tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post6088177833104902371..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: Thank You, Gentlemen!Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-25792454660809179662013-01-28T12:46:40.682-05:002013-01-28T12:46:40.682-05:00That's a great post, Ron. I have a gay cousi...That's a great post, Ron. I have a gay cousin who I would say is a lot like you. He too was abused verbally and emotionally as a kid, but somehow escaped being beaten like his siblings - I believe his father only hit him once, and he had the courage to stand up to him and it never happened again. But he spent a lot of his childhood with us girls, and a lot of his adult life alone. He's a sweet guy, and at last has found his life's companion - I'm really pleased for him. They'll be going ahead with a 'civil ceremony' (our equivalent to gay marriage) this year.<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you've met some great guys through blogging - both gay and straight!Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-68923580101623361682012-05-24T10:14:10.070-04:002012-05-24T10:14:10.070-04:00*waving*
Hey there Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...*waving*<br /><br />Hey there Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />It's so GREAT to see ya, bud!<br /><br />"Wouldn't it be great if more men could just be more comfortable with themselves and stop worrying about trying to prove or disprove their sexuality?"<br /><br />You said it! It would nice if there were more men like you and all the other cool and secure guys who read my blog. Truly, I feel so blessed in knowing ya'll!<br /><br />"Hey, I've been a pretty crappy reader of late. Sorry about that."<br /><br />No apologies needed. I totally understand that life happens, therefore we've got to go with it. Yes, I too think about you often and hope all is going well with work and your family.<br /><br />"If we ever get the opportunity to meet I'm gonna give you a great big hug and not worry one bit that you'll want to grab my ass. Ha!"<br /><br />Bwhahahahhahahahahaha! CRACKED. ME. UP.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />"Seriously, it's been so cool getting to know you over the past few years and I count it a blessing to call you friend."<br /><br />Ditto!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by. Always FAB to see ya, Jeff!<br /><br />Have a great holiday weekend!<br /><br />X to you and your family!<br /><br />!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-45594735583813993882012-05-24T01:11:45.835-04:002012-05-24T01:11:45.835-04:00Bravo my good man!!!
Wouldn't it be great if ...Bravo my good man!!!<br /><br />Wouldn't it be great if more men could just be more comfortable with themselves and stop worrying about trying to prove or disprove their sexuality?<br /><br />Hey, I've been a pretty crappy reader of late. Sorry about that. But I can truly say that I think about you often. When it's cold and rainy outside I think, "This is Ron weather." I walk by the fragrance counter at a dept store and think, "I wonder who has tried to pry an extra freebie from Ron for their measly little purchase."<br /><br />You keep posting from the heart and man that is refreshing.<br /><br />If we ever get the opportunity to meet I'm gonna give you a great big hug and not worry one bit that you'll want to grab my ass. Ha!<br /><br />Seriously, it's been so cool getting to know you over the past few years and I count it a blessing to call you friend.<br /><br />Be well buddy.<br /><br />!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jeff Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-43464680780346609782012-05-04T20:29:13.542-04:002012-05-04T20:29:13.542-04:00Hey there Jay~
I cannot thank you enough for shar...Hey there Jay~<br /><br />I cannot thank you enough for sharing your comment on this post, my friend.<br /><br />"I believe his father only hit him once, and he had the courage to stand up to him and it never happened again."<br /><br />GOOD. FOR. HIM.<br /><br />Fortunately, I was never physically abused as a kid (because I think the guys that tormented me where actually frightened of me), but emotional abuse can also be quite harmful as well.<br /><br />"He's a sweet guy, and at last has found his life's companion - I'm really pleased for him. They'll be going ahead with a 'civil ceremony' (our equivalent to gay marriage) this year."<br /><br />OMG...that made me SO HAPPY to hear! It actually made me teary-eyed reading.<br /><br />Yes, I've met some of the COOLEST guys through blogging, which has affected me in such a positive way!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Jay!<br /><br />(((( You )))))<br /><br />Be well, my friend....XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-64872103992057108462012-05-04T20:17:06.571-04:002012-05-04T20:17:06.571-04:00That's a great post, Ron. I have a gay cousi...That's a great post, Ron. I have a gay cousin who I would say is a lot like you. He too was abused verbally and emotionally as a kid, but somehow escaped being beaten like his siblings - I believe his father only hit him once, and he had the courage to stand up to him and it never happened again. But he spent a lot of his childhood with us girls, and a lot of his adult life alone. He's a sweet guy, and at last has found his life's companion - I'm really pleased for him. They'll be going ahead with a 'civil ceremony' (our equivalent to gay marriage) this year.<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you've met some great guys through blogging - both gay and straight!Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-45508262602470473722012-05-02T21:37:39.229-04:002012-05-02T21:37:39.229-04:00Hey Nitebyrd~
Thank you for your sweet and kind w...Hey Nitebyrd~<br /><br />Thank you for your sweet and kind words, you awesome REAL friend you!<br /><br />And it's true....it is very hard for people who don't blog to understand the deep and close friendships that can occur online.<br /><br />And thank YOU for being one of them!<br /><br />Can't wait to FINALLY meet you this summer!!!!<br /><br />(((( You ))))<br /><br />X ya, Sis!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-82003217802942178712012-05-02T21:07:25.338-04:002012-05-02T21:07:25.338-04:00Ron, this is such a fantastic post. It is very ha...Ron, this is such a fantastic post. It is very hard for some people to understand that "cyber friends" are REAL friends, especially when they are as honest and caring as you!nite byrdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-1914789878416263612012-05-02T10:34:39.142-04:002012-05-02T10:34:39.142-04:00Good morning Jeanne!
Yup....I'm a BIG TIME ni...Good morning Jeanne!<br /><br />Yup....I'm a BIG TIME night owl. I come alive at night like a VAMPIRE - HA!<br /><br />Thank you, dear lady. Glad you enjoyed this post.<br /><br />And yes, even though this post is dedicated to the gentlemen, it's here for EVERYONE.<br /><br />"I just returned from not having internet access for two nights...the phone was in and out of service...drove me nuts!!"<br /><br />OMG...I'm so sorry :( I know EXACTLY how you felt because of when I lost power last week. No phone, no Internet service.<br /><br />DROVE ME NUTS!!!!<br /><br />Glad to hear you got it back! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!! Isn't it something how lost we feel without technology?<br /><br />Have a great rest of your week and thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />X to you and girlz!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-73719779211030582362012-05-02T04:55:09.165-04:002012-05-02T04:55:09.165-04:00I didn't realize you were a night owl too Ron!...I didn't realize you were a night owl too Ron! This is an excellent heartfelt post and one you should be proud of. I hope it is ok that I am commenting even though I am not a "gentleman". Hope all's well in your world, I just returned from not having internet access for two nights...the phone was in and out of service...drove me nuts!!<br />xo<br />JeanneJeanne Pursellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-24698032704193257512012-05-01T23:20:14.207-04:002012-05-01T23:20:14.207-04:00*waving and smiling*
Hey there Katherine!
Thank ...*waving and smiling*<br /><br />Hey there Katherine!<br /><br />Thank you for your sweet words :)<br /><br />This was one of those posts that wrote itself. It was one of those times when you sit down at the keyboard to express something...and it just comes.<br /><br />"OK, so this was for the guys... hope girly girls can write comments. Cause on that note, I'm not gonna stop!"<br /><br />HAHHAHAHAHA! Yes, by all means! And I'm glad you commented! Even though this post is dedicated to the guys, I hope that everyone here enjoys it.<br /><br />(((( gals too ))))<br /><br />Thanks oodles for stopping by this evening. Always FAB to see ya! <br /><br />Enjoy your week....XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-88541817802621201282012-05-01T22:07:28.627-04:002012-05-01T22:07:28.627-04:00This is an EXCELLENT and beautiful post. And hone...This is an EXCELLENT and beautiful post. And honest. So wonderfully honest. I just love your posts... LOVE THEM.<br /><br />OK, so this was for the guys... hope girly girls can write comments. Cause on that note, I'm not gonna stop!Katherine Murrayhttp://www.shoot-me-now.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-79218570021672659972012-05-01T20:11:02.132-04:002012-05-01T20:11:02.132-04:00Hiya Mel~
"YES I'm sure that's stere...Hiya Mel~<br /><br />"YES I'm sure that's stereotyping but it was also my experience growing up. Men would say it TO you, women would say it ABOUT you."<br /><br />OMG....you sound JUST like my mother (who is a Libra, btw) when it comes to men and women. She feels more comfortable around men versus women, and for the same reasons you just mentioned.<br /><br />"I was also raised without a female in the home.........PROBABLY has something to do with my 'trust issue' as well, huh?"<br /><br />My mother grew up with both parents, but she had a closer relationship with her father and brothers, so I suppose that's why she prefers the company of gentlemen.<br /><br />Like I shared, I think it all has to do with what we experienced in our childhood, how we relate to men and women. And for me, it was the females who were my allies and confidants.<br /><br />"I don't find it AS difficult today and in part (here I go agreeing with you AGAIN......) it's been some of the female friendships/relationships I've established online. LOL Go figure that one, huh?"<br /><br />Isn't it AMAZING the things we learn from the relationships we develop online? They even have the ability to help us HEAL.<br /><br />"So, thanks to the females I've met and been able to connect with in this medium.<br />And thanks to the men, too.<br />They've stretched me and helped me grow immensely.....outward in a widening perception kinda way.'<br /><br />AMEN!!! Me too!<br /><br />Thanks oodles for stopping by and sharing on this post, dear lady. You've added MUCH!<br /><br />(((( You ))))<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-51632743861903872072012-05-01T19:55:02.061-04:002012-05-01T19:55:02.061-04:00I suddenly wish I was a man.
Seriously!
Can I tel...I suddenly wish I was a man.<br />Seriously!<br /><br />Can I tell ya, it's the same for me.<br />I mean in as much as I find it much more 'doable' to establish trusting relationships with men than I do women.<br />And here's where I sound biased........men tend to just 'put it out there' and women tend to focus on saying what's 'nice' or 'socially okay' or 'kind'. LOL YES I'm sure that's stereotyping but it was also my experience growing up. Men would say it TO you, women would say it ABOUT you. As much as folks joke about men telling you your butt looks fat in that dress and a woman trying to do this with 'tact'....I prefer someone to just SAY it without any guesswork into what they're 'really' saying.<br />True.<br /><br />I was also raised without a female in the home.........PROBABLY has something to do with my 'trust issue' as well, huh?<br />But I do find it more comfy to be in the company of a group of fellas than a group of women. <br /><br />Now--granted that was the experience in my 'younger days'. And either I've altered my perception, or some of the women around me have grown up....LOL Everyone knows it's not ME that's grown up--I still play with bubbles and sidewalk chalk......<br /><br />I don't find it AS difficult today and in part (here I go agreeing with you AGAIN......) it's been some of the female friendships/relationships I've established online. LOL Go figure that one, huh?<br /><br />So, thanks to the females I've met and been able to connect with in this medium.<br />And thanks to the men, too.<br />They've stretched me and helped me grow immensely.....outward in a widening perception kinda way.<br />DEFINITELY not in a 'grow UP' sorta way.....LOLOLMelhttp://melsdream.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-73930330731141078772012-05-01T10:11:58.464-04:002012-05-01T10:11:58.464-04:00Hiya Peg~
Thank you.
(((( You ))))
Hey, I just ...Hiya Peg~<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />(((( You ))))<br /><br />Hey, I just wanted to say....HAVE A GREAT OPENING TODAY!!!!<br /><br />And as we say in show biz....."Break a leg!!!!!"<br /><br />The best to you and Dwight!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-57609234715803789162012-05-01T10:08:55.512-04:002012-05-01T10:08:55.512-04:00Hello Dear Linda~
Thank you.
And thank you for s...Hello Dear Linda~<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />And thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!<br /><br />(((( You )))))<br /><br />xoxoxooxxoRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-25432554574798006152012-05-01T08:12:22.463-04:002012-05-01T08:12:22.463-04:00What a beautiful and heartfelt post! Bravo Ron! ...What a beautiful and heartfelt post! Bravo Ron! I am so impressed with your ability to open yourself up. Wonderful my dear friend!!!pegbur7noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-87814552459387797322012-05-01T03:40:25.552-04:002012-05-01T03:40:25.552-04:00Ron, this is beautiful. there is nothing more to s...Ron, this is beautiful. there is nothing more to say. much love, my friend. xoxoxlinda adelaidehttp://musingsoncountryliving.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-37489124460227496082012-04-30T19:58:04.021-04:002012-04-30T19:58:04.021-04:00:) and X:) and XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-28433781188271352912012-04-30T19:56:32.990-04:002012-04-30T19:56:32.990-04:00Hellooooooo Pamela~
Thank you....x
"I did t...Hellooooooo Pamela~<br /><br />Thank you....x<br /><br />"I did that with a lot of my female friendships. I didn't realize I was picking female friends who treated me like my bio-mother-- she loved-hated me and was jealous of me. It was only after many years of "self-healing" did I see the whole picture and now know what to look for. I think it also has a lot to do with self-acceptance, esteem and respect."<br /><br />AMEN! And thank you for sharing that because this topic which I brought up can be related to everyone, because we've all come from some sort of childhood background that affects us in our adulthood.<br /><br />" For example, I am secure with my sexuality so I have no fear of "gay" females "hitting on" me. To me it would be just like a heterosexual male "hitting on" me. I'd just say "I'm married"."<br /><br />And thank you for bring that up too because in all honesty, most women I've met don't have an issue with with "gayness" whether it be male or female. It's mainly an issue with many men.<br /><br />" It would be so much better if they just tried to understand a little. Or just accept it. Everyone is different, which makes the world a wonderful place. It would be so boring if we were all the same!"<br /><br />I soooooooooooo agree!!!! Can you imagine if we were all the same how BORING it would be???<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and feelings on this post, dear friend. Muchly appreciated and enjoyed!<br /><br />(((( You )))))<br /><br />Have fantabulous week too!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-14188481162787435562012-04-30T19:46:28.591-04:002012-04-30T19:46:28.591-04:00Greetings GFID~
*waving*
It's always so nice...Greetings GFID~<br /><br />*waving*<br /><br />It's always so nice to read your comments!<br /><br />It's funny because after I wrote this post yesterday afternoon, I cried too. But as you shared...in a good way. Sharing this was so therapeutic for me. And not only just in getting it out, but also because of how touched I am by the awesome men I've met through blogging who have been my teachers.<br /><br />"one of oldest and dearest friends is lesbian.... so, despite a very red-knecked homophobic family background, I had to learn a kinder way of thinking...."<br /><br />Bless you, dear lady!<br /><br />((((( You ))))))<br /><br />And I think the reason why many homosexual men and women don't tell others how to live, or think, or behave, or feel...is because most of us have been told that our whole lives.<br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by and sharing on this post. <br /><br />You've added MUCH!<br /><br />Have a lovely week.....XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-27739500853020540292012-04-30T19:37:02.547-04:002012-04-30T19:37:02.547-04:00xoxoxoxoxoxomeleahrebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-3344882115088566162012-04-30T19:34:16.394-04:002012-04-30T19:34:16.394-04:00Greetings Katherine~
"It is amazing how much...Greetings Katherine~<br /><br />"It is amazing how much our online relationships affect our offline world."<br /><br />It is, isn't it? And to think that I almost didn't start blogging because I thought it was STUPID. How stupid - HA!<br /><br />"I am so happy to hear that through this supportive environment, you have healed and grown in ways you never would have thought possible."<br /><br />Me too! And not only from the gentlemen who I blog with, but also you ladies!<br /><br />"Hope that you can continue to let people, more specifically men, into your life and find even more happiness in the process."<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />(((( You )))))<br /><br />Always FAB to see ya, Katherine. Thanks oodles for stopping by!<br /><br />Have a grrrrrrreat week.....X<br /><br />X to you and your girls!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-3360365495875339442012-04-30T19:27:59.203-04:002012-04-30T19:27:59.203-04:00Howdy Herman~
"Personally, I judge people on...Howdy Herman~<br /><br />"Personally, I judge people on an individual basis. I could give two flips about personal choices. As long as someone is good at heart, that's good enough for me."<br /><br />And THAT is why I admire and respect you so much.<br /><br />"Lemme tell ya, it's been great knowing you, Ron! The wife and I enjoy your posts, and feel honored to be able to count you amongst our group of friends."<br /><br />Ditto, buddy! DITTO!<br /><br />Much thanks for stopping by, Herman. It's an honor to know you!<br /><br />Have an AWESOME week!<br /><br />X to you, Karin, and Mr. Tyler!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-12373193731463064892012-04-30T19:23:55.596-04:002012-04-30T19:23:55.596-04:00Hey there Diane~
" I'm so glad to hear y...Hey there Diane~<br /><br />" I'm so glad to hear you say that you are aware of past issues regarding trust and are now conscious of moving past them with new clarity and confidence regarding the way that healthy male friendships feel."<br /><br />As I shared at the beginning of this new year, I knew that 2012 was/is going to be a year of change, movement, and growth for me. And THIS is one of the things I felt needed to be looked at and addressed.<br /><br />" The realizations you share always seem pertinent, I think, to everyone who clicks in to read and I appreciate you sharing this message today."<br /><br />Thank you for sharing that, my friend. I think ALL the things we go through in our lives, regardless of whether it's straight issues, gay issues, illness, death, etc., can be related to EVERYONE. Because really, they're all the same issues we ALL deal with.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Diane. And thank you for your friendship!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!<br /><br />Much X to you and Cristybella!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-22974858678519319542012-04-30T19:12:37.908-04:002012-04-30T19:12:37.908-04:00Thank you, girl!
(((( You )))))
And thank you fo...Thank you, girl!<br /><br />(((( You )))))<br /><br />And thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!<br /><br />Oh yeah, and I forgot to say this in my comment on your post today....CONGRATULATIONS on your completion of the 30-day photo challenge!!!<br /><br />You did GREAT! And I so enjoyed viewing your photos!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.com