tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post3113476491405816436..comments2024-02-09T08:14:51.016-05:00Comments on ON THE VERGE: In Which I Do a Social Media Detox, Quit Reading Books, and Rediscover My Loathing for My Dining Room TableJody Casellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-25030736756092697082015-02-02T20:41:12.895-05:002015-02-02T20:41:12.895-05:00I hear you, Genetta. I knew I was wasting more and...I hear you, Genetta. I knew I was wasting more and more time and couldn't seem to break the habit. I think the cold turkey approach is worth a try. Then you can work things back in more deliberately. Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-72458568709172712172015-02-02T20:40:03.311-05:002015-02-02T20:40:03.311-05:00Hey, Stella, thanks. Let me know if you try it. Hey, Stella, thanks. Let me know if you try it. Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-12252554969407227872015-02-02T20:38:51.000-05:002015-02-02T20:38:51.000-05:00I agree it seems horrifying, but something about t...I agree it seems horrifying, but something about taking a week to think only my own thoughts-- and no one else's-- seems to be what helped me break through. Or it could've been that I was veering off from my usual routine in a big way. I'm not trying to persuade you, but if you ever find yourself stuck, and nothing else works...Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-88990893858359488722015-02-02T20:35:21.524-05:002015-02-02T20:35:21.524-05:00Thanks, Dana!Thanks, Dana!Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-58548303714157927972015-02-02T20:23:49.404-05:002015-02-02T20:23:49.404-05:00Thanks for blogging your week's experiences wi...Thanks for blogging your week's experiences with this! I know social media blocks my creativity, but I continue to immerse myself in it and allow it to throw me off track. You've given me inspiration to cut back!Genettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496742099752109829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-25814372026540984622015-02-01T19:07:57.801-05:002015-02-01T19:07:57.801-05:00Wow! What a great experiment. I keep thinking I sh...Wow! What a great experiment. I keep thinking I should clean out my bookshelves, too. My whole office, while I'm at it, not to mention my walk-in closet. I'm fussy about art work, though. I may have to give this a go. Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440771061210094461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-38091286591214606582015-02-01T18:28:28.067-05:002015-02-01T18:28:28.067-05:00I haven't done the AW, but a friend has, and w...I haven't done the AW, but a friend has, and when she told me about the no-reading part I was horrified. Also, I find my own writing improves when I'm reading more, and stagnates when I'm not reading enough.<br />I am decluttering my house, though. ;-)Jennifer R. Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408588432492354248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-41848198320541842552015-02-01T17:25:27.171-05:002015-02-01T17:25:27.171-05:00I am inspired. Thank you for sharing the experien...I am inspired. Thank you for sharing the experience. Dana MeadRhetorwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794638206754756171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-72409203819114481562015-02-01T16:50:58.392-05:002015-02-01T16:50:58.392-05:00It was both easier and harder than I remembered. Y...It was both easier and harder than I remembered. Yes. Summer. I may hold you to that, Kristy!Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-61030054382656333812015-02-01T16:50:09.101-05:002015-02-01T16:50:09.101-05:00One of these days, Shannon... One of these days, Shannon... Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-53206789005970306722015-02-01T16:49:16.371-05:002015-02-01T16:49:16.371-05:00Thanks, Yvonne. Strangely, I am getting much more ...Thanks, Yvonne. Strangely, I am getting much more out of AW the second time around. Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-29404372768137784082015-02-01T16:47:18.805-05:002015-02-01T16:47:18.805-05:00Give it a whirl some time, Tracy. I'll hold yo...Give it a whirl some time, Tracy. I'll hold you're hand : )Jody Casellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892174349776047862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-11162304683760510652015-02-01T14:30:17.312-05:002015-02-01T14:30:17.312-05:00Very inspirational! The idea of no reading at all ...Very inspirational! The idea of no reading at all for one week sounds both intimidating and peaceful. Maybe something to think about for this summer. :)Kristy Boycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641038995892590870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-37299056622031537312015-02-01T13:16:25.401-05:002015-02-01T13:16:25.401-05:00How friggin' cool are you! I've bought THE...How friggin' cool are you! I've bought THE ARTIST'S Way, but never read it. I keep meaning to...you know how that goes!Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-50302365534460470992015-02-01T11:30:28.784-05:002015-02-01T11:30:28.784-05:00I loved The Artist's Way! And I clearly rememb...I loved The Artist's Way! And I clearly remember the no-reading week. I enjoyed reading your day-by-day progress. Sounds like a successful experiment!Yvonne Ventrescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935915085584796351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3330766246822130643.post-8620715450199779802015-02-01T09:52:22.270-05:002015-02-01T09:52:22.270-05:00You're brave to do this not once, but twice! I...You're brave to do this not once, but twice! If I ever try it I'll need some hand-holding.Tracy Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668453323039794253noreply@blogger.com