tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post4350293423006229061..comments2024-03-25T15:24:58.086-05:00Comments on My Messy, Thrilling Life: The Adventurer Begins Another...Brinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-6429089552030779452008-09-05T04:14:00.000-05:002008-09-05T04:14:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-60061291969013356672008-09-04T16:34:00.000-05:002008-09-04T16:34:00.000-05:00I too love your blog and I agree you should be fre...I too love your blog and I agree you should be free to say what you wish on your blog.<BR/><BR/>We all will vote for whom we feel is best for the country. <BR/><BR/>My vote just won't be for Mcain even with Sara Palin. <BR/> <BR/>I also believe very strongly in separation of church and state. Our forefathers were very wise.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377263182072883364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-76949665727027716042008-09-04T13:57:00.000-05:002008-09-04T13:57:00.000-05:00Lochlanina- I completely agree. This is Brin's blo...Lochlanina- I completely agree. This is Brin's blog and she has the right to share what she will. HA! Art/Gardening type of blog. Perhaps. But I have never been able to categorize this particular blog because this is so deeply personal. In fact, this is the only non-design (interior design) blog I read on a regular basis. I appreciate the tidbits Brin shares and the beautiful, poetic elegance of her words. I even enjoy the faith/religion aspects, though I have become distant of my religion in recent years. <BR/><BR/>Harvest Moon Cottage (Geneen from California) - thank you so much for sharing<BR/><BR/>Brin - I think you are completely in the right to share your views. I did not find them controversial but merely matter-of-fact. It actually made me want to investigate her. (I had originally written her off as a pawn for hte GOP.) And for the record, I am a liberal with a very conservative significant other who also happens to be in the military...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106021362023119538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-32899473783880857552008-09-04T11:00:00.000-05:002008-09-04T11:00:00.000-05:00I'm so glad to here some conservative women speaki...I'm so glad to here some conservative women speaking up! I'm thrilled to hear that Palin is the VP for McCain, I agree with her whole heartedly on the issues, especially on abortion! Women deserve better than abortion, and thank you Brin for your comment about why some would save endangered polar bears over our own children!Here, Here!!<BR/>I wish the main stream media would treat her with respect, I'm sickened by the crush the media has on Obama. Thanks for speaking up on YOUR blog! Cheers! ;)MaryMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394491380444494131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-33667051250906586122008-09-03T11:44:00.000-05:002008-09-03T11:44:00.000-05:00Wow... so I came here from Shelby's blog as one of...Wow... so I came here from Shelby's blog as one of her 1000 posts to read. Enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>I, however, am appalled by some of your commentors. <BR/><BR/>It's a gardening blog so you aren't allowed to touch on politics? BS. I have a travel blog... and you know what? More days than not, I don't write about travel anymore. It's YOUR blog, write what you want. And those people that don't like it can just come back another day... but without insulting you.<BR/><BR/>The thing that makes me sad about Palin is that she's already being asked if she can be both a Mother and a VP. That's crap. Male candidates NEVER get asked if they can be both parents and president or VP. I hate that. I think she'd be excellent at the job, but I'm kind of afraid that people aren't ready for a female in office... in either the P or VP roll. I hope I'm wrong, but questions like that make wonder.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487739742081226423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-39021773022641466842008-09-02T23:20:00.000-05:002008-09-02T23:20:00.000-05:00I found your post thoughtful and insightful and am...I found your post thoughtful and insightful and am disappointed that those who disagree with you choose to attack you and your right to say what you want on your blog. Thanks, LTP, for your insight into Brin's 'pre-Freeman House' life. Brin, you're a amazing person!Eloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08974737894674278154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-19078374678857028872008-09-02T21:21:00.000-05:002008-09-02T21:21:00.000-05:00The Alaska Independence Party does NOT want to bec...The Alaska Independence Party does NOT want to become an independent nation, and they certainly consider themselves Americans with full rights under the Constitution of the United States.<BR/><BR/>It's better to be accurate than merely riled up - but politics does that to us, doesn't it.jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526998247069045832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-49414961730163130392008-09-02T17:18:00.000-05:002008-09-02T17:18:00.000-05:00One of the biggest concerns I have about Sara is h...One of the biggest concerns I have about Sara is her "Alaska first" way of thinking. If you watch her speeches, she always throws in "I want to be VP and do what is best for Alaska." She doesn't say what would be best for America. She has had ties to the Alaska Independence Party (the party that want Alaska to be it's own separate nation and they do not consider themselves Americans) and has been shown publicly supporting the AIP's convention on video. That is scary. Just what we need a VP who is only going to support Alaska's needs and not that of the nation! Yikes!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-13246972613878104232008-09-02T14:23:00.000-05:002008-09-02T14:23:00.000-05:00I'm with you, I'm so excited over Sarah!! No matte...I'm with you, I'm so excited over Sarah!! No matter what, this election will make history!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747268325270933661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-74513864487699212142008-09-02T14:16:00.000-05:002008-09-02T14:16:00.000-05:00I was so glad when you responded to some of the co...I was so glad when you responded to some of the comments, Brin! I am an American living in Canada and am constantly disgusted with the liberal press we get here. It is not very popular to be biblically correct. I would rather be biblically correct than politically correct!gailsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156453785951942354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-68392668842194226392008-09-02T12:09:00.000-05:002008-09-02T12:09:00.000-05:00good for you brin.i am really shocked that some re...good for you brin.<BR/>i am really shocked that some readers believe you can't write what you want to on your very OWN blog!<BR/>i agree with you, but even if i did not it would not bother me one bit to read your political views.lulusparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06390049857884191686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-6599878597510925092008-09-02T01:05:00.000-05:002008-09-02T01:05:00.000-05:00I always find myself very torn and in the middle m...I always find myself very torn and in the middle most of the time. I agree mostly with McCain, but there are things he support that are wrong to me. I've studied Obama's political life in depth, followed every speech, every interview, and I could not in good conscience vote for him. I was raised very liberal, but grew up to be conservative after studying politics and economy. Obama believes word for word, that immigrants to the US should not have to learn english. Obama believes word for word that children in the US should learn only spanish as a second language. He wants our government to have way too much control over things that should be left up to the states.<BR/><BR/>Either way, people are being pretty silly. So McCaine/Palin have an anti-abortion view, so what? The president cannot control this, it would have to be up to the states to choose. So Palin believes in creationism (which she has not been directly quoted saying by the way), to implement this in public schools nation-wide would be extremely difficult if not impossible. All the liberals out there seem to forget that we have a democratic senate now, they're acting as though a president will have free rein to pass any law or change to the constitution that they desire and our government doesn't work like that.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I've followed both nominees very closely, studied their backgrounds, and I think you need to be well informed before jumping to conclusions that people are less intelligent due to voting for a Republican. Only a liberal would say such a thing. <BR/><BR/>I have nothing against either viewpoint, but I do notice out of personal experience, if you even utter the word Republican to a liberal, you will get demeaned, berated, and flamed for your views regardless. What Conservatives do that? I haven't met even one that flamed me or put me down when I was a liberal myself, they respectfully accepted my belief without feeling they had to prove me to be stupid or less of a person for them.<BR/><BR/>And liberals belong to the political party that is suppose to believe in acceptance and open-mindedness and equality more than any other? UH-HUH. Good one guys, way to show your party's real values!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-29690356821388528822008-09-01T23:27:00.000-05:002008-09-01T23:27:00.000-05:00Harvest Moon Cottage: My heart goes out to you. ...Harvest Moon Cottage: My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear your story and the tragic repercussions it has had in your life. I cannot imagine the things you have gone through. I am 100% pro-life, but I am not disgusted by your post. We live in a messy world where bad things happen to people. I am sorry to hear that your family did not do the right thing and love you and protect you the way they should have. I hope that by God's grace, you will realize that you are truly loved and cherished by the one who made you.<BR/>Blessings to you.<BR/><BR/>And I agree with whoever said that Brin has the right to say whatever she wants to say on her blog (I mean freedom of speech...hello?). This blog speaks alot about gardening and home-making and I love that, but I also love reading the Monday Moments and hearing about Brin's adventures. This blog speaks of the beauties in life that are so often overlooked, or simply not voiced. Along the way we get a glimpse of who the author really is by hearing about the things she believes. That is part of the reason I love this blog so much. It's more than just surface-y things like crafts and cooking, it goes deeper.<BR/><BR/>Keep writing, Brin! I know I am not alone in saying I love hearing what you have to say.Gracie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13653719029812696859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-62211263242260826772008-09-01T13:01:00.000-05:002008-09-01T13:01:00.000-05:00I, too, am thrilled by Senator McCain's choice. S...I, too, am thrilled by Senator McCain's choice. She holds the same views as I do. <BR/><BR/>Also, I am pleased that you are using your own personal forum to discuss your own personal political views. I think of this place as a snapshot of "the girl with the messy, thrilling life." I didn't feel like I was missing out on recipes or crafty ideas when you went on your trip to Turkey or to Colorado.<BR/><BR/>You certainly do not need our permission to say what you want to say on your own blog.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for using your voice.Brambleberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553620892706425229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-39906655690473613312008-09-01T10:12:00.000-05:002008-09-01T10:12:00.000-05:00Brin,You are so right on the money!Governor Palin ...Brin,<BR/>You are so right on the money!<BR/><BR/>Governor Palin is an excellent choice. I have been thrilled by the reception to her across blogland and how many, many people are now planning to vote who weren't before!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting us see this side of you too.<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/><BR/>Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-10034506825965320572008-08-31T23:37:00.000-05:002008-08-31T23:37:00.000-05:00Talk about a can of worms! As a Canadian I don't f...Talk about a can of worms! <BR/>As a Canadian I don't feel I could give an informed opinion on your election.<BR/>As a christian woman who blogs though, I am glad that we are able to talk about the things that matter to us.<BR/>Even when they don't fit the small pidgeon hole we might have fallen into.<BR/> Isn't it great that we don't have to agree on everything?<BR/>The world would be a boring place! :)<BR/>And Geneen. . .<BR/>I am so sorry that this terrible thing happened to you. I pray that you might find peace.Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398715219729884144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-40875435965176376332008-08-31T22:31:00.000-05:002008-08-31T22:31:00.000-05:00I am not disgusted by Harvest moons post. Who are ...I am not disgusted by Harvest moons post. Who are we to judge anothers choice. I personally have never been brutally raped by my brother, or anyone else. <BR/><BR/>As for Sarah Palin, i do not know enough about her to comment on her politics. She probably is a wonderful woman. But, i truly believe McCain picked her in a desperate attempt to get votes. <BR/><BR/>But, perhaps she will convince me that by having a republican in office again won`t be the destruction of this great country.<BR/><BR/>And.....i think brin can post whatever she wishes, after all, it is her blog.I`m Sassy,https://www.blogger.com/profile/15745609160404381725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-23061473215881830712008-08-31T21:03:00.000-05:002008-08-31T21:03:00.000-05:00You all know what your mommas taught you way back ...You all know what your mommas taught you way back when...<BR/><BR/>if you can't say something nice, don't say it ... <BR/><BR/>Okay, I am so not saying it ... :)Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875008154587045790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-87612828960131187162008-08-31T20:39:00.000-05:002008-08-31T20:39:00.000-05:00Sure shook up things with his choice for VP, didn'...Sure shook up things with his choice for VP, didn't he.. I'm with you.. She's my type of woman!!ancient onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996555276368371467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-14690791706592405422008-08-31T20:16:00.000-05:002008-08-31T20:16:00.000-05:00I never, ever get in a political debate...but....a...I never, ever get in a political debate...but....a voice needs to be put to this. I was raped by my brother, I was an innocent 17 year old..he was older..he beat me up...afterward I thought I was pregnant..took an over the counter test..it came out positive..he was the families "mr. wonderful" I knew if I told it would be the end...so I decided to die...I starved myself, drank no water..a neighbor found me..I was in the hospital for a month.The doctor told me I was not pregnant and that the test at the time was coming out with faulty answers.The point is, it should be my choice. I should not have been expected to carry my brother's child. I know there are people that do, and God bless them. But I couldn't. See, they have a choice to carry the baby..and all women should.Your beliefs are your beliefs and mine are mine.We should all be able to get along and not judge.Years later when I did tell, half the family disowned me. My Mom is now dieing and I am the one left to take of her. There is no family help because they said I should have just let it go.I just want people to know that just because I think it should be a womans choice, it doesnt mean I am a bad person.I never did have kids because of medical problems. But I am left with nightmares from that time of long ago.I usually am funny with my posts. But I just wanted it to be known.Just because a person thinks it should be a womans choice. It doesnt mean we are all bad. I know most of you are disgusted, but we all have our own feelings and lifes journeys..thats what makes us "us"<BR/>Geneen from Calif...My little Spanish style cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174455987580048986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-47268272942332481512008-08-31T19:39:00.000-05:002008-08-31T19:39:00.000-05:00Can I just say -- Glory be that Palin isn't a Clin...Can I just say -- Glory be that Palin isn't a Clinton replacement. She's much, much better. (Careful now, Cyra, I don't think you should be so careless with your censorious worldview.)<BR/><BR/>As a long time lurker on this blog, I believe I can say with some authority that Brin's post on this issue (no matter where the comments might have taken things) was very much in keeping with the adventuresome, honest, beautiful and personal tone we all so enjoy on her blog. <BR/><BR/>Brin, dear, I think this might now be one of the "messy" parts of your life, but THANK YOU for expressing what so many of us feel and did not have the courage to say on our own blogs.Lochlaninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16912543095980840516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-82414530256652317882008-08-31T18:34:00.000-05:002008-08-31T18:34:00.000-05:00What counts now is what we are for- not against!! ...What counts now is what we are for- not against!! I am thankful you are still free to write about any thing you want on your "ART & Garden blog!!!Pudgeduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529445332482349426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-86003218489613986092008-08-31T16:40:00.000-05:002008-08-31T16:40:00.000-05:00me thinks Brin and Anonymous (LTP) are one and the...me thinks Brin and Anonymous (LTP) are one and the same person. Post Brin, comment LTP, sadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-39864750951245896342008-08-31T16:38:00.000-05:002008-08-31T16:38:00.000-05:00Brin,:D that's my cheshire cat grin...I am LOL! I'...Brin,<BR/><BR/>:D that's my cheshire cat grin...I am LOL! I'm with LTP, you're an incredible writer, woman and news reporter, I only hope to see you somewhere on tv someday, perhaps you'll be someone's running mate, I can hope can't I? This is your blog, write what ever you want! Let the adventure begin!<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you!<BR/>MN Kathi :)<BR/><BR/>PS, <BR/>You may want to change your blog to Brin's Messy Gardening blog! :)Kathi~Lavender, Lace and Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782261786291024562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-90232696080375449862008-08-31T16:17:00.000-05:002008-08-31T16:17:00.000-05:00No replacement for Hillary, especially not Palin. ...No replacement for Hillary, especially not Palin. He's a desperate man and that is the ONLY reason for a woman as his VP. You'll not too smart if you're this easily fooled. Careful now, I didn't think you'd be so obvious about your politics, you've already done that with the religion thing<BR/><BR/>CyraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com