tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post4237478943406665275..comments2023-10-31T11:26:06.733-04:00Comments on Marybeth Whalen: The One Where I Admit That I Dislike My BlogMarybeth Whalenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-74469086681881636882012-02-01T22:42:39.630-05:002012-02-01T22:42:39.630-05:00Glad you're back!! The real you, who is so mu...Glad you're back!! The real you, who is so much fun, so honest, inspiring,<br />a wee bit goofy and outspoken. But that's what I love about you and your writing.awcamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665367502710746905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-82815926742939823572012-01-15T09:34:20.467-05:002012-01-15T09:34:20.467-05:00So glad to read that you are going back to posting...So glad to read that you are going back to posting whatever is on your mind Marybeth! I enjoy your insights on everyday life!Arlene Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845514896764280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-83681275264628110052012-01-14T22:54:08.047-05:002012-01-14T22:54:08.047-05:00I love this. I just back-read several days and as ...I love this. I just back-read several days and as I went from today (Jan. 14) to this one, I just got happier and happier with what I was reading. You go girl!seesawfaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628579292591370761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-81251733661778192522012-01-13T14:57:47.785-05:002012-01-13T14:57:47.785-05:00*grins**grins*Ariel Allison Lawhonhttp://www.arielallison.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-66631625300542154822012-01-10T18:58:37.750-05:002012-01-10T18:58:37.750-05:00Good for you, Marybeth! And this post, as real as...Good for you, Marybeth! And this post, as real as it is, has helped me. I've sometimes wondered if coming up with themed days and Bible studies, etc. was something I should consider for my blog. But you hit the nail on the head. That's not what I want to do, but it would have become something I felt I needed to do, especially once it's started. And where's the fun in that? So, I'm sticking to what I enjoy doing. Sharing about my life, one day at a time.<br /><br />I'm very excited about the direction you will be going on your blog. I'd love to hear more about your family, friends, and what's going on in the moment you feel inspired to write about. So what if there's not a specific theme running through. Yet, there will be a theme. YOU! The posts will reflect what's going on with you : ) And I'm excited about reading about that. I know it will inspire and encourage.<br /><br />Can't wait to join you!<br /><br />New Year Blessings,<br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06789674304552778803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-47741926013928778982012-01-10T14:22:11.479-05:002012-01-10T14:22:11.479-05:00Yay!!!!!!!!! You scared me for a second. It sounds...Yay!!!!!!!!! You scared me for a second. It sounds like you have a wonderful plan of taking back your blog. It is YOUR blog, after all. :)I love your "voice" and look forward to hearing more.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168971820860256523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-14661492827959634392012-01-10T07:15:23.214-05:002012-01-10T07:15:23.214-05:00I love anything and everything that you write on y...I love anything and everything that you write on your blog. I especially love the Psalms that you post for us. It has always come just when I need to hear it. You do what makes you happy and we, your loyal fans, will love it, because we love you !!! :)Judynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-83246340522141591712012-01-10T06:25:50.171-05:002012-01-10T06:25:50.171-05:00Your post today is exactly why I subscribe to your...Your post today is exactly why I subscribe to your blog - - -because your writing is so real and from the heart and inspiring. It is so inspiring, in fact, that I decided to launch my own blog, qeeunoftheeasymeal.blogspot.com, as a place to share my own journey as mom, wife, cook, and woman of faith. In planning my blog writing, I have struggled with trying to fit the "mold" of other mom bloggers who seem to write with themes, post daily, tell of their perfect lives, etc. Your post of being real was encouraging to me because that's what I feel I can bring to the blog world - realness. I pray that your year will be fulfilling in new ways that you never imagined. BTW, I did get the book and have started reading it! ;-)Jillhttp://queenoftheeasymeal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-55192421441522605242012-01-10T00:40:17.634-05:002012-01-10T00:40:17.634-05:00There's that girl we love! I completely unders...There's that girl we love! I completely understand where you are coming from. I've felt captive to my blog for a while too, so we are experiencing a temporary separating before we decide if we can move forward together or need to split up. <br /><br />Thanks for the book idea though. A friend and I have been looking for something like that to work on with just the two of us. We're starting this week. <br /><br />In the meantime, can't wait to hear more about real life.Wendyhttp://www.odysseyofalifetime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-21148454664176175152012-01-09T23:58:29.318-05:002012-01-09T23:58:29.318-05:00looking forward to this :)looking forward to this :)Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-45349359130084155812012-01-09T22:45:28.865-05:002012-01-09T22:45:28.865-05:00This, what you just wrote about here, is what blog...This, what you just wrote about here, is what blogging is all about. I look forward to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-44614062770243939582012-01-09T22:44:40.865-05:002012-01-09T22:44:40.865-05:00I so understand where you are coming from--an &quo...I so understand where you are coming from--an "intentional living" example for each of us. Congratulations on listening to your heart and sharing it with others.RoseAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906360004131654472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-55963132562247894662012-01-09T22:12:44.858-05:002012-01-09T22:12:44.858-05:00Congratulations for following your passion and not...Congratulations for following your passion and not allowing something to continue to be a chore! I honestly will now look at your email posts with more enthusiasm as I prefer the randomness over the structured....Nicole Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-71659660940858379612012-01-09T21:59:55.939-05:002012-01-09T21:59:55.939-05:00Sounds wonderful to me, too! God will bless you, I...Sounds wonderful to me, too! God will bless you, I just know it!:)Melissa Scott /realmom8http://bonesinmyheart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-77803002790185128642012-01-09T21:34:09.687-05:002012-01-09T21:34:09.687-05:00Good. For a minute there, I thought you were going...Good. For a minute there, I thought you were going to say "bye-bye" to the blog. And I would miss it! <br /><br />I look forward to hearing more from you. Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-76675787281512353422012-01-09T21:01:14.858-05:002012-01-09T21:01:14.858-05:00Sounds like a great idea. I enjoy reading after yo...Sounds like a great idea. I enjoy reading after you and have fixed several of your recipes. Blessings, KarenKaren HLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-49012005588699630122012-01-09T19:48:22.700-05:002012-01-09T19:48:22.700-05:00Amen Sister...Welcome back to sharing your everyda...Amen Sister...Welcome back to sharing your everyday life with us Marybeth!!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078604882453294764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-70282926386725029312012-01-09T18:07:17.475-05:002012-01-09T18:07:17.475-05:00Great idea! Authentic is BEST!Great idea! Authentic is BEST!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-67249034261213870242012-01-09T16:53:31.307-05:002012-01-09T16:53:31.307-05:00I love hearing about your life and your family and...I love hearing about your life and your family and your faith and your writing. Oh, and I love food!! I'm glad you decided not to quit your blog. I would miss you! Even though we've never met, I find you and your bloggings to be such a source of encouragement and friendship!<br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-66193552295933286352012-01-09T14:27:24.245-05:002012-01-09T14:27:24.245-05:00It's good to have the old MaryBeth back with u...It's good to have the old MaryBeth back with us. Looking forward to your posts.Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151138474298404664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-15012788104827991952012-01-09T13:14:59.440-05:002012-01-09T13:14:59.440-05:00Wow, I believe everything happens for a reason, to...Wow, I believe everything happens for a reason, to question nothing, for it is meant to be. However, I only found your blog before Christmas, took your book promotion to heart, purchased the book, a rare treat for me, hoping to be inspired each week by your guidance and the book, have been filled with anticipation, logged in this morning to see if you had a tease about the upcoming discussion, and BAM: it is over before it started. Hmmmm.merlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124315992587337524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-65997508527036806502012-01-09T12:27:28.632-05:002012-01-09T12:27:28.632-05:00This post is awesome, and I love that you are taki...This post is awesome, and I love that you are taking back your creative space. Do what you do for you, the rest will follow. I can totally understand your desire to be more than just a mouthpiece, and have long struggled with that too. This year, I am posting what I want, when I want, and being less guided by outside factors. I am glad to see you will be doing it in a way you love too. And I will be reading it. Thanks for the honesty and the candor today, Marybeth.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-80068636493956238232012-01-09T11:58:55.836-05:002012-01-09T11:58:55.836-05:00I might not comment much, but I'm always here ...I might not comment much, but I'm always here reading your posts. Keep up the good work. I just picked up Write it Down, Make it Happen at the library and I plan to read it at your suggestion.Ellen - SkoMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715190753477905113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-69232639706242703242012-01-09T11:24:19.763-05:002012-01-09T11:24:19.763-05:00I admire your courage to evaluate where you are at...I admire your courage to evaluate where you are at and adjust accordingly. Last year I only made 1 blog post between January and August (I was really busy) but it turned out to be the highest ranking post on my blog. Passion for what you are writing makes a difference. I appreciate your honesty and hope you will post more than I did :)Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135310816458327390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-31140046587327071902012-01-09T10:03:10.383-05:002012-01-09T10:03:10.383-05:00Sounds great Marybeth. I've been reading your...Sounds great Marybeth. I've been reading your blogs since 2009 and always loved hearing about your family and what you were making for dinner, etc. You are an amazing woman and even though I am old enough to be your mother I still looked up to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com