The Blog Whisperer

Whispering is not quiet. Not talking is quiet. When you’re looking for a quiet moment, a whisper can be more disturbing than a voice talking at normal volume. Whispering forces you to pay attention because you know that whatever is being said has got to be juicy. When you gossip about someone, you naturally go into a whisper. I guess that people think that if they gossip in a lower voice, it makes it all right. “Did you see Sally? She’s really let herself go.”

Some people think they can direct a whisper. They cover up their mouth with their hand or a menu. Doing that just draws attention to the fact that they’re whispering. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but when I’m in a restaurant and I see someone talk behind their menu, I think they’re talking about me. When they’re probably just whispering, “The crab cakes are horrible.” Some people have perfected the art of whispering without moving their lips. I think that’s how ventriloquism was invented. “Did I hear you say that I’ve really let myself go?” “No Sally, it was that little wooden man sitting in the corner.”

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Such a cool article. Thank you for the time you put into this

Posted by luke jaten | January 17, 2011 12:24 PM

I feel a real need to get the word out that we need to recycle like crazy. I started to recycle everything that our local recycling centers will allow, and found out where to take the #6 polystyrene stuff. That stuff can't break down, so we need to stop making it but until the world gets un-greedy, we have to try to make a difference where we can.
Toilet paper rolls, paper towell rolls, packing material we buy things in, milk bottles, glass, envelopes we get in the mail, even mailers and magazines, (after we have passed them around to all those who might benefit from them, including the Dr. office),everything you can think of can be recycled, so we need to do that.
Something Oprah said on last years Earth day made me think hard about trash in the parking lots of where ever we park. It will go to the gutter at some point and then will end up in the ocean. Pick up what you see, and encourage others to do the same.
Okay, done moming.
later
Sharon

Posted by Sharon | May 11, 2010 1:05 PM

Hey Brittney Brett, I'm sorry you had to read that from some one who cannot understand every living thing that is going on with families.
We used to take care of my husband's granmother, and when she got to the point that we couldn't take care of her, we had to move out of her house because she had to go to a resthome and we couldn't afford to buy her house.
We had a Passat, and two Harleys, because my husband was a prof. at a college, and when they did away with his particular job, I could take care of it all on my little bit of money. I was busy taking care of Grandma, and after he lost his job and his back got worse, I was busy taking care of him as well. Then when we realized that we had to move to Texas because there was a house available from his half brother who needed some one he could trust to take care of the house because the renter people weren't taking care of it, and we needed a place to live, and it had to be a house because we have two big dogs and three cats, and because that usually equals lots of expensive rent, we took the rout that we had available to us. We moved on money that Mom and Dad gave to each child that Christmas, so we couldn't catch up with the car and bike paymnts.
We lost the bikes first, then the car. Thankfully we had my little Kia, which was almost paid off.
My health began to fail a couple of years after we moved to Texas, the Fibromyalgia got worse, and still I worked, although the working days got less and less in a two week period I might work 17 hours. Thank the Lord the blessing of my SSD, I actually make more money, (granted not much, but more), than what I was making working, because I couldn't work enough due to my health.
Now we are on a fixed income, but we get along, have a decent truck, but need a van. My husband and I are having increasing difficulty getting into the truck, a van would be lovely for that. But we will prob be buying a used one.
My point is, that person doesn't know what is going on in your life any more than she knows what is going on in my life, and while it makes me sad too that she judged you please know that you are not judged by all that read that blog!

Posted by Sharon Egger | May 11, 2010 12:50 PM

Kathy,
I'm not sure my family really does know you, but your comments make me sad. Our family needed that help more than you could possibly imagine. We never tricked anyone, never lied, and definitely never conned anyone into "buying our story". Now I probably shouldn't care what you say, but I just wanted to let you know that before you start spreading accusations that are not even close to true, you might want to think about the effect they'll have on the person whom you are speaking about. Everything that was told about our situation was 100% true. My family is forever grateful to Ellen and her staff for their support and help to our family in our dire situation.

Posted by Dear Kathyloveswsu: | May 4, 2010 10:50 AM

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Posted by Bryce | March 11, 2010 5:07 AM

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Posted by Vigrx Plus | January 20, 2010 6:20 PM

I love your 12 day give aways. I keep entering and without no luck once again I haven't been picked. I have been laid off from a company that I worked for, for 14 years. and it has now been 14 months since I have worked. I can't find anything. I am not trying to give you this poor sob story as I know there are many of us out there. It would just be a wonderful suprise. How can I enter more? I need some uplifting in my life and spirit. I recently went back to school to upgrade my sills and get a degree. But I can't afford anything for Christmas. Just a nice little surprises would be nice. Not asking for much. Just need something a little to uplift my spirit at this time of year. I wish and hope everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BRAND NEW HAPPY NEW YEAR......cause I know I need both of those. Anyway, if anything Ellen, I wish you the happiest holidays to you and hope you can enjoy. You make me laugh and brighten my day every time I watch you, you are hilarious.

With all my love,
Shelly Smith

Posted by shellylovesomuch | December 16, 2009 2:56 AM

[QUOTE=kathyloveswsu;51504]Aired Nov. 19 - You and your show were sooooo taken by Brittany Brett, who claimed her husband and her had fallen on hard times and needed money. She was then presented with a check for $25,000. Brittany Brett claimed her husband, Jeremy, works 65 hours a week and only has $25 a month to feed themselves and their baby. First of all, if Jeremy works 65 hours a week, why is he at an Ellen show in L.A. and not working where they live in Spokane, Washington? We know this couple and it is such a lie that you fell for. I hope their LDS faith is proud. What upsets me is, there are couples WHO really do need the money - you were conned and fell for it. Maybe a little research needs to be done before you hand out $25,000 or give it to me!

Posted by kathyloveswsu | November 20, 2009 4:02 PM

I have a question about the dog rescue . Do these rescues have any concern for the dog and forever homes attachment? Is it just about being right? I am going through a very sad time being seperated from a dog that I was foster mom for and became so attatched that I am begging the rescue to let me adopt the dog. I trained the dog and housebroke her and put about 20 lbs on her. I want to be her forever mom sooo much. Is there anything I can do? They say they want the dog to be adopted in their state. I can get references and told them I'd send pictures and updates every week if they want it. I know the dog loves my home and family too. I wish someone could help me get my foster dog home where she belongs.

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Posted by ReggieRed | July 29, 2009 6:35 PM

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