Comments on: the missing bridge

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:07:09 +0000

In reply to Ana-The Writer Today. Hi, Ana. Thanks for stopping in. Your comment reminded me of what my mother would always say in response to my worries about making a mistake during a dance recital, "Just smile and keep going, and nobody else will know you messed up."

By: Ana-The Writer Today

Ana-The Writer Today — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:46:50 +0000

I would not worry about a post you have already put on your blog. Only you really know what you wanted to say and that it did not come out the way you wanted when you posted. Your readers do not know you edited the post a few times, so I would just leave it alone.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:05:10 +0000

In reply to jenniferneri. Thanks, Jennifer. A follow-up post is a nice way to add on to, or comment on, an earlier post. Another positive to a blog.

By: jenniferneri

jenniferneri — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:07:26 +0000

ok. I am going back to re-read the post 🙂

You answered yourself, do a follow up post!

By: cynthia

cynthia — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:49:24 +0000

In reply to Tricia. Thanks, Tricia! And I think you're right that a typo or a missing bridge stings the writer more than the reader. You'll be happy to know that there were no typos in your comment. : )

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:23:42 +0000

After two cups of coffee, I still can’t see yet so forgive me if there is a typo in my comments. You have my full permission to edit my comments as you see fit. If wordpress allows.

I have gone back and fixed typos from my posts made too early for me to see yet. Such as yesterday. It always stings the writer more than the reader. In fact, when I see my own errors out there for all the world to see, my heart nearly stops.

Sometimes when I read a blog and there is a typo or a whole bridge missing, I can mentally fill it in. I read yours after you fixed it, but I can assure you the first readers probably had no problems understanding what you had to say.

By: cynthia

cynthia — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:20:50 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Mather.

Rebecca-I’m so glad you clicked “submit.” And your comment makes me so glad that I clicked “publish.”

The more you post, I think, the easier it gets. And as someone else commented, perfection doesn’t exist. I think my posts now are much better than they were at the beginning. And improving is almost as good as perfection. So post away!

By: Rebecca Mather

Rebecca Mather — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:48:58 +0000

I loved reading this. I actually inhaled deeply then exhaled slowly as I said aloud to the walls of my office, “I’m so relieved I’m not the only one.” Reading your post has given me a boost of much needed encouragement. As I’ve started my blog over the course of this past month I’ve found myself writing editing then deleting so many entries out of sheer terror that they aren’t good enough, or perfect enough, or that they’re too personal, or not personal enough, or whatever the case may be at the moment I pushed the delete button – I’ve felt a little nuts sometimes. Ah, I might as well admit it, I am a little neurotic 🙂
Even as I write this comment my hands are shaking and my heart is pounding furiously in my chest with anxiety as I question myself, “Ah! Should I really say this? Maybe I won’t post this…” Here goes! ♥

By: cynthia

cynthia — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:41:08 +0000

Joseph, I was laughing so hard when I read your comment. I could just hear that little ping every time I changed something--the thought was scary. Nice to hear from you. I do agree with you and Linda, it would be nice if wordpress would allow us to preview a comment or gave us 15 minutes to change the comment (as on She Writes). Kim, if it's worth mentioning a change, that's exactly what I do. I'm surprised at how well I've been able to be satisfied that at least a post is how I want it now. Barb-I love that story. Flaws are so often what make something special and recognizable, and what show love. That perfection is unattainable anyway is a lesson the universe is trying to teach me over and over again in so many ways. Thanks!

By: cynthia

cynthia — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:59:40 +0000

In reply to judy.

Judy, here’s why I really appreciate comments. The more I’m responding to them, the more my thoughts on this issue are becoming clearer.

I do think you and Barb are right about posting with “warts and all” and moving on. There’s something inherently quick and immediate to blogs.

Nevertheless, I don’t think I’ll ever not be able to “fix” a problem I see. So I’m just going to settle into that easy chair and get comfortable with that aspect of my posting.

Thanks!