tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post8350607242783877086..comments2023-10-31T09:51:46.455-05:00Comments on Exit 95 on The Yellowbrick Road...: That Dirty Little Secret....Me.Bo...http://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-1068127762913145612010-06-13T08:41:17.518-05:002010-06-13T08:41:17.518-05:00Thank you, you guys!!! You have totally cheered m...Thank you, you guys!!! You have totally cheered me up! I do want to keep blogging and you guys have convinced me that I do have online friends---you mean so much to me. I love you all!Bo...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-57694201179731903072010-06-12T22:27:22.895-05:002010-06-12T22:27:22.895-05:00Bo...I have read your blog for years...prayed for ...Bo...I have read your blog for years...prayed for you, a lot! I will never know the pain you feel, as you are the one who is feeling it. I do know that I enjoy your blog, knitting and craft endevors. I especially loved the stories you told of your nursing days...and am saddened that you took too much of your patients pain home with you. However I am sure the care you gave them was so meaningful and comforting to your patients and their families. That is what makes you who you are, a caring person! I have been in and out of the hospital a lot in the last 5 years, and the nurses who were like you are the nurses who got me through my illnesses...because they took the time to care! I hope you will keep your blog, even if it is to let us know you are still doing well...everyday that you don't relapse is a good day! Keep on fighting for yourself, and don't worry about nasty negative people.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135184610137372829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-60398410328641078772010-06-11T20:39:37.587-05:002010-06-11T20:39:37.587-05:00hey Bo - thanks for writing. I've been concer...hey Bo - thanks for writing. I've been concerned because you aren't writing as much and I was hoping it wasn't because you were feeling bad/sad.<br /><br />I have no problem telling anybody that I read your blog - but I have to admit I'm not sure who in my circle would care. I probably don't blog with the mainstream.<br /><br />How is that beautiful Little Red Hoodie? Have you set it aside for awhile?<br /><br />Hang in there Bo - I check up on you on a regular basis and appreciate it when you post.<br /><br />SueSuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-42078065232593533182010-06-10T21:35:34.792-05:002010-06-10T21:35:34.792-05:00I'm here Bo, lurkin' and reading - since T...I'm here Bo, lurkin' and reading - since TBRN.<br /><br />Gots my own troubles too, but enjoy your sharing of your life and thoughts and doings.<br /><br />Be yourself, forget the rest.megangisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525798250882137874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-36245109034527763372010-06-10T21:27:59.945-05:002010-06-10T21:27:59.945-05:00(Is "half-assedly" a word?)
It is, if ...(Is "half-assedly" a word?) <br /><br />It is, if you say so. LOL<br /><br />I am a lurker too - from the time as a road nurse in Texas to now. I hope you won't stop the blog, but it is your decision, and you know best. I like readuing about your projects, your mom, the dove nests in your tree, etc., etc.<br /><br />Know I support whatever you decide.Linda in Alameda, CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-28911440247015695142010-06-10T18:38:14.773-05:002010-06-10T18:38:14.773-05:00Thank you, -E.Thank you, -E.Bo...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-87541250175336215272010-06-10T18:34:16.254-05:002010-06-10T18:34:16.254-05:00Hi Bo,
I'm one of your lurkers as well, and t...Hi Bo,<br /><br />I'm one of your lurkers as well, and though I don't think we'd agree on much, if anything, politically (or about the Harlot fiasco), I truly feel for you as you struggle with your mental health. I, too, struggle with depression/anxiety, and I'm impressed by how you've carved out such a safe space -- amidst your yarn, jewelry materials, and the like -- to create things that are so you! Focus on yourself as you ride this wave out, and keep sidestepping the negativity as much as possible. <br /><br />And by the way, your beautiful Aran sweaters have inspired me to knit one of my own (just as soon as I finish this cardigan). <br /><br />Be well. Be happy. I wish you the best, truly.<br /><br />-EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-37400658058320456792010-06-10T17:58:21.017-05:002010-06-10T17:58:21.017-05:00Maggie---I have been reading your blog in the last...Maggie---I have been reading your blog in the last month and I did know about your troubles. You didn't know it but I had you on my prayer list.<br /><br />Listen, Maggie. If you ever need to talk, to share experiences and receive support for what you've been through---as I want to be supportive of you---email me your phone number and I'll call you.Bo...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-32920128143548063652010-06-10T17:49:54.408-05:002010-06-10T17:49:54.408-05:00Bo, for those days you want to see that others hav...Bo, for those days you want to see that others have some rough days I posted a photo of my little red truck...this was after the accident..but maybe you might look at what some of the rest of us are living with...you are not the only person with problems..or trying to find ways to cope with those problems...go look over that red truck and be so very glad you weren't the gal in the driver's seat that nightMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10108221715306839746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-17563723515653474052010-06-10T17:11:38.983-05:002010-06-10T17:11:38.983-05:00Thank you, Marsha!Thank you, Marsha!Bo...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-36151155420526450932010-06-10T17:07:29.823-05:002010-06-10T17:07:29.823-05:00Bo,
I really enjoy reading your blog and will mis...Bo,<br />I really enjoy reading your blog and will miss you if you give it up. I do understand though and wish you had a more positive experience. <br />You are a very honest and open person and I respect you for that.<br />This is for all of the mean people out there:<br />THINK ABOOUT IT<br />Three things in human life are important the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.<br />Henry James (1843-1916)<br /><br />I hope to see the finished RRH sweater. Your talent is awesome!<br />Your friend,<br />MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-35342596368948333232010-06-10T16:45:17.667-05:002010-06-10T16:45:17.667-05:00Anonymous--I have printed ALL comments, both negat...Anonymous--I have printed ALL comments, both negative and positive. So consider yourself counted as one of the negative ones. Happy now?Bo...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-40064708251291472152010-06-10T15:58:02.356-05:002010-06-10T15:58:02.356-05:00so you are only going to show your supportive comm...so you are only going to show your supportive comments?<br />to make yourself feel liked?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-46585657849431010812010-06-10T15:31:13.501-05:002010-06-10T15:31:13.501-05:00THANK YOU, YOU GUYS!!!! OMG, I am so appreciative...THANK YOU, YOU GUYS!!!! OMG, I am so appreciative of the positive comments from all of you. It makes me feel like I do really have good friends in the blogging world (and some outside the blogging world) and I am awestruck at the kindness and understanding you guys have given me. It is a gift that I treasure. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND, POSITIVE SUPPORT!!! I love you all.Bo...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02136803397641401011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-14809278732313135652010-06-10T15:31:13.502-05:002010-06-10T15:31:13.502-05:00I think you are very flippant about your so called...I think you are very flippant about your so called mental illness, as someone who deals with mental illness every day I can't believe your description of your "suffering" and severity of your disease ie PTSD. Seriously?<br />You do not appear to hold a job, have no responsibilities, have someone wait on you all day and who buys you everything you want<br />you also say your mother takes care of all your bogus medical costs, really how is anyone supposed to believe such nonsense?<br />You need to get up off your lazy ass, take off your fucking rose coloured glasses and join the real world instead of pretending you're in Oz you lazy little shit<br />and someone should shake up that Blaine or Brian or whatever his name is this week and tell him he's being taken for a rideAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-22924217909689676332010-06-10T14:31:58.421-05:002010-06-10T14:31:58.421-05:00What is really interesting about some of the comme...What is really interesting about some of the comments directed at Bo is the willingness to be so critical. It shows just how critical all human beings can be, a real study in human behavior.<br /><br />If any one who reads this blog thinks they are immune to nastiness behind their own backs think again.<br /><br />Having gone through extaordinary trauma as a police officer and the investigation afterwards I learned to my sorrow that no one is immune from backtalk even from the best of friends.<br /><br />People talk foul and cruel behind your back all the time regardless of who you are. Your personal ticks and faults are all under the microscope and up for discussion among friends and foes alike.<br /><br />Bo has put herself "out" in public and has with her opinions attracted some of the real nasties.<br />This is unfortunate and particularily cruel considering her openness about her mental illness.<br /><br />For those who delight in finding fault remember Karma is a bitch. She always gets you in the end.<br /><br />Build people up, be kind, find something good in people no matter how hard it might be at the time, what you dish out comes back to you and it is never pleasant, and never assume you are beyond the talk behind your back. You are not and someday, to your pain, you will find out. Try and make sure they have something nice to talk about.Marennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-38137761656104172862010-06-10T13:09:30.764-05:002010-06-10T13:09:30.764-05:00Bo,
I've read since your road nurse/warrior da...Bo,<br />I've read since your road nurse/warrior days and continue to be a fan. Please don't take the negative comments to heart. You remember the old saying "opinions are like A@@holes, everyone has one". You are my daily shot of encouragement, I love your knitting and live in daily envy of your talent. I have a counted cross stitch sampler I'm working on......for the last 25 years! LOL (someday I'll finish it). Keep on doing what you need to do to find yourself and brush off the negatives. <<<>><br />BeezyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-23532985733742593452010-06-10T13:03:51.771-05:002010-06-10T13:03:51.771-05:00Honey SCREW all the negative posters! I for one a...Honey SCREW all the negative posters! I for one am not only not ashamed to admit I read your blog I have actually recommended it to someone close to me who suffers from severe depression and needed to see she was NOT alone!<br />I have had bouts myself and although not nearly as severe as yours (or hers) I can empathize with many of your posts.<br />I love your riotous use of color and don't understand those who find it to be too much color (after all Natures wildflowers combine every color).<br />I am waiting to discover what your mystery flowers truly are and I for one would miss your blog and honesty more than you can imagine!Sue Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03125874501927793360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-28520260409066089212010-06-10T12:55:39.101-05:002010-06-10T12:55:39.101-05:00Bo, I haven't commented in a while, but want y...Bo, I haven't commented in a while, but want you to know I think of you often! I hope you don't decide to stop blogging, but I also know you know how to contact me outside of blogging. And I am not afraid to have anyone know that I consider you a friend!<br /><br />You have to do what is best for you! Some may not understand, some may think their issues are worse than yours - but we each have our own limits as to what we can handle & we have to do what is best for us. Like I have told some in my life - unless everything is exactly equal, you cannot compare 1 person's experience fully with another's. Personally I know that some consider me a very busy woman & marvel at what I accomplish. Others don't. There are times I feel like such a slacker compared to what I see others accomplishing, but I know that I also accomplish a lot more than I have seen others accomplish at this point in my life. So I go on the way I am.<br /><br />Being a very shy person myself, I can totally relate to that side of you! I have said it in the past that if I had not of had children, I could have very easily become a hermit (hermittress maybe?). But my kids that things going on that since I wanted to be the kind of mother that I didn't have, I attended or helped with, etc. This has helped me overcome some of my shyness, but not all of it. My fear is usually that if I let someone into my thoughts, my past, then I tend to shrink from further contact because I just know they now are judging me because of that. But then logically, I know that isn't true, so I try to go on.<br /><br />Anyway, whatever you decide, don't be a stranger with me! {{{HUGS}}}Cindy/KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902208663724302611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-74527745749759748392010-06-10T10:36:14.806-05:002010-06-10T10:36:14.806-05:00Dear Bo,
Guess I am one of the lurkers, but I'...Dear Bo,<br />Guess I am one of the lurkers, but I've followed you since Texas, and was very happy when I found you were posting again. You had positive energy (as much as I could spare) going your way after Texas. Only check in about once a week due to time and energy constraints - like Maggie, I have a bum foot that will probably never be normal again - but I CAN finally go up five steps with only one foot per riser! Just took two years, sigh.<br /><br />Do what you must to survive - if blogging drains you, drop it (although you will have a lot of us worrying again). Personally, think you are wasting too much time and energy on YH, but since I don't read her blog and don't twitter, etc., don't know details, so that's just MHO and worth what you paid for it (LOL).<br /><br />If you ever need a private listening ear, banphriosa at yahoo. Also play with jewelry and yarn, but both require time and energy.<br /><br />Please take care of yourself. And give the cats a scritch (if they are in the mood).ajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744877110277927621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-41855830908587570992010-06-10T09:50:31.526-05:002010-06-10T09:50:31.526-05:00I totally agree with anonymous at 5:39 a.m.
she sa...I totally agree with anonymous at 5:39 a.m.<br />she says it allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-2125176549272506292010-06-10T07:10:11.322-05:002010-06-10T07:10:11.322-05:00Wishing you peace of mind and a joyful heart - enj...Wishing you peace of mind and a joyful heart - enjoy your studio!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-80517153688286722992010-06-10T05:39:56.473-05:002010-06-10T05:39:56.473-05:00Before you think I am one of the 'nasty' c...Before you think I am one of the 'nasty' commenters - I'm not, I'm just simply giving you my honest point of view so you may understand why I continue to read your blog, but have never commented.<br /><br />I read your blog because it is like passing a car crash on the road. You know you shouldn't look, you don't really want to look because you know it'll make you squirm, but you end up looking anyway because you just have to know what is going on.<br /><br />I came to your blog through YH, and as many others have said before, i don't really see what your problem is with her, but you have explained that over and over and I accept that you do have an issue, even though I do not understand it. We are all allowed to have our own opinions.<br /><br />I understand that you feel you have a lot going on in your life. You complain multiple times of how tiring and busy your life is with your therapists, looking after two people, and following your hobbies. It irritates me, because there are plenty of people worse off than yourself. I myself have suffered with depression, yet worked my way a full time job through it. I only had one day off from it, and would often drive to work fighting with myself not to turn the steering wheel so I would crash head first into a wall and end it all. On top of full time work I would have therapist appointments, doctors appointments, run a house and look after my OH. I do not comment on those kind of posts that you write as I would have nothing to say apart from that I think you have wildly inflated thoughts about how 'ill' you are. So if I can't say anything nice, I say nothing at all. I do think that you should consider yourself extremely lucky that you have it so easy compared to a lot of other people who struggle with mental illness, who do not have the family willing to pay through the nose for their treatment, and who do have to carry on with everyday life rather than locking themselves away.<br /><br />I do not comment on your jewellery making posts, as I really do not like your jewellery. But everyone is entitled to see the beauty in their own creation, and I understand that you do.<br /><br />I do not comment on your posts where you are 'bitching' about YH or anyone else, as it reminds me of being in a school playground to be honest. And I struggle to see why someone who apparently has so much going on in her life and is so busy and exhausted has the energy to be so hateful.<br /><br />I hope that explains why I don't comment on your blog. I do read your blog, and will continue to. I've always been the kind of person who will watch a movie to the end even if I don't like it, or finish reading a book to the end even if I don't think it's very good, so I'll continue to look at your blog day after day.<br /><br />A couple of questions. <br /><br />Why do you sometimes write about a 'Brian' in your twitter posts and then delete them?<br /><br />Why do you delete other twitter posts - especially the ones where your having a good bitch about YH or someone and then delete them? Is it because you realise you're being a bit harsh and thought better of it, or because you don't want to be seen to be nasty?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-54068249730396822072010-06-10T03:29:15.392-05:002010-06-10T03:29:15.392-05:00I think you are courageous. I originally found yo...I think you are courageous. I originally found your blog when you were posting about being a visiting nurse and was thrilled when you started posting again. Post when you feel like it, do your crafts when you want. Just keep working at being happy. In the end, that's what is important.Nurse Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782375.post-11330122182088136892010-06-10T00:24:21.942-05:002010-06-10T00:24:21.942-05:00I am also a reader who has followed you from the &...I am also a reader who has followed you from the "Bohemian" days. My name is Jackie. only to identify me from the other anonymouses(?). I will miss your blog, but am glad to see you dropping it. Go to it, drop it like a hot rock and don't look back. I have learned that is the only way to get away from unhappy, unkind situations and poisonous people. I will pray for you if you wish, and hope for your growth in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com