tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post649247834136611924..comments2024-02-25T02:35:48.675-05:00Comments on something beautiful: living the resistance Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11909071293780469781noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-79528359166984547712014-04-22T23:31:49.515-04:002014-04-22T23:31:49.515-04:00I only watched Frozen once but other than that, an...I only watched Frozen once but other than that, and Cars, we have not introduced our kids to any Disney movies. And I don't remember any of the songs because we did not buy the soundtrack.<br /><br />I don't even have a smart phone so I'm really bucking that trend.<br /><br />I will send you the first Harry Potter as a paperback. It's not that heavy and it would be a good summer afternoon read.<br /><br />I was on the CC train. Now I'm on the 2048 train, thanks to your IG post over the weekend.<br /><br />Rachel loves and adores owls so she has a lot of clothes with them on it and I won't invite you to her birthday this year since it is owl themed. If I didn't have Rachel I would probably care less about this trend.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350800415772519653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-79475342671399214762014-04-19T15:04:18.333-04:002014-04-19T15:04:18.333-04:00Frozen is sacred, beloved ground for a three year ...Frozen is sacred, beloved ground for a three year old. Like, it's kinda creepy how much kids like it. I would say it is one of the better Disney movies of the "princess" category. <br /><br />And have you watched the Portlandia skit, "put a bird on it?" Or any Portlandia skit? They're hilarious. I'm particularly fond of "Put a bird on it" and "Dream of the 90's."Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160876571967459615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-8795151106845511952014-04-16T20:24:21.687-04:002014-04-16T20:24:21.687-04:001. So glad you joined the 2048 craze ! It is more ...1. So glad you joined the 2048 craze ! It is more "intellectual" than CCS, at least that's what I tell myself. I hope you figured out the goal. If you want, I'll share with you the trick (technique?) to really get high scores. My current high is 14,000 something but I'm working on breaking that shortly. I want to beat it!<br /><br />2. Frozen is overrated. Everyone kept saying it was just as good as the Disney Renaissance movies - Aladdin, Beauty & the Beast, Lion King, etc. DO NOT BELIEVE THIS. It's cute, the music is decent, good message... but it ain't no Lion King. PERIOD.<br /><br />3. I now think of you when I see decorative birds and owls.<br /><br />4. I didn't even notice your outdated IOS because all I could see is all your red balls! And I thought that was going to be your big confession here. I cannot stand red balls on my screen... I'm not a neat freak in real life, but when it comes to my phone, the red balls must be abolished at all costs. That's why I'm so particular with who I choose to start WWF games with... I really hate when it's my turn, because, RED BALL ALERT! I even put the game on my second screen so I can't see it right away if I don't have time to make a move. Yes, I'm that crazy. Or rather, that anti-red ball.<br /><br />5. I'm with you on Harry Potter all the way... it's sort of like a cult, and in a way I'm happy not to be part of it. But still, every time I go to the library I think of starting. In a way, it's nice because the books are all written and you don't have to wait. But what about the movies?! I hear they're just as good, or in some cases better, than the books. So not only are you stuck committing days (WEEKS?!) to reading, but you're also stuck with like a bajillion hours worth of movie watching. It's so much!<br /><br />I realize this comment has a lot of arbitrary capitalization. Sorry, I guess I'm feeling emphatic?Deedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386061097583007160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-82052475769922167122014-04-16T18:45:32.001-04:002014-04-16T18:45:32.001-04:00Hahaha! I was with you right up until the birds. ...Hahaha! I was with you right up until the birds. I love birds and bird things. I don't know why...I just think they're cute. :)Courtney Bowersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-9707080555430086722014-04-16T10:21:53.172-04:002014-04-16T10:21:53.172-04:00I'm with you on all of these except #3. I firm...I'm with you on all of these except #3. I firmly resisted the iPhone thing but then my husband took it while I wasn't looking and did the update for me...which resulted in an accidental deletion of some of my notes and stuff. NOT happy about that. Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069220262683215373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-17579395221512669022014-04-15T22:50:24.990-04:002014-04-15T22:50:24.990-04:00Haha! I've never read Harry Potter or played C...Haha! I've never read Harry Potter or played Candy Crush, either...and don't intend to. However, (don't hate me), I am one of those that loves the birds. And owls. And, I even recently rescued a bird from my cat and he's living in my house until he grows his tail feathers back! <br />Oh, and as far as smartphones- I didn't even own one until just this year! Amazing, right?! My hubby and I resisted for as long as possible.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826913919163707391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-37457084470581754002014-04-15T22:21:42.010-04:002014-04-15T22:21:42.010-04:00Now that you've publicly called me out and eve...Now that you've publicly called me out and everything, you only strengthen my resolve. If you know you'll enjoy it, and you know there are free paperback versions available, why not give it a try? They really won't take as long as you seem to think. I will even watch each movie with you after you finish each book. I feel like maybe I should start springing bird paraphernalia on you whenever I see you until you give in. I'm thinking that would either be highly successful motivation or you would stop being my friend altogether. Mollyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372486083010161925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-22652434458985372882014-04-15T22:16:25.871-04:002014-04-15T22:16:25.871-04:00Oh believe me, there are plans in the works. I&#...Oh believe me, there are plans in the works. I'm just hoping to get her to read them without actually spending any money. :)Mollyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372486083010161925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-23415250302619654642014-04-15T21:56:37.838-04:002014-04-15T21:56:37.838-04:00You are such an owl hater and I hope they take rev...You are such an owl hater and I hope they take revenge on you by swooping down and attacking your hair when you're not expecting it!!<br /><br />Also, I've never seen Frozen, played Candy Crush, or read Harry Potter either. I have also never read or seen The Hunger Games, so take that!The Joinershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715611064992379623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-65840092034689042322014-04-15T20:08:27.584-04:002014-04-15T20:08:27.584-04:00I haven't seen Frozen, haven't read the HP...I haven't seen Frozen, haven't read the HP books and haven't played Candy Crush. We so would be friends in real life!Aubrey https://www.blogger.com/profile/10268033706598268682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-10229196633335072972014-04-15T19:34:10.168-04:002014-04-15T19:34:10.168-04:00I haven't seen frozen. I never played Candy Cr...I haven't seen frozen. I never played Candy Crush and I haven't upgraded my OS in a while. However, my OS is more recent than yours. Oh...I also haven't read Harry Potter. I'm ambivalent about the birds. Maybe I'm not shopping enough because I feel like I haven't seen them. I LOVED this post. Thanks:-)MrsDjRasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616044853081447480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-12510441214974319542014-04-15T18:12:16.534-04:002014-04-15T18:12:16.534-04:00It sounds like Mollyanne just needs to buy you thi...It sounds like Mollyanne just needs to buy you this first harry potter book on kindle then so you can start reading! You would definitely have a long ways to go but ITS SO WORTH IT! :)<br /><br />I've never played candy crush either! I'm not really into the app games.<br /><br />Do you watch Portlandia?! They have a skit called "put a bird on it" making fun of that very thing :) So funny!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08947367832523658269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-61877024984516560252014-04-15T15:04:13.838-04:002014-04-15T15:04:13.838-04:00I have only seen about 5 minutes of Frozen but I h...I have only seen about 5 minutes of Frozen but I have heard that annoying song several times and let's just say once is enough.<br /><br />Never read HP! <br /><br />Never played CC!<br /><br />I'm neutral on the bird topic. . . take em or leave em. :)Brittniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051522140661900464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-88873041381052632092014-04-15T14:57:21.968-04:002014-04-15T14:57:21.968-04:00Well I love birds and even I am getting sick of se...Well I love birds and even I am getting sick of seeing them everywhere! And I also haven't played Candy Crush - my blog keeps me busy enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-27289300021441352602014-04-15T14:05:32.221-04:002014-04-15T14:05:32.221-04:00I'm with you on most of this. I have update m...I'm with you on most of this. I have update my iPhone, but I think that was mostly an accident. It is an iPhone 4 though. Not a 4s, or anything. You can barely even buy a charger for it anymore. And no Frozen, although one of my students did tell me I look like Elsa today, which I'm pretty sure is a high compliment from a 6 year old girl! So I'll take it! And no Harry Potter. I asked for them when they first came out for Christmas. My aunt gave me the first 4. My mom heard they were the devil and wouldn't let me read them. This happened right as EVERYONE found out about how "brilliant" they were and you couldn't find them on a shelf. I sold them to members of my 5th grade class and made nearly $100. Overbearing mother for the win!Sarah Marrhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755270476012914457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-90903870019572103902014-04-15T13:03:33.440-04:002014-04-15T13:03:33.440-04:00The fact that you have so many unopened items on y...The fact that you have so many unopened items on your screen gives me anxiety and makes my mouth do that dry/salivating/about to throw up thing. I just can't.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034605078910288622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-36358120644641635072014-04-15T12:53:34.118-04:002014-04-15T12:53:34.118-04:00I have a 2-year-old little girl and I have not see...I have a 2-year-old little girl and I have not seen Frozen either! Everyone is so surprised, but she's not old enough to sit through a movie and I'm sure not wasting a date night on a Disney movie. We also don't rush-out-and-buy-the-next-big-craze every time a Disney movie is released. Mostly b/c I find it annoying that everyone was acting like it was the best thing since sliced bread. Confession: The Easter Bunny does have a copy that will be in her Easter basket Sunday, but b/c there is no Ariel or Cinderella on the cover, it will probably not get watched for quite some time. Val @ It's Always Sunny in Somervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355553974437027226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-65183942689701383312014-04-15T11:51:15.255-04:002014-04-15T11:51:15.255-04:001. I have not seen frozen either or heard that son...1. I have not seen frozen either or heard that song.<br />2. I haven't crossed over to the iphone world yet. I may consider it on the next upgrade.<br />3. No Harry Potter for me either. I don't think I'd like it.<br />4. I was on the candy crush bandwagon but once I couldn't beat any more levels I kind of just quit. Maybe I'll check out this 2048 game.<br />5. I'm guessing your bird thing has to do with you not liking this. haha But I must be missing something here because I haven't really noticed this trend? Oh wait......I do have a pillow for my bed that has a couple birds on it. Oh no I am one of those people..yikes!!Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738442092989090297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-62866011011341994812014-04-15T11:47:00.441-04:002014-04-15T11:47:00.441-04:00Ooops! I am sorry that I haven't helped with ...Ooops! I am sorry that I haven't helped with the Frozen situation yet. I have it on my calendar to bring to you (and Frozen may be extra enjoyed with a frozen beverage...just saying.) Harry Potter-I resisted the bandwagon until after the last book came out, which was pretty sweet because I FLEW through them--great summer pool/beach/backyard air mattress/porch reads.Diana Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445381439041953662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-30640173300373928732014-04-15T10:36:15.183-04:002014-04-15T10:36:15.183-04:00I'm with you on 1 (although it was playing in ...I'm with you on 1 (although it was playing in the background at a birthday party we attended, and I have most definitely heard that irritating song despite not seeing the movie), 3, and 4! Can't agree with you on #5 because DEEP DOWN IN YOUR HEART YOU KNOW OWLS ARE CUTE. And WHEN you became a parent, regardless of the gender of your child, I will have no choice but to send some sort of owl attire for him/her!the blogivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625021727803459360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-70855418839531086252014-04-15T10:16:07.756-04:002014-04-15T10:16:07.756-04:00Record this day in history: our twin status is off...Record this day in history: our twin status is officially dead. Oh noes! I am shamelessly involved with all five and Little Buddy has a woodland themed nursery, including owls. Oops! :-)<br /><br />I held out on two through four for a LONG time, though! I accidentally upgrades my OS in February and was very upset for a few days. But then I got used to it and started noticing the benefits of the new system, particularly in the text, siri, and text to speak functions. I didn't start reading HP until after the second movie came out and didn't start Candy Crush until November last year. Unfortunately, both HP and CC are completely addicting. :-)dspencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028178955338687090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-7751363754084797362014-04-15T10:04:37.837-04:002014-04-15T10:04:37.837-04:001. The only reason I have heard Let It Go (haven&#...1. The only reason I have heard Let It Go (haven't seen Frozen) is because of my students.<br /><br />3. I'm skipping to HP because I myself just got a new iPhone, but I don't love it so I can't say anything. HP- having read all the books and the HP being my favorite book series BY FAR, I can say I honestly understand not wanting to read them because you will not be able to stop. Or at least I couldn't.<br /><br />4. I don't get the Candy Crusy phenomenon either. Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069135857509035388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-79284997094439388472014-04-15T09:43:23.422-04:002014-04-15T09:43:23.422-04:001. Frozen is awesome. The only reason I saw it is ...1. Frozen is awesome. The only reason I saw it is because it was our company Christmas outing. But I'm really glad I saw it. AND I love Let It Go, but probably only because I don't have kids that want to listen to it 1,000 times a day. <br /><br />2. You should read HP. You would love it and become obsessed and start listening to podcasts about it too. <br /><br />3. I have played Candy Crush, but to me, it's only bejeweled, so I don't get all the hype. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-55092182711707891902014-04-15T09:24:26.478-04:002014-04-15T09:24:26.478-04:001. I haven't seen Frozen. But I finally heard ...1. I haven't seen Frozen. But I finally heard the "Let It Go" song last week after I linked over to some You Tube video where a guy does a mash-up of the song in different Disney/Pixar voices (it's pretty cool, check it out).<br />2. I don't own an iPhone, so for what it's worth, I haven't upgraded to the new OS either.<br />3. I still haven't (and probably never will) read Harry Potter. I've seen the first two movies, but that's where my HP experience ends.<br />4. I have played Candy Crush, but never reached the level of addiction. I don't like games that make it impossible to "win" or move to the next level...waste of my time (and a huge source of frustration--games should not cause that much stress!).<br />5. I've noticed the owl thing on a lot of baby clothes/accessories lately, but didn't realize birds have taken over adult stuff too. Looks like you're not the only one who will protest all things birds--we'll form an anti-aviary army! Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15504919719560440470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7549335122964279342.post-38260340767828919992014-04-15T09:19:19.852-04:002014-04-15T09:19:19.852-04:00Ha ha ha... I'm pro all of your forms of rebel...Ha ha ha... I'm pro all of your forms of rebellion EXCEPT Harry Potter. I still don't understand how you've lived the last 20 years without HP. It's a crime against humanity and an unneeded punishment of yourself. So sad. But look at all these other non-HP fans... y'all are coming out of the woodwork. My heart hurts for you all.<br /><br />But really, what's the deal with Frozen. I like just about every Disney movie ever made, but I don't remember ANY movie creating this much stir... so wild.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657607481465480125noreply@blogger.com