Comments on: Communicate Dang It!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:48:59 +0000

Aw, now I feel all special-like.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:58:24 +0000

Not too crazy busy for a blue duck or two. : > ) Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Writer Dad in Rough Draft

By: Kristin T.

Kristin T. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:49:36 +0000

Those verses from James are pretty amazing. That our bodies and actions follow the lead of our words really demonstrates the power of communication. I guess that's where the phrase "self-fulfilling prophecy" comes from, too. What we tell ourselves, or can convince someone else to believe, can become reality, for better or worse. And the "every word counts" part? Yesterday I took my 10-year-old shopping for some winter wear she needed. We bought a coat and a scarf, which she decided to wear when it was time to leave the mall. As we were walking out, an older woman passed by, looked right at Quillin and exclaimed "What a pretty scarf!" Quillin beamed, and brought up the incident probably four times later that evening. I think she was as amazed by the spontaneous act of kindness as she was boosted in her confidence. Kristin T.´s last spectacular blog post..Why I care what you’re eating for lunch

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:32:13 +0000

Matthew,

Your charming personality, huh? Not your boyish good looks or your terrific sense of humor? You’ll have to teach me how to to pull that off, I’m tired of eating shoelaces.

BJ,

You know, I was thinking that same thing on the way home. They now have an “online academy” in our area for K-12, free of charge. It’s becoming very popular. How are those kids going to learn social skills? Scary.

I would love to have that conversation, BJ. We will get through it together.

By: BJ Keltz

BJ Keltz — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:21:49 +0000

I think the time we spend in front of the tv, running from activity to activity and taking most relationships in "sound bites" along with our news and information doesn't help. I also think that forming relationships is becoming more of a lost art. (Then again maybe I'm just an introverted writer, lol). Total honest in those relationships? Good luck Adults get by, but the children we raise (as a society, not the individuals here) will be even more challenged than we are. Maybe I'm just voicing my secret nightmare. It takes each of us as individuals to change how we do things in order to make a difference. So, someday, when Jamie and I might chat, she can say "I'm not that good at this communication thing," and I'll say "that's okay. We'll get through it together. ":) BJ Keltz´s last spectacular blog post..What I Learned from NaNoWriMo

By: Matthew Dryden

Matthew Dryden — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:47:07 +0000

I always have awkward conversations like this - luckily, I find a way to pull it off...must be my charming nature. Matthew Dryden´s last spectacular blog post..You Hate Me (Because I Failed)

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:04:17 +0000

Hi Tara,

I so agree. I am living proof that communication is not a social skill picked up along the way anymore. I cringe to think what future generations will be like unless we (parents) intervene.

Will they all think running to Dr. Phil is the answer? Or how about calling Jerry Springer? *shudders*

One of those armchair psychologists once said you have to find the need behind the deed. Meaning when someone acts out, you should try to discern the need behind the emotion. It’s a good theory, but hard to put into practice.

Thanks for hanging out with us today. Tara!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:59:22 +0000

Hi Sal,

Sure thing, send me a tweet or email when you’re ready to go shopping. I’ll load you up with ideas.

I think we all have the scary realities hiding in the past, it helps keep us humble.

Writer Dad,

The Pen is Mightier then the Sword, and the Pen Men are mightier than…. oh, wait, wrong blog.

I’m a little partial to the Bible myself. I ever prefer it over my own drivel.

Thanks for stopping by, I know you’re crazy busy.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:57:59 +0000

I totally agree. I think people have really lost the ability to really communicate these days and are so quick to condemn instead of taking a step back and wondering why someone has said or behaved the way they did. This is something I've really tried to teach my children, to look beyond the surface and try to see the person underneath - it makes meeting and getting along with people so much easier. I know it can be hard sometimes when people are so confrontational and so meanspirited, but there is usually a reason behind it. Tara´s last spectacular blog post..This week we've been mostly saying . . .

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:43:42 +0000

I know it's a tired saying at this point, but are there many phrases more perfect than, "the pen is mightier than the sword?" It's true, and the bible holds some of the best phrases ever uttered. Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Writer Dad in Rough Draft