tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post115075034418052596..comments2023-08-06T06:52:33.301-05:00Comments on Tent Pegs: Truth or Not Truth?PatrickMeadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00741720069221746106noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1152047062812856082006-07-04T16:04:00.000-05:002006-07-04T16:04:00.000-05:00The truth is always the best way to go. Would you...The truth is always the best way to go. Would you rather someone get mad at you or judge you or be mad at yourself for changing into something you are not???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1151431997516327992006-06-27T13:13:00.000-05:002006-06-27T13:13:00.000-05:00Sensitive bunch out there, huh? Keep posting frien...Sensitive bunch out there, huh? <BR/><BR/>Keep posting friend! Fat people don't like fat jokes, but really...calling someone unchristian for comments like that? People need to lighten up.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I hope I never whack you or anyone else on a plane - regardless of my big body parts. <BR/><BR/>Feel free to step on my toes...I can take it. Like your family, I know your intent is not malicious.Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11939695756973039908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150931780027882672006-06-21T18:16:00.000-05:002006-06-21T18:16:00.000-05:00Like me, hate me, love me, revile me... but at lea...<B>Like me, hate me, love me, revile me... but at least you will know who I am before you decide!</B><BR/><BR/>I'm a new reader and I like you already, Patrick. Though I have only read two posts so far.... :o)<BR/><BR/>BradBrad Hustonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034379100231079992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150917024881005042006-06-21T14:10:00.000-05:002006-06-21T14:10:00.000-05:00Hey! Stop butt-whacking me! ;)Hey! Stop butt-whacking me! <BR/><BR/>;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593292323644117795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150859160335098962006-06-20T22:06:00.000-05:002006-06-20T22:06:00.000-05:00"keep it real man" from some movie.I remind myself..."keep it real man" from some movie.<BR/><BR/>I remind myself that somepeople that EVERYTHING too serious.<BR/><BR/>At least you weren't belly-whacked or Breast-whacked.believingthomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278359951689938736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150856485159770992006-06-20T21:21:00.000-05:002006-06-20T21:21:00.000-05:00When we accept each other and realize we are at ti...When we accept each other and realize we are at times insensitive and other times down right mean, we can begin the conversations that will help us grow to be like Jesus.....<BR/><BR/>In the meantime we have to look hard to find the places where we can be real without condemnation...Donna Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591270068580850954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150833075956356782006-06-20T14:51:00.000-05:002006-06-20T14:51:00.000-05:00I'm a not-so-thin woman, but I got a kick out of y...I'm a not-so-thin woman, but I got a kick out of your last post anyway. If that makes me a partner to insensitivity, so be it I guess. I do like your honesty. You are not a perfect man, no one on earth is, and I would be worried (and not reading) if you tried to present yourself as such. And depending on the size of York, NE, that comparison may or may not have been mean! lolJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923759769913226698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150829039192543242006-06-20T13:43:00.000-05:002006-06-20T13:43:00.000-05:00It is possible to be honest and not real. Thanks P...It is possible to be honest and not real. Thanks Patrick for being both. Thanks for the warm fuzzies and the burrs you place under our saddles from time to time. We need them both.Lee Hodgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01617589159488120664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150817535469664162006-06-20T10:32:00.000-05:002006-06-20T10:32:00.000-05:00Excellent blog! It is my humble opinion that peopl...Excellent blog! It is my humble opinion that people fear and become upset with things in others that are really a part of themselves. Keep blogging, keep writing, keep meditating and keep preaching!<BR/><BR/>Just remember, "You been here four hour, you go now!" (John Pinette)<BR/><BR/>PS - Remember always to find humor in yourself. (John Pinette rocks!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150780831508684742006-06-20T00:20:00.000-05:002006-06-20T00:20:00.000-05:00What's the point in having a blog if you can't be ...What's the point in having a blog if you can't be yourself?<BR/><BR/>What's the point in having a preacher if he can't tell the truth?<BR/><BR/>Big people are big. Small people are small. Truth is truth. Sin is sin.<BR/><BR/>We all got strengths. We all got flaws. When we let our flaws become a nuisance to other people, a bit o' grumbling should be expected. When we share our weaknesses to the glory of the One who gives strength, well, a bit o' acknowledgment is probably going to follow.<BR/><BR/>Consider this mine, Patrick.Keith Brentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370891993969932472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150761137909317162006-06-19T18:52:00.000-05:002006-06-19T18:52:00.000-05:00The same anonymous as before...I appreciate your u...The same anonymous as before...<BR/>I appreciate your unapologetic honesty. It lets me know exactly who you are, at least as much as you can tell about a person on a blog. BUT (I guess you could say I am going to "but-whack" you here, pun intended) while your honesty may be perfect, your perception may need some work. To say someone is overweight is one thing, but were they really the actual size of York, Nebraska? I like to use hyperbole and sarcasm from side to side, but there are times when that is what I need to fast from...when my seeking a laugh or trying to drive a point home is at the expense of the feeling of others. But, hey....if that is who you are, then at least you admit it. That's better than pretending. And, after all, this is your blog and you can say whatever you want. Many of your posts I enjoy and pass onto others. Happy flying...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150760599695397932006-06-19T18:43:00.000-05:002006-06-19T18:43:00.000-05:00Truth or Not Truth? Let's go for truth.Truth: Al...Truth or Not Truth? Let's go for truth.<BR/><BR/>Truth: Almost everyone who responds to your blogs is dripping (and I mean dripping) with praise, compliments and gush at just about everything you say. They tell you how right you are and how fantastic you are and how you should write a book. Is it possible that that makes it hard to recieve criticism or disagreement about something you've said? We want truth, right? We want honesty, right? That means for everyone, right? Not just preachers who have a congregation of 1200+ members, and his loyal followers,right? Then that means the responders who disagreed with your post (I was not one of them, by the way--I emailed my comments directly to you) have the same right to be truthful about what they observe and what they feel. <BR/><BR/>See, you can be as open with your own life as you want. You can point out your own sins and weaknesses. You can be as transparent as you want to be. But the truth is, that doesn't make it okay to be insensitive to others weaknesses or failings.<BR/><BR/>We say we want truth. But to paraphrase a famous actor, I'm not sure we can handle the truth.<BR/><BR/>Melissa WileyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150752656953770582006-06-19T16:30:00.000-05:002006-06-19T16:30:00.000-05:00I prefer truth, thank you for asking, and wish I h...I prefer truth, thank you for asking, and wish I had the nerve to be so truthful on my own blog. <BR/><BR/>Ya know, I really liked those pretzels that tasted kind of buttery so I tried to go online to buy them as I couldn't find them in a store. They only sold them in bulk cases. Do you reckon they went out of business when the airlines quit giving them out?<BR/><BR/>I feel sad for Anonymous. I've struggled with my weight and my self-image all my life. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for making me laugh with your entry today. I needed it.Cheetah, the cheetahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16971204182299112369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1150752406118901012006-06-19T16:26:00.000-05:002006-06-19T16:26:00.000-05:00Don't change a thing -- your blog is fantastic. Y...Don't change a thing -- your blog is fantastic. Your honesty is refreshing. Your insights and observations are profound and always right-on-target. And your humorous bits are hilarious.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com