Comments on Cooking With Libby: Why Do You Blog? {Rant #1}

Hmmmm....I say she is a WITCH with a B. Jealous an...

2012-02-16T18:04:22.526-06:00

Hmmmm....I say she is a WITCH with a B. Jealous and petty and mean. Good on your Hub.

Awwww....how sweet Kay Dee :) Yes....I am hoping ...

2012-01-24T11:18:08.422-06:00

Awwww....how sweet Kay Dee :) Yes....I am hoping for a speedy recovery as well :) I am glad you enjoyed the dumplings :)

So happy to hear that all is benign! Wishing you ...

2012-01-24T11:06:04.403-06:00

So happy to hear that all is benign! Wishing you a speedy recovery. I wish I lived close enough to bring you and your family some of your YUMMY Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings--that I made. :)

Yes Carey...I think that is what this particular p...

2012-01-23T14:38:57.587-06:00

Yes Carey...I think that is what this particular person thought also. That it is just a big time waster...lol.

Yes girl...she went there and said it to my face.....

2012-01-23T14:38:17.583-06:00

Yes girl...she went there and said it to my face...lol. I seriously was shocked because that really was the first time anyone has said that to me. Ever. Thank you for the prayers and thoughts ;)

Wanker...lol...that's a new word for me ;) Se...

2012-01-23T14:35:35.072-06:00

Wanker...lol...that's a new word for me ;) Seriously though, you are right. People blog for soooo many different reasons...whether it's to make money or to share their hobbies with others. I think this person I'm mentioning really didn't quite understand how a blog works.

I've gotten this before. I think people think...

2012-01-23T14:17:02.157-06:00

I've gotten this before. I think people think it's only for people who have lots of time on their hands. LOL!

ah libby.......a gifted writer like u shd just sha...

2012-01-22T21:42:40.370-06:00

ah libby.......a gifted writer like u shd just shake off such comments from insensitive people. Its appalling to see she said that to ur face.........
i started my blog at a time when i was really really in the pit! and ive only made new friends, learnt a lot, did share a lot and am learning everyday.............
stay cheerful..........happy to read ur page while recovering! in prayers always !! hugsXO

sheesh. I just got off the phone. A guy called a...

2012-01-22T20:10:09.487-06:00

sheesh. I just got off the phone. A guy called and said, "how are you today?" I knew that was off to a bad start. I gave my standard reply.

"I'm working, who's calling?"

"welllllll," he drawls out, "I'm Henry and I'm calling from the RSPCA."

and then pauses....

"and??" I said

"this is a tough time of year for dogs and cats..."

I interrupted and said I was working and I needed to quick version

he went on and on and on and on without taking a breath... obviously reading.

finally I broke in and said I had no time for this, I was working.

He said I didn't have to be rude. I asked if he called professional offices like this and he said no, they weren't allowed to interrupt work.

I wanted to spit.

Your friend is ignorant. Blogging can be for work, it can be for a hobby, it can be to indulge a passion but we all blog for a reason. I love blogging and I love reading other peoples' blogs. I learn so much.

Your friend will never reach out to learn anything new. It's her loss. I never understood anyone who needed to insult someone else to feel better themselves. There's only one word for someone like that. wanker

My thoughts exactly Mike :) And it's great to...

2012-01-22T19:14:30.625-06:00

My thoughts exactly Mike :) And it's great to be back ;)

Nice to see you back.. I suspect that there had to...

2012-01-22T18:33:04.964-06:00

Nice to see you back.. I suspect that there had to be some kind of jealousy going on there.. Even if she did not understand what you get from blogging she could have kept her mouth shut.

Awwww...welcome to the blog Peg ;) I hope you enjo...

2012-01-22T17:21:57.270-06:00

Awwww...welcome to the blog Peg ;) I hope you enjoy the yeast rolls ;) I'm so sorry to hear about your younger sister. I think some people are just bitter...period. I'm trying to recoup as best I can from the surgery. It's going to take a few more weeks though. Great to have you aboard :)

Libby I found your blog last night after seeing yo...

2012-01-22T17:07:57.659-06:00

Libby I found your blog last night after seeing your button on another one. I sooo enjoyed my visit and now your button is on my blog too. Please don't take to heart the things the other person said, I don't go out to work due to illness and disability BUT, I don't always find the time to come on each day.
How people who do work accomplish this I don't know and they have my admiration.
Recently a person trawled through 4 yrs of my blog until she found something I had said and tried to discredit me through it. She couldn't there was nothing to back up her accusations, the fact it was my younger sister made it all the more sad that someone would feel so much bitterness she needed to do that.

If the person concerned can't grasp the concept of blogging then that's fine, however we all know what she's missing :o)

Take time to get over your surgery and make sure you don't rush it. I'm looking forward to trying some of your recipes, I make my own bread so am really looking forward to trying your home made yeast rolls.

Peg x

Totally agree Patti. I did try to tell her that r...

2012-01-22T15:45:37.054-06:00

Totally agree Patti. I did try to tell her that reading a blog is like reading a magazine...except it's in chronological order and much more interesting. It totally went past her head...lol. Guess she just didn't quite understand it all.

Libby, I have enjoyed your blog for sometime now. ...

2012-01-22T15:37:27.121-06:00

Libby, I have enjoyed your blog for sometime now. I cant beleive that woman said those things to you! I work full time AND have two blogs( for fun) one is a family journal of sorts and my other one is a recipe blog where I post recipes to share with family and friends. I do it because its fun and relaxing after working all day, not to mention a great way to journal things. That lady just doesnt know what she is talking about!

Awwwww...thank you :) Welcome to the blog ;) It i...

2012-01-22T15:24:27.510-06:00

Awwwww...thank you :) Welcome to the blog ;) It is pretty time consuming but so well worth it after that long awaited post is written ;)

It makes a difference when you love what you do :)...

2012-01-22T15:21:40.619-06:00

It makes a difference when you love what you do :) And yes...the friends you make are absolutely amazing ;)

Totally agree Cindy. Everyone down my way has bee...

2012-01-22T15:20:25.986-06:00

Totally agree Cindy. Everyone down my way has been really supportive with things...except for this one person...lol.

Yep...that's what needs to be done...ignore th...

2012-01-22T15:18:52.300-06:00

Yep...that's what needs to be done...ignore the naysayers. I guess people really do think that since you stay home, you really do have all the time in the world. If only they knew huh? :)

Hey Libby, this is the first time I am here but I ...

2012-01-22T15:01:12.937-06:00

Hey Libby, this is the first time I am here but I can tell you this much - never let anyone saying you are not doing a "real" job ever get under your skin. I think they can't afford the time nor do they possess the talent to achieve something like this that requires so much of love and passion and goodwill and consistency, so it is their incabability speaking. I am an ameteur blogger myself, I know first hand how much of time management and organization the best of this trade demand! Those of you who can turn this into a business are real stars!!

PS BTW, "she" should know that I was searching for "top food blogs" on Google and came across yours from the food blogs directory. That goes to say something about how good you are at this. Keep up the good work, and happy cooking and blogging!! <3

For me blogging is a lot like sewing, knitting, or...

2012-01-22T14:01:32.403-06:00

For me blogging is a lot like sewing, knitting, or quilting; it can be done just as a hobby or can be a money making venture. Right now I fall into the hobby blogging category and there are some weeks when I put in enough hours on the blog that it's almost a part time job on its own.

It's a labor of love for me though because I love what I do and have made some absolutely amazing friends over the last 3 and a half years.

I know how you feel. I've told a few of "...

2012-01-22T13:52:18.531-06:00

I know how you feel. I've told a few of "the Mommies" at my son's school that I'm a food blogger, when they ask what I do for a living. They all go silent, so I'm guessing they are following the "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say it rule". I mean if you enjoy being in the kitchen, why not share your passion with others? Who cares, if you stay at home or work? For some working Moms, blogging is a way to relax and forget the pressures of work. Some people are just too full of themselves, LOL.

I'm always amazed at people's reactions to...

2012-01-22T13:21:59.701-06:00

I'm always amazed at people's reactions too once they find out you write a blog. They act as if it's a chore or something; I wouldn't be doing it if it was! It also surprises me when they say that you have the time since you don't work...oh, that's right, cooking, cleaning, laundry, carpooling isn't work...what were we thinking Libby? I guess we just have to continue on and ignore all the naysayers :) Get some rest and get well soon!

Bran...that is exactly what I was thinking...that ...

2012-01-22T12:42:44.991-06:00

Bran...that is exactly what I was thinking...that maybe they haven't found what they like to do yet. Amen to that ;)

Definitely true Rebecca. I'm still going to k...

2012-01-22T12:41:31.882-06:00

Definitely true Rebecca. I'm still going to keep plugging away at it ;)