tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post3283465651833515848..comments2008-09-04T12:51:48.287-04:00Jonah K. Haslaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146984421653461218noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-61479230099119686312008-09-04T12:51:00.000-04:002008-09-04T12:51:00.000-04:00Hey Jonah -- I need a fix of one of your blog entries. So, write soon. From Dumbledor's Army (busily fighting off Voldemort and the deatheaters in your absence).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-23074497768666479682008-08-07T14:18:00.000-04:002008-08-07T14:18:00.000-04:00I felt like I was right there with you - nearly brought me to tears. You are inspiring me to write more candidly - I think I will go to my blog and give it a shot!reliv4lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09826277628698026256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-44244090881020260782008-08-05T23:20:00.000-04:002008-08-05T23:20:00.000-04:00Citizen -- how lovely! That's going up on the blog. (Just curious, this doesn't happen to be a cash prize, does it? Because I could sure use an IPhone 3G.)Jonah K. Haslaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146984421653461218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-62818125327290456512008-08-05T22:10:00.000-04:002008-08-05T22:10:00.000-04:00Congratulations! I have an <A HREF="http://alittleoffkilter.blogspot.com/2008/08/bloody-brilliant.html" REL="nofollow">award</A> for you over at my place!citizen of the worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08511433485368614652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-41138882354858036492008-07-28T23:37:00.000-04:002008-07-28T23:37:00.000-04:00Thanks Citizen, Red, Jocelyn and Meggie. I'm so glad everyone loved this piece so much. Just shows me that I don't have to agonize for hours and days and weeks to write well. As long as there are dickheads out there, I'll have an unlimited supply of inspiration!Jonah K. Haslaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146984421653461218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-38300208041601074732008-07-28T19:35:00.000-04:002008-07-28T19:35:00.000-04:00A great read, even if the subject matter was so horrible. Sounds like you were well rid of the selfish little p.meggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-38420164754947954022008-07-27T00:44:00.000-04:002008-07-27T00:44:00.000-04:00Of course, I love everything you write. The stories of your family have me gasping and howling, both in laughter and pain for you.<BR/><BR/>But something about this piece makes it my favorite so far--and, okay, I do have a tendency to like the Latest, Next Best Thing, so maybe it's that. But I think what I genuinely like here is not only the control over how you've structured it but, even more, the control you worked for and ultimately triumphed with in the end. Your family and college stories, in contrast, have you in a position of seeking and uncertainty and just trying to get through...but in this one, while all that is still present, you're the master. He's just a knob.Jocelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-1154419373967908082008-07-26T23:31:00.000-04:002008-07-26T23:31:00.000-04:00Broiled not grilled, steamed not sauteed, and covered in ketchup! Another great story!RED MOJOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14724459820113337438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-36292539605700951762008-07-26T19:50:00.000-04:002008-07-26T19:50:00.000-04:00I suppose you don't need to hear that you are WAAAAAY better off without him?<BR/><BR/>But, again, fabulous writing. <BR/><BR/>Oh, just cught the clarification. Well, then, good luck with your Mom's visit!citizen of the worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08511433485368614652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-8408732821375815472008-07-26T16:42:00.000-04:002008-07-26T16:42:00.000-04:00Thank you to everyone who enjoyed this post, not just because I love writing, but because it reinforces my conclusion that this guy was indeed an ass! My only question is, where were you all three years ago??? :)Jonah K. Haslaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146984421653461218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-78781004350387102892008-07-26T14:59:00.000-04:002008-07-26T14:59:00.000-04:00The way you write puts the reader right inside your shoes... fishbones and all. Wow. I haven't broken up with anyone since my divorce in 1991 after 17 years of marriage. After your refresher course, I think I'll continue to refrain.tsduffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457805824149563737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-8319695140724059872008-07-25T13:46:00.000-04:002008-07-25T13:46:00.000-04:00Wow. You are SUCH the bigger person. I hope someone who actually does deserve you, finds you.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed your writing. Especially this part of your post: "That didn't sound so horrible to me. Mary Poppins was a nanny, and she made cough syrup taste like candy and sang her kids to sleep."A Life Uncommonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02588951812251717090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-32855681523001772652008-07-25T10:08:00.000-04:002008-07-25T10:08:00.000-04:00I'm so glad to hear that this happened long ago.<BR/><BR/>I was feeling kinda bad about how much I was enjoying the way you wrote it.<BR/><BR/>Oh! and thanks for stopping by Hell. I'll see what I can do about that Dukes of Hazard clip.Big Pissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024226667518288383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-88176998479866800142008-07-25T01:29:00.000-04:002008-07-25T01:29:00.000-04:00ok. wait. I'm this big idiot who reads a post, comments and THEN reads the comments... <BR/>So, long ago memory. <BR/>I have those crappy relationship memories too... <BR/>My heart is so sad for you and your "that will make him happy" efforts...Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505420894898738638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-3697413560416649752008-07-25T01:27:00.000-04:002008-07-25T01:27:00.000-04:00ok... <BR/>1) of course you can enter my giveaway! I will even go as far as to be all cliche' and say: The more, the merrier! <BR/><BR/>2) Wow. What a narcissistic ass. I'm sorry. I'm obviously new to your journal- is this a "hey, this really happened to me" story, or a fictional thing? <BR/><BR/>3) either way, YOU are such a fantastic writer! Seriously. I love your style!Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505420894898738638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-85470267259145461442008-07-25T01:19:00.000-04:002008-07-25T01:19:00.000-04:00You are a masterful story teller and this brings to mind the story of the low hanging fruit. You are the difficult to reach fruit, but that is what makes you the real treasure for the person who takes the time to see it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my place earlier today.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14149777435132497067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-34967057641436573812008-07-25T01:16:00.000-04:002008-07-25T01:16:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the story very much and comforting to know that it's not just hetrosexual men that can be assholes...thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your comment...and trust me..if you were going to read that many books..those would be the ones to read..just finished swan peak...fucking fantastic..yellowdog grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-37142302414970035232008-07-25T00:55:00.000-04:002008-07-25T00:55:00.000-04:00Jonah, this is a polished gem of a story.<BR/><BR/>The Oscar party being a Superbowl party for homosexuals is brilliant, as is the bit with the fish bones and ketchup, the homely details observed while being stabbed in the heart with a steak knife, the switching of the Prada and Gucci shoes, to the sense I got that his idea of a strong man was an abusive one.<BR/><BR/>It totally works for me on every level, and I never could see Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal together either.<BR/><BR/>Mwaaaaahhhhhh, Dollink!!!heartinsanfranciscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-63687122838368882202008-07-24T23:11:00.000-04:002008-07-24T23:11:00.000-04:00Jameil -- that was a deliberate shout-out to Sally. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan? Can we say "mismatch"?<BR/><BR/>Quick -- thanks, glad it resonated with you. Misery does indeed love company, which might explain why I work at a law firm.<BR/><BR/>Lion -- maybe I can give you his address and you can karate chop him now? I'm over being nice. Get my Liza recording back while you're at it.<BR/><BR/>Amanda -- glad to have you here! There's no end to my need for positive reinforcement.<BR/><BR/>Chevelin -- not as bad as the butter knife feeling. At least with a steak knife, it's over quick.Jonah K. Haslaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146984421653461218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-80876291042462428342008-07-24T11:04:00.000-04:002008-07-24T11:04:00.000-04:00I hate that steak knife feeling.chevelinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00083074721793007057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-55860409359391343822008-07-24T09:50:00.000-04:002008-07-24T09:50:00.000-04:00Found this through Ben's blog. You are a very talented writer.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14752729189708919104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-54578261786251114282008-07-24T07:56:00.000-04:002008-07-24T07:56:00.000-04:00I'm not familiar with this particular break-up from your past and I suppose there is good reason why. You know I would have karate-chopped this @#%$!#@^ to his death...Miss Piggy style, of course.<BR/><BR/>Fantastic shorter piece to add to your already professional repertoire!lioneyesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-79175065917741843112008-07-23T19:46:00.000-04:002008-07-23T19:46:00.000-04:00Breakups are horrible on either the giving or receiving end but you captured it very nicely indeed!Quickroutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-33701762541698534882008-07-23T16:24:00.000-04:002008-07-23T16:24:00.000-04:00ugh. awful. Always on the side made me think of When Harry Met Sally and I got all fuzzy inside. then the rest of the story. horrid.jameil1922http://www.blogger.com/profile/02242625946552047911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-697374478580727783.post-21525359022786344352008-07-23T11:26:00.000-04:002008-07-23T11:26:00.000-04:00Hey everyone -- thanks for the support. Just as clarification, this was just a memory of a break up from long ago; it didn't just happen last night, and I'm (mostly) ok with it :) Actually last night I spent getting slightly tipsy on my friend's roof in preparation for my mother's visit today. THAT's where I really need your support!<BR/><BR/>And Ben, it's a deal. Except I can't promise I won't write about poop one day myself.Jonah K. Haslaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00146984421653461218noreply@blogger.com