tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post5864190473345037150..comments2024-03-29T03:03:52.813-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Thank You, Internet FriendsDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-91876746786144129152012-11-22T10:46:56.605-07:002012-11-22T10:46:56.605-07:00Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Morgan! I also love...Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Morgan! I also love the internet for the windows and doors it opens, and I feel blessed for the new friendships here.Shaundahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888787546136552149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-64080884222903855372012-11-21T22:53:26.658-07:002012-11-21T22:53:26.658-07:00I never did the pen pal thing, which is just as we...I never did the pen pal thing, which is just as well. Now, I hate writing with a pen because I'm so used to typing.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://www.morganmandel.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885472833094930724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-45886498058272679022012-11-21T19:21:15.696-07:002012-11-21T19:21:15.696-07:00The Internet is such a remarkable source of friend...The Internet is such a remarkable source of friendship with people I would never have met otherwise. They come from as nearby as my home state and as far away as India, and--maybe I'm just really lucky--are with rare exceptions bright and good people. Reaching out used to be so much harder. As a youngster I had a couple of pen pals, which involved handwritten letters or postcards and very long delays. But soon I outgrew that and only had friends in and around my hometown. Now the Internet has changed all that, and I see clearly how much people have in common no matter where we live on this planet.<br /><br />It's one more thing to be thankful for.Bob Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-25440493844862572382012-11-21T16:16:38.460-07:002012-11-21T16:16:38.460-07:00I'm amazed that some people in my age group do...I'm amazed that some people in my age group don't make an effort to go online. They don't know what they're missing. It would sure make a difference in their lives, especially the lonely ones.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />Twitter: @MorganMandelMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885472833094930724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-90267828590694784842012-11-21T15:23:15.892-07:002012-11-21T15:23:15.892-07:00I feel exactly the same, Morgan. Love my Internet ...I feel exactly the same, Morgan. Love my Internet friends and feel I know them.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-64607486802834594222012-11-21T15:00:55.272-07:002012-11-21T15:00:55.272-07:00The Internet happened so fast and we all adjusted ...The Internet happened so fast and we all adjusted to it. It's difficult to remember the time before it. I'm very glad we don't have to. I'm with you on how big of a difference it's made in my life!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-4813622083261224672012-11-21T14:58:14.427-07:002012-11-21T14:58:14.427-07:00Very well said, Morgan. Thanks for the synopsis of...Very well said, Morgan. Thanks for the synopsis of why we love our internet friends. I don't mean to take anyone for granted--so here's to you, my internet friend.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75872731366983511212012-11-21T14:31:42.073-07:002012-11-21T14:31:42.073-07:00There is something to be said for our Internet fri...There is something to be said for our Internet friends keeping us sane, also for offering great advice!<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://www.morganmandel.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885472833094930724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-39665378318218490872012-11-21T14:23:42.102-07:002012-11-21T14:23:42.102-07:00What a great way to point out the importance of al...What a great way to point out the importance of all our relationships-- professional, social and personal. Eloquently stated, Morgan. Thank you!susan furlong-bolligerhttp://www.sfurlongbolliger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-51477433527926588772012-11-21T14:16:42.106-07:002012-11-21T14:16:42.106-07:00I honestly don't know if I would be as sane as...I honestly don't know if I would be as sane as I am without internet friends. I know I would never have gotten a book published going it alone. Good post!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-76801480161189812062012-11-21T13:44:50.539-07:002012-11-21T13:44:50.539-07:00Yes, it's greatto have so many great friends w...Yes, it's greatto have so many great friends without even leaving the house!<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />Twitter: @MorganMandelMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885472833094930724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86832777117786774182012-11-21T08:25:12.667-07:002012-11-21T08:25:12.667-07:00Surfing the 'net is like wandering through a s...Surfing the 'net is like wandering through a strange city late at night ... there are some dark and scary streets and alleyways (Socially Awkward is located at the end of one of those), and there are brightly lit avenues, pulsating with life and interesting establishments ... and everything in between ... you just never know what the heck you're going to find. Anyway, glad I ambled down the street where BRP is located ... it's like a nice little rare book store full of helpful and knowledgeable folks (I could have used one to proof read that first post ... sheeesh.<br /><br />mmmmmmm ... turkey!Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-46980985281235408482012-11-21T08:22:56.447-07:002012-11-21T08:22:56.447-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-41830473942898594442012-11-21T07:38:01.455-07:002012-11-21T07:38:01.455-07:00Our readers may not realize that many of the contr...Our readers may not realize that many of the contributors here at the BRP have never met face to face, either! I think "internet + writing" is such a great way to connect, since our shared passion gives us a way to open up to one another. Good post, Morgan!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1295455046326184222012-11-21T03:09:31.409-07:002012-11-21T03:09:31.409-07:00The Internet, indeed, has changed the face of comm...The Internet, indeed, has changed the face of communication and the circle of friendships -- which can now literally encompass the world. It has opened doors and closed gaps, reached out and invited in, extended opportunities and reduced distances. You are so right, Morgan, we need never again be lonely -- even if we're home alone.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.com