tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post4070021472415133636..comments2024-03-27T16:16:57.111-04:00Comments on SPINSTER STITCHER: MUST. TURN. OFF. TEEVEE. NOW.Conihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04019863597169674976noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-13607851850447542322013-01-20T10:00:08.353-05:002013-01-20T10:00:08.353-05:00I have unplugged from the *news* as well. There i...I have unplugged from the *news* as well. There is no more substance, just *Entertainment Tonight* type of interviewing. I was a fan of NBC news till they started showing the *dumbing down* of America and no *real* news or substance.<br /><br />I will here bits and pieces here and there but the only time I truly watch tv is when there is a thunderstorm in the area, just want to see if I need to take shelter for a possible tornado!! I unplugged officially about 7 months ago and guess what, I was getting UFO's done!! <br /><br />Enjoy your creative time!! I am enjoying mine!! Elisa Reynozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781954007409384350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-35228147827868271242013-01-18T11:00:16.571-05:002013-01-18T11:00:16.571-05:00Shows what I know, he's a LB. Sorry, ;-)Shows what I know, he's a LB. Sorry, ;-)Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721780347274988492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-59029337147359731312013-01-18T09:52:01.831-05:002013-01-18T09:52:01.831-05:00I had to look up what you were talking about (let&...I had to look up what you were talking about (let's face it, I really do live under a rock sometimes) because I don't keep up with the news that much...wow...that's all I've got..Wow! And the first thing I thought of when I read all the stuff, is that this man needs prayer, like you said, not sure if he did it, or it was done to him, or what...but either way, he really needs prayer! <br /><br />Oh, and thanks for making me have to clean my computer screen today...I had just taken a sip of tea (yeah, Earl Gray don't ya know) and then I read that line about Lance Armstrong and a muffin basket...nothing quit like giving your computer screen a good Christening with Earl Gray in the morning! :) Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-53973973627067736292013-01-18T09:51:28.120-05:002013-01-18T09:51:28.120-05:00I agree with Rita-unfortunately the press does lov...I agree with Rita-unfortunately the press does love a scandal about Notre Dame! Feel bad for Te-o and hope it sheds some light on internet fraud and the trouble teens can get themselves into. News junkie here-but a shut down is a good and welcome idea! Keep calm and stitch on!Annie Beezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350107389600329714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-89493938818354953372013-01-18T09:40:24.569-05:002013-01-18T09:40:24.569-05:00I'm news junkie but even I think it's goo...I'm news junkie but even I think it's good to unplug once in a while.<br /><br />I'll make this observation about Lance and Te-o (and others who have been in similar situations, I've noticed how the press (including the sports press) seem to enjoy putting people on pedestals and how they REALLY enjoy kicking them when they fall. <br /><br />Makes me glad I'm fairly anonymous.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867198853726961474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-12235665751710679922013-01-18T06:40:13.550-05:002013-01-18T06:40:13.550-05:00I haven't watched the news in years. It is too...I haven't watched the news in years. It is too discouraging. Since when is greed so good and crooks are celebrated?<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01551177344589162442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-16936618009804122082013-01-18T03:51:01.586-05:002013-01-18T03:51:01.586-05:00Coni, We started having Silent Sundays before we l...Coni, We started having Silent Sundays before we left the states and we love it because no tv, radio or music just hubby, Clarice the Cat and me just sitting in jammies all day reading, talking and in my case, stitching. Now that we are in Germany it is almost required because there are no stores open (not even gas stations) and per customs, no one can run the dishwasher, washing machine, mow the yard,ect.....in other words it is a true day of rest. I actually look forward to Sundays and the escape from the real world. And BTW, Clarice snores really loud which is really noticeable in the quiet.<br />Hope Aunt Chrissy is feeling well and you guys have a great weekend<br />DonnaDirty Martini Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722749061096190920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-71110233831935188182013-01-17T23:54:28.944-05:002013-01-17T23:54:28.944-05:00The news fast is great but how do I get the people...The news fast is great but how do I get the people at work to stop talking about all of the self-important sports morons out there. Now Tiger Woods wants to re-marry his wife, offering her a better pre-nup if he philanders again. Maybe it's just the self-important sports morons whose first names have five letters: Lance, Manti, Tiger. Lance is probably sorry to lose the spotlight. I'll watch the news again when I can see some examples of honesty and humility. I'm printing out your post and passing it around, Love to you and Stewey. (BTW hope Aunt Chrissy is doing well!)stitchwizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516460029560875653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-69715429332643587592013-01-17T23:34:52.093-05:002013-01-17T23:34:52.093-05:00OMG Love the last line. Enjoy your stitching time....OMG Love the last line. Enjoy your stitching time. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052334274494292848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-38693719416347521092013-01-17T23:13:00.466-05:002013-01-17T23:13:00.466-05:00Oh my gosh, that last line had me truly laughing o...Oh my gosh, that last line had me truly laughing out loud, I love your insight and pithy comments. You're the best. I agree that a news fast is a good thing and I try to do it but sometimes get sucked in. This news story about the ND QB is odd odd odd, I don't know if I care to know the truth after all the speculation. <br /><br />Anyway, I enjoy your posts so please don't take a blog fast or anything. Enjoy your stitching!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721780347274988492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-90248332928884155202013-01-17T22:19:22.730-05:002013-01-17T22:19:22.730-05:00I think Lance is supremely annoyed to have the foc...I think Lance is supremely annoyed to have the focus off of Lance Armstrong!!!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144095206915654767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-15321188278849765752013-01-17T22:06:12.189-05:002013-01-17T22:06:12.189-05:00I'm with Wilma in that I hope this unplugging ...I'm with Wilma in that I hope this unplugging doesn't keep you from us here in blogland. I absolutely L.O.V.E reading your posts!Peggy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11719096552002968247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-84841258623125109362013-01-17T19:36:36.407-05:002013-01-17T19:36:36.407-05:00Oh Coni, I'm cracking up! I'm so glad that...Oh Coni, I'm cracking up! I'm so glad that we have humor to deflect the crazy crap that we're hearing about every day and that you are out there to help me laugh through it. If we didn't have humor, we might all believe that everyone lies, and everyone is out to get us and that would be terribly depressing and actually incorrect. The world view is so far from reality sometimes. I like the idea of the news fast, and have actually done the tech-fast thing over weekends lately. Disconnecting from all the voices, except those that are really important is a good thing, I've discovered.Laura - StitchinManiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126904915097811808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-67825650890389259362013-01-17T19:27:33.240-05:002013-01-17T19:27:33.240-05:00I rarely, seldom almost never listen to the news a...I rarely, seldom almost never listen to the news and I feel my life is much better! It is freedom and am finding the media create stories where there is o story.<br /><br />Listen to books on tape while you stitch instead of the newsSamplings from Spring Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07057160548766196687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-77493134797747230492013-01-17T19:26:36.725-05:002013-01-17T19:26:36.725-05:00How right you are! I have not watched the news of ...How right you are! I have not watched the news of late. Just read things online from time to time. Less stressful for sure. Enjoy your stitching!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06600472733901683148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-14578162403694757602013-01-17T17:58:23.853-05:002013-01-17T17:58:23.853-05:00I just recently ran into your blog. I trust that u...I just recently ran into your blog. I trust that unplugging from media input will not stop you from writing and posting. If you collected and published this blog, it would be a bestseller! Your writing is very funny and what I especially appreciate is your extraordinary writing abilities. You are good for the soul! Wilmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-87060086605683397662013-01-17T17:54:47.458-05:002013-01-17T17:54:47.458-05:00I am sure if Lance Armstrong sent a basket, it wou...I am sure if Lance Armstrong sent a basket, it would not be filled with muffins!LOL<br />Tammystitchin schoolmarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602265856414338302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-50343648477252762862013-01-17T16:44:40.941-05:002013-01-17T16:44:40.941-05:00I unplugged from 'news' years ago and am h...I unplugged from 'news' years ago and am happy as a clam about it. Most stories I do not ever know about and I think it makes for a less stressful life. I watch the weather and then turn to either HGTV or DIY with an occasional foray into a decent TV show, like Downton's Abbey. Really, it does keep me on a much more even keel and reduces my stress level quite a bit. And I think my health is happier for it too. BamaCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001990862809417315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-30167138511155658472013-01-17T16:29:14.288-05:002013-01-17T16:29:14.288-05:00Oh my gosh Coni, I wish you would come here to Nee...Oh my gosh Coni, I wish you would come here to Neenah, WI and sit at my kitchen table and talk my ear off. You make me laugh so. I so love everything about your last paragraph, the big blue marble reference and how you put into words about the circus....just love it. But then you go and make me snort out loud with the p.s. damn girl you got it!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859897656402150189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-54501340306719642842013-01-17T16:04:09.179-05:002013-01-17T16:04:09.179-05:00Wise choice ... what with all the bad news this ye...Wise choice ... what with all the bad news this year concerning ND football [date-rapes, cover-ups and now this girlfriend who may or may not be real, may or may not have died] ... it's probably best to withdraw from the fray for a while.rionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141923797221351378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-31364819326223784432013-01-17T15:42:15.136-05:002013-01-17T15:42:15.136-05:00Hellooooo, M!
Thanks for writing! The designer o...Hellooooo, M!<br /><br />Thanks for writing! The designer of the canvas is Rishfeld Designs. The item number is 16-558.<br /><br />Woo Hoo!<br />ConiConihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019863597169674976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-50716787326607553232013-01-17T15:31:59.301-05:002013-01-17T15:31:59.301-05:00I think that is a wise choice, especially since th...I think that is a wise choice, especially since the news more often than not raises one's blood pressure. :-o Wise choice Ms. Coni! Enjoy your stitching. Cathrynblueladiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287025833688878868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007999093281954902.post-89749966213633108912013-01-17T15:30:07.214-05:002013-01-17T15:30:07.214-05:00/de-lurking/
I cannot recall how I found your blog.../de-lurking/<br />I cannot recall how I found your blog (another stitching blog most likely), but I have enjoyed reading about all your stitching adventures and the occasional side story (food/trips/decorating). I also enjoy Stewey's two-cents worth also :). (its nice to have an alter-ego).<br /><br />I will confess to un-plugging quite a while ago. I do watch the local news for the WEATHER, but I find I use the mute button a lot even when the commercials aren't running. If a story catches my eye/ear enough I will google it if I need more information, but that doesn't happen often.<br /><br />I do have a stitcing question. The needlepoint project listed 2 posts ago, was it distributed by the company and designed by another person? I realize it may not be in current production, but it has really caught my eye. Did it have name or was it just a numbered canvas?<br /><br /><br />M in NC<br />(who does endeavor to eat dark chocolate every day)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com