truly, it's how one measures impact at all.<BR/><BR/>I always come back to consciousness. We raise it, and something shifts. It's something. But hearing others thoughts on it really helps me think it through. I'll also be writing a post about it this week.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-4653304867766473902007-12-11T11:55:00.000-06:002007-12-11T11:55:00.000-06:00Hmmm... So you've made me feel a bit guilty -- eve...Hmmm... So you've made me feel a bit guilty -- even though I know that was not your meaning at all. my big rationalization for not doing more volunteerism... or much of anything outside of work -- is that my work is just a few dollars more than volunteerism! Social work: Over worked & under paid! I've always worked non-profit, and because of the hard work & low pay I've rationalized myself out of doing any more. Or too much more - because I do do some. But I think I have just about enough compassion for 9-5 & my kids... then the cynical bitch kicks in for everything else.<BR/>But I should. Do something. Even a little....MyThreeBlogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817857109007712976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-11637670670514324872007-12-11T11:33:00.000-06:002007-12-11T11:33:00.000-06:00point well madeMad got me thinking, too. ;)point well made<BR/><BR/>Mad got me thinking, too. ;)painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-21672496999033031422007-12-11T11:28:00.000-06:002007-12-11T11:28:00.000-06:00Melissa, GL with the school district. let us know ...Melissa, GL with the school district. let us know how it goes.<BR/><BR/>My thing is I have to learn patience; Rome wasn't built in a day. :)<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Alejna, I agree. That's it, exactly, what's at the heart of it.<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Ab, oh yes that's it...empty expressions. Put words to action, too.<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Magpie, exactly. I think each time someone says, "Oh I did this, someone out there, who has been wanting to do something, will see that and think, ha that's something I can do, yeah."<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>We, thanks, I'm glad. :)<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Chani, yes, I agree. Sometimes I wonder why we measure so much; it is learned or inherent, when is it helpful and too much?<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Roz, BABE! Good to see you. yes, you nailed it. :)<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Andrea, I agree, and yes, please expand.<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Kathryn, thanks!<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>Maddy, how so?<BR/>***Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-20930428868398060892007-12-11T11:01:00.000-06:002007-12-11T11:01:00.000-06:00I'm sitting on the fence as usual.Best wishesThis ...I'm sitting on the fence as usual.<BR/>Best wishes<BR/><BR/>This is my calling card or link<A HREF="http://whittereronautism.com/" REL="nofollow">"Whittereronautism"</A>until blogger comments get themselves sorted out.Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-54444367117223357512007-12-11T10:26:00.000-06:002007-12-11T10:26:00.000-06:00You are a wise woman. A very powerful post. Than...You are a wise woman. A very powerful post. Thank you, yet again, for making us all think. I think every little bit helps, but we can always do more.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-29292327472932530172007-12-11T10:23:00.000-06:002007-12-11T10:23:00.000-06:00I think the highest value of the Just Posts is in ...I think the highest value of the Just Posts is in reminding us that we are not alone, in our own little corners of our own little neighbourhoods where it feels, at least to me, that no one else out there really cares. It's good to know that other people care. It can give one courage to act.<BR/><BR/>But I really should expand that into my own post.<BR/><BR/>I hate blogger for making me do this!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.andreamcdowell.com/Beanie" REL="nofollow">Andrea</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-90234329173847460352007-12-11T10:14:00.000-06:002007-12-11T10:14:00.000-06:00At least the Just Posts engage in conversation abo...At least the Just Posts engage in conversation about issues. That's much needed in a society that likes to overlook hard things. They are a kind of activism. Every little bit helps, I think. You do what you can. I can't give a lot of money, but I can write about things. (Although not as often anymore.)<BR/><BR/>One is not better than the other. They are all needed.kalirozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413769558136831135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-39306124492203605702007-12-11T09:51:00.000-06:002007-12-11T09:51:00.000-06:00I figure we all do the work our own way and it can...I figure we all do the work our own way and it can't be quantified. One way doesn't inherently have more value than another way.thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-45767325074982090502007-12-11T09:11:00.000-06:002007-12-11T09:11:00.000-06:00Good post - quite thought provoking. It is a quest...Good post - quite thought provoking. It is a question that has gone through my mind as well - how can blogging make a difference? You gave some very good examples.we_be_toyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100712745473031460noreply@blogger.com