This is kinda like a Dear Jon letter, only it's because it is in answer to Jon Schroeder's post from a few days ago where he called several family members out and asked, essentially, Hey - why haven't we heard from you on this family blog? Here is some information of people who have not contributed and why I think they are not.
Sherolyn - well Sherolyn's computer died, and I think she is just not interested in getting another one. Also, even though she is a good writer, her perfectionism sometimes gets the best of her and I think it would take her 3 weeks to write a 300 word blog.
Helen Kay - I don't know why she hasn't responded. I always thought she would be one to want to write. I saw her on Christmas and several of us talked about the New Blog, but I now realize she didn't say a thing and I didn't call her out. A very sneaky way to not make a commitment, I commend her.
Nancy - Nancy hasn't responded, either. She is probably busy with the only grandson in the world (Andrea's baby), and busy doing Retired Lady things. I also suspect she is one of those people who has no interest in writing. She is The General, after all, not a dang writer.
Elaine - has not responded, either. I don't think she is out of the country; she is probably busy doing Dr. Elaine things.
Leslie spends a good amount of time with Grandma Nor. She takes on the brunt of Grandma's needs, bless her. I think we should probably send in a nomination for sainthood for her, I think she has a good chance. Also, I heard Marie is having some pregnancy problems and Leslie has been taking care of her.
Teri - well, with some prodding, your mom has contributed. I told her she could do it at night - (like I do); she is just sleeping, anyway.
Me - Well, you know.
Roni - the only reason she contributed was because I made her. I think that was my one and only opportunity. She is, after all, the Resister of Authority. Not that I am authority, but since I started the blog thing and then told her I was publishing the thing she wrote, I might kind of look like I think I'm in that role.
Gayle - are you kidding? She scares the hell out of me - I'm not going to make her do ANYTHING!
Sherolyn's kids - Alice is interested; I heard Patti is a good writer, I don't have her email. Alice said she would tell her. The other girls? Who knows.
Helen's kids? Well, we got Rachel. Both Heidi and Sonja are interested. Heidi has her own blog, too. I don't know about the other 6.
Susan's -I invited Barb, but she has health issues and probably won't.
Nancy's kids - I invited Andrea, haven't heard back. I didn't send a note to Matt, I guess I should have. I didn't think he would be interested. Grandma Nor would tell me that I should ask and let the decision be his.
Leslie's kids? I invited Hans, but haven't heard back. David is in some gnarly secret military training, so he probably won't. I don't know about Troy, but Yanilza did contribute. Don't know about the others.
Teri's kids? Well, you and Jen are holding down the fort. And Jen does have her own blog. Would like to see some from your bros and your son, and from Nor and her gang. Alas.
Victoria -As for my kids, well Meg and Nate are plugging away. You and Nate are such a great Tag-Team duo, like always. I used to say you were each other's worst influence. Shawn says he is happy I am so 'into' this, but he is not interested in writing. He said he is proud of one of his greatest accomplishment - avoiding this technology. My best bet is to follow him around and write down the funny, crusty things he says. Mike works about 10 - 12 hours a day and then is in school and as always, keeps biting off a bit more than is easy to chew, although we do have lovely Jessica contributing. Your mom sent me an article about oil fields and I ran it past Mike, and he had some excellent comments and would 'love' to do research and write an article, but is too tied up with school and work and family. (Also, Sasha is now old and very sick - i'm worried that she might not be here long).
Roni's kids - I have asked them, and Steve said he was interested, but it is probably not a priority. I would like to see something from them - they are funny people. Roni has gotten them all entrenched in the Twilight thing. It is possible that they are just going along with her to keep her happy. I heard Kevin has his own blog. When I find out the URL I will link to it and ask for a contribution.
As for Gayle's girls - Well, Hilari said she is interested, but she is blonde, and so keeps forgetting. I don't know why Lindi isn't contributing, besides she works full-time and has two energetic boys at home. There You Have It. Love to all - Victoria
Helen Kay forgets a lot :-). Also, she's on a year home mission right now so she's busy all day long. She has become fabulously computer literate with her new work and scared me the other day when she used the acronym "URL". She is going to make time to read Twilight (which I bought for her last year) when she is able to do so.
ReplyDeleteAs for the people who don't like to write - it's not like this is English class and it's a writing assignment. You have an opinion about something, you blog! Much faster than writing anyway. It's fun!
Yes, we want to hear from all of you fabulous and not so fabulous writers out there. I'm proof enough that you don't have to be any good at it - this is not an essay contest. Please contribute!
And someone buy Sherolyn a new computer already!
I am so glad that I have contributed thus far, I certainly don;t want dirt dug up on me. I laughed all the way through your list Vic, ann it was partially a nervous laugh of thanks. Hee hee. Any chance, Grammy would dictate a blog post to one of her lovely daughters? She is so funny! I have learned some very funny ways to "handle" my husband from her, when he forgets his manners.
ReplyDeleteI suppose some of that might be valid. Like being scared of Gayle, I think maybe that is wise. Have you seen the picture she posted? Any one with the nerve to sport that hairdo is probably someone you don't want to mess with. Nancy really has to say SOMETHING! If not she will be the first subject in my first gossip peice! Troy's wife has earned him a temporary pass, but the rest of them are fair game. And remember, it IS temporary. Mikey is very busy I know, and Jess has contributed so I give them a pass, but... I'm still going to bug him, just one post and I know he'll be hooked! (Probably because I'll disagree with everything he says just to get him riled up! Hee hee!)
ReplyDeleteReally though this family is so big that this should eventually be like a daily newspaper, or whatever you call the online equivalent. So even though Victoria has lovingly tried to spare some, (and it did work on a couple) the rest have some splainin to do. Hil! You are the next one I go after when I'm done with yer ma!
Jon, I can hardly wait.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion (I have actually been known to give my opinion in the past, I might start doing it again someday), nobody is EVER too busy to connect with family. Gee, I'm busy, up at 4 every morning, in bed after 10, don't stop moving till I lay down. It's called LIFE. But where family is concerned, you make time. Prioritize and organize people. We used to be a closer family, what happened? My two cents.
ReplyDeleteHello to my dear family,
ReplyDeleteI love reading this but, alas, I only get an occasional opportunity. Someday I will write something...probably around the time I become independently wealthy and don't have to work anymore...? Anyway, until that time - I soooo love all your wonderful witty thoughts--thank you for being you and brightening my days!
P.S. PLEASE don't buy my Mom a new computer! She would break it also (she doesn't really break it - she is just afraid she is going to break it)... But I know she would love to talk to anyone one the phone. My Mom loves staying at Grammies (that's what some of us "older grandkids" call her-and I am the one of the "oldest") and reading the blog on the computer there (I'm not sure whose it is...?).
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