Your Chance to Speak Out


Created by Paper Napkin to encourage readers who are too shy to leave a comment to speak up, De-Lurker Day has been extended to an entire week. That way everyone has a chance to work up the courage to speak up.So c'mon. Just leave me a line or so. How long have you been reading my blog? Or what is your favorite book, movie, or TV show? Or what is the weather like today where you are? Who are some of your favorite saints? What do you enjoy most about this blog? What's your favorite color? I'm not picky. I will repost this daily so it is always near the top of my blog this week. God Bless all of you.
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  1. Anonymous1/12/06, 10:11 AM

    I got here via happycatholic - just popped in to say HI before heading up to the reagan library with my kids to see if I can afford to show them the air force one. If not, we'll buy some postcards, look at the chunk of berlin wall, and the gorgeous view.
    this is my first time to your blog, I'll be sure and leave a comment now and then, though it is hard to type with a wiggle toddler on my lap! God bless you.

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  2. Jean Heimann1/12/06, 10:27 PM

    Monica,

    It sounds like fun. I have never been there. What is it like? I hope you have a good time.

    I can imagine how it might be a little difficult to type with your little one on your lap.

    I sometimes have trouble typing when my cat jumps on the keys or tries to jump over them and misses.

    She is declawed on her front paws, but not the back and sometimes jumps into my lap, digging into my skin (though not intentionally) with those back claws -- whoa--does that ever sting!

    Thanks for your comment. I look forward to hearing from you (when you are able) in the future.

    God bless you,
    Jean

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  3. Antonia1/14/06, 8:39 AM

    Hi Jean,

    I found your blog when first researching WYD, and subsequently have popped in from time to time through links in the grapevine :)

    Been working non stop for a few days, a little hard to think about my favorite things, I suppose reading Catholic blogs count as my pastime?

    It's alternating between sunny & rainy down here at the Equator..

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  4. Jean Heimann1/14/06, 12:37 PM

    Hi Antonia,

    Welcome! I'm happy to meet you. I went to your blog and am very impressed. I will definitely be visiting your blog on a regular basis.

    I see that you are in communications and your occupation is mobile communications entrepreneur. My husband also has a business in communications in addition to his full-time work as an engineer. What kind of communications are you into?

    God bless you,
    Jeam

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