Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The lost art of the outraged rant

A very, very dear friend said she wanted me to get back to writing on the Woolamaloo, that she missed my rants and sarcastic jibes. I probably will get back to those sometime, certainly there's been enough recently thoroughly deserving of being lampooned, but every time I try I just kind of fizzle out.
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  1. Mr TempleDeneAugust 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    There's no need to rant and be like you were Joe, just nice to see you posting again.

    I was thinking about you the other day, it was the ten year anniversary of my mum dieing and it is still sometimes hard to cope.

    It does get easier, sort of, eventually.

    I'll repeat my offer of before, if you want to chat to someone remote from it all, but who has been through it, you can have my MSN address or phone number, I will not forget how you reached out to me by email when I announced I was going through a divorce.

    Pete
    (the real teardrop)

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  2. KHAugust 28, 2008 at 12:04 AM

    Hi, glad to see you back.

    I was worried by your lack of presence on the net, as you were quite prolific before.

    For signifcantly lesser reasons, I too have been struggling with blogging, although I can identify with many of the emotions you have described re; lack of creative spark.

    One thing I do know is that the very act of blogging helped me through some dark times. Mine pretty much kicked off with what would end up being a heart breaking experience. And, as you pointed out, it still hurts. It's just that it is better to get it off your chest.

    That said, my blog is anonymous, so I am unlikely to end up justifying my prose on the top deck of the bus home.

    Keep safe, thinking of you.

    KH

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  3. geographyofhopeAugust 28, 2008 at 2:21 AM

    Joe -
    Good to have you back in the world of blog. Missed your posts, whatever they were about...

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  4. MichaelAugust 28, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    According to the BBC, Edinburgh was just named the least cheerful place in the uk. Is that worth commenting on?

    I would remark on your loss but it scares me.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Hi,
    Have never posted on a blog before, but just wanted to say it's good to see you back. I've been through bereavement with both of my parents and I know how hard it is sometimes just to get out of bed and face the day. Just take it one day at a time and celebrate the small achievements - getting up, not losing it with some moron who hasn't a clue that your life got ripped apart.
    From your earlier entries, it seems you are a strong family and you have each other which is no small thing. Celebrate your Mum's life and talk and cry as much as you need to. Let it all out whenever and wherever you need to - be that on the blog, or with your Dad or with your friends. The people you love and trust will always be there to help you get back up when you stumble. Take care of yourself, and rant away whenever you are ready.
    AC

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  6. jackdeightonSeptember 8, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Nice to see you back. I too have missed your posts.
    Hope things get better for you.
    You'll never forget but life will throw up other stuff to deal with.
    Having your own kids might have helped you through as you have to carry on "normally" for their sake.
    In the end family is all there is.

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  7. aliqotSeptember 27, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    I used to click on your blog most days - it's taken me a month to realise you were blogging again. Good to see you back, Joe.

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