Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Life Marched In! Questions?

Hello, to everyone!  It has been forever since I wrote, seriously an entire month has succumbed to my busyness.  I have been reading as often as I can and being prodded by a few to get my questions and answer post up.  I often wonder what or why a blogger does not post for awhile. Yes, life gets in the way, but I also believe, for me at least, once I'm gone for a bit it's so much harder to get back into the swing of things.  No, there are things meandering around in my head that I want to discuss, but lack of privacy from the kids, time restraints, and knowing what topic will flow best from my fingers at the moment are big factors that come in here regularly.  There are times I will stare at the computer and have no idea where to start and end up with some of my favorite thoughts right there for everyone to read. Other times, I simply struggle through every word and it still does not sound right.  Those I will send to a blogging friend who will encourage me to put it up or make suggestions for changes.  Sometimes it will take Hoss validating my thoughts for me to know what I have written is true and to the point enough to be read by all of you.  That's a really weird description to why I've been MIA, but that's where my thoughts were and needed to share.
(Unfortunately, this is oh, so typical of my day)


So that brings me to this whole thought process of asking questions and answers.  I drive some of my people crazy simply because I like to ask questions.  I like to know answers, but the question has to be written out there to know what people are interested in.  I'm a bit backwards sometimes.  I also like to ask you all questions, to see where you are at as well.  Call it research.  Call it being annoying.  Call it what you will, but I have no idea how to make this work some days.  Sometimes it flows from the land of milk and honey and seems too good to be true.  
(I live by this motto with my poor, sweet man too)


So I ask you folks questions and many bloggers are excellent to respond with their thoughts, encouragement, etc.  But it's the silent readers, and I know there to be you aplenty, who remain there, almost in the shadows.  I wonder how to call you out of those quiet places to be apart of the conversation.  When I read my first TTWD/DD blog I was fearful to comment, but I did email the author of the blog rather quickly.  Besides I'm fairly computer illiterate at times and need extra instructions to make sure I do not delete my entire post because I'm too busy trying to figure out a link!  Blogger is also a bit of an annoyance in the fact that it regularly eats my comments.
(I like to think I am, every once and awhile)

Where does this lead this rambling post?  Well, to ask all of my readers, not just other bloggers, to step out of their comfort zone.  If you are not into commenting, but would like to send me an email, I'm good with that.  I also think if you want to comment ask a question and let's see where this takes us.  Ask me those hard questions.  

Like how in the world did we end up here?

Or why do I call myself Baker?  

Oh, or the one I wonder about the most, what do I look like when I'm blogging? 

Not really, I already know the answer to that one.  I look so silly making faces.  I know because when I read or write I tend to make facial expressions that go with what I'm reading or writing.  Trust me, my kids know when I'm texting friends I do the face thing.  I'm pretty much an open book like that, which is not to my advantage.

I doubt I have anything close to all the answers (there are days I'm lucky to remember why I came into a room), but I know l'd love to create a dialogue, I'd love to hear what you are thinking about, and how you do your version of DD or TTWD or d/s.  I enjoy learning about people.
(This is me....anticipating your questions)

So ask away....I may even be able to get my sweet man to chime in on some of his thoughts on this as well.  So let's all spill our guts a little and share...  Let's get those questions rolling out and I will happily do my best to answer them.

Much love to you all!
--Baker

16 comments:

  1. (grinning) I did enjoy reading this post this morning -- I think (though I may be dead wrong) that you write the same way you talk/converse with friends?? (oh I'm a bit like that )

    IF you find the answer to pulling out the quiet ones who sit in the shadows let me know ok??? cause I have the exact same problem...... so many visit so many remain silent.

    And yes I would very much like to know definitively why you are "Baker"..... please!

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  2. Good morning Barker. I'm with you. Know there are a number of silent partners out there who read but may be wishing they could jump in and participate more. So, my question to you is what made you start to comment, to then start to blog, and to reach out by email? My question to Hoss is: We blog friends get a lot out of sharing our experiences with each other. As the HOH, do you have other men in your role who you confide in about this dynamic and if not, is there a question you would like the other men out there to answer?
    Amy

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    1. Hey, Amy, we will so get to answering that soon! I will see what Hoss says and let you all know asap!
      --Baker

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  3. Thanks MS,
    I do tend to write how I speak, because to be quite honest, it's pretty much how I think in my head as well. Ah, the thoughts are roaming there all the time!

    So I did write a post on how I came up with Baker, so I will figure out how to link that. And I will share if I find the answer to the drawing out the silent ones....

    Have a great day!
    --Baker

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  4. Baker, I love that you thought to include the readers that never comment. I think it is important that we keep them at the forefront as we write and share.

    Hugs From Ella

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  5. If you find a way for the silent readers please do share Baker. I think we are all having that problem with so many following us, yet for some reason they won't comment.
    My questions are for both of you. If you could live anywhere in the world where would you choose?
    What's one item you always pack when travelling.
    Hugs Lindy xx

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    1. Yes, my friend, I will most definitely do that for you. I'll hop to answering these as soon as I can.
      Thanks!
      --Baker

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  6. I'm not a question person, it makes Ray crazy because he is and he is always asking me questions to which I have no answers. So no questions here.

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    1. That's is alrighty here, Sunny, because it is often hard to know what to ask for me as well. Thanks for stopping in and saying, "Hey," though. I appreciate your visit.
      --Baker

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  7. Have you or Hoss bought any new implements lately and if so what are they?

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. Hi, Ronnie,
      Thanks for your question. I will add it to my list. Thanks!
      --Baker

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  8. Hi Baker,

    It's great to see you post, sorry I am late to the party. I enjoyed this post and love that you included the silent readers.

    Questions: What is your favourite movie? What changes have you noticed in both youself and Hoss since starting ttwd?

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Roz, a visit from you is always a treasure as you always make sure to bring the kindest words when you stop in. I'm excited to answer the questions!
      --Baker

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  9. In your group of friends, what role do you play?

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    1. Lea,
      I really like your question and it will take me a bit to think on that one. Lol! Thanks for stopping in and asking. I really appreciate it!
      --Baker

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