tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post4598767203968595184..comments2023-05-10T10:46:24.857-04:00Comments on Snarky Belle: Confessions on a SundaySnarky Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17893940815826970998noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-91712263722537717812009-11-10T15:15:06.334-05:002009-11-10T15:15:06.334-05:00It is so easy to "judge a book by it's co...It is so easy to "judge a book by it's cover!" I love that your daughter, in her innocence, was able to notice this girls true beauty.<br /><br />And, what is it with people and their manners these days? It's awful!Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02910477558968993067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-40852648241277834712009-11-09T22:59:29.371-05:002009-11-09T22:59:29.371-05:00I love your reply to Princie. I don't 'se...I love your reply to Princie. I don't 'see' all those things about people. I don't see black, gay, etc.----I see Americans and people. My son is 15 and he has such empathy for people and he doesn't like for people to be treated badly or differently. I think you are doing a great job with the kids. You are amazing. I wish I could get out my thoughts like you do. And I love the snark in you.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-77794787973619004612009-11-08T08:44:15.945-05:002009-11-08T08:44:15.945-05:00So excellent.
"Similarly, the Book of Mormon...So excellent.<br /><br />"Similarly, the Book of Mormon tells a sober story of civilizational decline in which various peoples repeat the cycle of prosperity, pride and fall. In almost every case, the seeds of decay begin with the violation of the simple rules of civility."<br /><br />Absolutely. Why are there so many of us seeing the signs, and so many who are just happy to ride the party bus until it crashes into the wall?<br /><br />Princie sounds like she's got her head on straight :-) Good job Mama.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084508582913500810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-41552552001622611602009-11-03T19:12:16.040-05:002009-11-03T19:12:16.040-05:00I truly admire that you not only teach your daugh...I truly admire that you not only teach your daughter, but also show her by example, how to be a follower of Christ. Christ was always kind to others, but He also told it like it was (and how it needed to be) when the situation called for it. I love that you are so forthright in your opinions and beliefs.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232281608898358053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-2217519308085518382009-11-03T17:12:53.357-05:002009-11-03T17:12:53.357-05:00What a lovely story for Princie, I learned that le...What a lovely story for Princie, I learned that lesson when a friend was injured in an accident and his dad called everybody in his address book to come and visit him. When I got there and met his dad he was the scariest motorcycle guy - long hair, piercings (this was before it was mainstream) and lots of tats - he was just worried for his son and was the sweetest guy. I learned alot that day! <br /><br /><br /><br />Hugs!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371527018787974580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-83620021075831674372009-11-03T15:38:33.580-05:002009-11-03T15:38:33.580-05:00Hmmmm. Interesting.
While Brad was in law school...Hmmmm. Interesting.<br /><br />While Brad was in law school, we lived in a very intellectual ward in Chicago where everyone was always busy pointing out our differences and how diverse we all were. And where did that get our RS? Divided into students, life-long residents, black, white, educated, uneducated. Finding that level of basic human decency and kindness is where we can all be the same.<br />You gave me something to think about, Miss Belle. <br />Off to ponder (before I fall asleep from exhaustion!). . .jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-50438505288523377642009-11-03T13:40:35.882-05:002009-11-03T13:40:35.882-05:00I think I don't judge people because deep down...I think I don't judge people because deep down I want a sleeve of tatoos not just one, a whole sleeve and my nose pierced. If I wasn't told by the prophet not to, I'd do it. But alas, my skins is bare as it should be.<br /><br />One time I was in a conversation with my whole family at a family vacation. My brother-in-law who is very Bull headed and a bit self-righteous in some sorts of ways was having a go at homosexual people. He was just flipping out because I was in college and I had a gay friend, and that was wrong because I was tolerating what we do not believe in, blah blah blah. And it was one of those situations where I came up with something good later which was, "well if I'm not allowed to be around or befriend anyone who has gone against the commandments, then I must not excuse myself from the presence of everyone in this family--because every last one of you got busy before you got married--and that, as the scriptures state--is a sin."<br /><br />But of course I didn't think if it until later. I've just learned not to bother with him. Some people are just too stuck.<br /><br />p.s. I need your mailing address so I can send you a Christmas card. E-mail it to me at:<br /><br />emailjillcandland@gmail.comJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336177622651513876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-45282586398105679482009-11-03T05:34:27.334-05:002009-11-03T05:34:27.334-05:00Can I be honest and say I loved your post more tha...Can I be honest and say I loved your post more than the article. The moment you shared captured everything in the article only better.<br /><br />P.S: I wouldn't have stopped and helped you. Your frazzled search would have reminded me that I left my own keys on top of the car with my wallet and I would have ran back. But I would have at least sent you a look of compassion. Does that count for something?TuTu's Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171659325216495400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-61159172371269674242009-11-02T23:44:24.083-05:002009-11-02T23:44:24.083-05:00Oh how I admire you. I truly, truly admire you.Oh how I admire you. I truly, truly admire you.Fiaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926061003660096037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-57571287063278282282009-11-02T17:07:52.130-05:002009-11-02T17:07:52.130-05:00I am so glad you reinforced to Princie that yes, s...I am so glad you reinforced to Princie that yes, she was beautiful.<br /> This post was a breath of fresh air.<br /> I try to be very thoughtful or polite in public. I've picked up something a child dropped out of the shopping cart and had the parent take it from me and turn their backs.<br /> I dress tastefully and I keep my hair pretty normal, but you know I have loads of tattoos. The funny thing about them, is you can't take them off. In a way it is being judged by the color of your skin because even though you decided to put it there, you can't wash it off. We don't always think very far into the future when we're 18 and mad at the world. Though I love most of my tattoos, I regret a few, but I can't hate myself for what I can't change. I choose to love myself regardless and I refuse to walk around ashamed in public with my family. I'm fairly certain that Jesus loves me tattooed or not. Too bad there aren't more people like you, who realize that the worth of souls is great.<br /> I can be a great friend, and I'm good in a pinch. It's sad to me that many people (including members of my own family) can't get past the flowers and butterflies on my skin, to find that there is a loving person underneath it.<br /> LOVE this post...Love you ;)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732100851347489982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-75295990405208516242009-11-02T14:24:26.225-05:002009-11-02T14:24:26.225-05:00I just wanted to say this one thing to you Mrs. Sn...I just wanted to say this one thing to you Mrs. Snarky....you are the most beautiful spirit!! Your kind and considerate. Your soul is amazing!MammaWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326940766668776931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-34567977402824826022009-11-02T11:06:10.474-05:002009-11-02T11:06:10.474-05:00about 6 months ago i found out that my mother in l...about 6 months ago i found out that my mother in law pulled out a wedding invitation to sean's cousin (her neice) b/c she is lesbian. i was horrified. thank goodness tara is freaking awesome and was totally cool about the entire thing. she even said she knew it wasn't us that didn't invite her. i told her we would get married again just to invite her. she smiled. i love that girl and her little wifey;-)Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555733621307512935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-27967113453123398192009-11-02T09:09:41.247-05:002009-11-02T09:09:41.247-05:00We were just talking about this very subject in a ...We were just talking about this very subject in a meeting yesterday at church. <br />I also love that the church sets the example of working together with society. Our church just donated a LARGE sum of money recently to the renovation of a cathedral in SLC...not of our own faith. It is a beautiful structure and it is a witness of our commonality.<br />♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464184135822609876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-79721718304225727792009-11-02T08:56:02.086-05:002009-11-02T08:56:02.086-05:00I love starting a Monday morning with a sermon fro...I love starting a Monday morning with a sermon from Snarky...yep! I like it! Can I get an "Amen!"<br /><br />This could actually prompt me to write a Snarky Mama post...or at least highly consider the possibility. I certainly don't want to take ANY credit for Snarky's words, but I will proudly stand at the head of the line knowing I might have influenced her thoughts on the subject.<br /><br />I have always said just about the only person I cannot tolerate is someone who is intolerant! <br /><br />So many thoughts flooding my mind right now. I imagine for one to fully understand they would have to experience raising a child who, by the nature of their existence, "zigs" when the rest of the world seems to "zag." And with every one of those moves some self-righteous person anxiously awaited every opportunity to point out their every move.<br />Or better yet, in my case, raise three of those independent thinkers...people who just don't typically follow the status quo!<br /><br />Of course, Princie thought she was beautiful...Nana probably would have, as well. I think you are teaching her exactly what you should...to be able to recognize goodness and kindness even if the wrapping appears a little odd or unique.<br /><br />After all, suits, shirts, ties, pearls and pumps, what we all expect to see) can be very deceiving...why one would never know if I just described general conference or congress! :):) I'm just saying...we all need to learn to recognize goodness. Pretty much what our grandmothers always said "Don't judge a book by its cover." Oh, wait a minute...I think someone else said that whole, "Judge ye not, that ye be not judged" line.<br /><br />People haven't really listened very well have they???<br /><br />Great post, Snarky....loved it and love you!SnarkyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871996802234189153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-76668147690904221362009-11-02T01:27:42.454-05:002009-11-02T01:27:42.454-05:00Amen to the timely quote from lds.org!
And anothe...Amen to the timely quote from lds.org!<br /><br />And another Amen about not judging the tattoo-wearer who lends a helping hand when no one else could be bothered. I think you are teaching Princie exactly the right lessons.<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-23633797635436960352009-11-02T01:09:56.532-05:002009-11-02T01:09:56.532-05:00Thanks for that post. I couldn't agree more. S...Thanks for that post. I couldn't agree more. So many times we miss the mark by not exercising common courtesy and concern for our fellow human beings. Are we too busy, too afraid of what the other person will think? I just know that when I'm able to forget my self consciousness, I'm inevitably rewarded for reaching out to those around me - especially if they're strangers or different than me. Common courtesy and kind word and deeds are never wrong or out of place.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3366315366123515090.post-57630158618206833852009-11-01T23:30:41.067-05:002009-11-01T23:30:41.067-05:00Beautifully said. I too am LDS and feel the same w...Beautifully said. I too am LDS and feel the same way as yourself! I'm so glad that you speak your mind so often! You are inspiring!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05342574229333069768noreply@blogger.com