Comments for Writing by Ear

Comment on Done and well done by WritingbyEar

WritingbyEar — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:25:23 +0000

The Puerto Rico rationale makes sense, so I feel better about that. Also interesting to see that using French has been traditional for a number of years. I didn’t have a problem with having other languages on the actual passport (because the whole point of them is travel to other countries, so multiple languages makes sense). It just seemed out of place on the accompanying paperwork — but OK — Puerto Rico counts!

Comment on Done and well done by Rege

Rege — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:16:19 +0000

Look under languages, it was your buddy Bill.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_passport#Languages

Comment on A lesson in the dangers of complacency by BabinPA

BabinPA — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:30:07 +0000

Glad to hear. I got my $25 check yesterday as well. So happy that there are still honorable people in the world! Closing the book on this chapter with a restored sense of faith. Cheers!

Comment on Do you hear what I hear? by WritingbyEar

WritingbyEar — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:49:25 +0000

Thanks, Facie. I tend to form opinions without knowing enough about something. It seems impossible and overwhelming to learn about so many issues and topics in depth, so I go with what people or publications I generally respect have to say about something. I’m sure that doesn’t always work out the way I want, and I only get part of the story. Like a lot of people, I believe what I want to believe, unless presented with overwhelming and irrefutable evidence to the contrary.

Comment on A lesson in the dangers of complacency by WritingbyEar

WritingbyEar — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:37:44 +0000

Thank you all commenters! With your assistance, I received a $5 rebate check yesterday from the new importer, Allied Beverage Group, L.L.C. And a big thank you to Allied Beverage for righting a wrong they had no hand in creating. Very much appreciated!

Comment on Do you hear what I hear? by facie

facie — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:24:05 +0000

I was thinking a similar thing after I had read a post from another blogger about documentaries he liked. I am pretty impressionable; I can think one way about something, read an opposing view, and then change my mind (or at least really question my original thoughts). This is why I follow a nice mix of blogs written by conservative and liberal people (and people whom I have no idea how they feel about too much of anything) and spread my love around Fox News and CNN (when I bother to watch those stations at all, which is rare anymore). I don’t want to keep my feet too firmly planted in any one idea that I don’t know too much about (which, I guess, makes me wishy-washy).

I try to look at it this way: We are all different, with our own opinions, preferences, etc. It makes sense that there will be divergent views on so many things. I did hear Adele sing, and I think she sounded fine; I like her soulful voice in general. But for some people, I have no doubt their dislike for her is because she is not skinny or conventionally beautiful (and they may prefer that tripe that so many others put out there).

Comment on Do you hear what I hear? by boatdrinkbaby

boatdrinkbaby — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:19:33 +0000

haha! Nicely done, Chris.

Comment on Do you hear what I hear? by WritingbyEar

WritingbyEar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:38:49 +0000

Agreed, that’s singing! I could have done without Paul McCartney’s unremarkable crooning of a torch song that Tony Bennett would have nailed (and was mystified at Carrie Underwood calling him Tony “Bennis” three times even though she was singing a duet with him). It really does all come down to whom you like and care about seeing. For me that was about half of them.

Comment on Do you hear what I hear? by robbie

robbie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:22:28 +0000

Thank God for Downton Abbey! Just watched the first hour of the Grammys (which seemed like 3). Wanted to see Adele and Katy (my lady) sing but instead saw Chris Brown (?). Why was he even invited to perform? Didn’t he beat the hell out of Rihanna a few years ago? That’s a nice tribute for the moron…..ask him to the Grammys. At least Lady Gaga looked fun, as usual. Maybe it’s more about theatrics than singing? Oh no, we have Adele!!!!! That’s singing.

Comment on $24.62 by WritingbyEar

WritingbyEar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:36:26 +0000

Yes, my understanding is that the PO also charges the $25 service fee, although they would take checks or debit/credit cards. Mike just filled out his new application yesterday and wrote his $110 check (no service fee if you’re in the window to renew by mail). But, $245 is a lot of money for something we (realistically) won’t use. I agree — we need to go SOMEWHERE to make the outlay worthwhile.