Thursday, 23 October 2014

The kindness of strangers

Aside from this post, I am having a little blogging break for a while. I have become sick of the sound of my own voice, especially when I lose my sense of humour over a comment or two, and I refuse to set the 'blog owner approval' delay here.

The last time I didn't post for a couple of days, someone emailed me to find out whether or not I was still alive. I couldn't work out if I was touched or dismayed by that kind gesture.
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33 comments:

  1. Rachel Phillips23 October 2014 at 02:21

    I have been worried about you.

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    1. Rachel Phillips23 October 2014 at 10:56

      And I apologise for everything I have ever said that I shouldn't have said.

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    2. Tom Stephenson23 October 2014 at 12:13

      There is nothing you shouldn't have said...

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  2. Mise23 October 2014 at 02:29

    What you need is a lowly paid assistant to humour the commentators,while you get on with the serious business of writing your posts. After your break.

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  3. Jacqueline @ HOME23 October 2014 at 02:54

    Don't be away too long …… I need my daily Tom Stephenson hit. XXXX

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  4. Leslie23 October 2014 at 04:21

    Use your blog break for whatever is best for you. Those of us who enjoy reading your blog should want nothing else for you.
    "Here's looking at you kid."

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  5. Judith23 October 2014 at 04:29

    Don't stay away too long, Tom. But enjoy the break.

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    1. Tom Stephenson23 October 2014 at 12:16

      I've had the break now - I don't mean to be a drama queen, but that's how it works out sometimes.

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  6. Joanne Noragon23 October 2014 at 05:26

    We'll miss you; be happy and well.

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  7. Cro Magnon23 October 2014 at 05:28

    Ask The Hattattattatts to be your editor!

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    1. Tom Stephenson23 October 2014 at 12:17

      That would be a bit complicated. I also devise and control their social life right now, and I know their place.

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  8. Britta23 October 2014 at 06:42

    Sorry to hear this - comments can be hurting, and there is no right way to deal with them. Will miss you. Hope you will be back soon.

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  9. The Broad23 October 2014 at 07:00

    I look for you first and hope to see you are back soon.

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  10. John Going Gently23 October 2014 at 07:14

    I've just emailed you........
    Signed
    Concerned of Trelawnyd

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  11. megan blogs23 October 2014 at 08:28

    Enjoy your break.

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  12. Sherry23 October 2014 at 08:51

    Sending you a big hug. I'll miss you.

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  13. donna baker23 October 2014 at 09:22

    It does get hard sometimes. Especially when you work on a post and get no comments. I think, is anybody out there? I try to always comment; it just seems like something one should do. Have a good break. Don't be gone long though. I get a kick out of all of you in Great Britain.

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    1. Tom Stephenson23 October 2014 at 12:20

      This is going to be a cry-wolf situation, I know it....

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  14. Tom Stephenson23 October 2014 at 10:58

    Hmmm... I might go all introverted more often - I love the responses...

    I will reply to all of these tomorrow, honest! Right now I have to cook... again! XXX

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    1. Tom Stephenson23 October 2014 at 10:59

      P.S. I am fine, really. And - really - I am not an attention-seeker! Honest! I'll be posting sooner than you think dignified after this one!

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    2. Rachel Phillips23 October 2014 at 11:12

      Don't push your luck.

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    3. Tom Stephenson23 October 2014 at 12:20

      Too late, I've pushed it.

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  15. Sue23 October 2014 at 11:37

    So don't go away,
    Say what you say
    Say that you'll stay
    Forever and a day

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