Comments on: Some Things I Learned at the Blorgy http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/ A Mormon Blog Mon, 28 May 2012 00:22:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Kristine http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73856 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73856 “oops: should be n’est-ce pas”

Yeah, I was going to correct you in my sneeringest online tone :)

And no, it’s not really a cold war–it’s just that I think we disagree about virtually everything that gets said in the bloggernacle, even though we undoubtedly agree about 98% of the things that really matter in life, and it makes for good theater to play up the conflict. Otherwise we’d all just be singing Kumbaya all the time ;)

Just to show some sisterly solidarity with your wife, I will agree that your tone is sometimes harsh, but then, so’s mine, as evidenced by somebody’s remark Friday night “gee, you don’t look very mean.” Ouch.

Finally, I don’t think an ideal world would be one in which everyone agreed with my point of view; it would be dull. Besides, I’m wrong a lot. (but since I’m such a babe, that doesn’t matter much–hahaha)

]]> By: john fowles http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73857 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73857 which makes me suspect that pre-millenial reconciliation, or at least detente, with the Fowles might even be possible

Ouch! I never knew we were in a Cold War! But seriously, I am certain that we would get along very well in “real life.” In law school, I had some hefty debates (literal debates) with the ACS (I was in the Federalist Society) but I always got along with those same people after hours–even if they did think that the dems’ approach to filibustering judicial nominations was just fine.

Also, when we had the (unfortunately MUCH smaller) SLC Bloggernacle gathering last week, the mix was Bob, D., Danithew, Ebenezer Orthodoxy and I and we all got along very well and had a wonderful time (from my estimation), despite any intellectually differing points of view or different political leanings.

I guess that the perception of being up in arms comes from the fact that the nature of these blogs is to engage in discussion about such controversial issues. Only in an ideal world would everyone agree with your point of view. Anyway, for this reason my wife dislikes much of what I write on these blogs. First of all, it embarasses her. Second, she knows I am friendly and likable in real life and she worries that I am alienating people by taking strong positions in my discussions on the blogs. Finally, she thinks I am too harsh in what I write. She is right on all counts, but c’est la vie, n’est pas?

]]> By: Kaimi http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73858 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73858 Amy,

I guess I’ll have to settle for that. It’s close, right? :P

Steve,

Now even Mardell is agreeing with you. I know my limitations, but they do bug me sometimes. I’m blessed and should be content, but I of course want all that, plus the bag of potato chips. How come I don’t get any of that green grass on the other side of the fence? Alas, I still haven’t quite learned to control the whole pride thing.

]]> By: Mathew http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73859 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73859 Cheese snobbery–like wine for Mormons!

]]> By: Steve Evans http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73860 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73860 Did you get to the bus OK? We were worried…

I totally agree with you about the Bell bros. Pleasantly surprised how easy to talk to Davis was. I’m sure there’s a dark side somewhere that I’m missing out on.

EVERYBODY was funny. I had a great time, and thought it was a blast. I’m so glad, Kristine, that you came up for it.

Agreed that D. is a tremendous host. One of the best party hosters of all time, IMHO.

What did I learn?

I learned that I should never listen to Kristine whining about being frumpy.

I learned that Bob and Logan are a tremendous pair, more so because neither of them were what I was expecting, but even better. I didn’t think that Logan would have the facial hair, but somehow I expected it of Bob.

I learned that Mark B is great to talk to, and I’d love to get him blogging more. Tremendous experiences and charm are a great combination.

And heaven help us if the WoW is ever repealed, we all would have been drunk off our a*ses and Kristine would have no doubt brought some of the “special” brownies she mentioned. But we wouldn’t have had any more fun. Maybe the presence of illicit drugs would have enticed Aaron B. to fly out and join us.

]]> By: Kaimi http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73861 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73861 I’m glad you enjoyed the cheese. I guess “Steve is funny and Kaimi is cheesy” is the best I’ll get. (Darn that Steve Evans! A pox on his house. How come I don’t get to be the funny one?)

And I was wondering if it was just me (I have been known for eclectic perceptions) but it looks like _everyone_ agrees that Kristine is a babe. I had better hurry and register kristinehaglundharrisisahottie.com before it disappears.

(See http://www.checkdomain.com/cgi-bin/checkdomain.pl?domain=kristinehaglundharrisisahottie.com+ ).

]]> By: Amy http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73862 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73862 If it makes you feel better, Kaimi, I always think of you as the funny looking one. :)

]]> By: Steve Evans http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73863 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73863 Kaimi, you don’t get to be the funny one, because you aren’t very funny. Sorry. You have a quirky edge, it’s true, and have moments of funny, but listen– funny is all I’ve got, and I’m milking it for all it’s worth. You’ve got “smart” to fall back on — what have I got? Don’t begrudge me the title of funny man.

]]> By: john fowles http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73864 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73864 oops: should be n’est-ce pas.

]]> By: D. Fletcher http://bycommonconsent.com/2004/10/31/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73865 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://centaur.nocdirect.com/~jbycommo/2004/10/some-things-i-learned-at-the-blorgy/#comment-73865 Steve IS hilarious.

Oh, yeah, and also…

Steve IS hilarious.

The party really was a blast, if I do say so myself. It’s a pretty good sign that everybody stayed and stayed (Mormons usually go home early).

And Kristine is not only the smartest person on earth, but a real babe as well. I met her last summer, but her presence (she came down on the Chinatown bus) really made the evening for me.

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