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Since the day that I arrived, I've been amazed at the wisdom, strength, talent and beauty of the women at Fab40.
I'll confess that occasionally I will happen upon a blog, a comment, or something posted in the Q&A, that causes my eyes to roll back into my head.
It usually happens in the morning. I'm not nearly as inspired in the morning as I am the rest of the day.
If I happen to be indulging one of my particularly snarky morning moods, I might even comment to my morning companions, Gentle Ben and Muffyface, about the offending post on my way to refill my coffee.
When I return to the Dashboard, I follow the path through the threads, made by those who rise much earlier and higher functioning than I.
It seems I always fall in behind Vicki (UKGirl) and Vikki89. As these two travel through our Fab 40 house, reading blogs of triumph, pride, love, loss and loneliness; they leave, in return, high fives, requests for more information, hair color tips, fashion advice, words of encouragement, and when nothing seems to fit- they leave a smiley face just so the member knows that someone is listening.
I'm usually on my third cup of coffee by this time and I'm feeling convicted about my early morning snarkiness. I wonder to myself how many of us are just a little fragile right now. There's a lot going on in the world. A lot going on in our personal lives. Most of it is not obvious to the casual observer.
There are serious illnesses being fought by our members, some hearts have been broken by a lover and some broken by a daughter. A couple of the women who market themselves here, through dashboard announcments and email blasts, are earning an income to replace a lost job. Some have discovered a new passion while engaged in their own painful battles against depression, panic disorder, or chronic illness.
I'm not sure how to respond to a woman who proudly announces that she enjoys creating discord. I don't get it. Not even a little. Alas, if I've learned anything in my 47 years, it is that other people's thoughts and actions- I can not control.
So, I look in the mirror, at my own snarky, morning, self, and I vow to follow the examples of Vicki and Vikki- and not just to follow them on the Dashboard.
Life is hard. We‘re all a little fragile now and then.
Be kind.
And if you're feeling snarky, get up, refill your coffee and talk to your dog about it.
Great blog honey ...... the women on this site are fabulous and somedays humble us with their actions ......
Sadly somedays we have some discord but I think the might of the Fab40 House preveils and order is restored to everyone .......and the might of the Fab40 house comes from the women in the house ....
Laurie, this is so poignant and spot on! You have great insight, and I wish you said more on this site. You have a way of seeing and saying things that are compassionate and accurate at the same time. Thanks, friend!
Laurie I am always amazed by your perception and ability to clearly define things. Thank you for a wonderful post and all your amazing talents.
I get snarky, I truly do! That’s why my sarcastic nature wonders when the anon ??? will pop up.
Great post. I wonder if Anon will reply to this?????? Hopefully Not!
Wacky Wilma,
I don’t know if I made that word up or not... but you got the definition right on! :0
Bern, I enjoy a conversation involving many different perspectives when the spirit of the conversation is to hear,
be heard and seeks to understand. I think that is what you‘re talking about too.
L.
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Here you go Snarky in the Urban Dictionary
Your post made me cry and my eyes now burn and tingle when I cry (side effect of my chemo). You are such a positive and uplifting person. I am happy to have you as a friend.
Perfect.
Thank you, UK Girl...by looking at your definition link, I’ve learned that Lu can be “snarcastic“. HA! ;0)
Don’t have my camera with me, but I try to respond to shit-stirring with that “are you from the planet Earth? Are you really serious?” smile to one side, eyebrow raised, and eyes partially closed.
Great post Laurie. I hope that I have not made your eyes roll back into your head.
OH Laurie! Once again you have entered into what has become the heart of the issue with me.
Many have noticed that I have been very scarce here on Fab lately. Even more recently, completely absent. This is the very reason!
Being a sufferer of a chronic illness, depression, and personal problems of my own, I find it extremely difficult to “deal” with situations of this nature entirely.
Hopefully your WONDERFUL blog will open the eyes of those who chose to be ignorant to the feelings of others and who insist on creating tumoil in the site and it will soon return to a place of peace.
Thank you so much for writing and sharing. I am so proud to call you my friend.
I’m with you Laurie - life’s too short to stir things up unnecessarily. Twinkie - welcome back and it’s nice to meet you. Please try to ignore the negative posts. There are plenty of wonderful women on here to uplift you when you need it most.
That was one of the reasons I joined Fab40. Ever since my first day, you guys (in general) have been so welcoming and warm - unlike other message boards I’ve been a member of for years and supposedly Christian at that. Fighting and back biting abound but not here. At least I haven’t seen it yet. But I think your post was a great message.
Laurie, I know that you are not only touching many hearts and making a difference, but you continuesly inspire all of us.
THANK YOU.
So finally I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to stop by this blog to find out what the h*77 is “snarky” alas I still didn’t know. So I looked it up.
snarky
A word that should be googled to find the definition as per direction from Dane Cook. It means short tempered or irritable.
So, What you‘re saying there, Mz47, is that the more unusual the word in the headline, the better my chances of coaxing you over here??? Challenge accepted. Now, where’s my thesaurus?
Thanks to all for your comments. The light continues to outshine the darkness. No poison-pen posts where you have gathered together!
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