tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post8136669962468137657..comments2023-08-10T05:24:20.775-04:00Comments on Razing the Bar: The Trouble with HumansAndy Whitmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04010130934552315074noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-5371830143001630292008-08-11T04:55:00.000-04:002008-08-11T04:55:00.000-04:00Dear Mr. Whitman, I like the way you weave your wo...Dear Mr. Whitman, <BR/><BR/>I like the way you weave your words . There is something about how they come together that is so brilliantly fluid. There is mood and nuance and wit all intertwined. And I have silently enjoyed all of it over the few months since I discovered your blog. <BR/><BR/>I thought I would pop in my two cents today since you sound quite blue, to let you know, that even in the throes of misanthropy, you are a pretty amazing writer. <BR/><BR/>Hope you feel better soon. <BR/><BR/>Oh and I'm gonna quote you on the 'I love Jesus. I just can't stand those that claim to follow him' - I know exactly what you mean.Mercuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15579662714228176010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-48478464372353712582008-08-09T01:11:00.000-04:002008-08-09T01:11:00.000-04:00sleep my friend. been in that state too many time...sleep my friend. been in that state too many times in my life. just get some sleep. it makes the idiots in this world a lot less bothersome.<BR/><BR/>i know from reading you are in a bad spot right now with family. find some rest in their and take care of yourself as well. you aren't worth anything to anyone if you don't rest a bit. <BR/><BR/>still thinking of and praying for you and your family often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-88486873665266104442008-08-08T16:33:00.000-04:002008-08-08T16:33:00.000-04:00Don't forget, anger is a stage of grief. . . .Take...Don't forget, anger is a stage of grief. . . .<BR/>Take care of yourself.Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263860830512792429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-56789173759432648972008-08-08T16:31:00.000-04:002008-08-08T16:31:00.000-04:00You do need sleep.It's ok.I get a monthly extended...You do need sleep.<BR/>It's ok.<BR/><BR/>I get a monthly extended family email from my cousin, since her mother passed away two years ago. Early on, it featured quotes of her mother's favorite sayings. One was, "Jesus saw this happening, and He said it would be ok." It's simple, but it's got me through some things.Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263860830512792429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-50269367263100081142008-08-08T14:20:00.000-04:002008-08-08T14:20:00.000-04:00"E-asshole"? In this case, I'd say that among your..."E-asshole"? In this case, I'd say that among your many talents, Andy, you are a master of understatement.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03147734669353799982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-45226964036591563082008-08-08T08:56:00.000-04:002008-08-08T08:56:00.000-04:00Andy, as a start, you need to take the same vow I ...Andy, as a start, you need to take the same vow I made four years ago: "I will not discuss politics online. No good can come of it." I still state my opinion on my personal website from time to time, but, otherwise, I've stuck to that promise, and I'm a happier, healthier -- and no less well-informed or politically engaged -- person for it.<BR/><BR/>Also, you're old enough and wise enough to be able to spot the assholes online. Stop poking them with sticks. They <EM>like</EM> it.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456377117711062375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-27517901868308193252008-08-07T19:50:00.000-04:002008-08-07T19:50:00.000-04:00"But my mouth has gotten me into trouble all my li..."But my mouth has gotten me into trouble all my life"<BR/><BR/>You and me both. And my eMouth is even worse.John McCollumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757876504958350010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-3259072868060099172008-08-07T18:15:00.000-04:002008-08-07T18:15:00.000-04:00You are not alone in these struggles at all. All ...You are not alone in these struggles at all. All people have the ability to be assholes and the ability to be saints.<BR/><BR/>I hope a couple saints show up soon for you.Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267086034156065937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-15391192689259324992008-08-07T17:01:00.000-04:002008-08-07T17:01:00.000-04:00I know exactly how it feels. For some reason, Aug...I know exactly how it feels. For some reason, August just keeps getting "better and better."<BR/><BR/>I've found that Psalm 4 is pretty awesome consolation in times like these. Try it out before bed tonight, if you like. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9991864.post-60794457679182139552008-08-07T14:35:00.000-04:002008-08-07T14:35:00.000-04:00People do suck. I'm sorry, Andy.People do suck. I'm sorry, Andy.CarolNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787036069773614026noreply@blogger.com