tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post8698969772707077670..comments2023-10-02T04:06:53.185-04:00Comments on Brass and Ivory: Life with MS and RA: Why Am I So Angry?Lisa Emrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-88181580648192401132009-03-30T09:49:00.000-04:002009-03-30T09:49:00.000-04:00Hey Lisa,I'm glad you filled us in. I've missed p...Hey Lisa,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you filled us in. I've missed posts about you and getting to know more about you and your experiences. I do greatly appreciate the technical info and knowledge, but enjoy getting to know who you are, too. <BR/><BR/>I'm also one who would rather sit on the sidelines doing my own thing, so I understand where you are coming from in that regard. I, too, loved to have an empty house so that I could practice without people hearing me (I played flute for a long time.) While I did perform, I didn't like being in front of people. That's one of the things I like about blogging. I can be out there without people really seeing me. <BR/><BR/>I agree that there's nothing wrong with some ads on a blog site (it's good to make a bit of cash given all of the time you put into this), but there are some who cross that line and I share your anger. It's particularly angering that someone would plagiarize your work. That's just wrong regardless of the motive. <BR/><BR/>I hope that you don't have to censor yourself on your blog or sacrifice anything for your freelancing. I imagine that's tricky to balance. <BR/><BR/>I look forward to hearing more about you soon!<BR/><BR/>IvyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-66335431374111745742009-03-30T00:32:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:32:00.000-04:00Hey miss pUNKrOCKfairy,Thanks so much. I really a...Hey miss pUNKrOCKfairy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much. I really appreciate hearing that the information is useful. That feels really good.<BR/><BR/>And certainly the response from this post has given me permission to get more personal (once again). It's not always about the MS and I have forgotten that a bit. It's really about life.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-3017278105315192122009-03-30T00:22:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:22:00.000-04:00Kerri,Happy Anniversary!! Those emotions certainl...Kerri,<BR/><BR/>Happy Anniversary!! Those emotions certainly seem to come in cycles with slight variations each time. Congrats on the good MRI scans and wonderful outlook for the coming year. It's funny, I don't really find the daily shot to be a negative reminder of MS.<BR/><BR/>Hats off to you with the half-marathons. I was never a runner before and am not one now. LOL. Keep it up lady.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-17049495897482460402009-03-30T00:18:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:18:00.000-04:00Diane,You would never bother me. In fact, I had b...Diane,<BR/><BR/>You would never bother me. In fact, I had been busy with student piano classes at my house last weekend which required some serious cleaning. (Imagine kitchen floor which had not been mopped in, say, 4-5 months....etc.) And today, I actually went to a movie and had dinner with friends. Nice.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-3235004840401798372009-03-30T00:11:00.000-04:002009-03-30T00:11:00.000-04:00Aviva,I just hope that you find some answers soon....Aviva,<BR/><BR/>I just hope that you find some answers soon. Knowing that 'something' is wrong, but without a name can be frustrating. I'm glad to help if I think I can.<BR/><BR/><I>"...they are never truly part of the community they try to profit from."</I><BR/><BR/>Thank you for making this statement. It helps to provide some relief of the anxiety I've felt.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-74867715955570614002009-03-29T22:27:00.000-04:002009-03-29T22:27:00.000-04:00I too, had been wondering if you might be too busy...I too, had been wondering if you might be too busy to post more personal blogs. I have always loved reading about your life as I find you as humorous and entertaining as the others do. However, I am always astounded at how much valuable and useful info you post in your blog and cannot even fathom having the discipline to do the kind of research you must do. Just want you to know that all your hardwork is really appreciated.@whiskey.xray.yoga.zulu https://www.blogger.com/profile/13486715100955603014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-91619210414329170652009-03-29T14:27:00.000-04:002009-03-29T14:27:00.000-04:00hi there! catching up on my blogging friends' happ...hi there! catching up on my blogging friends' happenings. I'm coming back over in a little bit though with a fresh cup of coffee to read your articles. This weekend is my 8th anniversary of having MS. I'm going to fight it with every ounce of energy I have this year. I'm tired of taking that daily shot (which is a definite reminder of having the disease, as Montel says and I so agree!) I've been through the gammit of emotions over the years and this year I'm learning to live again and turning up the music (check out my blog to hear the song!)<BR/><BR/>I have an MS appt on Friday to just visit with my wonderful neurologist. I already had my yearly MRI and nothing new...yippee! A few increases in size, a few decreases in size. I continue to work out, challenge myself with half marathons, work full time with great little kids and learning to enjoy life again.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you....come visit!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964488844868705176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-35148911271931124362009-03-28T22:02:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:02:00.000-04:00awb--hey! I read your blog too. LOLawb--hey! I read your blog too. LOLDiane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-3370904858961707082009-03-28T22:01:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:01:00.000-04:00wOW, WHERE TO START?(oBVIOUSLY WITH TAPPING OFF MY...wOW, WHERE TO START?(oBVIOUSLY WITH TAPPING OFF MY CAp key) I too just figure you are busy or not feeling up to it, you do have MS afterall. I'm not big on emailing people because I feel like I'm bothering them. I have read so many strange (meaning I know the blogger is mad, but not quite sure what about) posts from our MS blog world lately...I never get twisted comments, such nice people on my blog, I may know the guy(s) you are mentioning and I tried to give a "heads up" early on to a few bloggers (which one can take or leave--no sweat) and I tried to choose only ad free or non-profit type ad blogs for my 100 Chronic Illness List, because it can get a bit much. Professional sites are what they are, but I don't consider them blogs. Be angry, let it out. Sing. Play music. Be you.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-46535971620614832282009-03-28T19:07:00.000-04:002009-03-28T19:07:00.000-04:00Wow. I think your blogs are amazing, and you're su...Wow. I think your blogs are amazing, and you're such a wonderful person to volunteer hope and advice in so many places. <BR/><BR/>I'm pissed off for you that there are jerks who are stealing your hard work and trying to profit from it. <BR/><BR/>Please don't think it reflects on the MS community online that people like that exist. They exist everywhere, and they are never truly part of the community they try to profit from. <BR/><BR/>I really do admire the work you do, and the way you help people like me who are just trying to figure everything out. <BR/><BR/>Thank you!!Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-14203801973216957332009-03-28T17:09:00.000-04:002009-03-28T17:09:00.000-04:00Linda, you are my guru. So have I said thank you ...Linda, you are my guru. So have I said thank you lately? No one man can stand strong alone, it takes all men to stand together for strength. <BR/><BR/>Don't ask ME who said that cause I think I just made it up. :)Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-23203614296387671592009-03-28T17:06:00.000-04:002009-03-28T17:06:00.000-04:00Oh no...Kmilyun and Blindbeard, you guys are gonna...Oh no...Kmilyun and Blindbeard, you guys are gonna start making me worry about being entertaining and funny. Aw, the pressure. LOL.<BR/><BR/>I feel the love guys, thank you.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-207577092331512182009-03-28T17:01:00.000-04:002009-03-28T17:01:00.000-04:00Andy, hey we can't be your only two readers. I've...Andy, hey we can't be your only two readers. I've seen more over there. <BR/><BR/>BTW, very cool about the new porch/deck and I still say 'yay' Vitamin D.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-61959189723900319672009-03-28T16:59:00.000-04:002009-03-28T16:59:00.000-04:00Tracy, thank you for the award. I feel honored. ...Tracy, thank you for the award. I feel honored. <BR/><BR/>The only way that I've thought about benefiting from having MS is to use it to help others, which then helps me. So in the end, it's all about ME!!! LOL.<BR/><BR/>You know....where ever it is that you live must not be that far from me. Just saying.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-63929186881571367852009-03-28T07:13:00.000-04:002009-03-28T07:13:00.000-04:00I love the comments you leave me and the only thin...I love the comments you leave me and the only thing I would complain about, if I did complain about you but I can't because your blog is so superior, is that you don't show enough of your humor. You're damn funny and I hope people know that.Blindbeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653985941985467240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-51979182468564719872009-03-28T03:17:00.000-04:002009-03-28T03:17:00.000-04:00"To thine own self be true"...don't ASK me who sai..."To thine own self be true"...don't ASK me who said that, because I can't remember! I just know it's a keeper of a quote. :-) There will always be those that wish to be you, be like you, be above you, and be in control of you...because they "be fearful OF you". You are a powerful person and I don't mean that in a dominance sort of way...you are powerful from within, which offers a remarkable source of strength to those of us surrounding you. But that strength, sometimes no matter what your intention or use of it, is frightening to others that lack it...and they act out around you in ways that are not always well understood.<BR/><BR/>I am in praise of YOU today, too, Ms. Lisa...for speaking YOUR truth...which lights a path for others to do the same. Shine on...BRAINCHEESEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04478852688645497036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-42410003386713394432009-03-28T01:16:00.000-04:002009-03-28T01:16:00.000-04:00Geezzzz . ...I always read your blog when I see a ...Geezzzz . ...<BR/><BR/>I always read your blog when I see a new post/article hit my reader! I enjoy the blogs like yours and many others that inform and/or entertain me.<BR/><BR/>Lately I have noticed many of the points you mentioned. I get some really wacky emails via my contact page - since I am new to this MS deal and the norm for MS bloggers it leaves me kind of stumped sometimes. <BR/><BR/>Glad I am not the only one that the goo roo's irritate.kmilyunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09759054972109846390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-2310378908809751192009-03-28T00:51:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:51:00.000-04:00Sorry that it happened, maybe I'm lucky that only ...Sorry that it happened, maybe I'm lucky that only you and my mother read my blog! Hang in there, it probably will get worse?<BR/>Andyawbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029157758859447422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-7805191773294028302009-03-28T00:20:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:20:00.000-04:00Speaking of loving you, you have to come over to m...Speaking of loving you, you have to come over to my other blog, Rambling Thoughts cause I left something there for ya!Tracy Rambles On And Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928404796336909746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-26515750239456876442009-03-28T00:00:00.000-04:002009-03-28T00:00:00.000-04:00Lisa,I have to admit, I'm really angry on your beh...Lisa,<BR/>I have to admit, I'm really angry on your behalf! <BR/>I've often gotten the feeling that there were people, in my life or just showing up, who gave the impression that they had the motor going on how they could benefit from me and that I have MS.<BR/>Truth be told, and I am so ashamed to admit this, but my mother uses it on a daily basis. <BR/>I think that it's rude and bizarre for someone to ask me to list them in any space at my blogs. <BR/>Those are mine, the fact that I have readers who comment regularly is a huge bonus, but it was not to gain readers, it was to unload the heavy loads that I'd had to carry all day or to find the funny in an experience that, in real life, wasn't funny at all. <BR/>As for the rude commenter who then wouldn't display your side of the story, don't let people like that ruin one second of your day! Because for one rude commenter, you have a gagillion who love you!Tracy Rambles On And Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928404796336909746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-30575792123399040502009-03-27T22:12:00.000-04:002009-03-27T22:12:00.000-04:00Webster, thank you!! I do keep busy, but most of ...Webster, thank you!! I do keep busy, but most of it is just keeping track of what's going on out there. I really do read most of everybody's posts, just don't comment on the majority.<BR/><BR/>Teaching lessons certainly takes a lot of energy but fortunately I have been able to cut my teaching days down to Mon-Wed. I used to teach 6 days a week when I had 42 students. THAT was insane.<BR/><BR/>I can type fairly quickly when my fingers are doing well. However, I can't think fast enough and tend to make a lot of word substitution mistakes while I go. It can take up to 10 minutes to leave a comment as simple as this one.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad to answer your questions. If there is something I can be helpful with, I'm glad to do so. I will probably share more personal life stuff in the future (actually I have been kinda waiting for something exciting to happen so I could talk about it, lol).Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-39957762197095914632009-03-27T22:06:00.000-04:002009-03-27T22:06:00.000-04:00Steve, thank you so much. Ya know, I feel better ...Steve, thank you so much. Ya know, I feel better just getting this out. The shelf was getting weak in the center and about to give in to what's down below. <BR/><BR/>Jen, you know how I love your kooky self.Lisa Emrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862232056342347990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-89849462384028704792009-03-27T21:00:00.000-04:002009-03-27T21:00:00.000-04:00Lisa, I always enjoy reading your blog and I had j...Lisa, I always enjoy reading your blog and I had just assumed you were too busy keeping up with your two blogs, and freelance writing projects to boot - plus teaching music! To have the energy to delve into your personal life would surprise me, but I'm certain your typing skills are far faster and superior to mine, so you probable type out a paragraph in a flash. <BR/><BR/>What you have offered here is wonderful information, some of which I have taken to heart. Plus you always answer my stupid questions for which I thank you.Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518858062969978457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-88914465279296530842009-03-27T19:14:00.000-04:002009-03-27T19:14:00.000-04:00Hey Lisa---Digging out of my own hole JUST FOR YOU...Hey Lisa---<BR/><BR/>Digging out of my own hole JUST FOR YOU-LOL.<BR/><BR/>Great topic. As a website owner and not what I consider a "true blogger" (even though I keep being called just that and I keep reminding people that that implies I write deeply about my own personal life/MS/day-to-day journey), I couldn't give a rat's a$$ if people don't comment at my site. I'm getting sick of websites/communities that promote this and people almost feel a "reciprocal need" to boost each others' egos by doing so. I comment on a select few blogs/sites because I LOVE them and/or I find them exceptionally informative. I do not care if anyone reciprocates. I feel my persona is that of a journalistic writer (my background and joy) and not a blogger. Thank goodness we're all different because wouldn't it be boring if we all presented the exact same things.<BR/><BR/>Anyhoo...<BR/><BR/>As for the 2 sites in question, you and I and a few others know about one "incident" that was so WRONG. It still makes me seethe and I have to sound off that I've never asked anyone to link to me, to write free content for me, to click on any ads for me, or to read my frigging posts. And I would certainly never presume to tell someone they were not "trying hard enough" to "cure" their MS with some junk I'm promoting. What a load of crap. We are all different, with different MS paths. That is why some blogs are lighter than others. Some are heavier than others, expressing the greater challenges of the writers. Then there are websites with varying degrees of credibility. It's all DIFFERENT and that's FINE. Diversity is key, combined with not stepping on others' viewpoints or telling them how they must treat or react to their own MS.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, on to my concoction I'm dreaming up....<BR/><BR/>Lots of warped love,<BR/><BR/>JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421022098477662697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500936220214961312.post-65307387667449971322009-03-27T19:12:00.000-04:002009-03-27T19:12:00.000-04:00It's a story as old as time itself. Those who end...It's a story as old as time itself. Those who end up in the spotlight (for whatever reason) end up surrounded by those who want the spotlight, and fielding unsolicited input from those who feel they know how the spotlight should best be used.<BR/><BR/>As a school teacher in Baton Rouge used to put it, "Use your good judgement." (Said with a thick southern African-American female accent.) You aren't going to be able to change others, but you have the right to discover their true intentions, and put them at the appropriate distance.<BR/><BR/>Anger has a short shelf life, after which it starts to stink.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134766859291227041noreply@blogger.com