tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post6656833260178885239..comments2024-01-27T01:29:47.634-05:00Comments on ~Tails from the Foster Kittens~: Well this has been a tough month for meConnie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-40682171960053018402015-01-15T21:33:07.063-05:002015-01-15T21:33:07.063-05:00Reality is... There are just people who are insens...Reality is... There are just people who are insensitive and plain stupid! I have encountered people who are such pain in the a$$. Hold your head up high because you're not in the wrong and you are loved! - PiaSushihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838490439938322574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-34691069677246994362015-01-15T11:19:54.344-05:002015-01-15T11:19:54.344-05:00Borrowing a picture for your own private use is on...Borrowing a picture for your own private use is one thing. I love some kitties pictures and I want to keep them close because they are cute, funny, or to remember them by if they have passed. Displaying it on a social media website without permission of the owner and then claiming it is indeed theft. They get mad basically because they were in the wrong and guilty, and ashamed deep in side and that's their problem. <br />Criminals often complain loudly when caught. That doesn't necessarily vindicate them, right?<br />I recently copied a picture of the header for Marshwood Cottage. But I asked first! I had it as wallpaper on my computer. Til it crashed. *sigh* I'm one of the "good guys"Quinn and Angel brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117466353653545481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-8912619617050009702015-01-13T23:47:35.307-05:002015-01-13T23:47:35.307-05:00Ugh. I am SO sorry to hear all this. This January ...Ugh. I am SO sorry to hear all this. This January is turning out to be a hard month indeed, and I wonder why.... It must be the stars? But Sunday is Lion's Gotcha Day (remember the snowstorm?) and so we have that to celebrate with great joy, thanks to you. You should come visit sometime and see what he's been doing to the furry pompoms he got for Christmas.A Proper Bostonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692465929307902698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-82260326022444036942015-01-13T12:58:57.493-05:002015-01-13T12:58:57.493-05:00((Hugs)) from Mum. Take time for yourself ; you do...((Hugs)) from Mum. Take time for yourself ; you do an amazing work for kitties, we know it, and we want you to know it too ! We're sorry you had to bear it... PurrsThe Swiss Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13252977204473056970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-90607171751735016452015-01-12T19:46:18.563-05:002015-01-12T19:46:18.563-05:00We agree with Jo-Anne - they are soooooo wrong. Ki...We agree with Jo-Anne - they are soooooo wrong. Kinda makes us wanna go bite them. HARD. NO ONE messes with our Aunt Connie! A Tonlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-12983133361134195642015-01-12T17:06:07.393-05:002015-01-12T17:06:07.393-05:00I clicked on the Facebook link and read it all and...I clicked on the Facebook link and read it all and all I can say is what the hell is wrong with some people they need a cat to sit on their face for a while till they wake up and get that they are in the wrong.............it would be easy to tell you not to let these drop kicks bother you but not so easy for you to do so. Know you are amazing and those of us who know you know that Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-45110925503032677692015-01-12T14:47:22.240-05:002015-01-12T14:47:22.240-05:00oooo - maybe team Binga up with Ivy - that would b...oooo - maybe team Binga up with Ivy - that would be quite scary :)Random Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-210575388740700162015-01-12T14:45:52.116-05:002015-01-12T14:45:52.116-05:00or sure - blame it on Muffin :)
over time we hav...or sure - blame it on Muffin :)<br /><br />over time we have discovered that somehow sitting behind a computer screen makes people think that they can say or do whatever they want without consequences. and that makes THEM wrong - not you. however, it sucks to have to be the victim of cyber bullying - and that is exactly what this was on their part. if you won't say it to someone's face...and we have to believe this lady wouldn't....then don't type it out and hit send (or do what mom does - type it out and DON'T hit send).<br /><br />it never fails that these things tend to pile up too....mom went through this when Coral started getting sick - and then weird test results - and on and on.... so yeah - take a break, cuddle a kitten, know that YOU ARE WONDERFUL and doing a great job. And also know that there is a huge community of people that are standing next to you and understand what you are going through....Random Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-60064658112616697602015-01-12T11:50:54.729-05:002015-01-12T11:50:54.729-05:00well if you make me soda bread... ;) well if you make me soda bread... ;) Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-86144981120473313072015-01-12T11:45:04.686-05:002015-01-12T11:45:04.686-05:00You had a lot on your plate and then to top everyt...You had a lot on your plate and then to top everything off you had the issue of someone pirating your image and they would not man up and take responsibility for their actions. That's a whole blog post on it's own. But, feeling personally attacked is because you were personally attacked. It was wrong and it was hurtful. FB is an awful place where there is a certain level of nastiness I haven't seen elsewhere. That is why I try to stay catcentric on FB. It's hard to understand people's motives, but one thing I do understand is that buffer of the keyboard allows people to be a lot more vitriolic than they would be if they were face to face. It seems to embolden them to say things they could say in person. That rescue response was over the top and just plain wrong. I'm glad that they did take down your image, but it does not excuse their atrocious behavior. Venting is always a good way to release the pent up frustration. YOU do an excellent job with your kittens and with this blog. The information you give has helped me and countless others. I hope you know how much you help others like myself. Now I hope January turns into a much calmer month for you. Time for some Lena love.ANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-50744043677634797232015-01-12T11:37:55.283-05:002015-01-12T11:37:55.283-05:00I can understand taking--and have taken--time away...I can understand taking--and have taken--time away from the Internet, blogging, social media, etc. Lately it's been a not-great time for me so I've been scaling back, but reading all this, WOW. You've had a rough month times infinity. :( I'm sorry you've been dealing with all this crap. And I think you've handled yourself very well, much better than those nasty morons who attacked you. I say take the time you need. You are an extremely giving person, and sometimes people (and heck, seasons) deplete you. You are an awesome person and I'm glad you are here in the Interwebs. :) And that last line about Muffin laying down on your head made me laugh out loud! I hope you have many laughs and smiles in the near future--you deserve it.The Rosie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848715026648585715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-39329643911208931012015-01-12T11:02:32.923-05:002015-01-12T11:02:32.923-05:00Rough month is an understatement. I'm an intr...Rough month is an understatement. I'm an introvert and it has taken me most of my life to learn the fine art of letting crap roll off me. My word(s) for 2015 are Wish Them Well - I don't always remember to do it - but it is taped to the console in car - my email signature and in a frame on my pantry in kitchen. I say don't take crap from anybody - but wish them well and go on to the things that make you smile and make you happy - fostering kittens. I hope you don't stop writing - as you can see, a lot of folks love to read your blog and facebook posts. And I like the idea of a little catnip and a roll on the floor.MrsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598178529833967916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-10086605584291221742015-01-12T10:30:04.936-05:002015-01-12T10:30:04.936-05:00Just have a little catnip and roll around on the f...Just have a little catnip and roll around on the floor. Then ignore them. Hey, it works!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-89240250056966063622015-01-12T09:55:38.925-05:002015-01-12T09:55:38.925-05:00Sorry you are having such a hard time. It is alway...Sorry you are having such a hard time. It is always a let down after the holidays, but with all your added stress I am sure it is much harder. I love the photos of the kittens dressed up for the Golden Globes and your globes were very creative :) Hope things improve. pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-78940356895740739472015-01-12T08:33:37.530-05:002015-01-12T08:33:37.530-05:00Purrrrrrrrssssss. We think you could use some ext...Purrrrrrrrssssss. We think you could use some extra ones.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916103855538422451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-38538454666734931792015-01-12T06:29:27.970-05:002015-01-12T06:29:27.970-05:00The internet is a mixed blessing, that's for s...The internet is a mixed blessing, that's for sure. When you live a semi-public life the way bloggers do, this kind of thing will happen, and it can be hard to not take it personally, especially when it happens at a time when you're already dealing with a lot of other challenges. I think you have to grow a thick skin when you deal with people online - and you have to remind yourself that the support you get from others far outweighs the occasional ugliness. <br /><br />Take some time to unplug, and when you reconnect, use the delete key liberally! :-)Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-29050752285958828622015-01-12T06:10:30.422-05:002015-01-12T06:10:30.422-05:00Give yourself some time. You have so much on your ...Give yourself some time. You have so much on your plate and you take care of so many others. You have to take care of yourself, too, and if that means giving yourself a break from the internet, well that's extra kitty snuggle time, which is some of the best therapy of all. Cats Herd Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571176442884334134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-15785102634893329762015-01-12T02:26:09.962-05:002015-01-12T02:26:09.962-05:00I'm so sorry you had to go through this, espec...I'm so sorry you had to go through this, especially at a time of year that is already so difficult for you. When these things happen, you just have to take two steps back, and take care of yourself. I really wish the actions of wrong-headed humans didn't cut you so deeply, especially since they are the wrong ones, but you know what? That kind of sensitivity is probably also what makes you such an awesome cat whisperer.<br /><br />And if you want, I can sic Binga on them.Summer at sparklecat.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624833066564341341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-64027948910815470782015-01-12T01:19:44.001-05:002015-01-12T01:19:44.001-05:00Take some time, especially at this time of the yea...Take some time, especially at this time of the year! I disappear for a day or a few sometimes when I'm overloaded with things or I just need a break. Enjoy your time off, your cats, your husband and hope everyone gets well.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208737162506351497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-65469883383737926512015-01-12T00:56:53.802-05:002015-01-12T00:56:53.802-05:00I am well acquainted with stress so know some of w...I am well acquainted with stress so know some of what you are feeling. Would miss you online but understand and perhaps will get myself in gear and come hang out with you and kitties :-) Hang in there my friend- don't let the mean kids (and that is what they are... Immature idiots) win...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805754764692687690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-12123483945446440152015-01-12T00:31:01.824-05:002015-01-12T00:31:01.824-05:00Sounds like it was a rough few months. That sucks....Sounds like it was a rough few months. That sucks. I hope some time away and some kitty time soothes your bruised heart. FB can be nasty, no doubt. Purrs to you.The Cat Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-6972626117295579392015-01-12T00:08:01.721-05:002015-01-12T00:08:01.721-05:00Hang in there. Pawhugs from Emma and BusterHang in there. Pawhugs from Emma and BusterPhoto Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-67982514927378880802015-01-11T23:38:06.009-05:002015-01-11T23:38:06.009-05:00I take breaks from Facebook semi-regularly. I have...I take breaks from Facebook semi-regularly. I have no idea what it is about it, but it seems to bring out the absolute worst in people.. and I can only take so much before I say "Smell ya later" and don't log in for a while.<br /><br />People can be ignorant.. and I have found some people in rescue play the 'More volunteer than thou' game. Most often making martyrs of themselves, so OBVIOUSLY they're soooo busy saving animals (like others aren't??) they can't deal with silly things like copyright issues!<br /><br />Way back in my shady past .. I was less than honest about drawings. I copied the work of others and posted it as my own. Now, naturally, this came back to bite me in the ass. (As it should have!) I dealt with six people who were very polite and nice and I apologized profusely, felt guilt and shame and gave credit where credit was due and basically looked like the ass I was in front of a lot of people. ONE guy decided it had just become his God given right to try and make me miserable. He was all teeth, no smiles.<br /><br />On his profile on an art site, he went on about how he was applying to Vancouver film school. I happened to know the head of admissions.. so, even WITH the "Lorna is scum" stuff attached, I sent said head of admissions a copy of the entire exchange. No professionalism, a lot of profanity, threats, frothing, and everything else. I hear he got rejected. Karma's a bitch.<br /><br />The shorter side to this long donut story .. Some people just get wrapped up in their own little worlds and forget to treat others like humans. You don't need to stand for it, you don't need to take it.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear Handsome Jack and his siblings have been doing their best to empty your wallet and put your vet's kids through college. Hopefully they decide that your vet doesn't need a new car. <br /><br />Holiday's are ruff. Do your best to shake it off by remembering ... hey, you know lots of awesome people! And we love you and think you're awesome. :)<br /><br />*Hug*Scout and Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257537604493754361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-17436188106522106772015-01-11T23:14:14.667-05:002015-01-11T23:14:14.667-05:00Basically just know that you're a great person...Basically just know that you're a great person and please try not to sink down to this said person's level, she is a **** and she couldn't be treating you like crap. Life with Ragdollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815040214258757199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-23617886477602564162015-01-11T23:08:38.412-05:002015-01-11T23:08:38.412-05:00Okay, sorry for my language, but here's what h...Okay, sorry for my language, but here's what helps me. When someone is giving you a hard time (and life is already hard enough anyway) all you gotta do is tell that one special person to......FUCK OFF. I understand you wanting to withdraw from the internet, and people suck, I had the same problem with someone (I didn't know this blogger) but they had used my pictures without my permission. If you still have problems with this person....let me handle it. I know how to stop this shit, if you want.....Life with Ragdollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815040214258757199noreply@blogger.com