tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.comments2023-09-24T05:20:52.920-05:00La TejanaShellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comBlogger11626125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-83089716063925486952016-01-31T22:38:27.870-06:002016-01-31T22:38:27.870-06:00When witnessing things like what you've descri...When witnessing things like what you've described, the ol' folks used to say, "She must not have enough to do."<br />I guess I'm one of the ol' folks now :) Though, two of my 3 kids are still teens and one of them is especially productive but still manages to find time for a bit of silliness on social media. The other one finds more time for it... hence, her lack of productivity in certain areas. But, I'm proud of her. She's had a job since the age of 14.<br /><br />2015 was not a good year of blogging for me. I'm hoping to renew my vigor this year. Maybe I'll see you back online with your wonderful stories, too. <br /><br />Whatever you're doing... I hope you and your family are well and will have a Happy New Year!<br />...and that you're enjoying your new pursuits!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-38378677447527696922015-10-05T15:55:36.772-05:002015-10-05T15:55:36.772-05:00Dear Shelly, this thought provoking essay was post...Dear Shelly, this thought provoking essay was posted this past April so you, too, must be taking a hiatus from blogging. I've returned and I'm glad that yours is one of the first blogs I've read. Like you, I'm dazed by all the sharing of what seems to me not only personal but somewhat intimates details of peoples' lives. I thought my response to all this information was perhaps because of my age, but maybe others, like you, younger, are also wary of being overwhelmed by what people want to share today. I hope all is well in your life. I'm wondering if you've decided to do substitute teaching this year or if you have truly retired. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-15448472449343310222015-09-11T17:38:45.750-05:002015-09-11T17:38:45.750-05:00Undersharing: Stories by Shelly on La Tijana. Ju...Undersharing: Stories by Shelly on La Tijana. Just sayin'.vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-54116313618850558782015-08-10T09:28:45.313-05:002015-08-10T09:28:45.313-05:00Oh, my stars, Shelly, you have undoubtedly hit one...Oh, my stars, Shelly, you have undoubtedly hit one of the most sensitive "collective nerves" in the universe with this post. If one more person offers to tell me about their latest test, I think I'll just interrupt them and ask, "All I need to know was 'did you pass the test?" - and if so, discussion over. Do you think that might work? Just asking ..... MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-56216824797165652622015-07-10T07:39:30.548-05:002015-07-10T07:39:30.548-05:00Yes we are, however...for the people locked into t...Yes we are, however...for the people locked into their homes or for those without much social contact, this way is a blessing for them. I also have met so many lovely people on here, YOU for one who I otherwise may never have met... Just imagine, you, a happy go lucky sweet person in Texas and me an aging nutter in Oz, far across the ocean from each other, and yet I count you as friend. I don't get onto Blogger as much as once and that's because I walk much better now and my 3 adult children who live close by are always here with my grandchildren. Family comes first. But tonight here I am, while Ray watches the tennis on the telly. . I may not get to visit again for a while, but when I do I know I am welcome and you will still be my friend. Hug across the world. xxSr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-56490025314195548992015-06-23T15:08:36.488-05:002015-06-23T15:08:36.488-05:00Completely true :)Completely true :)Romance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-8867726512258351142015-06-20T16:57:22.641-05:002015-06-20T16:57:22.641-05:00Completely agree. But I do have a NG daughter who ...Completely agree. But I do have a NG daughter who doesn't believe in updating her every action on social media...so there are some who don't believe and do it!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-29783325220068226592015-05-27T19:03:58.168-05:002015-05-27T19:03:58.168-05:00Oh my goodness, I absolutely agree... its shocking...Oh my goodness, I absolutely agree... its shocking the way people speak out and share some things that should be private... No Decorum.. Ray and I were out having dinner and the table near us was full of young men. The language was loud foul and to them funny. I waited for ray to say something and when he didn't I did.. I find that and written profanities to be offending also. Sr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-79267357572534625192015-05-27T10:07:26.942-05:002015-05-27T10:07:26.942-05:00I thnk we have to ask the upcoming generation abou...I thnk we have to ask the upcoming generation about that. I suspect that sharing too much will become uncool before all that long. It will be interesting to see. <br />I hope blogging continues though - that is fun. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-25022069115362468442015-05-27T10:07:22.766-05:002015-05-27T10:07:22.766-05:00I thnk we have to ask the upcoming generation abou...I thnk we have to ask the upcoming generation about that. I suspect that sharing too much will become uncool before all that long. It will be interesting to see. <br />I hope blogging continues though - that is fun. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-28194240521653133202015-05-17T20:48:20.290-05:002015-05-17T20:48:20.290-05:00I have pretty broad boundaries (as you've undo...I have pretty broad boundaries (as you've undoubtedly noticed), so I'm okay with the overshare. However, one area that I would like a bit more mystery is with people's anger. When I get on FB, and I read a rant--almost spitting--it's really off putting and makes me like the writer of it less.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-85392139047960074562015-05-17T20:48:15.522-05:002015-05-17T20:48:15.522-05:00I have pretty broad boundaries (as you've undo...I have pretty broad boundaries (as you've undoubtedly noticed), so I'm okay with the overshare. However, one area that I would like a bit more mystery is with people's anger. When I get on FB, and I read a rant--almost spitting--it's really off putting and makes me like the writer of it less.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-35956865403823174242015-05-06T13:34:40.448-05:002015-05-06T13:34:40.448-05:00Yes, definitely we are oversharing everything in t...Yes, definitely we are oversharing everything in this day and time.Romance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-75712826256060860962015-05-03T08:53:39.956-05:002015-05-03T08:53:39.956-05:00I can see both sides of the coin here Shelly. As ...I can see both sides of the coin here Shelly. As a nurse, I have seen and heard things that would embarrass most people, and so I am not as sensitive to sharing of details. But I feel that if a person is going to share details, then it needs to be accompanied by a little forethought, and done in the right context. I have always made sure I protected my patients' privacy, and have always been sensitive to their surroundings. <br /><br />Having said that, I am also guilty of sharing details of my own life in my blog, and on social media. But mostly I try to make sure it has a purpose. It is either done for humor, to inform, or to evoke an emotion in those who read my postings. Photography is a great way to share I think, but I am totally turned off when I see Instagram accounts that are nothing but selfies, and the sole purpose is to gain followers. <br /><br />I believe social media, done right, provokes thoughtful conversation, and helps us to understand our fellow human beings. It is a way of showing us the connection we all share.<br /><br />Now, having spewed all my thoughts, I think what you witnessed in the doctor's office was just plain insensitiviity and bad manners on the part of the two young women. That sort of thing pollutes social media. And it is one reason I am glad I can pick and choose who I want to follow. <br /><br />Wonderful, thought provoking post Shelly.cathy joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829421153829081513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-54456462323943060952015-04-26T08:10:03.402-05:002015-04-26T08:10:03.402-05:00We are in an age of overshare, no doubt about it. ...We are in an age of overshare, no doubt about it. But what scares me more is the constant constant CONSTANT looking at the cell phones by everyone, everywhere. We are missing so much of life by looking down into these screens all the time. Very sad.Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-54057883287556095412015-04-21T12:21:57.723-05:002015-04-21T12:21:57.723-05:00You are so right- a little mystery is a good thing...You are so right- a little mystery is a good thing!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-72835204484161015692015-04-21T12:21:37.772-05:002015-04-21T12:21:37.772-05:00I think it is more wisdom than being old fashioned...I think it is more wisdom than being old fashioned, and I hope the younger generations soon will take hold of that!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-17639086401027533942015-04-20T21:44:11.099-05:002015-04-20T21:44:11.099-05:00Yes, I think that we are in and overshare world. I...Yes, I think that we are in and overshare world. I wouldn't mind back to the old days, a little mystery is better.Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494584217024682385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-35704225441830654522015-04-20T10:54:03.640-05:002015-04-20T10:54:03.640-05:00Oh, Shelly, tooooo true. Some days I can hardly s...Oh, Shelly, tooooo true. Some days I can hardly stand to even think about what comes in on our pcs. I just do NOT understand why anyone would think someone else would be interested in the teensiest tiny details of their lives. For this very reason, I do NOT Tweet or Instagram or several other things. ...But then I am not part of this current generation. :) My grandchildren think I am funny - but really old-fashioned. And I am okay with that. :) Blessings to you - for NOT oversharing. :) - MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-73909728278994221102015-04-20T09:11:56.766-05:002015-04-20T09:11:56.766-05:00You always bring a smile to me!You always bring a smile to me!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-60505378083935270162015-04-20T09:08:14.584-05:002015-04-20T09:08:14.584-05:00Jenny: I can't WAIT to read your memoir- it fi...Jenny: I can't WAIT to read your memoir- it fills me with excitement just thinking about it!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-126806812676102892015-04-20T09:06:58.604-05:002015-04-20T09:06:58.604-05:00jazzygal: I do enjoy FB, but I, too, try to be ver...jazzygal: I do enjoy FB, but I, too, try to be very careful about what I post. I wish others had the same sense of caution~Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-36033358831662311922015-04-20T09:06:18.667-05:002015-04-20T09:06:18.667-05:00Jo-Anne: Probably there for the rest of their live...Jo-Anne: Probably there for the rest of their lives, unfortunately~Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-19338460031762363402015-04-20T09:05:56.973-05:002015-04-20T09:05:56.973-05:00Munir: I have a love/ hate relationship with Faceb...Munir: I have a love/ hate relationship with Facebook. I just wish people, especially the young ones, would realize the damage they do to themselves with what they post. And thank you, friend!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-40788815998441973652015-04-19T15:13:38.979-05:002015-04-19T15:13:38.979-05:00Yes, we are. I have to admit that I do love to sha...Yes, we are. I have to admit that I do love to share, but I do try to be very circumspect about it....xjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.com