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Re: Taggart’s Battle – ALS Update

Marti_L — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:21:19 -0000

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your brother and his family. My heart goes out to your mom and sister-in-law as caregivers. Many blessing to all of you.

Re: Commented on “Chris Brogan”

Marti_L — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:47:08 -0000

I doubt I will be making any lists. I "followed" the lists that others have placed me on (and got a chuckle out of some of the list titles) but I don't want to make anyone feel left out.

Best wishes to you on your writing for NaNoWriMo!

Hugs and love sweetie. Happy November!

Re: Mark/Lloyd/Olivia Love Triangle Spoilers

Marti_L — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:35:48 -0000

In the TV Guide link, it says this happens on the October 29th episode. Appreciate the info though - I love spoilers!

Re: A Chair for Taggart

Marti_L — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:17:39 -0000

My thoughts and prayers are with your brother and your family.

Re: Im Not Big Boned

Marti_L — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:48:55 -0000

Losing weight is a huge challenge, because as you said, we can't give up food cold turkey. I wish you all the best, dear. Try not to rush it, crash diets never work for long-term loss, and they wreak havoc on your body.

Re: Ready..Set..Goal – Weight Watcher Win

Nanna J — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:59:45 -0000

I know Marti, I couldn't believe it had been a year! Thank you!

Re: Ready..Set..Goal – Weight Watcher Win

Marti_L — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:49:07 -0000

Wow, it's been a year? I remember when she started! She looks great, please extend my congratulations!

Re: Quid Pro No

Marti_L — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:31:10 -0000

Cathleen, you are a doll - of course I'm still following you! I deeply appreciate your reply and take your comments to heart, especially, "some of these relationships aren't as real as you think or hope they might be unfortunately".

I love the comment you mentioned by Gary Vee. I will try to remember all of this wonderful commentary the next time I feel a little blue about losing a follower.

Wishing you all the best on your book, hon! Thank you for your reply and wonderful attitude!

Re: Quid Pro No

CathleenRitt — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:32:49 -0000

Marti - I've had similar things happen recently. I went back through my favorites - what else is there to do when you have a book to write - and found all these @replies from people and to people that I don't follow or communicate with anymore. I couldn't even tell you why. I've been feeling melancholy about it, but I end up going back to my point in my comment to Chris, some of these relationships aren't as real as you think or hope they might be unfortunately. And people get busy or don't have time, etc.
One follower in particular dumped me and it puzzled me so much that I sent him an email apologizing for whatever I had said or done, but got no response. I comforted myself with another thought from my comment to Chris, that whatever it was, it was his thing not mine.
The other thing I told myself is that maybe some people have started consolidating their info. Now that you can get your Twitter stream on Facebook and FriendFeed, if you use those more it might make sense not to follow on Twitter. I don't know, probably nobody does that, but it makes me feel better to think so.

Anyway, I think the whole "add value" is a lot of crap especially if adding value is defined as Retweeting- that's just playing telephone. If you tweet something nice, thoughtful, funny or smart once a week, you're adding value.

Gary Vee made a great comment at the 140 Conference. He said that even if you have only 1 follower, that is 1 person that cares about what you have to say. Just like I tell my friends when their boyfriends dump them, "you're better off without them." So if people are unfollowing us, that's a blessing because then we are not giving our energy to people that don't appreciate it, same as when we unfollow them.

Anyway, I love all your hats and I, like Chris, am not only proud to follow you, I'm proud that you follow me. (If you still do, I better check - ha ha)

Love,
Cathleen

Re: Quid Pro No

Cindy C. — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:09:17 -0000

Ooops, should be in fact. Still learning to use the smaller keyboard on my son's laptop.

Re: Quid Pro No

Cindy C. — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:08:28 -0000

Now see...you sound like someone I'd like to follow. ;) (in fast...just went and took care of that) This is kind of what makes me a little nervous about the whole...I'll be a good twitterer if I "add value". What does that mean? I post a certain amount of links? I RTed 62.5% of the time? I don't spam, but there are still people who don't follow. Does that mean I don't have enough "value"? C'est la vie!! I'm me.

Re: Quid Pro No

Marti_L — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:21:20 -0000

Awww, now you're gonna make me cry again (I'm very emotional these days). Big hugs to you. I will never drop you!

Re: Quid Pro No

chrisbrogan — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:11:51 -0000

The same happened to me. I found hundreds of people that I've met in person and that I consider friends who had dropped me. It was a bit of a punch in the belly. Here's what I told myself (so steal it for you): they have other priorities, but it doesn't mean I'm worth less. I'm worth every bit as much as the day I started working so hard.

And that, Marti, is why I'm still proud to follow you.

Re: Quid Pro No

Marti_L — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:15:40 -0000

This is an excellent post (as always!) and I can certainly understand your position. It's sad to be on the other side of the equation though.

I used to be able to Tweet a lot. Then family responsibilities changed, and I don't get to use Twitter as often. I haven't changed the way I tweet, just the frequency. But I get a, "what have you done for me lately" vibe from a lot of tweeters. I still try to retweet, post links to friends and interesting articles, and be conversational and friendly, yet I've lost droves of followers - people I was genuinely interested in being connected with. Maybe I said something that upset them, but I suspect it is just that I'm not there very much right now.

Last night I couldn't sleep, so I used one of those "see who you follow that isn't following back" programs, and I was stunned at how many folks I used to have conversations with who have dropped me. I actually cried because there isn't anything I can do differently. I can't tweet as often so I guess my value dropped to zero with these friends. I can understand - priorities change, people find value in different ways. All I can do is continue to positive, offer folks praise and congratulations like always, and do the best I can. Because like you said, "It's not all about me".

But it still hurts. I hope this doesn't sound like I'm whining, I just wanted to show the other side.

Thank you for posting a thoughtful and thought-provoking article. All the best to you!

Re: Beatrice Dobbs Carter - Onto Her True Life

Marti_L — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:46:35 -0000

My condolences on your loss, Todd. That was a lovely tribute.

Re: What Goes Into a Premium Brand

Marti_L — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:33:49 -0000

That was really interesting! I've only had Maker's Mark once, but it was very nice - now I know why!

Sending you an your family good wishes for a wonderful Memorial day weekend!

Re: Twitter Replies Get New Life

Marti_L — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:26:10 -0000

Holy cow! My off-line life has kept me away from Twitter for a few days and then I read this! I liked when they changed the @ to "mentions" showing up in my @Replies sidebar - I hope they keep it that way!

Have missed you, here and at Twitter. Darned real life *grin*

Big hugs to you!

Re: (jeff)isageek Hits 10,000 Tweets | (jeff)isageek.net

Marti_L — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:27:31 -0000

That is awesome - congratulations! I was early on Twitter too, don't remember the exact date though. It's a wonderful service. I really enjoy the interaction with so many people and hearing news and points of view from around the world. I'm so pleased to have met you there. I hope we meet in real life someday. All the best to you!

Re: The Dog in the Hat - Suess tale revisited

Marti_L — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:15:59 -0000

Oh how adorable! Thanks for sharing - Happy Seuss Day to you (and Charlie)!

Re: Toastmasters for Tojosan

Marti_L — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:09:49 -0000

I am so happy for you to be in a Toastmasters group! I used to be in Toastmasters and really enjoyed it. Learned a lot about speaking in public. Hope you have a terrific time with them, I'm sure you will do well!

Re: MRA or brain vein scan

tojosan — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:27:13 -0000

I find it less frightening than boring. Ha. I don't have fear of enclosed spaces or stuff like that. And I'm not trying to worry over results. That's something I can't control.

Re: Cory Doctorow and @Zachflauaus - The Story

Marti_L — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:15:49 -0000

I will gladly follow a fella who comes with your recommendation! Cheers to you!

Re: MRA or brain vein scan

Marti_L — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:46:22 -0000

What a big, brave boy you were! *grin* Just kidding....I used to be an x-ray tech, I know how frightening it is (been a patient plenty of times too). I'm sure you will be relieved to get your results and learn that everything is fine. You will continue to be in my prayers my friend.

Re: Bloggers’ Call To Action

Marti_L — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:43:54 -0000

This is a wonderful post, Todd. I have been fortunate enough to avoid the negativity of the blogosphere, but I know it exists. Thanks to you and Robyn for reminding us to be kind and helpful to one another. Many blessings to both of you!

Re: Blogging Emotional

tojosan — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:15:41 -0000

Thanks Marti. I enjoy a good textbook as much as the next person, but I definitely don't prefer that in a blog. Passion is the thing for sure.