Sometimes you just gotta back up

[daughter]

Even the opinionated, talkative get quiet. As much as I enjoy a good debate, I also have become quite fond of peace and silence.

That and I can only expend so much passion before I begin to feel worn out. Anyone else feels this way?

Have you laid low when normally you'd be in the middle of the controversy?

I work in a volatile, intense environment. I"ve needed reprieve. Enjoying the break.

Be well.

Peace,

daughter

 

[Rambling Rose]

Ah, so it's not just me?

 

[lavender]

 

[modest mouse]

At times it is indeed wiser to remain on the outside because the other participants in a discussion have either no desire to flesh out the issue or are incapable of maintaining their side. At this point come some personal comments or the topic gets clouded as the thread swings wildly off track.

If expending energy results in a look at my feelings and those of others regarding an issue...then its worth it, every time. Of course, such is not often the case.

Not pertaining to the board I tend to have serious discussions(arguments) only with those close to me or with whom I have some degree of mutual respect. I dont pussy foot around so its necessary that both(or more) of us know that combabtive is not negative energy directed at them. Not so easy to find people who are aware.

 

[Skibum]

I am feeling just the opposite. I have so little confrontation in my life that I sometimes want to stir up an arguement just for the mental stimulation. I am surrounded by people with very different political views, but they never seem to want to discuss them.

 

[Aphrodisiac]

Yes, I tend to keep to myself when I have to many thoughts fighting for my attention and I am thinking about the deadlines I have to meet and what not ...

Of course when I go into this mood -- many people ask me what is wrong and if I am sick since I tend to always voice my opinion and what not ... but its nice to just sit back and watch from a far at times.

 

[patient1]

I understand. Sometimes I avoid a thread as I would a disease if I'm not in the mood to participate. The ones you do participate in that night may tire you of that type, be it comical, sexy,inane, or profound.

 

[patient1]

P.S. Congratulations

To Daughter on her 1,000th post.

 

[Starfire]

I tend to agree with Modest Mouse - I enjoy a good discussion about a wide range of subjects. The ability to offer views and develop arguments is something I value. I rarely enter into a discussion that is already volatile and where people are blinkered.

Daughter - yes, it can be a strain.

 

[daughter]

Re: P.S. Congratulations

To Daughter on her 1,000th post.

Thank you, patient1. I missed my own milestone. LOL

Peace,

daughter

 

[LukkyKnight]

Re: Re: P.S. Congratulations

Thank you, patient1. I missed my own milestone. LOL

Peace,

daughter

No matter, we're glad you've added so much to the board. ~kotc~

 

[Elizabeth]

I feel like that today. I think it is this rain coupled with a really shitty last two weeks at work. Just haven't really wanted to talk or post for the last few days. My gf called me this morning to ask what the problem was. I was a little mean, as I snottily told her.."HEY! I'm trying to watch SportsCenter here!" But I did call and apologise. All I wanted was last nights' hockey scores.

 

[sch00lteacher]

Even the opinionated, talkative get quiet. As much as I enjoy a good debate, I also have become quite fond of peace and silence.

That and I can only expend so much passion before I begin to feel worn out. Anyone else feels this way?

Have you laid low when normally you'd be in the middle of the controversy?

I work in a volatile, intense environment. I"ve needed reprieve. Enjoying the break.

Be well.

Peace,

daughter

Of course you know I miss you dearly when you step back. But you also know that I certainly understand.

Enjoy,

Teach

 

[Natalie Nessus]

I have decided to control the board

It does not control me?

I go away for a while return and it has not changed

 

[AnonEmouse]

The last time I wanted to back up for a while...

I had just run down my mother in law, she almost avoided being hit but I did a hand brake turn and got her with the back wheels.

If I did not know better, I would have said she thought she had jumped far enough when she landed behind the stroller.

OK so I have a sick (and it is so bad I admit I should have it checked over by a Doctor), sense of humor.

Anon