tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post3466398499997259170..comments2023-10-26T02:08:37.015-06:00Comments on Every Day I Write the Book: You Can't Have it Allkacy faulconerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690060274994621199noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-81238608872201299562010-09-22T20:35:34.187-06:002010-09-22T20:35:34.187-06:00I love Emma ('cause she's awesome).
I lik...I love Emma ('cause she's awesome).<br /><br />I like Maggie ('cause she's fab).<br /><br />But let's be honest: both have nannies, spa days, facials, whatever - things we normal "cracked ladies" don't have. <br /><br />I mean, seriously - my spa day actually includes a facial... right after the kids leave for school on the third Tuesday of whatever month I realize my legs need shaving and the face needs attending. It lasts for about a half-hour before the phone rings with "are you available to...?" and the UPS guy rings the doorbell with a package and the dog goes nuts and the phone rings with "this is Visa calling to remind you that you have a payment due on..." <br /><br />I bet their spa days don't look like ours, but I like them anyway.~Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-25725112142723460822010-08-24T19:18:06.371-06:002010-08-24T19:18:06.371-06:00Love this.
I really liked: "They can do and ...Love this.<br /><br />I really liked: "They can do and say what they want. That's part of feminism. Actually, it's just part of being a nice, fair, person who lets other people live their life. What do I care?"<br /><br />And, this is not meant at all to upstage your post. But the commenter who taught her kids "cut the cheese" made me LOL too.<br /><br />And...I love Emma T. And I am going to read the interview (I saw the mag cover a while ago at the grocery store and was intrigued!). And I am fascinated by Gwyneth Paltrow because she seems so completely removed from reality.Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943126446575413050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-50031999831791759942010-08-09T16:07:03.762-06:002010-08-09T16:07:03.762-06:00But at what point in our lives do we stop wanting ...But at what point in our lives do we stop wanting it all? Ever? Tell me there's hope!Schoenstarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817141298678379339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-71477379537122606932010-08-02T21:14:47.215-06:002010-08-02T21:14:47.215-06:00I like Maggie too. - Bra or no.
And your bag o c...I like Maggie too. - Bra or no. <br />And your bag o chocolate chips part killed me. So right there with ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-25311858042035049872010-08-02T16:41:20.863-06:002010-08-02T16:41:20.863-06:00I often read articles about high-powered business ...I often read articles about high-powered business women who have kids, claiming they "have it all." If by "it all" they mean 3 nannies and superficial relationships with their kids, maybe they're right, but the truth is there are only so many hours in the day, and you have to make trade-offs. I much prefer people who acknowledge the trade-offs, like "Yeah, I only see my kids on Sundays, but I just became CEO." Or "I work part-time for crappy pay, but I do homework with my kids every night." I'm glad you know about not having it all.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04679175981747804889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-39097667418203719102010-08-02T12:18:42.800-06:002010-08-02T12:18:42.800-06:00I concur. That is all. My blog is boring and my st...I concur. That is all. My blog is boring and my stomach is fat and mostly un-suck-in-able.Rynellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026693487362512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-76986507493053778622010-08-02T00:13:58.899-06:002010-08-02T00:13:58.899-06:00First time visiting your blog. Very nice. Love the...First time visiting your blog. Very nice. Love the way you write. And your observations.<br /><br />"...asserting their individuality by embracing the 50s ... quaintly retro and awesome. And their mom's are going, "Red lipstick and homemade cupcakes? Yeah--we remember Donna Reed just a little too well for it to be awesome to us." " I laughed out loud.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578288091007729306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-12218306269581999922010-08-01T03:04:14.864-06:002010-08-01T03:04:14.864-06:00spanx.spanx.jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12005460268290465753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-74862827692037245512010-07-31T23:06:46.981-06:002010-07-31T23:06:46.981-06:00Ummm, yhea. I don't know. I just can't r...Ummm, yhea. I don't know. I just can't relate to anyone who gets their nails done, does yoga for 2 1/2 hours a day, has a girls night out every week, and can sit and primp in front of a vanity. <br /><br />That kind of livin' just doesn't happen in my world.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754981551592361616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-62872866691751150112010-07-31T21:00:38.040-06:002010-07-31T21:00:38.040-06:00I never woulda guessed they were pals, but that...I never woulda guessed they were pals, but that's cool.<br /><br />I ADORE Emma Thompson (I merely LIKE Maggie) and here is the history of my 'like' growing into 'adore': saw her and Kenneth in "Much Ado" back in the day and loved it, so I LIKED Emma. Then I realized that she was on my fave Young Ones episode and was the older sister in Howard's End, and I REALLY liked her. There's no need to tell you that Sense & Sensibility made me LOVE her (that scene where she hyperventilates with joy when Edward says he's not married? SPOT-ON, SISTER!). But when Helena Bonham-Carter (I used to adore her, but she was downgraded for the affair) stole her husband and Emma remained so gracious, well, I ADORED her. And still do. I can't wait to see Nanny McPhee.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981388823737554845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-80941828709645483012010-07-31T01:00:11.428-06:002010-07-31T01:00:11.428-06:00Oh help me! I'm always reading your blog too l...Oh help me! I'm always reading your blog too late at night because my laughter might wake the children.<br /><br />I wish sucking in my tummy helped more, but at least I'm getting some exercise by belly laughing at your blog!Kareyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168433852830113071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-56346501749128791602010-07-30T21:34:50.801-06:002010-07-30T21:34:50.801-06:00I didn't have the patience for all the next-pa...I didn't have the patience for all the next-page-clicking in the interview but I can certainly say Maggie's "she didn't, you know, moisturize," comment about her mom makes Mags sound like a snooty snoot.<br /><br />Additionally, aprons and heels both make me puke.gurrbonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203929499349365706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-89792219074048500762010-07-30T16:11:42.906-06:002010-07-30T16:11:42.906-06:00Home Comforts is one of my favorite books, I had w...Home Comforts is one of my favorite books, I had wondered if you read it. I like the yellow cover.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985546313521890273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-88662206014934017582010-07-30T14:03:58.865-06:002010-07-30T14:03:58.865-06:00I enjoyed the article and I've always thought ...I enjoyed the article and I've always thought Emma Thompson is very fine. That is until I read she is friends with MG.<br />I don't detest Maggie, and I'm sure she's thought of as hip in some circles but she's just not that cool to me. Emma has talent and grace, Maggie struggles to be a wannabe (put a bra on, wear some makeup you're a WOMAN.)<br />I like actresses who aren't afraid to be who they are and have class. I'll take my douches of the Massengil variety, thank you very much.Jamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-22915133313507633562010-07-30T12:23:19.716-06:002010-07-30T12:23:19.716-06:00Love Emma Thompson. Though this interview made it...Love Emma Thompson. Though this interview made it all seem a little more forced then I like to think she is. <br /><br />I taught my kids about the saying "cut the cheese" which apparently isn't said anymore, I have an eight yr old boy so he would know. But I like to think Emma would think that was good mothering. <br /><br />And 2 1/2 hours of yoga? I like yoga but even Tony's 1 1/2 makes me crazy.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-837289916888812792010-07-30T12:19:27.283-06:002010-07-30T12:19:27.283-06:00If someone tells me about someone who "has it...If someone tells me about someone who "has it all" I know for sure that that person not only does not have it all, but is really good at hiding the truth - either intentionally or not.<br /><br />And I like your idea that we "have enough" - I can embrace that.grannybabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640154807725541703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-36802142455943667792010-07-30T11:49:46.254-06:002010-07-30T11:49:46.254-06:00I don't get the June Cleaver dresses/shoes the...I don't get the June Cleaver dresses/shoes these days. That was the first thought that popped into my head.<br />Sucking your tummy in is false advertising. -someone on TwitterClistyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559882714822787871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-65818821146080259902010-07-30T11:10:36.350-06:002010-07-30T11:10:36.350-06:00She doesn't have a nanny but she gets 2.5 hour...She doesn't have a nanny but she gets 2.5 hours of yoga in? And she won't cook with her daughter bugging her? What is she doing with that child?<br /><br />I have six kids and I rarely crack so SUCK IT Gyllenhaal!<br /><br />(I don't like her that much. She needs to wear a bra more often.)Hildiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08825826597565796467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-2192635203739589442010-07-30T00:19:23.489-06:002010-07-30T00:19:23.489-06:00I KNEW my blog was boring.I KNEW my blog was boring.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-16471693815385343792010-07-29T23:59:40.885-06:002010-07-29T23:59:40.885-06:00Here, here to the reality that you can't do it...Here, here to the reality that you can't do it all! And to the real women who will admit the real truth about that!<br />I need to hear this more even though I know it to be true because I wish it wasn't. I was fed the "You can do it all" line when I was growing up and I have a hard time shaking it, partly because I want to have it all. And so I still have too high of expectations for myself! And when I read blogs where women seem to do it all that really doesn't help!<br />Yours is a breath of fresh air!Brynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296974010165222730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-89708432476818856072010-07-29T23:17:23.263-06:002010-07-29T23:17:23.263-06:00OK-I know that 10:15pm isn't that late --in yo...OK-I know that 10:15pm isn't that late --in your time zone. Mine's a few hours different :).the mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13203301805590370660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-10249073229789815652010-07-29T23:15:37.312-06:002010-07-29T23:15:37.312-06:00love your post,
but feeling a bit paranoid.
my le...love your post, <br />but feeling a bit paranoid.<br />my legs aren't that great,<br />but- is my blog boring?<br />(seriously, I doubt if you've ever even heard of me--but, if so-I need to make some changes.)<br /><br />Please forgive my "up too late" paranoia.the mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13203301805590370660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-90595746785177284962010-07-29T22:34:16.747-06:002010-07-29T22:34:16.747-06:00Your third to last paragraph was wicked awesome.
...Your third to last paragraph was wicked awesome.<br /><br />Sorry, La Yen will always be wittier than me, it's why I stalk her blog too.Marianne & Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09832853294558164997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-4890543230414863952010-07-29T22:22:39.932-06:002010-07-29T22:22:39.932-06:00Your second to last paragraph was wicked awesome.Your second to last paragraph was wicked awesome.La Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15044092297673361855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597252.post-80737467019194019902010-07-29T21:57:33.199-06:002010-07-29T21:57:33.199-06:00You write good.
And I haven't stopped thinking...You write good.<br />And I haven't stopped thinking of your pulled pork since the bbq and for the first time ever I keep thinking, "We need to invest in a smoker."Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08464686059226188481noreply@blogger.com