It's been years and years now, but, it was still after most people had computers and my son walked in my house one day and he had this old dinosaur computer (I didn't even know it was a dinosaur then) he was packing in. And he said "I got a new computer and.." And I finished his sentence saying, yeah, and you want me to store some more junk for you, like I don't have a basement full of your crap now. And he laughed and said, no, this is for you. As he set it up in my dining room, I protested. I don't know how to use that thing, I don't even know how to turn it on and why the fuck do I want that thing anyway?? He finished setting it up, plugged it in and said "Shut up, Mom, you.....will....love...this." And he left, grinning that shit eating grin he flashed when he thought he knew it all. I shook my head and watched him pull out of the driveway and thought, smart ass fucker.
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I ignored it for a week. Curiosity got the better of me and I called Noelle up and asked, how do you work this fucking thing? She told me how to turn it on. So I did. Big deal, a bunch of files and shit. WTF is this shit? Wait, what's this thing that says paint? Ohhh, that's sort of cool, I guess. Silly though, what a silly toy. I was telling my other friend, Deb and she said, go ahead and use my password and get on the net. That was back when everyone only had dial up and you had a password to get on. I figured I'd try it once, I'll try about anything once. That's how I ended up jumping out of a plane.
I ignored it for a week. Curiosity got the better of me and I called Noelle up and asked, how do you work this fucking thing? She told me how to turn it on. So I did. Big deal, a bunch of files and shit. WTF is this shit? Wait, what's this thing that says paint? Ohhh, that's sort of cool, I guess. Silly though, what a silly toy. I was telling my other friend, Deb and she said, go ahead and use my password and get on the net. That was back when everyone only had dial up and you had a password to get on. I figured I'd try it once, I'll try about anything once. That's how I ended up jumping out of a plane.
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I remember really clearly the first thing I typed in..ghosts, real ghosts. LMAO, I was so lame. But, omg, I sat up all night long. I found people like me! Holy moley. I was hooked. I called up and got my own dial up. I found out what hotmail was and I found this crazy chat room you had to pick around in to find friends because it was full of horny losers. Imagine, me, talking on a computer to some one in Australia or Sweden or Italy or Sri Lanka! I had cyber love affairs and girl friends and ghost hunting buddies and I fought people in chat rooms learning to type "Fuck you nutless wonder!", quick as a bunny breeds. Eventually I grew beyond that crazy first computer mentality.
I remember really clearly the first thing I typed in..ghosts, real ghosts. LMAO, I was so lame. But, omg, I sat up all night long. I found people like me! Holy moley. I was hooked. I called up and got my own dial up. I found out what hotmail was and I found this crazy chat room you had to pick around in to find friends because it was full of horny losers. Imagine, me, talking on a computer to some one in Australia or Sweden or Italy or Sri Lanka! I had cyber love affairs and girl friends and ghost hunting buddies and I fought people in chat rooms learning to type "Fuck you nutless wonder!", quick as a bunny breeds. Eventually I grew beyond that crazy first computer mentality.
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I found art programs and photo shopping, I made websites, learned things like HTML, and I went way past what my son ever thought I'd do. He told me once that he spent a whole night reading a site I had and he was amazed. He said, mom who made this? That was before auto sites. And I said, I did, I made that fucker! LOL, so proud of my dumb home made animations. Now he's gone, but, I think of him giving me that old computer and not taking no for an answer, what a smart ass he was that day. He knew. He knew I'd be here, right here talking to you. I don't know how he knew, but, I'm glad he did.
I found art programs and photo shopping, I made websites, learned things like HTML, and I went way past what my son ever thought I'd do. He told me once that he spent a whole night reading a site I had and he was amazed. He said, mom who made this? That was before auto sites. And I said, I did, I made that fucker! LOL, so proud of my dumb home made animations. Now he's gone, but, I think of him giving me that old computer and not taking no for an answer, what a smart ass he was that day. He knew. He knew I'd be here, right here talking to you. I don't know how he knew, but, I'm glad he did.
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And this site, Dirty Disher. Man, it's become something so special to me. A place where I can have an opinion about anything and I have people who actually read me! You guys just make my whole world better. I live in a place where there is just no opportunity to meet people like you, people who think like me. I live in a town so small we don't even have a movie theatre. And yet, here I am, talking to the world. What a world we live in, eh? What a world.
And this site, Dirty Disher. Man, it's become something so special to me. A place where I can have an opinion about anything and I have people who actually read me! You guys just make my whole world better. I live in a place where there is just no opportunity to meet people like you, people who think like me. I live in a town so small we don't even have a movie theatre. And yet, here I am, talking to the world. What a world we live in, eh? What a world.
92 comments:
I am in Mass!
Where are all DD other readers from??
I've been reading your blog for over 2 years. You always make my day. I enjoy reading your posts and your insights. Your son gave us all a wonderful gift when he gave you that first computer. I know he must be smiling from wherever he is knowing that you make our lives just that much more interesting.
I think the internet has changed my life more than anything else that has come along in my life time. Hubs and I call it 'the magic box.' I'm addicted.
Tricia, that's a fun question. I'd like to hear where everyone else is from too. My husband and I live in our RV and are in Branson, Mo at the moment. This is our home base, even though we are a good 30 years younger than most of our neighbors.
I think of a lot of us feel the same way....i really have no one who relates to me as well as my DD friends!!!
Thank you Eric for giving your mom the computer!!!
I live in such a rural area, we didn't even get the net until a decade after everyone else.
I am in Central (actually i think it is more western than central) NY.
Thanks for keeping it raw and honest, DD :)
I'm glad you posted Carlos. You been hidin' out there? I don't think I've seen your nic before. Welcome to de nut house.
I've been reading you for ages and I love visiting - you are a terrific writer, DD! And I know what you mean, I don't feel so alone either, because of the internet. I don't fit in all that well in real life, but I sure do have a blast writing blog posts - mostly because I 'meet' the most amazing people that way, who get me and I get them too.
It is so amazingly cool. I'm 47 and this is just what I needed when I was a kid (and later too) but hey, it's never too late.
I'm in Canada, by the way, but I grew up in NYC.
Moony Moon, my awesome net friend. Anyone who has not been to Moons, click her name. She is one of the best bloggers on the net.
Lidian, you fit in here. Yep.
I live in southern Iowa... not too far from the Missouri border.
Thanks for having this blog, Pat. I'm addicted to this site.
I am totally addicted to the internet and the DD! When my computer had to be replaced last summer I was without one for about 10 days. I kept wanting to look things up, see what was going on in the world, check up on my favorite sites...it was a weird feeling...like on of my 5 senses had gone missing.
The internet has also changed and improved my life more than anything else this decade.
Your son was a wise and insightful man when he matched you up with a computer, and wouldn't listen to "no".
Thanks for being here, Pat. The community you have established is as unique and fascinating as you are!! Take care and I hope you soon solve the mystery of your symptoms.
I am in Central Texas btw.
What a world, indeed!
And, here I am reading and enjoying your writing while sitting in my nice and warm house in chilly Ohio. Who would've ever thunk it?
Who would have thunk it? Not me. I grew up when there was only 3 fuzzy tv stations and the party line phone hung on the kitchen wall and was for emergencies only. Sheeeet.
since i'd have a puter---since 1999...the longest i have gone w/o the puter is 3 weeks when i had surgery almost 7 years ago....1 week i was in the hospital and then 2 weeks once i got home....
i'd go nuts(er) w/o the internet!!!
how many people have originated/lived in iowa???? i escaped from clinton, iowa (right on the mississippi and now live in akron, ohio....
I've posted before, not too often but I read your blog religiously. I think the last time I posted was when your son left us.
I find your posts fascinating and educational. You are an incredible writer. Your words really do come to life.
I kind of have a hard time believing any single person who says they never had a cyber love affair. Hmm. But, I still think it's awesome how someone can sweep you off your feet just by typing. Think about that. Wow. It almost makes me sad that I gave it up. LOL.
Well, Carlos other than my daughter and grand daughter, the most important people in my world are my readers. They keep me sane.
Love your newest header Pat.
BYW, I am in OH.
Thanks! It's Lissy's tree.
And, I have to add, yep, there are people on here I met in that awful chat room so long ago. I kept the good ones when I left. ~Smiles~
I am in oHIo an eastern neighbor of misstia. It is the asshole of America where I live but it is home;) misstia I wanted to ask you.....Do you know anything about Coventry Township? Our Realtor called us about a house the sits on Turkey Lake I think. Is this a good area?
I got my 1st computer in 1996 and never looked back LOL
I am so glad we all share this "addiction" I have never met a more supportive, accepting,and intelligent group of people.
PS. Jim and I met on The Spark.com. Does anyone remember those stupid tests they had? One was the Love match test and we both took it and it matched us LOL Go figure huh? It has been 10 wonderful years. Nobody in either of our families knows how we met!
That is so cool! I know several people who are happily married from meeting on the net. Awww, that's awesome.
Well i am one of those ppl who knew you in that chat room. I am not sure if we chatted much but i do remember seeing you chat!!
I am originally from Australia... but i am now living in USA Minnesota...and yes i met my husband in that chat room!!
I enjoy reading your blog
Deb
DD it's me Kiki and I'm in Canada I visit your
site first & last everyday ! I feel as if I speak
for all the others who frequent your site when
I say this to you so please hear me now
JUST TRY TO GET RID OF US ?!????
Oh, Deb, I remember you, an Aussie who moved to the cold US. We used to chat it up in that old para room, didn't we? Oh, there were some charactors in there. Geesh.
LOL Kiki, you little cutie.
I've been living in Southern Spain (Seville) for the last 6 yrs. Before that, I live on the island of Margarita off the coast of Venezuela for 14yrs. My boys were born there. I'm 44 yrs. old, and my husband set up my first e-mail acct. for me in 2000...now I can't live without it!!
DD, I read you everyday....
Hugs and kisses from Spain...
Beth
I found you the day I Googled "Kate Gosselin Bitch" and you had just posted the pic of "Multiple Blessings" on top of the trash cans. Cracked my ass up!It took my a long time to post though. The only other place I had blogged up till then was my boring doom aand gloom real estate/finacial/political sites. I check your site every morning before my email.
I'm in Northern Colorado on the front range side (east) 50 miles north of Denver and I proudly where my Oakland Raider gear every chance I get.
escrow
DD,
I am so thankful Eric hooked you up to the net!!!
I come here several times a day. I have your site set where I can see if there are any new DD posts. When I see a new one, I am over here reading. I love love love me some DD! There is just something about this site that I love. It takes someone with a way with words to keep me interested in a story, and you have it. Don't ever stop blogging DD. You are so special in every way. Peace to you!
Southern KY, I almost forgot!
coventry twp/turkey lake area is GOOD....part of portage lakes and they have to BEST fireworks in the area every 4th!
that area is like 15-20 minutes from me too!!!
i really think we should have a NE ohio DD reader get together somewhere!!!!
HUGS to all of you! And Kate is a bitch, that book sucked my ass crack.
I didn't buy that cough, cough er um book. Was a gift. Had a huge moving sale before I moved up here on the hill (made $600) and put a sticky note on that book that said I would pay someone a buck to take it away. No one took me up on the offer. I left it in the house when I left.
escrow
Love your blog! I check it every day to see what you're thinking about today. I'm in eastern Washington state.
Awesome! I look forward to reading your blog every day, DD. 3 times a day sometimes lol...or more. You say all the bad words that I can't say in front of my kids, and have to say quietly in my head lol.
My mom was 70 when she first got her computer. Now when she meets another old lady on the bus, the first thing she asks instead of "what's your phone # at your new place" it's "what's your email address?" .
Miss Tia we totally should! I am over that way every day for class well after this week I won't be until the 4th of Jan. but we should totally get together for coffee! I will definitely let Jim know that is a nice area. I cannot wait to go see the house.
I'm from Michigan and so glad I found your site. You have made me laugh, cry, think, get pissed-off at some of the idiosycnricies(sp?)of our world, etc. Thanks for not being afraid of that first computer. I think your son loved you very much!.
i graduate next saturday so any time after that....i know there are some other NE Ohio/NW PA people on here.....
let's all hook up sometime!!!
I'm not sure how long I was lurking on your blog before I got brave enough to post, but it was a long time.
You have such a gift for writing and I am very grateful to your son for giving you (forcing on you?) that first computer. That you did so much with it, is all you, though.
I am in NW Oregon. Willamette Valley.
Christina
I'm proud to say "I was one of those smart ass chatroom nutcakes who you met".... hahaha we have come a long way since then and I have enjoyed every moment of our friendship..... (now I'll go outside and yell into the universe "THANK YOU ERIC FOR GIVING HER THE OLD COMP"...
DD;
Your writing means more to me than I can express. Eric knew what he was doing.
I'm from (live) in SE Texas. Maybe near Bayou Jane and Jar Head?????
oh btw... I'm in San Juan Puerto Rico....
What a gift he gave you that day... and look at all of us now, can't get enough of reading you :) Portland, Oregon here.
I have been reading here for the past 2 years and I'm hooked. I come on here a few times a day. I found DD because I was into reading celebrity blogs and I came across this one and it cracked me up. I loved the smart ass humor of it all, you said things just how I saw them. Our religous beliefs are are very opposite, but I am still here everyday. If I don't agree with it, I just skip that post. I love your stories and love how you write about your life. I truely enjoy you Pat, thanks!
Pat, you actually made me cry. Eric is looking down on you grinning right now. I just know it.
I, like you, am stuck in a rural hellhole and the internet is my Oasis to keep me connected and sane.
I thank you for giving me a daily does of humor, wonderfully spun into eloquent posts! I love reading here and can't wait to buy your first book!
Hi DD
I don't post everyday but I do read here a few times a day.
I love reading your stories and so totally agree with most of your opinions on things.
Please don't stop blogging...ever.
I am in Houston Texas
I remember when I came across your blog. It was the first time I actually checked a person's blog several times a day. I adore you!
I feel the way you do nowadays that I am living in a small town in PA. The Internet is my outlet to "get to know" people through their writings.
Miss Tia & Nissa ~ if you're serious about a OH/PA DD partay, can I come too? I'm in NW PA. Naseem - where in nowhere PA are you?
Pat ~ I've been reading here since last winter/ early spring. You've made me laugh, cry and think. Sometimes all at the same time. My day isn't complete without checking in for the day. When I can get my thoughts together, I'll tell you how I explained your blog to my daughter.
I also visit several times a day; however, I have never posted until today. Even when I don't agree with a post I am still usually laughing, as you do have a way with your words. I do love the stories of your past and of course your present and I look forward to my daily visits to your blog in the future. I am in NW NJ.
Fanny
absolutely CJ!!!! i know there are several NE Ohio/NW Pa readers out there too!!
where should we meet?
Miss Tia ~ considering the weather around here for the next several months - how does spring sound? Plus, my life isn't my own until after April 15. If the gas tank is full, I can go anywhere.
(I finally got my lake effect Thursday and Friday. Closed down I-90 for over 12 hours w/ lots of poor cold people sleeping in their cars)
that's fine CJ, but Nissa and I might hook up before! of course weather might play into that too, but if she's already in my area almost everyday anyway....
there should be a day, like say May 1st where DD readers gather if there are a bunch of readers in certain areas!! national DD readers gather day!!!!
DD, that post made me cry. What a world, indeed. Funny how the smallest of actions can completely change the course of your life. You've created such a special place where so many feel at home and welcome. That is truly remarkable, especially in the faceless world of the net. I followed Crabbie over here and am just in awe of how this site has transformed into this comfy, funny and thought-provoking nook. So many thanks Eric...I bet he knew exactly what he was doing.
Good idea Tricia! I've been curious as well. I'm in Atlanta, but originally from Southern California.
Miss Tia ~ May sounds good! You and Nissa must be really close if she's looking at houses in the Akron/ Canton area. In the meantime maybe we can find some other DD peeps in the area.
I'm in Boston.
Been reading your blog for about 2 years. Don't remember how I came across it,(? maybe off Crabbies site..don't remember who I read first), but followed you ever since. I liked it when you did mostly gossip, but I love the fact that you decided to make this more personal. Your writing is intriguing, honest, and entertaining.
Many thanks to Eric for paving the way. ♥ ya!
~ Jess
Nissa and mistia, I used to live in Akron when I attended the U. of Akron! I had a boyfriend that had a house on Turkey Lake, really nice. I'm near Kansas City now. Love the Dirty Disher...it's a small world
I've only written a comment once before. DD I read your blog at least once a day. I'm addicted. You're a great writer & I love your readers too. You've attracted an intelligent, loving community around you.
I'm worried about you. Please follow everyone's advice about seeing a dr. I've found that you have to be your own advocate & do your own research. A good dr won't be intimidated by that.
I'm Silvia. I grew up in NYC, lived on Long Island for 25 years and have been in DC for 3 years.
I'm an online/DD/Crabbie junkie, too! And I'm in PennsHELLtucky, for the record. Got here from Crabster's site. Luv ya, Pat & at some point, I'm gonna hit you up with a coding question.....I'se SO clueless about that stuff....
10G (Gina)
I found your blog back in January of this year by following a Gosselin link. At the time, I was so sick, I was creeping around the house like Boo Radley, not doing anything but sitting at the computer. I love your blog, Pat. I've read all of your past entries now.
It truly is a small world now. I live in a fairly small-ish town but we do have all the amenities, with many larger cities close by. I've lived in many, many places, but I came back home to Arkansas to roost in my later years.
Along with several others, I, too, met my husband on the internet. We've been married 10 years now, been together 14 years, and I adore him. We've both said that meeting online is different, because as you get to know each other, you don't CARE what they look like, it's what they say, how they invoke an image, their essence that matters, and it can lead to wonderul love.
My daughter also met her fiance online, and they're going strong. My son met his first "significant other" online (sadly, the SO passed on, after they were together five years). The SO was born with many medical problems, in a wheelchair, but my son didn't care, he loved him, his words and his essence. My son traveled all the way to Ireland to live with him for the last five years of his life.
As for computers, I began in the early '80s (yes, we had computers back then!). It all started with a C64. I became somewhat "famous" for composing music on that silly little machine.
Since 1984, I've never been without a computer. It's part of me.
I remember when you first started typing on the computer. You typed like with just your index fingers... one punch a a time. I remember getting on and typing something and you were like holy cow thats fast and now you type faster than I do. LOL. You are one of the most intelligent people I know. You learn everything you can, and you learn it quickly. I am amazed by you mom. I wish I had your abilities when it came to taking in information and processing it as quickly as you do. I also wish I had your smart ass come back abilities as well. ;D
Awwww, man I love this post. It made me smile. Thank you Eric (((hugs)))
I've read DD for about three years now, got re-directed from comments spamming Perez's site lol couldn't resist but click, and I'm glad I did! I grew up in the coast of Ecuador and now live in Western Washington. I also met my husband online 5 years ago, and been married for 4.
Hey DD, what happened to Plague?? Does he still read here? He stopped commenting a few months after I joined. I always liked his ballsy comments.
What a wonderful post. I can't remember exactly how I started reading The Dirty Disher. I had just gone through surgery and was bed bound and bored so I started reading celebrity gossip. Quit reading gossip after awhile because I didn't feel like wasting my time on the likes of Lohan, Hilton and Spears but I didn't quit DD. This blog was special. When it turned into a more personal blog I loved it even more. Thank you for being a star out in the cyber night, DD, and remember: for every vile troll out there, you have at least 50 people who adore you and love your site.
Oh, and I am currently in Sweden but I have also read DD from London, Madison WI, Atlanta GA and San Francisco. I move around a lot...
DD- I didn't think I could love or respect you anymore than I do, until I read that. You've got such a beautiful heart & I'm so proud to call you my friend. The trolls that feel the need to rub every tragedy you've had in your face, don't hold a candle to you. You're unconventional & you go against the grain & follow your own path, regardless of the difficulty & I find that refreshing as hell!
When I started blogging,I had a couple of sites I roamed in & out of,but Retro was my first reg site & let's put it this way,I wasn't very popular at the time. Surprising right? It worked out ok in the end & now I've got some kick ass women for friends. I'm lucky to have them & the trolls can kiss my ass!
I found Dirty Disher thru Retro,I think. I'm pretty sure that's right. I'm so glad I found my way here.
THANK YOU ERIC FOR GIVING YOUR MOM A COMPUTER,THAT EVENTUALLY BROUGHT HER TO FRIENDS THAT WILL FIGHT TOOTH & NAIL FOR HER,AS SHE DOES FOR US!
Does anyone else feel like a rousing sing along of Kumbaya is in order?
I've really enjoyed hearing the background info about the other readers in the "open post" and under this topic. Nice to get to know everyone just a little bit better, where they live, how they first hooked up with Pat, and some of everyone's personal life. I've noticed that we are a very diverse group of people scattered all around the world, with different lifestyles, religious beliefs and our very own triumphs and tragedies. But we all have one thing in common: we love coming here to the Dirty Disher and reading what Pat has to say. That's some powerful stuff! Pat, you are truly blessed to have so many friends out there in cyber space!
I love this story dd. What a great gift your son gave to you. Plus you never gave up trying new things. Preseverance came to my mind when I read this. You never to old to learn something new.
Your story about chat rooms lol.. Oh gezz my mom was addicted to them.. She use to talk to people on some yahoo recipes.com site. Till I went to college and took the computer.
This DD reader is from PA
i bet the best compliment you've received is that of your daughter.nothing feels better than when your kids are proud of you.
MEISSA .... you knew Plague too???? I haven't heard from him in years, I often wonder if he's still around too.
CASEY.... your mom is as proud of you as you are of her, she has always said how "amazing" you are.
Plage's green light was still on MSN before I deleted it. I assume he still has the same addy. I blocked him for hitting on my daughter..LMAO! Fucking Plague.
Nadine, you were one of my first net friends. I remember Eric saying "Who ya talking to mom?" And I pulled up your pic and said "Her." And he was all ga ga and said, oh, no way, I should be talking to her. I said, you run along kid, find your own friends. LMAO! Nadine looks like Heidi Klum for those of you who don't know her.
Casey J, you are so sweet, you are the child we always said was born with extra heart. You don't need to be like me. The world needs more of YOU.
If anything good came from the Gosselins, it is how they brought me here and to Moon's site. Like almost everyone else, I come 1st and last everyday I fire up my lap top and this is the 1st personal blog site I ever posted on, too.
I live in southern N.J. in the summer(no, I'm not a Guidette)! I live in south Florida in th ewinter. (Yes, I am a Snowbird)!
I do own a motel in NJ, on the beach. If anyone wants to have have a DD reunion, I have plenty of rooms to host the event!
Thanks,Pat! You have opened my eyes to many new paths!
I found Moon's from typing in Kate is a bitch. Seems we all wanted to know if we were the only ones who thought she was a cunt. LOL.
I found DD through Moon's blog and then became an avid reader of Lamb's Quarter. Though I didn't post much, Pats posts had me hooked from day 1. Now I'm here off and on all day.
Hello from Chicago everyone.
We have two Peg's here. Peg from Iowa and Peg from Chicago. I can tell from the writing who's who.
Pat,I'll add my two cents. Great gift your son gave you. I am so glad you decided to give it a try. I too found you because of the Gosselin mess. I saw your posts on GWOP and Moon's I am addicted as well. Sent you an email the other day, hope you got it.
Ava's Mommy, I am also from PA. What general area? To all those in Ohio and NW PA, I used to live in Erie for two years. My husband called it Dreary Erie. I spent hours digging out two cars from two feet of snow right before Christmas 1999. We were leaving for the holidays and my husband was afraid the weight of the snow would collapse the roof of the car we left behind. We have fond memories of it though. My sister went to Edinboro and now is married with two beautiful girls after meeting her husband there.
I guess this post really sums up what being brave and going out of your normal comfort zone gets you. A great big thanks to you Pat for bringing together such an awesome group of people. Great bigs hugs to everyone out there.
I'm from North Carolina and don't go a day without reading your site! Thanks for everything DD!
Hugs hugs hugs, to all of you. Stay warm.
I've been here for over 2 years now. I can't remember exactly how I got here, from a link on another gossip blog I think. I'm here in CA
You warm there, want some snow? :)
Uh, oh.
We have 2 steph's here too. Hi, Steph from NC, I'm steph from OH.
Hi All - -
I've been without my home PC for an entire 5 days. I've been reading all the comments on my tiny blackberry but haven't been commenting because I always have too much to say for those tiny keyboards.
I've been online since 1989 - ish. I bought a Mac IIe from my roommate's company for $75. That and a modem allowed me to email what became my husband . . . now my ex. Of course, my new love was met on Facebook. Shit happens for a reason and the more I read about people hooking up on the internet, the more I believe it is the greatest invention since drive-thru fast food.
I've had many different internet addictions. Sometimes gaming, sometimes chatrooms (oh that whole a/s/l crap would piss me off) and various message boards. I've been to medical conferences and met people that were from a particular site specializing in children with the same condition as my child. I've had contact with 'real' celebrities, had my picture and posts on Rosie O'Donnell's site and even Twittered with Jerry Seinfeld.
On Facebook I've been able to undo a wrong. When I was 7 my best friend was a 5 year old boy. He moved. Then, in HS he was a freshman and I was a Senior. HE DID NOT EXSIST. His mother sent me a graduation card and I felt guilty.
Now, 30 years later I can talk to him on FB and tell him what a shit head I was!!
I'm also in touch with my nieces and nephews. I might not have been if it wasn't for Facebook.
Thank you, Eric, for knowing your mom better than she knows herself.
I'm in San Jose, California . . . for now! :D
I live in Southeastern Connecticut.
I met Pat on Moon`s blog. Then she was talking about how she was going to stop doing Dirty Disher to post more about her life and gardening. I have never stopped reading since then.
All I can say is wow what a cool bunch of folks have joined together here. She really didn't know shit about that computer. It amazed me in not very long she was doing things I still don't know how to do. The computer was just another medium for her art Eric new it.
Hey DD, I have been reading your site for years, never posted before though! Just wanted to say thanks to you and all your other readers for making me laugh, cry and everything in between.
I am an Australian living in London, so can't imagine life where a lot of you are but still feel like I am with friends!
laughing -- points to me -- yup I got the brunt end of Pat a few times in my day - LMAOOO -- oh Pat those were some days!!!!! Hard to beleive now ehe?
I love your site and if it wasn't for that crappy chatroom, I would never have met ya, so it did bring me some pleasure.
That puppy keeps me busy, but I am going to try and make it in here more often as I do miss it and you and reading your stories.
Take care
Judy (aka Crystal)
Hey guys, I found the blog through a friend and I can't go a day without checking it.
Even though I don't post, it still feels like you are part of a family, maybe that is why I come here, my family is screwed up so I'm looking for some type of normalcy.
Does anyone know what happened to Eric in San Diego? He was on here and then when you switched blogs, he posted there and then when you switched back, I never saw him again.
BTW, I'm in South Carolina, a cold damp SC at that! I HATE COLD WEATHER!!!
~Palmetto Girl
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