tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post366765755317526650..comments2023-12-26T04:00:28.174-05:00Comments on Trying to Get Over the Rainbow: Why Was I Not Told?Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-8256909926321409952011-09-02T22:46:26.587-04:002011-09-02T22:46:26.587-04:00Hehe yup. Me too. Unfortunately, I have friends wh...Hehe yup. Me too. Unfortunately, I have friends who do the same thing and forget that I need a sounding board too sometimes.Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516832244348723175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-9404337543600388522011-08-29T09:22:49.976-04:002011-08-29T09:22:49.976-04:00I'm a listener, which frequently gets me into ...I'm a listener, which frequently gets me into situations you refer to, but when my empathy level starts to drop I just pretend like I'm asleep. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-61843746078312628352011-08-27T13:05:15.679-04:002011-08-27T13:05:15.679-04:00Believe it or not, I am on the quiet side, so I...Believe it or not, I am on the quiet side, so I've always sported that sign, too. I know things about some people that I'm sure their clergy-people will never hear. There is a switch. Are you ready? For it is a powerful thing and must be used judiciously. If it gets to be too much, just offer advice. Works like a charm.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-61281328029727406582011-08-25T22:20:16.768-04:002011-08-25T22:20:16.768-04:00I like the idea of a TMI switch. Where can I order...I like the idea of a TMI switch. Where can I order one? (Not for listening to you, just so you know.:)<br /><br />Have a good weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-32966008220185014592011-08-25T13:38:17.583-04:002011-08-25T13:38:17.583-04:00It cracked me up that there's a school called ...It cracked me up that there's a school called TMI. I don't think I'd want to be wearing that t-shirt for school pride. <br /><br />I know just what you mean as I can relate to this, and it is very frustrating. Hope you have a more relaxing end to the week, and don't feel the need to get out the ski mask!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-19585150857108885712011-08-25T10:05:12.680-04:002011-08-25T10:05:12.680-04:00This is terrible, but as I've aged I've be...This is terrible, but as I've aged I've become less of a good listener. I was always the listener. But now I find that if I don't say what's in the noggin' as soon as it pops in the noggin' then it's entirely lost. Maybe I should take this as a sign that whatever the thought was, it wasn't worthy of mention. <br /><br />Dang. Lack of storage does not make for good listening!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-75483310181054730372011-08-24T23:30:32.487-04:002011-08-24T23:30:32.487-04:00I think I have that sign as well. I'm a great ...I think I have that sign as well. I'm a great listener but often wish I wasn't. Sadly, I even listen to body language which says more than the words itself. <br /><br />Hope you have a better week and keep your hat on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-90531851669500612952011-08-24T21:56:53.324-04:002011-08-24T21:56:53.324-04:00People tell me all sorts of sordid stuff. I think ...People tell me all sorts of sordid stuff. I think it's because I can keep my face passive and my words soothing rather than looking as schocked as I feel on the inside. ☺<br />I'm a good secret-keeper too. Although, one day...I may just write it all down in a book. No names, just secrets come to life on the pages of a juicy novel. LOL Happy Wednesday! Hang in there!Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-79300446828855390292011-08-24T19:00:56.626-04:002011-08-24T19:00:56.626-04:00I'm never told anything, I know exactly how yo...I'm never told anything, I know exactly how you feel!Life, Liberty and Accountabilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153319068241997510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-80812312169211820202011-08-24T18:17:27.562-04:002011-08-24T18:17:27.562-04:00Ha...I always seem to wear that sign in airplanes,...Ha...I always seem to wear that sign in airplanes, in lines at the market, and often with my grown children who, unfortunately, believed me when I said, "You can tell me anything." LOL They've shocked me more than once, I can tell you, and I always keep my face un-shocked and interested. Then I wonder, "Why did they tell me that?! I'm the parental unit! That is TMI!" I guess it's a good thing that they know they can come to me, but geez...some things a Mama would rather not know. Ya know? But I'll never say a word...just listen. I've even learned not to offer advice unless it is requested. After almost 30 years I'm finally getting the hang of this Mama thing. :)<br /><br />You're lucky to have your mom. *sigh* I've been without mine for over a decade now, and I miss her every day.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-19859082899589610592011-08-24T17:30:09.495-04:002011-08-24T17:30:09.495-04:00A balance is best, but yeah, sometimes I have that...A balance is best, but yeah, sometimes I have that TMI sign on me as well. Sorry if you've been dumped on a lot this week.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-28170801586679514472011-08-24T15:21:17.290-04:002011-08-24T15:21:17.290-04:00I was thinking of something along those lines yest...I was thinking of something along those lines yesterday. Most of the time I like to listen, but it can be overwhelming.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-48462392916786417652011-08-24T12:00:52.809-04:002011-08-24T12:00:52.809-04:00Hey, Jules. Sometimes you need to just tell those...Hey, Jules. Sometimes you need to just tell those that are talking that you need a short break. It isn't easy, but it is effective. And it will turn off that loud blinking sign on your forehead!floweringmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14458738097507242619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-40022884924194987282011-08-24T11:40:06.974-04:002011-08-24T11:40:06.974-04:00Interesting dilemma. I don't know that I'm...Interesting dilemma. I don't know that I'm on the receiving end of TMI, but I've often been in conversation with someone who is relatively new to me, and his/her contribution to it ends with, "I've never told anyone that before." <br /><br />You may not have a neon sign on your forehead. Rather, you give off a positive, empathic energy, and that's a GOOD thing! As to curtailing the details, jump in and make your boundaries clear. Easier said than done, I realize! <br /><br />So, anyway, about this problem I have...Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-27139116901517055932011-08-24T10:56:32.395-04:002011-08-24T10:56:32.395-04:00Ha ha, I loved your post. I am grinning like a cr...Ha ha, I loved your post. I am grinning like a crazy girl as I think of it.<br /><br />From one old girl to a young girl, I learned long ago how to deal with it.<br /><br />I am totally capable of sleeping with my eyes open and even though I am sleeping I have conquered the skill of nodding occaisionally and saying "Oh No" and "Oh that is so unfair"<br /><br />Only a few people have learned to see the signs. No schooling, just long periods of being a "Good Listener" and you will acquire this same skill.<br /><br />Good Luck<br /><br />Berts My VickieBerts Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515823201987480243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-8032989324765695442011-08-24T10:10:42.088-04:002011-08-24T10:10:42.088-04:00I am not too good with the TMI stuff. Really. I ...I am not too good with the TMI stuff. Really. I try but it's hard. I have to work to be a good listener too.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-57552822322827429652011-08-24T09:23:42.685-04:002011-08-24T09:23:42.685-04:00And I was about to 'share' my latest happe...And I was about to 'share' my latest happens... LOL.. just kidding!<br /><br />Actually I totally understand. I have a good friend that I tried to 'cheer' and encourage them after a heart wrenching breakup. I was the Only one who wasn't negative. Well.. they still talk about this person with TMI, only to me. 'sigh'.. <br /><br />We're good friends right?! :-)<br /><br />Have a good day in hiding!! I will not be scared! :-)<br />HUG,<br />Coreen XOVelvet Over Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-77859481024785513192011-08-24T08:35:14.352-04:002011-08-24T08:35:14.352-04:00Jules- I actually had this happen to me on Monday....Jules- I actually had this happen to me on Monday. Strangely enough after my first class two of my classmates walked over to me and dropped some seriously emotional stuff into my lap for listening. Yikes! But I nodded, gave small helpful ideas, told them I hoped it would get better soon, and they left with a smile. Those smiles- they are the easiest thing in the world to give someone and it make their day.<br /><br />I hope you have a great midweek Jules.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704795557309896295.post-64942471445418683052011-08-24T08:33:45.411-04:002011-08-24T08:33:45.411-04:00Did I tell you...
Take off the ski mask and fluff ...Did I tell you...<br />Take off the ski mask and fluff your hair because you're wasting your time. No matter what you do it doesn't stop. I know....<br />You could try dropping your head, moving fast and growling. Sometimes that works for me but some strangers don't care.<br />For "Others" I use caller ID. I confess to using the ignore button or letting things go to voice mail.<br /> You are too funny!<br />S They were always telling you stuff. Before you weren't listening and they didn't know or care. :o]<br /><a href="http://gigglesandguns.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">M Beth Vaughn</a>Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.com