Addressing Rubbish & Prattle Comments
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I received some very hurtful comments the other day, though I didn’t see them until today. At which time I sucked in a deep breath, and then called Rhonda and cried for hours on the phone.
If you think what I write is rubbish or prattle, then you don’t have to read it.
I would never, ever write a comment that would hurt someone.
Because, why on earth would you???
Most of my blogging friends have stopped blogging and now just post to Instagram.
So sometimes I feel like the only boat in the ocean. Whereas at the beginning, I had all those other little boats I could give a friendly nod to. They were comrades. But now they’ve left for greener pastures.
I love my house. And I love to decorate it and show it to you, but how many times do you really think I can do that? I’d love to write cozy posts about decorating every day, but how many rooms can I redecorate?
I’m going to be 69 years old next month, and I’m more limited than I used to be. I was 52 when I started this blog. So I had more energy to decorate, rearrange furniture, and do all sorts of things.
Now there are days when I have to resort to the walker to get around because my balance is wonky. All those years ago, I was in a position to be more active and take on DIY projects, and I loved doing it.
But time passes, and we find ourselves having to move more slowly. We wave to our youth that’s now just a reflection in the rearview mirror.
So say what you want, sure, complain, go ahead, but can you do it nicely? That’s your First Amendment right. But why put it out there for the whole world to see? Just shoot me an email and make suggestions, okay? Keep the nasty thoughts to yourself.
We live in uncertain times, and it’s scary here in the US right now. I’d love to write about what is really going on here.
But then I think: People need to read soothing things right now. They need to see the glass as half full. So that’s what I try to give you.
I have given all my time to this blog, nurtured it, and loved it. I’ve always thought of this blog as a safe place, a haven where women could go and support one another.
I think I’m going to open a Substack account, as many bloggers have, and write my deepest, truest thoughts there. It might be a safer platform.
I will continue to show up here, as I have for all these years. To everyone who made a nice comment, I thank you. Truly.
To everyone else, I’m sorry you felt the need to put your negative feelings in my comments. They don’t belong there, so please find somewhere else to put them.
Keep on writing. I have read your blog for many years. It is the only one I follow now. I too can no longer do things i used to. I love my home & gardens, I am now an arm chair gardener using pots like you. You have many gifts so celebrate those.
Omg, Brenda, I am just today catching up on your blogs, because I’ve had a ton of company, and today is the first time I’ve had the time to sit and read through them. I couldn’t believe the rude comments you received! I am so sorry for how those readers made you feel! They were out of line and should never had said those things. If you aren’t interested in what someone has taken time to write, just exit out. There’s no need to be so hurtful. My heart hurt for you! Please continue to write about what makes you happy. This is your blog, and there are so many of us who appreciate you!
Brenda, I am truly sorry that people feel the need to hide behind a keyboard and write hurtful comments. I’ve been reading your blog ever since you were in the little blue house. I still like blogs and hope you won’t let a few negative Nellies stop you from writing.
I love your blog Brenda You and I could easily be sisters Everyone is angry and on edge I volunteer at a food pantry and even the clients we serve with grace and respect often times gives one of us a hateful remark.We just turn the other cheek and the expression Walk a mile in my shoes” works both ways.Keep on with your blog don’t let the anger and rudeness of a few get you down <any blessings
I really love those words: Walk a mile in my shoes.
I have no idea why people feel the need to make hurtful comments. As you said, if you don’t like something don’t read it! It is nice that there are still nice, cozy blogs out there still. It is yours and your right to say whatever you want. I don’t follow much on Substack because almost everything has a charge to follow. While I understand and respect everyone’s need to make a living, it is not realistic for most of us to have to pay to read blogs and substacks, especially when we are retired as much as we like the content. I think it is sad that everything is monetized these days. It’s bad enough with all the constant ads everywhere you look and most people trying to sell you something. But that is life these days. I hope you keep posting and are able to ignore the ignorant people who have no idea how to be kind.
I will keep posting here. Yes, there are ads to help pay the bills. But otherwise, 17 years (in April) of free posts, both good and bad.
Brenda, I truly enjoy your column and enjoy your slow, paced life. I find it inspiring. Please continue to share your small slice of the world and I rely on your gardening tips and book reviews. I also love hearing about the kitties!
Hateful people are unhappy in their lives; that’s on them, not you.
You’re right. It’s on them. If they don’t like it they don’t have to even glance at it.
Hi Brenda
I’ve been following your blog for about 5 years and enjoy your take on everything from books to pets, life and your homes.
Unfortunately you cannot please everyone and whilst I may not always agree with things written by a blogger, either you or others; feel that there’s no need to write some of the comments posted by some commenters on the bookish blog of last week.
I can imagine how you must have felt and can only add to those comments others have written and encourage you to move past the negativity and focus on what makes you happy as you continue this engaging and personal blog.
Colin
My take on things is just that, my take. Everyone is going to have their own opinion, as it should be.
It is just beyond me what anyone would find to criticize you/your blog about.
Block them and remember that the rest of us enjoy your writing. Take care and put those ugly comments behind you.
I’m over it. That happens about once a year, and I should be accustomed to it.
So sorry Brenda…don’t let them rain on your parade. It is not easy being older, handicapped, etc. No one is forced to come here. Keep doing what you love!!
No, getting old is never easy. But we must plod along.
Keep writing, my dear, and don’t change a thing. I love everything about your blog and have for years. I don’t comment much but I keep up with your daily posts. Everyone else already said exactly how I feel.
No need to comment. That you read is enough.
It’s so easy to make such comments when you are hiding behind a screen. Some people get enjoyment out of being cruel to people. I’m so sorry this happened Brenda, but know your true reader friends love you and look forward to each and every post. Amy
There suddenly seems to be a rash of cruelty in the world all of a sudden.
I have not been subscribed to your blog very long but I was shocked by the nasty comments. I am excited to see your bookcases when you receive them. Take care Brenda.
I’m excited too. I will enjoy looking at them from my chair.
I’m sorry you were the target of such casual cruelty. Your many longtime followers surely disagree. Someone who would post such an awful thing is clearly a very unhappy, mean spirited individual. You write beautifully about such a wide variety of topics, there’s always something interesting to read! Your photos and graphics are wonderful too! Kisses to your adorable kitties!
I’m going to write more “daily stuff” posts. They’re the easiest and seem more engaging.
I am so sorry Brenda that you had to hear from someone who is very unhappy, often they see fit to then want to cause others pain.
I and others love your blog, it is always interesting and informative and as you said if you don’t like it just leave.
I am glad you had your friend to talk to about it.
Rhonda is golden!
Hi Brenda. I read all of your posts and have loved everyone. I appreciate the book reviews! I’m so sorry about the rude, mean comments. If you don’t have anything nice to say, move on! Please don’t let anyone drive you away from your blog. If you go to Substack, I’ll follow you there.
You have a good day today. I’ll be thinking of you!
Oh, Substack is a dream. I’ve got enough on my hands right here.
I’ve been following you for years. Some people were just raised by wolves. No offense to wolves.
Yes, no offense to wolves. They’re born the way they’re supposed to be!
Oh no it just deleted my writing! I will be brief. I am so sorry someone felt the need to be so rude to you and vent ugly stuff. You have helped so many women over the years and been such a support to many. I’d love for you to write a substack.
Don’t know if I’ll make it to Substack any time soon. Probably won’t unless my current thoughts are not met with anger. I’m tired of hiding under a bucket. (Was that right? Was the saying about a bucket?)
I’m so sorry Brenda. It saddens me to believe that someone actually believes “honesty trumps being nice” as if the two are mutually exclusive. I am a devoted reader and though I do not comment often, I am here.
It is enough that you’re here.
I read your blog and rarely comment, I’ll try to do better about that. I am always appalled that people feel free to complain about a person’s blog posts, or online content. No one is forcing them to read it.
If I read something I don’t agree with I move on without a comment, or try to find something in the post I can remark about positively.
I’m sorry you had nasty comments.
It’s okay. Don’t feel the need to comment. That’s not a big deal to me.
Keep doing what you are doing…I enjoy your posts. They are real and I look forward to reading them.
I’ve decided I’m going to get even more “real.” Might run some more off, but maybe that’s inevitable.
I am so sorry you were the victim of a hateful reader. You must have a thicker skin going forward. Delete and block those comments. Some misguided or disturbed people take advantage of the anonymity of the internet to say hateful things, and you must take it with a grain of salt. Delete and block. You have many more readers who enjoy checking in on you and reading your posts, no matter what the subject. Take care.
I decided not to delete or block the comments. There’s always a lesson to be learned…
Some people are idiots just like to cause trouble you are a great person don’t let a few cause you discomfort Joy
Reminds me of little boys tussling in the street over a baseball.
Please don’t give up
I really enjoy your posts, as do many other followers
The comment probably came from someone who was jealous of your success
File it in the garbage where it belongs
I won’t give up. I wouldn’t know what to do with myself.
Hi Brenda. Following you from RI, for many years now. As a 65 year old woman, I can relate to your need to slow down. Please keep taking good care of yourself. I enjoy your posts, and will follow on Substack! Love, Mary
Will write more here before Substack might be on the horizon. I’ve decided that if I make people mad, then so be it.
Brenda, I appreciate your interesting blog and each time I’m curious to see what it will be about. Upbeat, entertaining, sometimes your words to describe the present and past issues we have had and its a place to get away from the news and all the happenings in this world. I for one want to thank you. I’m so sorry anyone would leave hurtful words for you and don’t understand why they would want to be that way. Stay away if you don’t like it and let us all enjoy you Brenda and the effort that she put out for such an interesting place to be. Take care of yourself Brenda.
I guess it’s hard to accept when you’ve put 17 years of your life into something.
I so agree with you about what we need right now is calm things to focus on. And I am well aware that as we age and our bodies change, so does our focus; it has to.
I am so sorry you have had to deal with rudeness from others. I see/feel it too. Perhaps the changes we have experienced in our own lives scares those who may be afraid to face the reality aging or illness may present in their own.
The last 18 months of breast cancer treatment have created many changes in my own life. I now read more, watch more, move more slowly, and that’s ok. I also appreciate sunrises and sunsets more and take the time to really experience the subtle changes of light and color.
Brenda, you are a wonderful writer. I continue to read your posts when I can because I appreciate your openness and honesty, no matter the subject.. Thank you for sharing your vision and insights, and inspiring me to branch out, read, and watch more based on your reviews!
Oh, Faith, I am so, so sorry! We need more strong, indefatigable women like you!
..and you!
Chère Brenda,
N arrêtez pas ce blog
Mon amie américaine, c’est ainsi que je vous voie
J attends tous les jours votre billet
Les grincheux sont de plus en plus nombreux
Il faut les ignorer
Merci beaucoup pour le plaisir de vous lire que vous me donnez
Emma, I am more and more an American citizen who isn’t proud of it anymore.
I’m am a many year follower, and thoroughly enjoy your posts. Your life’s path, homes, animals, family, gardening, etc. if not actually involved your interests, it is fun to get inspired someway, or just enjoy your photos and happiness.
Well, this is such a sad posting for you.
Unfortunately you are not alone in this haters gotta hate time in our lives. Do not let them win! Block them, take several deep breaths, and show them you are here to stay.
We are with you. Waiting to see the new patio, the kitties growth and habits. The books and tv recommendations. Your potted flowers this summer. I’m with you on that kind of garden.
I do thing Substack may be an interesting try. Something new, for you to enjoy. Who knows until you give it a go.
Haters seem to have no joy in life except trying to ruin another’s day. Don’t give them the satisfaction.
I think I’ll add many more seeds this year. Cheaper, and I always get excited when that little bit of green pushes through the dirt.
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Brenda, you are appreciated – and so is all of your hard work. Your blog has been a source of inspiration and friendship for many years. I know it’s extremely hurtful to receive these mean remarks, but these few certainly don’t express what most of us feel. I love your cozy new home, your kitties, your stories about your family, your talk about books and plants and decorating and your thrift store outings.
I’m not into most TV shows and I don’t enjoy suspenseful novels and I know you post about those, but I would certainly never leave a nasty comment about them. It’s your blog and your interests, so of course you’re going to talk about what YOU enjoy!
Helpful hint to those readers who don’t like a certain post or can’t relate to it: scroll on by and keep your mouth shut. We all don’t like the same things and that is OK. If you want to “talk” to Brenda with making suggestions for what kinds of blog posts you’d want to read, then email her privately. There’s no need to be rude on public blog posts.
Melanie, you have been my hero for a long time. You’ve been through a lot, and you’re still so lovely to know!
Brenda, I’m so sorry that you got treated very rudely.
I like your posts and I think you are a wonderful writer! From decorating to stories of the family and the kitties! I enjoy it all. I can relate about not being able to do as much these days. I’ll be 67 in a few months and have stage 3 arthritis among other things and sometimes I can’t do much. Your posts always brighten my day.
Please don’t let the rude people get you down. There’s so many of those types these days. I always say what goes around comes around.
That arthritis is a bugger!
Brenda I love your blog your positive attitude thur your pain!!!
You know you can turn off the comments.
Hugs Amy
I know I can turn them off. I think I would feel like I was hiding if I did. And I want people to express themselves, I just want it to be kinder.
You are a great author. To say what you needed to say without one “Bugger off!” is the sign of class, maturity, and experience. Keep it up!
Bugger off is right! If you don’t like it scroll on past!
America is not what it used to be. I was born in 1950. Courtesy was common, expected even. We were taught that if you didn’t have something good to say, keep it to yourself. I am loathe to be political, but I am going to share my observation anyway. I have not seen such a lowering of kindness and consideration since a certain someone rode down an escalator to announce his candidacy. Brenda, I just advise you to consider the source. These people are not worth your tears. Take care.
I agree with you totally! We’ve been stuck with this ugliness for far too long!
Hi, Brenda. I like your blog and read it pretty much every day. You and I have different tastes in books so I usually just skim those blogs. But still enjoy seeing your email/blog in my mail. You can’t let others upset you too much. As you said, you are almost 69 years old. Let the naysayers and haters say whatever they want but you should hold your head proud and then say it out loud that you don’t give a %^$#! Delete, delete, delete! Keep at it and don’t let anyone tell you any different.
Oh, I cried because it was such a surprise to find not one, but three dissenters in the comments. I never expected that. But it’s spilt milk now.
Brenda, how sorry i am when people have the need to put someone down in order to elevate themselves—-please keep doing what you do–I love hearing about your girls and beautiful grandkids—–take care and feel good—haydee
I feel absolutely fine today. We have to persevere!
sorry for all your torment what is wrong with people, I never miss your blog and look forward to it even though I don’t usually take the time to comment, keep up the good work, hugs
Comments are not necessary.
Brenda, I am astonished that anyone would hurt you with their words and thoughts. I, for one, love your blog and look forward to it everyday. I feel like we have just visited over coffee after reading your posts. Please keep blogging, sharing your ideas, sharing your adorable cats and sharing your life experiences. Blogs like yours are getting harder and harder to find.
There aren’t all that many blogs around anymore.
Good evening, Brenda,
There’s no excuse for the absolute meanness of these women who came at you. I enjoy reading your blog and find it a wonderful safe place, and now with the inclusion of book reviews (my favorite thing) is great, too. Finding other topics to keep your viewers interested is a smart business practice…..
I cannot remember if you’ve read The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. It’s just a reminder that we’re not responsible for other people’s opinions. And I’m sorry you had to endure this pain. Please know there’s a lot of us out here who love you as you are!
Sue
The pain was just a short bug bite. No, I haven’t read it. I shall check into it, though!
People are crazy and getting worse all the time. You have a great place to visit! So many interesting things to read about!
Either read or move on. We don’t all agree on all things, but we don’t need to put someone down.
That is the worst thing about putting yourself out there. People put things in comments that they wouldn’t say to your face!
I hope that tomorrow is a much better day for you! Hugs
You’re so right about that!
Shame on those rude people! If you don’t have anything nice to say, go read a book and leave Brenda alone!
Thank you!
Brenda,
I am so sorry that there are people in this world that were raised with no manners, and are hateful, nasty pieces of work. That is their problem not yours.
That said, sticks and stones and nasty comments do hurt. I would tell you to ignore it but that is easier said than done.
I hope that you deleted the comments and blocked them from your account.
YOU ARE AN AMAZING WOMAN, your life is amazing and you have created and done it all yourself. You have survived abuse, raised two daughters, and so much more.
Write about whatever you like, I for one love visiting here and reading your writing no matter the subject.
I am one of your biggest fans and longest followers. Blogging used to be fun, then it became work and now that it is like the Wild West for SEO and AI guess what, personalities and writing are being rewarded. Keep writing my friend, we need your voice in the world.
Sending you a big hug.
Elizabeth, you and I have been around for a long time! Glad that you’re still plodding along with me.
I’m so sorry you had to go through this Brenda….no way do you deserve that. your loyal followers { me being one of them} love you. People have just become so cruel…and they think its entertaining when in reality its evil. They need to ponder the truth of “what goes around comes around” Much love, Carol
Can’t wait to read your substack!
If I ever get around to it… I have to take care of this place first. My 17 year old baby.
Brenda, do not let the trolls get to you. You are creative, a talented writer and just an all around good person. Pfttt to the horrible people who think we care about their opinion.
You know, when you first see something like that, it is such a surprise. But I quickly turn the page.
I seriously cannot imagine anything you write deserving of an unkind comment. I’ve followed you for years now because of the commonality of our lives. Decorating is the least of it. I love cats , dogs, bungalow, books and so much more.
People must be so unhappy with their own lives to bother leaving a negative comment on your blog.
I love and appreciate you.
They say find a niche and continue writing about it, but that always seemed boring to me.
I am so very sorry these comments have upset you. Of course they do and isn’t it sad this is what we’re coming to? Why do people enjoy acting like this? You just keep on being you and thank you for giving me a nice quiet place to land!
I don’t know. I’ve never understood it.
Dear Brenda,
I do not comment much, but have followed your blog for years. I greatly enjoy ALL your content, you are a wonderful writer. Please keep doing what you do, and don’t let the hateful trolls get you discouraged!
I get discouraged for a few hours, and then I bounce back.
I have no room in my life to even socialize with negative nellies who find fault with such a small thing like a blog post content. Boy they need a life! I can’t imagine living within the compounds of such nasty ornery people who speak so ugly so my heart goes out to folks who have to endure being near this type. I loved your book post yesterday and for those who long for a serene day amongst all the violence I say bring on more lovely posts as you share with us. Let the rude people go hang out with their cult, not here.
I love that! I’m going to use it, too. Negative Nellies!
So sorry that happened to you Brenda, I love your blog and I would never comment anything hurtful and I can’t imagine why anyone would feel the need to. That being said it seems we’re in an increasingly unkind and dangerous country.
We’re certainly in a dangerous place right now.
Dear Brenda,
I could cry with you over the nasty comments. Whatever happened to the old adage ,”If you have nothing nice to say,say nothing”?
I often forward your blog posts to my friends. I have kept several that you posted during the dark days of covid because they gave me hope. I recently forwarded your “bookish souls” post to every reader I know. You received numerous applause for it up here in WI.
I am in my 70s ,but I enjoy your decorating posts. I love your style.
We need to bring back the kindness in our world.
Keep writing,Brenda. I am in your corner.
I’m so glad I gave you hope during COVID. Do you know I still shave my head (because we couldn’t go out to get our hair cut there for a while) because it’s easier and cheaper than going to a salon?
Brenda,
Some people have forgotten what the word KIND means. Forget them. You don’t need them. Please don’t stop blogging. I would really miss you.
I would miss you too.
I am sorry that you were on the receiving end of such cruel and hateful comments. In my experience during my years of teaching, bullies are often hurting and bullied themselves. That does not excuse their behavior though. Try to shake it off. I know how hard it is to get things done when your body is becoming less reliable. I look forward to your posts and I have some of the book items in my Amazon cart.
Anything you buy when you go to Amazon through my link puts pennies in my pocket! It doesn’t have to be what the link is for.
I’m sorry that mean and stupid commenter hurt your feelings. You & I are in the same boat physically and
“geriatrically”yet we have led successful lives by any standard, and deserve respect. We also pay taxes and have rights to free speech. These bullies are getting on my last nerve! I seldom go out anymore because life is so fast and people are so rude. I just don’t like the world right now, but please don’t let the buzzards get you down.
Free speech seems to be drifting away, and that frightens me.
I’m saddened by the trickle-down mean-spirited state of our nation right now and how some people think it’s their duty to spread that hate as far and wide as they can by posting hurtful comments on well-meaning bloggers’ sites.
Brenda, your readers who have followed you for years know how much blood, sweat and tears (and excellent photography) you have put into your blog and how you have overcome so many obstacles! Even if some aren’t as interested in books and videos as you, or don’t have time for them, I think they (and I) still care about you and your life. Maybe you can write personal catch-up blogs now and then so we won’t lose touch with our internet friend! But… do what YOU need to do, for YOUR well-being.
I’ve decided that’s what kind of writing I will mostly focus on. Just catching up with life. It might not be all that interesting, but so be it.
Oh Dear Brenda,
So sorry to hear that. I have enjoyed your writings and photos for years. Very inspiring. Thanks for making your blog such a soothing bright spot for many of us out here.
Wishing you blessings.
There aren’t many bright spots on the horizon in this country right now.
I’ve never understood mean comments. It happens on YouTube also.I guess people enjoy being mean because they are anonymous on social media. I always think of them as lonely mean people who want others to be like them. I enjoy your blog and I’m glad you still write it. It’s not hard to be nice. ❤️❤️
I would think it would be harder to be mean than nice.
Holy cow. I don’t even know what a substack is and I don’t want to know! I haven’t been visiting much/reading your posts because I’ve been battling cancer, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer last June and my family expected me to die. The second half of 2025 was tough, to say the least – six rounds of what I ended up calling KILLER CHEMO because honestly, there were days when I felt it would be easier to die from cancer than try to survive all the nasty side-effects from the killer chemo. But I’m nothing if not more stubborn than any mule ever born, and I’m still here and doing much better. I am now on what’s called “maintenance treatment” and my cancer doctor thinks he’s a genius for getting me through what was a death sentence, but only after I kicked him around the block six times at least and he survived – those youngsters think they’re so darn smart! But then, he’s only in his late 30s, I’m 74 . It was tough, it was all I could do to read my emails daily, and I’ve got six plus months of your posts to go through and read, one by one, but I will do that because I enjoy them so much – seeing your beautiful flowers, reading about your cats and day to day life. Why would somebody make snarky comments about your blog, which has been around for a long time and is about REAL LIFE, not a lot of advertising baloney for stuff that costs a fortune and isn’t worth it by a long shot. Obviously it is ridiculous to expect you to be redecorating your home every week like some of those women do on YouTube and those frauds on TikTok, just like they used to do back in the day on some online blogs that I got very quickly bored with because they were SO FAKE and of course they got their stuff for free because of the potential for silly people to buy whatever they were selling for thousands of dollars! Nobody in real life redecorates their home every few weeks, not even billionaires. Maybe those nasty comments were an attack from somebody jealous of the fact that you’re still here and have a loyal following after all these years. Don’t give up Brenda.
Oh, Janet, I am so sorry for what you’ve been going through! Keep your chin up and tell those young doctors they have a lot to learn. We’re tough old birds!
Hi Brenda!
I’ve only commented on your blog once because I just don’t do that. However, I had to say something today.
You know how there are ALWAYS a few people that just have to leave bad reviews… When so many others say great things about the same item or whatever. I LOVE your life and your blog! You have a happy and peace filled one, that evidently those three women don’t. I always wonder when I see something written that is so hateful, if maybe it could be just one person pretending to be three different ones…for example.
If that’s possible.
Anyway keep on writing!
Block them if you can, or hopefully they will move on to putting on their gripes on Walmart,Amazon reviews or wherever!
Don’t worry. Comments aren’t required.
Brenda
I am truly sorry that you are having to deal with negative people. I am one of many who find your blog absolutely delightful!!
I have thought many times that you are someone that would be fun to have coffee with and talk about our cats! Clearly, the negative people are very unhappy in their lives. Ignore them, don’t change a thing!
I would love to have coffee and talk about our cats!
I enjoy your posts and have for quite a few years. Please don’t let negative comments ruin it for the rest of us that care ! You have a talent, be strong you are important and matter !
It was just a blip on the radar and it’s behind me.
I’m sorry you have to deal with rude people. I guess they never read Bambi. ‘If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything ‘ . I enjoy your book reviews. If it’s not the genre I like it might interest me or not. We don’t all like the same things. It puts a smile on my face if you write a book I have read. I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by it’s cover but that’s how I pick them. I have liked everyone I’ve read. If you don’t like them, that’s alright. It gives us something to discuss. Reading what one person likes and another doesn’t, doesn’t make either one wrong. Please keep doing what YOU like because that’s why we all keep coming back.
Please take care of yourself. We need more people like you!
Sue
I judge a book by its cover, too, I hate to say. If there’s something I don’t truly like about the cover, I tend to skip it.
I’m so sorry this has happened to you. You always put your heart and soul into your posts! No idea what is wrong with people.
I guess they are unhappy, and this place seems like the trash can for it.
Brenda, I agree we all need to feel safe, uplift and be kind to one another. I have always felt the calm and joy you have written into your blog. I hope you can go forward with the same enthusiasm sharing your life experiences, tips and ideas that many of us enjoy. I don’t do instagram and I’ve never heard of substack. Things are changing and moving so quickly, sometimes not for the best I think. Be kind.
I can go forward with a smile on my face. No worries.
Brenda, I am so sorry you had to deal with people who hide behind their keyboard and spew hate instead of constructive conversation. I have followed you for years and all I can say is never change, you do you. I look forward to reading your posts. I have never heard of Substack, will we be able to follow you there?
You would certainly be able to follow me there. But for now, it’s just a pipe dream. I’ve got my hands full here.
Hi Brenda:
You are a talented writer. It is easy to tell you have a background in journalism. I enjoy your sharing of ideas that affect all of us. What to expect as we get older, live in retirement and how to enjoy everyday life. You bring stories of your cats to life.
My kitties are a giant part of my life, the little stinkers!
So sorry there are so many unhappy people I. This world who’s goal in life is to belittle or make ugly remarks about other people to make them feel better. I look forward to everything you write! Especially when it’s about those 3 furry little ones!
Keep your chin up and continue sharing you home with us!
Peggy
Oh, I love these silly cats, mischievous though they are.
Dear Brenda, I read every one of your posts and look forward to the next. I am sorry there are nasty people out there. Seems to be more and more of them…on the roads, in the stores, and online. Please just keep being YOU! You have a lot to say, and I look forward to hearing all of it–whether it is about cats, books, your homes, or just odds and ends. You are a bright spot in my day. Thank you. Jane in FL
I’m almost afraid to even go out anymore.
I’m sorry to hear people wrote nasty comments. I’ve read your blog for 15 plus years and always look forward to reading it .
Oh, thank you for the long-time support!