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August 16, 2005

I give and give and give ...

...but do I get anything in return? Of course not.

I'm feeling a bit discouraged and blah, so I thought it might be a good time to have a Delurking Day. Unless you're one of the dumbasses doing searches for naked pictures, or you're my mom. If that's the case, I'd rather just pretend you're not here. Otherwise, here's your chance to say hello.

C'mon. I worked hard to clean this joint up for you. The very least you can do is acknowledge my existance.

Posted by Robin at August 16, 2005 02:24 PM

Comments

Lurk, me? I don't lurk! Hello and happy de-lurker day! Love the new look!

Posted by: Jenny at August 16, 2005 02:44 PM

I don't lurk, I hover. But I love what you've done with the place, and I enjoy reading you immensely.

Posted by: Megan at August 16, 2005 02:50 PM

Hey Hon
I love the new look. See you soon!

Posted by: B at August 16, 2005 02:55 PM

*delurking* in new york...

Posted by: libbyfish at August 16, 2005 03:00 PM

Lurk...I mean read you every day at my lunch. Great look! Keep on keeping on!

Posted by: jenn at August 16, 2005 03:15 PM

De-lurking for a moment. The new look is cute, especially the curlers.

Posted by: elise at August 16, 2005 03:16 PM

I haven't commented in a while because I have nothing witty to say. No, it's true. Anyway, I adore your new look and I'm envious of your blog-graphic savviness. Now I am going to eat Madeleines and drink tea, despite my post-vacation diet, because no one is home to bear witness!

Don't be depressed, we all heart you very much!

Posted by: Lisa (Blah Blah) at August 16, 2005 03:55 PM

Delurking ... I hate that word. Love the site. Love its new look. I visit every day, but usually have nothing to add, so I remain silent. I live in Springfield, IL, so I like the 'local' aspect of your STL content. There. Now I'm not a lurker. Go Cardinals.

Posted by: Lori at August 16, 2005 04:32 PM

hi. one guilty lurkerer here. i have a son just a few months older than your wee one so i can relate to many of your stories... i like coming to your site and reading about your adventures together. that and you're really funny and a good writer/story teller. love to hate your neighbors with you.

p.s. i like the new do.

Posted by: Emelyn at August 16, 2005 04:45 PM

Hey Robin: I am a lurker that allready knows you from that other place we frequent. I have been enjoying your BLOG for a while now, but I mostly read it at work or late at night so can't or don't have the energy to comment. I enjoy your perspective on your life as we read it.

Posted by: Kim at August 16, 2005 04:46 PM

Can I send the love even if I'm not a lurker?

I'm diggin' the new look, bebe.

Posted by: DixiePeach at August 16, 2005 04:50 PM

ok, kara, click "Refresh" to see new look. duh. love the stars!

i don't lurk. i hang out and make myself comfy.

Posted by: kara at August 16, 2005 04:59 PM

Still lurking. Can't help it.

Posted by: Andrea at August 16, 2005 04:59 PM

Boo. I'm a friend of JenB's (jenandtonic), heard of/found you thanks to her.

SO there.

Posted by: Chair at August 16, 2005 05:15 PM

Love the new look. I enjoy your writing. Thanks for sharing.
-c

Posted by: Colleen at August 16, 2005 05:35 PM

delurking... what? no naked pics? darn! i love hearing abt your daughter and st. louis....(and you too!)

Posted by: christine at August 16, 2005 05:46 PM

Hi Poppy! I enjoy reading your blog.

Posted by: kate at August 16, 2005 05:48 PM

Delurking in Tampa. I have two little girls & love hearing about your little one. Thanks for the laughs and stories!

Posted by: Connie at August 16, 2005 06:07 PM

I delurked on your pea shoving post but a bit about me for you now,
I'm a stay at home mom to 2 (boy and girl) kids ages 2 and 4. We live in sunny southern california.

Posted by: ivy at August 16, 2005 06:09 PM

yours is one of few that i read regularly. your view on life feels similar! i've delurked before. found your blog through jess (garish and tweed).

Posted by: annika at August 16, 2005 06:40 PM

I'm no lurker but I had to say I love the new look. ;-)

Posted by: Barefoot Cajun at August 16, 2005 06:44 PM

Dig the new look!

Posted by: Mindy at August 16, 2005 06:45 PM

Dude, I'm loving the new joint!
It's sad to know that such a rockin' mama is feeling discouraged. I hope you'll feel better about things soon.

Posted by: Surcie at August 16, 2005 06:50 PM

Lah-hoves-it! Mwah!

Posted by: Julie at August 16, 2005 08:03 PM

Ohmygod, the place looks so tidy. Do you have a cleaning lady or do you do it ALL yourself? Most impressive.

Posted by: Lin at August 16, 2005 08:09 PM

Hi! Delurking! You crack me up and if I only have time to look at one journal during my limited computer time (I have an 8 month old son ... Time, she is precious), I choose to read you!

Posted by: K at August 16, 2005 08:20 PM

These are some fine new digs....

Posted by: stillheidi at August 16, 2005 08:22 PM

Do I qualify as a lurker? I can never tell the difference. ;) Love the new look.

Posted by: Mina at August 16, 2005 08:34 PM

Ok, I'm going to bookmark you and check in regularly. I, too, grew up near KC and loved it. Haven't been back for ages, though. Cute site - fun reading - great shuffle...

Posted by: haus at August 16, 2005 08:36 PM

I have been reading for a couple months now. I like the new format.

Posted by: mrsfish at August 16, 2005 08:37 PM

Hello.
But I don't really lurk.

Posted by: Jack's Raging Mommy at August 16, 2005 09:22 PM

Been reading you for a while, and you inspired me to blog. I appreciate your honesty and superb writing.

Posted by: Ragged Around the Edges at August 16, 2005 09:34 PM

I comment therefore I am...

Posted by: Liz at August 16, 2005 09:53 PM

I LOVE the new design!

Posted by: Lisa V at August 16, 2005 10:48 PM

I've been here before but I will give ya a big HOWDY anyway!

Posted by: Miz at August 16, 2005 10:50 PM

I lurk because I love! And I miss the archives (sulk!) But I lurve your writing. And the new look! So pretty!

Posted by: missbanshee at August 16, 2005 11:35 PM

Does it count as lurking if I just found you last week?

Posted by: lizardek at August 17, 2005 03:00 AM

Not really a lurker but wanted to say hello. Hee - before I "refreshed" (thanks Kara, duh!) I had your old purple swirly borders and new curler ladies on top...I thought...Hmmmm....that's interesting... I love the stars!! (and your stories too).

Posted by: carrster at August 17, 2005 07:59 AM

I'm still looking for the Naked pics... show me your tits!!!!!

Posted by: Big Daddy B at August 17, 2005 08:10 AM

I lurk everyday at lunch - the new layout is nice! Love your stories too.

Posted by: Marie at August 17, 2005 09:05 AM

Hey Poppy, love the new design. Thanks for all of the stories.

Posted by: Betsey at August 17, 2005 10:00 AM

Officially delurking to tell you how much I enjoy your writing. Love the stories you tell and love the new look of your blog!

Posted by: Missy at August 17, 2005 10:04 AM

I don't lurk either, I do drive bys!! Your blog brings me immense joy. I find myself laughing so hard I fall out of my chair sometimes. Keep it comin!!

jamie

Posted by: jamie at August 17, 2005 10:10 AM

Love the new look. But then I'm a redhead and love anything red. I lurk often. Friend of FP. And I keep thinking I'll run into you some day. Perhaps in an elevator at Dillards or Trader Joe's?

Posted by: redheadeditor at August 18, 2005 12:43 AM

I have both lurked and delurked at times, and as always, I find your stories to be hilarious, touching and I love your style. Rock on and keep the Clara "Headbanger" Jane stories a-comin'.

Posted by: CatPants at August 19, 2005 02:17 PM

I haven't had a chance to read your blog for a few days! I love the new look!
You are a great writer, and really funny.
I have a fourteen month old daughter, and it's fun to see what I get to look forward to.

Posted by: johanna at August 19, 2005 02:26 PM

Wow! Is this ever a way to get people out of their shells?
I just happened to stumble into your site while figuring out how to do something with mine.
I dont' know if your stars are 'punk', but the look is certainly retro...
I like it.

Posted by: dayna at August 20, 2005 10:49 PM

Lurk? Me? Never. Yours is the first blog I ever read. How's that? Consequently, I hold you fully responsible for my own blogging.

Posted by: jess at August 23, 2005 11:06 AM