Yesterday, I posted about love.
I opened my heart about how it feels to be living in North Carolina where the KKK is marching. And how Nazi salutes caused fitful sleep. No matter “which side” you are on, these are real events and they disturb me. It is NOT a political statement.
I simply expressed how I felt and that we need to reach out with love to those who are different than us. Love conquers fear. And that quilting joins us together.
NOTHING I said was political. If you don’t believe me you can read yesterday’s post.
But today I am hurt, and really have no words for the kinds of ugly comments….DIATRIBES paragraphs long - bashing me for political views that I NEVER EXPRESSED.
I never expected this from you, my readers.
These comments have been deleted. Those who have found their comments deleted? I would appreciate it if you would never leave another comment on this blog. I didn’t deserve this, and I am done.
You can find somewhere else to go, because the views you expressed – the way you lashed out at me, or tried to tell me what I can or can’t do with my blog? That was as if I had invited you into my home, into my life –and you shouted those things to my face.
Some said “there is no place for this on a quilting blog.” This is NOT a quilting blog. Quilting is part of my life, but it is not all of my life. I share EVERYTHING here, it is my journal. You are here as my guest.
And if I am concerned about something, I will write about it.
And I will turn OFF the commenting.
While you were busy slamming me --
I was doing this.
Box #16 is out the door.
I am headed to Florida late this afternoon where I will be spending Thanksgiving.
There may or may not be a blog post.
I’ve lost my faith in people’s ability to chose kindness. To chose respect for others’ opinions. To hold their own views silent while they allow someone else to express a different opinion.
I’m asking myself WHY I’ve been doing this day in and day out for years and years and offering all I do for free ---when this is how I am treated for simply stating that we need to see each other as individuals and love each other.
This isn’t worth it to me anymore.
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605 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 605 Newer› Newest»I am sorry that you were subjected to all that harassment. I believe that most people are peacemakers. That they truly want to do good things and help one another. There is however a small group of people that are looking for something to hate...they read half of the story and add their own interpretation...and then the worst comes out. Be of good cheer, don't let their need hurt you. The pain will pass. Have a very happy and fun Thanksgiving.
I am so sad that you had to deal with that. I'm also sad to hear what is happening in North Carolina as it was my most favorite place to live of the places I have lived. I wish you a peaceful Thanksgiving and may no one ever do that to you again!!!!!
Hi Bonnie, I see you're getting a lot of support. I saw the comments last night as I was scrolling down to go to previous post and knew that was going to hit the fan. Unfortunately, many don't think twice about what they comment on social media or how it may come across. Like someone said above, delete it and let it go. Enjoy what you're doing. I love reading your blog, I learn alot, I get to travel with you, sew, and find out I'm not the only one who can't find an escaped unit until after the project is finished. There's only one other blog I read and truly would be disheartened to see you stop. Hope you will reconsider.
So, hope you'll find comfort and peace during your getaway with your hubby. Happy Thanksgiving! Rea
sending you love hugs and support.
I don't understand the mindset of people today.
What ever happened to the saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, then say nothing!"
I hope that you will enjoy your Thanksgiving getaway and come back, renewed, to your biggest fans and suupporters. I understand how difficult it can be to be "bashed" on your own blog. I understand that you have been hurt and feel the need to walk away... I only hope that you can, once again, see the love of your true fans, delete the haters and move on. If you need to stop all comments, I certainly understand... we will have to find another way to continue to suupport you.
HelenMarie
So sorry that you had to read negative comments. You give your readers so much and you certainly didn't deserve hateful.
Bonnie, this year's political climate was like no other. Hopefully, we can grow and find peace. Take these comments of love and support from those who really care about you. Don't let a couple of bad apples make you rethink your blog. They can take a hike! You are in the right as these comments and posts from you are your personal beliefs, not a quilting blog, but a blog by a quilter. All you do for us is very appreciated and the last thing I want you to do is worry and fret over this post. Please know we are there for you and have your back. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with your family and take the day off of posting. I look forward to Friday and our first mystery clue! Love ya, Bonnie! Kathleen from Maine
So sorry that you had to deal with all of that. It's never fun to deal with the mud slinging of political views that others try to do to us. I know what you mean. In my family when we get together we never talk politics because it could hurt someones feelings because of the different view points. We have a house in North Carolina as well as Iowa so I understand.
Have an Happy and Safe Thanksgiving in Florida. You deserve it after all of your hard work.
I don't know you, I just happened to stumble upon your site, but oh dear! After reading your post I just wanted to send you a hug 🤗. Don't let the ugly overshadow your love and sunny heart ❤️!
I don't know you, I just happened to stumble upon your site, but oh dear! After reading your post I just wanted to send you a hug 🤗. Don't let the ugly overshadow your love and sunny heart ❤️!
Take comfort in the fact that there are many more kind people than the nasty ones. I feel the ones who are nasty are not happy people. You are one of the happy ones. Please put this behind you, pray for peace and know that many, many people treasure all you do and appreciate your time and your talents! I will keep you in my prayers for this to be put behind you and give you some peace.
I just joined and have not seen these posts that were so upsetting to you. I pray you can overcome evil with good, and keep on shining! I love what I've seen on here so far. You are a very generous gal! Happy Thanksgiving! And THANK YOU - I just got an email telling me that my ruler has been mailed! Yahoo!
I just found ur blog & for my part am enjoying it immensely! What you wrote yesterday was beautiful & very kind. I am enjoying getting to know you through ur words.
Coincidentally,yesterday was my 20th wedding anniversary, & we went out for dinner & a movie. The movie was about a young man who wanted to do his part in WWII but as a medic& not with a gun. He was different & misunderstood. Ur words really hit home when I read them!
Keep up the good work & thank you very much for sharing with us so generously.
You are loved Bonnie ! You make my day always start in such a positive way, when I read your blog. Too bad people can't remember "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." You do so much for the quilting community. I hope you and your husband have a very Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs and hugs.
Hi Bonnie, the piece you wrote the other day was lovely. It sounds like the nasty replies to it were defensive knee jerk reactions from people with guilty consciences. Hopefully the whole country will settle down soon and come to it's senses. Until then we need you as a voice of rationality. If you don't carry on, hate wins. I know how tough it is but I sure hope you will hang in there. Have a great Thanksgiving!
I don't regularly read your blog, Bonnie, but I follow you on Facebook and you're one of my favorite faces of quilting. I'm so sad to see that the hatred this has caused had now spread to your blog. I hate to bring up the word "election" because this should be a safe space away from all of it, but it feels like this election has torn the world into 2 groups - you're either with "them" or you're against hate. But to me it says more about them that they respond so hatefully about the simple message of "love everybody" than it says about you. Bonnie, don't let them dull your sparkle. Keep blogging, keep passing on your message of love for everyone, keep passing on your love of quilting. Quilting should bring all of us who love and support you together right now.
Have a very happy Thanksgiving, Bonnie, to you and your family, and enjoy your vacation as best you can!
Thank you for your post yesterday-I appreciated it, just as I did the post from two other quilters whose blogs I follow. I appreciated the fact that the three of you shared your concerns about the present and hope for the future at such a troubling time in our country. I was, in fact, surprised that a few other quilters that I follow, just continued on with business as usual. Thanks, Bonnie! Be well!
I saw NOTHING political in your post when I read it this morning and I have very strong political leanings. It was a heartfelt plea for kindness and respect.
I am so sorry that others turned it into THEIR political stage.
Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving to you our Dearest Bonnie.
I love you Bonnie!
Love you. Hugs from California.
Hugs Bonnie. Enjoy your holiday and weekend. Just know that there are MANY MANY of us out here that love you and respect your opinions as you respect ours. It is YOUR blog, we enjoy at your invitation. Don't waste your time on folks that don't respect that invitation, they are a VERY small minority and not worth your attention. Love you lady.
Decent people should be alarmed by images of Neo-Nazis and the KKK, and it is a sad day in America when we are attacked for saying so. Please stay strong. America needs decent people now more than ever.
Hi Bonnie---Just to let you know--your blog is the main reason for going on the internet daily so please don't let people get to you. I always say that the seagulls are up there and you never know when they will "let loose!!!". Mat.
Love and prayers coming your way Bonnie. I'm so sorry you are hurting, it was totally uncalled for. Please continue to post and to be "you". I admire and respect you. I so look forward to all of your posts each day. People think they can say anything and hide behind social media. So unfair. I do hope the good and loving readers way out number the inconsiderate hurtful ones. Take care and enjoy your family.
Sending love to you from Australia Bonnie.
I wish you a peaceful and calm Thanksgiving in Florida. You got a feel for how the political grind is crushing spirit and mind these days- always on the attack and always thinking the worst of everyone. I would not hesitate to delete and blocking the senders from your blog..... After all you are a free liberated American woman with a heart of gold. I don't understand the mechanisms that allow someone with a gracious access to your private blog to fill it with filth and slander but you do not have to bend down to pick it up. I do understand the feeling of having given enough - and too much lately - needed to just let the whole thing go - say farewell and leave. I am hoping that these women are totally ashamed and are willing to offer more that Sorry to hurt your feelings!!!!! That just does not repair the damage. An unexpected attack leaves a wound and a scar and the seed of distrust in people in the future - Debby. And I think you owe much more that that lame excuse- What was your intention REALLY. And why are you not blocked from this site???? YOu are a better person than I Bonnie.
I love you Bonnie Hunter. Love trumps hate. Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your vacation.
Happy Thanksgiving, Bonnie! Love and support all you do. Hope to see you back in Kentucky soon! Enjoy your trip with the hubster!
So apparently they are not great Bonnie fans or else they would know what you blog is all about. I believe that for each hurtful comment you will get 10 fold in good comments. Enjoy your holiday and I am looking forward to the mystery!
(*(*(*(Big FAT ratty hugs from SoCal)*)*)*)
Wishing you peace ... for your head and for your heart.
Love will always overcome hate. Have a blessed Thanksgiving as all your admirers give thanks for (((you))).
Oh Bonnie, I'm crying while I type this because you had to be subjected to such evilnes. This is NOT the forum for such hatred. Your blog brings me peace, solace and comfort always, and especially in these awful times of turmoil.
Nothing in your remakrs were political. More, I felt they were a reminder for us to be good people.
Please remember there are more of us who love you. Please try to forget those evil words and think of the goodness you share with us.
You are loved so much, please be at peace and rest easy.
Loretta McGinn
missmac831@aol.com
Bonnie, I am so sorry that people expressed hurtful thoughts to you. Remember - there are many thousands of us out here in cyberspace (and in Maine) that love and respect you. Have a peaceful Thanksgiving.
Don't ever apologize for your feelings! The world needs more voices of reason like yours, and thank you for sharing not only your creative talents but your heart too. With much admiration & support from Canada.
I'm not good at expressing my feelings....just know that I support you 100 percent. (((Hugs)))
i love how you are so passionate about what you do and believe, so sorry you are being crushed again for what someone thought you did or didn't do, please done give up on the whole bunch, because you found a rat or two hiding with in our fold.they sneak in to rob your joy and ours too. you are loved and always will be. have a safe and happy thanksgiving.
Bonnie, I hope you thoroughly enjoy your time away. I hope you take a media break and allow the tranquillity of your surroundings to soothe your frayed nerves. I have been following you for several years now and your presence would be sorely missed, but would understand if you made that choice. I have enjoyed you daily quotes this year, all the positivity you spread is amazing. Thank you for everything.
Suzanne
So sorry this happened to you Bonnie, you have my support. Hugs
Bless you. I am with you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Bonnie it is unfortunate that people think they have the right to dictate your private space you share so willingly and generously. I was not aware till now what was done to you. They are very brave on invisible media but would they be face to face with you. I think not. Please do not lose your faith in the people who do really appreciate you and they do out number the nasties. Take some time to recover from the hurt and come back Have a warm and fuzzy Thanksgiving. From Canada
I don't comment on your blog much any more, but I read EVERYTHING you write. Nothing makes me more sad than to hear that people can not be civil when they disagree! This is your journal, there are thousands of us who dont comment but we DO respect you and more importantly truly appreciate all you do. While I would not blame you for taking time off from the masses I hope you do not.
On this Thanksgiving Eve I am thankful for that winter evening I sat in my college daughters apartment looking for a scrap quilt pattern. It was the night I found BONNIE HUNTER 😉 and blog about quilts, 8 years ago. But I soon learned it was so much more. I lived through the a period with a son who could not get motivated to start his life right along with you. I worry about your cats and Sadie like they are my own. These days when I'm worried, feeling down or just lonely, I sit, read a post or two, check out what's happening on Facebook, or sew watching an archived Quiltcam. Thank you Bonnie! Don't change a thing, we live you how you are.
People are not nice and seem to think that it's ok to blast anyone online - protected as they are as commenters. I just read what you wrote last night - it's nothing that should have merited the awfulness you seem to have gotten. I'm sorry. You are right - we just need to look each other in the eye and have some respect.
Bonnie, I did not read yesterday's page. I'm glad I didn't. I, too, am so sorry for the sadness caused to you. Families are hurting in TN - lives were changed forever even for the bus driver. Life is short. Let's make the best of it.......and quilt! Thank you for all you do - I'm so hoping I get this one finished! Praying you have a Happy Thanksgiving with your family!
You are not the only one frighten by the things not learned from history and is being repeated. You have every right to express yourself, it helps to know your feelings are our feelings. Now I know why you are sad. But please, ignore those who struck out. Your love is stronger. Rise above.
Bonnie, have a very Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones. May you be blessed for your kind heart and all you do. Many prayers for you and this world we live in from your neighbor down the road.
Very sorry that you have received comments that have upset you. Have a wonderful thanksgiving in spite of this.
I have nothing but good things to say about who you are. I hope you can retrieve your gentle soul on your vacation. Sharing your smile is a blessing to the whole planet, one smile at a time!
Have a great Thanksgiving and ignore ignorance.
Hugs to you Bonnie! In reading you blog yesterday than the many mean & nasty replies I was hurt & felt violated also. I just could not understand nor accept such meanness because you opened your heart & soul & told us how you felt. I wondered how could what you wrote be considered "political" because you were telling of your concerns ~ concerns of many of us! Although you deleted many of the statements I feel that you should have left them. Those statements more reveal for all to see/read the true nature, character & morality of each person that replied w/ such mean spirited remarks.
You are loved' valued, appreciated, admired, respected....... Don't let the faceless spoil this blog for you. If they don't like what you write, they can leave. Thank you for all that you give to the thousands of us who love you and your work. Rest, heal and renew during your thanksgiving vacation. Have a blessed thanksgiving! I look forward to your next posting.
Thank you for your posts. The current climate has made it acceptable for some to spew hateful and hurtful comments without thought or conscience. It's a way of holding you hostage to guilt about ideas and words, even if it's not warranted. This is wrong on so many levels. I want to tell you that you are much admired and loved for your contributions to us, not only for your quilting expertise, but for sharing a great deal of your life. I'm outraged that people want to attack you for such trivial things. I look forward to your blog posts, and know that every day I read them I feel valued, safe, normal, and connected even in this hateful atmosphere. I wish you and your family the best for a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving.
Sending you hugs and love. Prayers for comfort and peace. Those who bashed you should be ashamed of themselves. I love your blog -thank you for all you do. Happy Thanksgiving
Hugs, positive thoughts and full fledge support from California. I follow you for your positive outlook, humor and deciency, oh and quilting. I just don't get how anyone saw you as a punching bag. If I know you, you will brush 'it' off and with chin up you will carry on and be the woman you are and who I've grown to respect and enjoy reading.
Much love,
Virginia
Love all that you do for us invisible quilty friends. I am also glad that there are still so many of us who do choose love and decency. I believe that love and kindness will always eventually prevail. Hoping that we can all still enjoy a mystery tour together. Feeling grateful for goodness. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Hope you and your family have a great thanksgiving and you get to relax while you're in Florida. I'm sorry some people don't understand that you have a right to express yourself on your blog and if they don't like it, then they shouldn't come and read it. I so enjoy your blog and all your wonderful quilt-cam sessions and I would hate to see you feel unappreciated because there are a ton of us out here who are so thankful to you for all you do.
Hi, Bonnie! I hope you realize how loved and appreciated you are. Just delete and block the mean-spirited, and keep doing what you do. I am so looking forward to the mystery. This is my first time doing one, and you would laugh at the stacks of fabric I have all ready to go. Yeah for Black Friday. It will always have a new and better meaning because of you. I plan on making two quilts simultaneously, one for a granddaughter who loves all things French, and purple is her favorite color. The other one is for me. In all my years of quilting, I have only made one for myself. I'm retired now, and it's time for mega-sewing! Bring it on! Hopefully all of us who love and care about others can keep up good works and loving, in the face of the ugliness threatening to overtake the world. If we let the haters scare us into hiding, they will have a stronger voice, and we cannot surrender to their attempts at intimidation. Continue to be bold in your good works, you make a wonderful impact for so many of us. Have a wonderful trip, and a joyous holiday season! Love, Debbiegsp@gmail.com
Hi, Bonnie! I hope you realize how loved and appreciated you are. Just delete and block the mean-spirited, and keep doing what you do. I am so looking forward to the mystery. This is my first time doing one, and you would laugh at the stacks of fabric I have all ready to go. Yeah for Black Friday. It will always have a new and better meaning because of you. I plan on making two quilts simultaneously, one for a granddaughter who loves all things French, and purple is her favorite color. The other one is for me. In all my years of quilting, I have only made one for myself. I'm retired now, and it's time for mega-sewing! Bring it on! Hopefully all of us who love and care about others can keep up good works and loving, in the face of the ugliness threatening to overtake the world. If we let the haters scare us into hiding, they will have a stronger voice, and we cannot surrender to their attempts at intimidation. Continue to be bold in your good works, you make a wonderful impact for so many of us. Have a wonderful trip, and a joyous holiday season! Love, Debbiegsp@gmail.com
Hi, Bonnie! I hope you realize how loved and appreciated you are. Just delete and block the mean-spirited, and keep doing what you do. I am so looking forward to the mystery. This is my first time doing one, and you would laugh at the stacks of fabric I have all ready to go. Yeah for Black Friday. It will always have a new and better meaning because of you. I plan on making two quilts simultaneously, one for a granddaughter who loves all things French, and purple is her favorite color. The other one is for me. In all my years of quilting, I have only made one for myself. I'm retired now, and it's time for mega-sewing! Bring it on! Hopefully all of us who love and care about others can keep up good works and loving, in the face of the ugliness threatening to overtake the world. If we let the haters scare us into hiding, they will have a stronger voice, and we cannot surrender to their attempts at intimidation. Continue to be bold in your good works, you make a wonderful impact for so many of us. Have a wonderful trip, and a joyous holiday season! Love, Debbiegsp@gmail.com
Bonnie, Thank you for all that you do! I am so sorry that people wrote negative and hurtful comments on your blog. Sending you hugs and love. I hope you will keep inspiring us all over the world with your blog, patterns, books, sense of humour and generous spirit.
Big quilty hug being sent your way. I want to say a huge thanks for all you do for us quilters. You have the biggest, giving heart around. When you are hurting, I (we) am (are) as well. As evidenced today, the hurtful commenters of yesterday are definitely in the minority.
I am so excited for Friday and the release of the first clue for the mystery quilt. This year it is such a welcome project as it gives me a bright spot in my week. Something to look forward to as my hubby undergoes chemo for a very aggressive, fast moving cancer. Your blog and mystery are what I can count on being here. Actually hubby looks forward to hearing about what you are doing as well. He has stated many times that he would love to meet you. He admires what you do and how you do it. Come mystery time he helps with fabric selection then later with arranging the blocks so they flow. He has a great eye for color. Hopefully this won't be the last mystery we get to work on together. We both love the color pallet this year.
Take care and have a super time in Florida. Blessings to you and yours.
Your response shows all the understanding and respect that is lacking both with the state of the world and with those who leave the comments. Please don't doubt that your public sharing impacts many - I admire the strength and courage with which you handle these types of situations. Do whatever brings you joy!
I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's not right. I appreciate your blog, and your right to post whatever you want.
I hope you are able to put this behind you, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
It has been an ugly November. So many people I know, on "both sides" have given up Facebook and other social media because of it. I hope you see how many positive comments you have received today, along with mine, so you can begin that "thaw" that ends in normalcy. You brighten our lives, Bonie. Don't let dark people cloud yours.
I support and appreciate you and your blog. I love reading about your life, travels and quilts and will keep doing so. I think your loyal, supportive readers far outnumber the other kind.
I am sure you will be heartened by the comments today. It is a nasty world these days but there are still more good people than bad. We appreciate what you do and as for the ugly comments try to ignore them or just delete them...these people will never be happy and there is not much we can do about that. I am 80 years young and have seen a lot but still believe there are good people everywhere so just continue your journal and the hell with the ugly ones...
Have fun in Key Largo, there is great snorkeling there.
You are amazing, that pumpkin quilt is almost done, I don't know how you do it and teach and travel.
Do you ever rest?
I have been reading (since I turned off my TV in January) about the fires in NC. Are they close to you or your mountain home? That would worry me. Fires are very scary. Hope you are safe.
I've been reading your blog for a long time now but never commented before, I love what you do here and learn so much from you. Its also reassuring to know others are disturbed by recent events in U.S. This is your space and we are fortunate to be invited guests, I hope you have a lovely thanksgiving and its lovely to see so many 'lurkers' popping out in support of you. take care xx
Bonnie, I am so sorry you were bashed yesterday and hurt by so many of the people that you have given your time and life to for so long. It seems as though that is the inevitable outcome for those of who give and give...we wake up one day shattered by those that we had no idea would ever do this to us. I've had this happen to me and it is heartbreaking...and now with our country so divided over this presidential race, I can't believe family members are turning against family members. I learned early on that I cannot express any feelings, even those that I consider "middle of the road" around some of my family members. How can that be??? Families with no respect for the other? How can people leave you hideous and disrespectful comments on YOUR blog? That seems to be the way our country is headed and again, it is heartbreaking to me that people can be so mean. I hope that you will take some time to enjoy your family during this Thanksgiving and know that there is a greater percentage of your readers who respect and appreciate you and what you do for all of us. You are a truly remarkable woman and you need to remember that when faced with these awful people!! Thank you Bonnie and God bless!!!
bonnie, i read your blog every day, as if you are a personal friend of mine, even though i don't know you and probably will never meet you. it makes no difference what so ever if i agree with everything or anythiing you write, it always brings a smile to my face when i see another post from you, thank you for sharing, thank you for including all of us in you life, keep going, the real loss is if people like "those" cause us to do anything at all, lets keep choosing our own thoughts and actions, because we choose it, not because some ----[unprintable] tried to influence us.
i choose love and caring, and i choose you too!
shoshana
Yayyy I have my laptop back! Have been catching up with posts remotely and so wanted to say something yesterday - so sad reading the unpleasantries when all I wanted to do was mention the Gilmore Girls to diffuse!
So I'll just say it anyway! LOL! Never seen the programme until recently. Now on season 4 and it's a lovely programme - hubby likes to watch it to wind down to. Of course I wake him up when I laugh. Wish the world was a bit more like that!
Happy thanksgiving to all across the pond. Bonnie invites us in to share her family and her life - this is what makes her blog so special - I appreciate it all. Thank you and have a whale of a time in Florida.
GOD BLESS YOU BONNIE!
May You have a Happy, Peaceful, Blessed, relaxing and restful Thanksgiving! Thank You for all you do for us!
Donna
Kasilof, AK
I am truly sorry that something so hateful happened to you, Bonnie. I am grateful that you spoke from your heart about the frightening changes that are taking place in our country. My worry is that people will stop calling our attention to it, that we will become jaded to the site of KKK marches or people giving a stiff-armed salute to our new president. I try to imagine what history will say about us if we don't continue to speak up. I think it can most powerful in settings such as this, in which a trusted voice speaks reasonably and simply points out what is happening in the world--not in a politically motivated way, not with any agenda. I don't have a blog, so I tweet, and I think of it as "lifting up my voice", and imagine my grandmothers would be proud of me.
I am sure you will do whatever is right for you, and we will support you. Thank you for all you've given us, in time and effort, and the happiness it has brought to so many quilters and our families.
I support you saying whatever you want to say on your blog. The person who disagrees with what you say is the one who needs to leave. It would be better if they stayed and just listened. If they can't do that, then they need to leave.
I had dinner last week with someone I knew only first name wise at church. I had inteneded not to talk politics but she brought it up. She calmly told me who she voted for. I told her who I voted for and why. When she quoted something from the news I told her what I knew which was different. I realized that we each believed different things even though we both were quoting the news. I think it will take a long time before we heal as a country. Please keep posting whatever you want as that is your right. If someone disagrees, invite them to go start their own blog where they can post whatevr they want to.
Thank you for all you do and share for us.
I am grateful for what you do for our quilting community and hope you take heart from all of the well-wishers rather than feel defeated by the haters. Alex in Australia.
Bonnie, I have been following your blog for almost two years and hardly ever comment, but today I just have to send you BIG HUGS. Please don't stop writing to us, I don't go to bed until I have read your blog, it always makes me feel happy and energized to see what a wonderful, caring, loving, sharing person you are and all that you do. I hope you don't mind, but I kind of live vicariously through you since I don't get to travel. I appreciate all that you share from every where you go and what you do, I would never get to see these places if not for you. I wish you a peaceful, relaxing and Blessed Thanksgiving.
OH Bonnie you do such great things and are so creative, there is always someone who has to spoil it.
Hugs
Oh Bonnie, I am so sorry that you had to deal with such unkind words!!!
Keep smiling Bonnie, it is sad that there are people with such hate in their hearts.
I missed your post yesterday but I'm glad I didn't see the rude comments. My husband and I were not sleeping well that very same night thinking about the same thoughts you expressed in the last paragraph. We ALL want the healing to being, but it's hard when each day the cut goes deeper.
Gilmore Girls!! Yay. I got Netflix just so I could see the new episodes. I bet I'll enjoy them just as much as I did from the very first one.
I hope that the wonderful comments you have received renews your faith in your followers. We love you, and I for one will make an effort to leave a friendly comment here each time I visit (I'm a wallflower) just to remind you how much you are appreciated. Don't let the dark side try to change your heart.
Happy Thanksgiving.
xx, Carol
Bonnie haters are always gonna hate. You have done nothing but be a wonderful, giving, honest, human being. The ugly comments are always going to hurt those that really care. Let them go. My mom, and I am sure many other moms, taught me "if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all". Perhaps the "ugly commenters" didn't learn those lessons as youth and think that their opinion is the only one that matters. Don't let them get under your skin. Life is to short to let haters drag you down. Keep doing just what you have been. Giving, inspiring, sharing, and most of all having fun!!! Enjoy time with your family and know that you are loved by many. Thank you for all that you do for us!!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving and may the time of quiet invade the rest of your year.
Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! I LOVE your blog, read it every day and would hate for it to go away! I appreciate all you do for us and hope you can find some kind of peace with unkind people!
Hugs, hugs, and more big hugs. I hope you know that to many of us you are an inspirational friend. Though we've never met I feel like you are a close friend, that's how open you are about yourself, your family and your passion for quilting. I hope you can focus on those who cherish your journal, and look beyond the hateful ignorance that exists in this world. As with all my friends and family I am here, if you need someone to reach out to.
Thankful for you.
Oh my seeet friend I am so sorry! Please DO NOT let the nasty, negative views of others change your heart or your passion. Unfortunately our world doesn't know how to "agree to disagree" anymore and we lash out of everyone and everything.
You have a gift of love and kindness as well as quilting. God gave you all of those gifts and it is your duty to share them all. :). Especially the love and kindness.
This is your blog and this is your life. Say what you need or what to and others have the option to read or not read.
Prayers and love from Alabama to you.
I look forward to hearing from you about your life, travels, thoughts and feelings every day. Love and Light...
I couldn't believe anyone would write a hateful comment to you and it is a good thing that you deleted them.... I would have expressed my anger in other ways! Not peaceful had I seen them.
you do not charge for the mystery quilt and I appreciate that. Many others do.
Enjoy the good in the rest of us and remember that opinions are like "A" holes, everyone has one.
Wow, I can't believe you would get comments like that from what you wrote. If there were more people like you, there would not be these problems in the world. A good thing for you at the moment would be to "choose how you react" to these people - I've found life a lot better since I found that saying.
Keep up the great work, don't leave us
Love you and all you do. Best wishes to you and yours.
Love you, Bonnie. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Keep on posting and saying what is in your heart. As long as what anyone says is not hateful or mean (and yours surely was not) they are free to express. When we limit one person's right to speak we limit ALL people's right to speak. It is disheartening for you but dont' let it stop you from the great blog you write so faithfully every day. I look forward to your thoughts. Have a wonderful holiday.
Bonnie please have a wonderful Thanksgiving and know that I love your blog exactly the way you do it! You are one of the most generous quilters I know - I so enjoy your writings! They brighten my days and I love hearing about your travels! Please do not allow the rantings of a few to ruin your spirit! If more people wrote as you do from the heart we might have a better world! Warm hugs!
Bonnie you are a ray of sunshine in my life. Have a restful Thanksgiving in the warmth and sunshine! We love you just the way you are!
Happy Thanksgiving Bonnie! I loved your post yesterday. I rarely comment on any blog but I want to offer you my support, respect and gratitude for all you do. I learn from you and am inspired by your energy and passion. Delete ugly posts and don't give those folks space on YOUR blog or in your mind. The hateful comments tell you only the ugly truth about the commenters and nothing about you or your work.
Hateful behavior takes way to much energy. The country has spoken. That is what a democracy is. Bonnie has been a God Send for so many and for some folks to bash her is so disturbing. Have a happy and Healthy Holiday Bonnie. I hope that your generosity will not be dampened by the few disrespectful people that left such harsh comments. I did not see the comments but I can tell from your blog posting it has really upset you and rocked your world in a bad way. Take care.
Bonnie, a testament as to how much you are loved and appreciate appears in these comments that I had to scroll page after page after page to get to the place where I could comment. I hope you can overlook ignorance and cruelty and remember that those people are in the vast minority of all those who follow your blog and quilting experiences. I hope you don't change. Cruel people want us to change to their way and by letting them stop what you enjoy and have enjoyed for years, is going to make you even more unhappy. I for one love your blogs, you comments and seeing life thru a different set of eyes. While we are all different, the base of kindness, acceptance and respect can overcome tons in our life. Hugs my friend, quilting sister and all around GREAT person.
Bonnie, a testament as to how much you are loved and appreciate appears in these comments that I had to scroll page after page after page to get to the place where I could comment. I hope you can overlook ignorance and cruelty and remember that those people are in the vast minority of all those who follow your blog and quilting experiences. I hope you don't change. Cruel people want us to change to their way and by letting them stop what you enjoy and have enjoyed for years, is going to make you even more unhappy. I for one love your blogs, you comments and seeing life thru a different set of eyes. While we are all different, the base of kindness, acceptance and respect can overcome tons in our life. Hugs my friend, quilting sister and all around GREAT person.
I am so sorry this happened to you. You are a kind, generous woman and it is beyond unfortunate that people feel free to make unkind comments. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope you know how much we all care about you.
Bonnie, May you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving. The ignorance of a few is not worth the heartache. May God Bless and than you for what you do.
The quote you shared at the end of your post is so true, but unfortunately many people can't stop themselves from giving "a piece of their minds." I agree that you should be able to say whatever you want on your own blog. As a quilter, one of the things I am thankful for is the love and generosity that you share with all of us on this blog. Happy Thanksgiving Bonnie!
Happy Thanksgiving Bonnie and I hope you know you are loved by far more people than those who are mean. Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving! So sorry that there are people who don't see the love and inspiration you give us each day in your blog posts. I am uplifted each day from your positive message of love and kindness and hope you can continue to share your life with us!
Bonnie, as soon as I read the end of your post, I knew some would take umbrage at it though it was obvious to those with open and, dare I say, reasonable minds that it was a plea of can't we all get along? I was born during the civil rights movement and grew up in rural LA (lower Alabama). It appalls me that the things that were normal in my childhood are somehow being normalized again. I have been saying for over a year that those who don't learn from their history are doomed to repeat it. I, for one, have no desire to return to those days but feel powerless to change the trajectory when simply asking people to stop and examine the words and actions of those with extreme views results in an immediate verbal beat down. The song "For What It's Worth" comes to mind...
Hopefully, with time and prayer, people can return to decency and compassion. In the meantime, you just do you and realize that the voice that cries out in the wilderness IS heard and carried on the wind. It takes root and grows, even when resisted. Truth ultimately wins when it is spoken in love.
Thank you for all you do.
Rose
Ignore the ignorant... and continue to go forward with peace and love. I truly believe that the majority of folks are good kind-hearted people who are busy with caring for friends, family, god and country. These are the ones too busy to rant and rave...
Love your blog for all the positive, happiness it brings.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and thank YOU for bringing us all you do!
OH Bonnie--how very giving and wonderful you are. I read your blog everyday and I saw nothing political in your remarks. I, too, live in the (going very quickly) backward state of NC and can't believe what I am seeing from a few. Shakes me to my core!! Why do a few feel they much bash you for absolutely no reason. These are the ones that are deplorable!!!!!
The blogging world would be a lesser place without your voice in it. I am sorry for what others said to you, but hope you will stand fast and stay among us. If those of us who feel as you do simply leave the conversation, the haters win.....
Dear Bonnie, I so enjoy your inspiring blog! Please do not allow any negative and hurtful words to change your beautiful spirit, Sending you lots of LOVE and STRENGTH from Cape Town, South Africa, Susan xx
Bonnie, I'm so sorry that you were treated so badly. I agree with you, that these are scary times. Grateful to be in Canada.
I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. Remember that we ❤️ you.
Bonnie, please do not despair. There are lots of us out here reading your blog who agree with you about ❤️ and peace for all. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving break!
So sorry on how you were treated Bonnie. Thank you for all you have shared with us. Enjoy your time in Florida and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! May you have a wonderful day. I'm so sorry for the hateful comments you received. Please know there is more of us "good people" then them!! And as the bible says "forgive them, as they know not what they do".
Sending only good vibes out to you for healing. So sorry about the few that spoil it for you and me. Let the ocean wash it all away. Have a great time in Key Largo. I envy you.
Hi I have read you for months, enjoying how you share so much with us. We are moving forward into new territory. We will keep calm,carry on, and spread love one quilt at a time.
Happy Thanksgiving, Bonnie and family. I'm so sorry people are so mean. Please try to enjoy your family time this Thanksgiving.
Susie
Thank you for sharing your heart. I share your fears and the concern that your personal views were up for discussion. I just found your blog and hope you will continue it. We are headed into hard times and need all the friends we can hang onto.
Thank you for sharing your heart. I share your fears and the concern that your personal views were up for discussion. I just found your blog and hope you will continue it. We are headed into hard times and need all the friends we can hang onto.
Of course negative judgmental comments by readers hurt but remember they are the minority and do not represent the majority. There will always some who will choose the negative hurtful path. When people do these hurtful things I try to look at it that they have anger in other places in their lives and use someone else to lash out at in order to relieve their stress. Though still terribly difficult to deal with. Nothing you wrote was in any way political, just showed kindness and concern.
Just love your blog in all ways and have followed you for many years.
We always go around the table today and say what we are Thankful for. I am thankful for you! Have a sun filled Happy Thanksgiving. Rest, body and soul Deb Boucher
I so enjoy your blog, your energy, kindness, generosity, and goodness Bonnie! Please don't let a few rotten apples spoil the whole barrel of those who can see your light! Happy Thanksgiving! Julia still in Missouri
Bonnie, unfortunately our world is filled with hate these days. We Americans like to think that we are better than the Middle East, but the current events show that we are no different -- hatred is strong here in this country too. Please continue to spread the word that love and acceptance is the only way to live.
Bonnie,
I am so grateful to be able to follow your blog and agree with most comments you make. Never be dispirited by ungrateful or thoughtless people.You are a a gracious and giving person and may you remain as such forever. Hope your Thanksgiving will be fruitful and filled with joy of spirit.
Someday I'd like to meet you somewhere in Winston Salem!!
Bonnie, you have taught me so much through your blog posts. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, your love of all things quilty and especially for your generosity. If you decide to stop blogging, I understand and will miss your upbeat online presence. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bonnie and all tuned in! I did not take anything you said as political and do not see how anyone could have. With all blogs, I read what appeals and skip that which does not. If anyone found your post political they were looking for something political. I have someone in my home that tests everything I say about the one who looks to be the next President (electoral college hasn't spoken and inauguration is 2 months away). People need to settle down and see what comes. This may be a time people will be in closer touch with their elected representatives if passions continue to run high. You are a treasure for quilters and others who share interests with you. Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bonnie and all tuned in! I did not take anything you said as political and do not see how anyone could have. With all blogs, I read what appeals and skip that which does not. If anyone found your post political they were looking for something political. I have someone in my home that tests everything I say about the one who looks to be the next President (electoral college hasn't spoken and inauguration is 2 months away). People need to settle down and see what comes. This may be a time people will be in closer touch with their elected representatives if passions continue to run high. You are a treasure for quilters and others who share interests with you. Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bonnie and all tuned in! I did not take anything you said as political and do not see how anyone could have. With all blogs, I read what appeals and skip that which does not. If anyone found your post political they were looking for something political. I have someone in my home that tests everything I say about the one who looks to be the next President (electoral college hasn't spoken and inauguration is 2 months away). People need to settle down and see what comes. This may be a time people will be in closer touch with their elected representatives if passions continue to run high. You are a treasure for quilters and others who share interests with you. Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving, Bonnie and all tuned in! I did not take anything you said as political and do not see how anyone could have. With all blogs, I read what appeals and skip that which does not. If anyone found your post political they were looking for something political. I have someone in my home that tests everything I say about the one who looks to be the next President (electoral college hasn't spoken and inauguration is 2 months away). People need to settle down and see what comes. This may be a time people will be in closer touch with their elected representatives if passions continue to run high. You are a treasure for quilters and others who share interests with you. Thank you!
Dear Bonnie,
I have been trying my best to spread love instead of hate. Your love of quilting and your fellowship have been my guiding light. Please understand that there are more of us who love and appreciate your fun blog and the peek of your life through the blog. Saying Please and Thank You never gets old and surprise people often. Thank you for all you do and love and prayers coming your way.
Bonnie, I am so so sorry for the horrible nasty comments you received. Please don't let those hateful comments stop you from blogging. Stay strong. Happy Thanksgiving!
Bonnie Dear,
Don't you dare let those turkeys get you down. You are so loved and respected by the quilting world! There's always "bashers" out there that try to stir the pot. YOU are so much better than them!
Bonnie, I hope all these wonderful comments have made you feel better. I had someone bully me terribly in front of others this fall. It was very upsetting and took the enjoyment out of everything I did for quite a few weeks. You have an indomitable spirit. I know that spirit will give you strength to rise back to the top with a smile and the will and energy to go forward.
I have fabric collected (much to my huband's head shaking) and am ready for the mystery quilt tomorrow. This is my first mystery with you. Thanks for the extra time to collect my fabrics.
Mary in Iowa
Oh Bonnie. I'm so sorry that you had to experience that reaction. Offering love back to you, and hoping that there are enough other people doing the same that we can help to heal the scars that others left by hurtful behaviour. Like others who've commented here, I value your blog and enjoy it for what it is. I hope that you are able to carry on and enjoy it again soon. Happy Thanksgiving - wishing blessings to you and your loved ones.
Oh Bonnie, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I think people tend to be very lonely during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's no excuse for behaving like that, but I feel down deep that they must be really hurting to strike out like that to you and maybe jealous of the good that you do in your life for others. Stay your sweet loving self, Bonnie. They know not what they're doing with their unkind words. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all Love You!!!!
Bonnie: We all have different opinions on almost everything. Maturity allows us to keep our opinions to ourselves and those that don't are filled with insecurity about their own foamings at the mouth. Don't let the few get to you. I pick my friends and my quilt gurus ans fabric designers not by their political views (and I don't know or care what yours are) bot for what they do and how they care about me.
Enjoy Key Largo and forget about the nasties in the world !
Love, Marti
Dear Bonnie, I feel your pain and am so sorry any muck was put in your comment section. Sadly, I have had to unfriend people I have known almost my entire life, including some relatives, because I, too, choose to love not hate, and could not tolerate any more negativity. It was causing me so much stress to find out some I love have this hate in their hearts towards other people. You are an inspiration, so I hope you continue your blogging, as your posts are reminders to me to have a positive and hardworking outlook. I will continue to do my best to go high when some choose to go low, and hope you let those untoward and undeserved comments roll off your back like rain. Peace and love for you and your precious family this Thanksgiving day.
So sorry to read about the nastiness, I never miss your posts but yesterday I did. I hope all the positive comments of love and support help to wash out the ugliness. Please focus on the positive things we have to be thankful for and refuse to ruminate on the rest. We all love you and your many kindnesses.
Wendy
You're here in my hometown! The hubs said no I can't start calling hotels to try and find you, too stalkerish, so Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy our beautiful weather and island.
I am so sorry those few people have caused you such hurt. You spoke for so many of us with your honest feelings. In a season that should be filled with love, thankfulness and giving, there are still those who choose not to embrace those things. I try to tell myself that there is probably something sad that has made them feel that way and that we can only hope and pray for them. Living in a democracy allows us to express ourselves freely. It's sad they can't respect your right to do that. You continually share a beautiful part of your life with all your followers. You make our lives better and I thank you for that. God bless you.
Happy Thanksgiving! It's a beautiful new day.
Bonnie,
I just read your post from yesterday. Not sure why anyone would write anything hateful after reading that. I am sorry that anyone reacted like that. I am sorry it has caused you to reconsider having this blog. Please know that you bring a lot of sunshine into the lives of so many who read your writing. Please continue and forget about the negativity.
Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for!
One of the biggest disappointments about the new technological world is that it allows people to remain faceless while they shred the self-confidence and integrity of people that they do not even know. One of the greatest advantages of technology is that, although I have never met you personally, I have been invited into your world and can appreciate your generosity and your expertise as a quilter and a human being. Be well, take heart, and know that there are many more people who appreciate you then the few negative beings that inhabit the quilting world.
I haven't read all of the comments and the other day the "ugly" comments had already been deleted - thank goodness. I follow some other blogs where when you comment a box pops up that your comment is awaiting moderation, might be something to consider. I think you should have an "unplugged" day(s) while in Florida. Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving.
Have a warm and comforting and peaceful Thanksgiving, Bonnie. Thank you for all you share and give freely. Today's world is uncomfortable in too many ways. It's hard to deal with sometimes but not a cause for public rants. I wish we could all live in times like Mayberry.
Thanks for your intelligence and creativity. Thank you for trying to restore some civility to an Internet that has become increasingly hostile and prone to personal attacks. Please don't let the trolls stifle you. All the best to you and your family.
Sorry that you have to go through this. It's hard and you hurt. As the mother of a Special Needs daughter I know how hateful people are. Ignore them know you are better than they are. HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Bonnie, it is unimaginable to hear that quilters who claim to love and support you would lash out like that. When I read this post, I cried. I am a faithful, dedicated follower of you! I love every quilt you've made. I have all but one of your books, and I treasure each and every one of them!!! And, when my friend and I came to your workshops in Spokane and met you in person, I was thrilled, then having the opportunity to have dinner with you in the evening was wonderful. I found you to be so kind, so down-to-earth and so "relateable (is that even a word?." I look forward to reading your blog faithfully every day. Please don't let a few "bad apples" spoil the entire bushel. Peace, blessings and love going your way!!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and safe travels!
Happy Thanksgiving. I wish you a wonderful day with your loved ones. You do so much for us and have shared so much. Please keep doing it as you have a very large and thankful group of quilters.
So sorry you were treated like that people need to remember to treat others as you want to be treated, and to treat each other with respect!!! Not to take offense at a different opinion than their own.
Bonnie, I am saddened that you had to be subjected to people's meanness towards you. No matter what their viewpoint is, this is your site and you deserve respect, especially after all you do for us. It's okay to disagree, but there is a way to do it peacefully. I pray you will be refreshed with all of us who support you. Enjoy your Thanksgiving. Big hugs!
Bonnie, I am so sorry you were treated poorly and felt attacked! People on the internet feel like they own you and you're right! a blog is merely a personal diary that you are sharing. Others may choose to read it or not, but it's your place to write about your thoughts and feelings and stories. The recent election has stirred up some very raw emotions and some people feel it's somehow validated some of their most unkind thoughts. At a time when we should all express our love for our families, friends and country it's difficult to feel so much ugliness brewing out there.
I hope you are able to talk it out with a friend and then let it go so you can enjoy your holiday.
Christy
Oh Bonnie, I am so sorry this happened to you. I read the blog yesterday and didn't find anything offensive about it. You are such a good person. Do not give this whole thing another thought. Thank you for all you do for your quilting friends and students. I love your blog. There are many good people around us. This whole political thing has brought out the worst in many people.
Peace and happiness to you and your family.
Bonnie, I am glad you posted what you did, and your follow up yesterday. There is a growing need to address the hatred with kindness, and your giving nature and your willingness to share through quilting has benefitted so many of us. Anybody who has ever spent time reading your blog, or being fortunate enough to meet you in person, knows the intent in your heart. I do wish you a peaceful Thanksgiving and a restful and happy time with your family.
I am saddened to hear that people have lashed out at you for a comment. You give so much of yourself to this blog and I enjoy reading about your life and your quilting. You have inspired me to be a scrap quilter instead of a coordinated fabric quilter. Praying that you and you family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am truly thankful for you and the gifts you share so willingly.
Dear Bonnie,
Happy Thankgivings day to you and family.
I am so terrible sorry do not let a few ruin your day.
As a Jew I heard it all and I pity people with such small hearts.
You are a great loving caring person with a very loving heart your kindness is amazing!
Some people forget that we are all created by G-D who gave you free will to do good and to love your neighbor as yourself.
Know that you are loved by so many and admired.
Sending lots of love and hugs your way.
Love,Yoka Bazilewich
I don't normally post a comment on blogs but I do read yours faithfully every day. The blog you sent today though prompted me to respond.
I am so heartbroken for you - why does this new method of communication bring out the absolute worst in some people? Keep the faith that the loud mouths really are a minority and most people especially quilters are kind, caring, giving people. Hope your Thanksgiving is as much a blessing as you are to many of us.
Thank you for being you and I am grateful for folks like you in our world. Enjoy.
You always start my mornings with a smile, Bonnie. I hope *you* will be smiling today, reading and feeling all the warm wishes from your readers, including me. Be thankful your life is not filled with the anger and venom of those who were so unkind. Keep living and sharing the loving life. As my sister-in-law says, "Be kind. Always."
Colleen
Please know how much you are loved and respected by all of us that follow your blog. Your giving spirit and love of quilting bind us together. If you need to stop we understand, but please know how much you would be missed. Please accept my comfort and support and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. My prayers are for you to have peace about you. You have a wonderful blog, please don't stop "your" postings because we love them. I reread your post of 2 days ago and didn't view it as political at all. I didn't even think it was an opinion. I read it as your concerned for all the people around you. And that's one of your best qualities, your concern and compassion for people. Please don't stop.
Hugs to you, Bonnie, from 'way up northwest in Central Alberta. I know exactly whereof you speak...With you all the way! Safe travel to Florida, and may you have a joyous, fun-filled time there! I for one am thankful for you and all you do!
Good Morning, Bonnie;
I hardly ever post on your blog because I work and most of the time I am several days behind in my reading. I just want to take the time to tell you there are a lot of good people in the world and unfortunately, there are a lot of bad people, too. Please take the good and let it grow. You are great at that! In the process, walk away and let go of the bad, as you have done. Today is a new day and it is Thanksgiving. I am thankful you are one of my favorite quilters and I am thankful I am going to be doing my FIRST mystery this year with you.
Take care and have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!
Bonnie I do hope you will not let the bad apples spoil anything for you. I don't usually comment on blogs, but I felt I really needed to let you know how much I appreciate your bravery. I believe it take a special strength to open yourself up in a blog the way you do. I enjoy the fact that it isn't all about quilting. It feels more like a visit from a friend. I am so grateful to you for enriching my life.
So sorry faceless, nameless, people, hiding behind their keyboards, we're waiting and looking for something to take offense to. You keep on, keeping on and don't let hateful people steal what you love.
I thought about thanking you yesterday for your loving words and concern but I didn't bother. Now I'm so sorry I didn't and that you received hurtful criticism. Your encouraging and kind words help so much. I'm sure there are an overwhelming number who appreciate this and don't bother to comment.
I am thankful for ALL you do. You bring joy to me when I read your blog and see all the wonderful people you meet. My fav mug had the saying "Don't let the turkeys get you down". There are some crazy folks out there but I truly believe there are ALOT of really good decent folks out there so don't give up hope. Please keep doing what you have been doing. Aloha.
Dearest Bonnie may you and your family have a wonderful and relaxing holiday. Thank you for ALL you do for the quilting community without expectations except to enjoy, show kindness and pass along our craft. I'm sorry for those who take advantage of your creative generosity. There are many who love you including me who has enjoyed your DALLAS classes immensely and during holidays when you gave up family time!!! Theresa in Texas
Well said, Bonnie. I appreciate all that you do. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and put away the nasties. It is a shame that people can't be grownup. I love your helper.
I think you should have left the comments up so we could read them. I read the first blog and the comments seemed nice and agreeable. Your blog comes a day late, so I behind the times and had no clue what you saw or heard.
Put them back up I want to read, because you never really know someone until an election for POTUS comes alone.
If you delete all the negative and just keep the positive there isn't a balance. Yes times are changing but that's life better to be informed then wearing rose colored glasses. Quilting is a good distraction from the day to day crazy.
I love all you do. Ignore the creeps
, who think they are important. You are wonderful. Enjoy YOUR LIFE.
Hi Bonnie,
Please, please don't stop writing a blog.
Listening to your voice gave me hope. I would be so sad, if I would no longer be able to read your thoughts. And I would miss it.
I live in California and most of my friends are Swiss or German expats. If you leave, one more American voice I loved to listen to, would be silent.
Take a break. But the US unfortunately isn't the only place, where these kind of scary thoughts resurface. I started being scared after Brexit. And my daughter and I flew to Europe the day of the Turkish military coup. What came after in Turkey, is scary squared. Many more countries are going to have elections. I fear, reason, compassion and kindness are in for a rough ride. Just remember, we too will be judged by our children and grand children. Like when my friends asked their grand parents: "How could you follow someone like this?!" We will face that question too. What are we going to be able to say? Many good wishes to you, Andrea
I've enjoyed your writings. I'm sorry that you had this kind of reaction to your writing. Have a good Thanksgiving with your family and I guess consider the source. Don't change and don't give up. Judging by the comments, you are cared for by many, many people. Don't let bullies and what must be some very miserable people spoil things.
Thanksgiving today includes my thanks to you for your inspiration for me and my friends, for all your hard work and your kindnesses. hugs to you! and a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. XXX
Sending love and hugs to you. I wish to live in a world where we are allowed to state our fears and concerns to one another and be treated with respect and caring. Sadly the loudest and ugliest are too scared to do so and lash out at anyone who thinks differently. Thank you for being you and being in my life as many others who have invited you into our homes and lives. Take a rest and realize those uglies are afraid and prefer to beat others down. Your wonderful and faithful readers know and love you and share their ups and downs and invite you to do so also. As part of Bonnie's family and friends I am sorry this happened and know things will become less hurtful in time. For now we love you and appreciate you. Thanks
I would ban those hateful people from my site if that happened. No one needs that negativity in their life. Safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving.
I would ban those hateful people from my site if that happened. No one needs that negativity in their life. Safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving.
I didn't read the diatribes and don't think anyone should hurt you. I think many people are hurting right now, including some on the "winning side". They voted what they thought was the best choice and now others from the "losing side" (not you, I don't even know how you voted) seem to be grouping them with factions that they definitely don't belong to. Some of the Trump voters may have even been voicing THEIR pain with their votes. For some, things are going extremely well. For others, many in the rust belt and places where lifestyles are just gone, things are not going well. And the media and some other spokespeople are saying hurtful things about them, when the intention from them may have been to try and send a message that they still exist and are in terrible shape. I can't think of any way they could do this except to reject the status quo. So some may be in the position of lashing out to defend themselves, and some of their targets (now I'm talking about you) don't deserve it.
But no excuses for people attacking you on your own page. Some organizations like the KKK really are indefensible. It's not political to say so.
I love your creativity and your talent and wish you only love in the future. I also wish love, hope and peace for every good intentioned person who is trying to do their best to survive in this world, no matter what their ideology.
Your blog is what you want to make it. I chose to read it because it's more than just about quilting, you share a part of yourself with all of us that's tender, sweet, and heartfelt. It takes courage to share that part of yourself in public. And unfortunately, when you share light and love it is a challenge to darkness and negativity. Thank you for being you! There are a lot of us out here that are totally with you.
Keep the faith and rise above! Sadly it is something that we cannot control and is likely to continue and get worse regardless of the many ways our society grows. Social media created these trolls but they are powerless. You hold all the power over them when you hit that delete key. This is YOUR blog where you exercise YOUR freedom of speech. Kindness to all humans will win in the end...in the hearts of others and in God's eyes.
I was born and raised in North Carolina and I still call these mountains home. Bonnie just remember....there is only ONE you answer to. He loves you always and forever. Life is short. Enjoy it and keep loving all. You are an amazing child of God and WE all love you.
Here's the thing Bonnie, if you did have an opinion, then it is your opinion. If it differs from me, then it's okay, because we are probably more alike than we are different. We should rejoice in that! If people can't handle that, simply because you may or may not have a different opinion on politics, quilting, life in general, how are we ever going to grow as people? I rarely post comments on blogs, but this moved me to write this. You go girl! It's your blog. I am new to quilting and I'm so looking forward to you new mystery quilt.
*Hugz* to a dear quilter. Thank you for being so caring and loving. I am thankful to be able to follow you every day. You make me smile.
OH and KUDOS for you for stating your personal opinions about love on your blog! I think we have become too judgmental on these blogs which are our personal blog. I have feared this so much on my own blog that I have simply not posted anything for a while in fear of what I would say that might upset someone and that should not be how I feel about my own blog. I started it as a way to write things down and get them out of my head. So KUDOS! I love all your provide and even more love learning about who you are. That is my favorite part to read about, actually. Your fur-baby, your house, etc.
I tell my husband all the time that the world is upside down...social media has made it so easy to say things you would never say to someone's face. I remember being taught "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." It appears those days are gone. I won't blame you if you decide to quit blogging but I hope you know there are MANY of us who appreciate all you do...you are so talented and generous. Thank you!
Bonnie, I am so sorry that you experienced the hate and disrespect that happened yesterday. I can honestly say thank you for sharing yourself with us and inviting us in to laugh, smile, learn, and enjoy your daily blogs.I feel like your blog is a personal representation of how you are feeling, what you are doing... And it's always a lot, busy lady..lol... And I truly appreciate the time you spend teaching is all and sharing your amazing talent and your amazing mind with all of us. Happy Thanksgiving, I am so thankful for you! Have a blessed day and know that the majority here love you and your blog look so forward to it everyday and would be devastated to not be able to share and connect with you! Don't let a few small minded, hate filled, ignorant people ruin your happiness!!
Bonnie, I am so sorry that you experienced the hate and disrespect that happened yesterday. I can honestly say thank you for sharing yourself with us and inviting us in to laugh, smile, learn, and enjoy your daily blogs.I feel like your blog is a personal representation of how you are feeling, what you are doing... And it's always a lot, busy lady..lol... And I truly appreciate the time you spend teaching is all and sharing your amazing talent and your amazing mind with all of us. Happy Thanksgiving, I am so thankful for you! Have a blessed day and know that the majority here love you and your blog look so forward to it everyday and would be devastated to not be able to share and connect with you! Don't let a few small minded, hate filled, ignorant people ruin your happiness!!
Bonnie, I am a relative newbie to your blog and I have found I never miss reading a post. You delight me with your joy of life and creative spirit. This is your blog and the self appointed blog police have no place here.. Please don't let the bad apples spoil anything for you. Prayers for peace in your heart and a holiday wrapped in love.
God bless you. I appreciate you so much and am so sorry for what was said. This happened to me when I said something to my cousin(on FB) and he blew up at me. I am so careful what I say to him. I pray you had a wonderful day.
Oh Bonnie, I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I love your blog and learning new things, quilting related and otherwise. I pray you have a peaceful Thanksgiving with family/friends. I really hope that your hurt can become productive in some fashion. Bless you for all you do and say.
Bonnie, So sad to see there are people out there with such negative and hurtful remarks. Please forget about them with their small-minded attitudes and remember there are thousands more that love you and read your blog faithfully to learn from you and all that you share with us. You always have good messages of love and caring and we look forward to your journal entries each day.
Bonnie I missed the whole thing, but I'm sorry for the way you were treated. And for every 1 negative comment I'm sure you have 10 positive ones. People can be so contrite sometimes but I hope you continue sharing with those of us who appreciate all you do. Happy Thanksgiving.
I'm so sorry this has happened to you. There is a lot of anger in our country right now. Unfortunately some of it got aimed at you. Just know that there are many more who love you than those who lashed out at you.
Bonnie, You have every right to express your feelings on YOUR blog!
What's happening right now in this country is troubling. Thank for having the courage to share your feelings and life through your blog. Please don't let the haters change you. Your blog is a gift.
I am very sorry for how you were hurt. I agree with you Love is the answer. And it is your blog you can say what you want to.
Oh Bonnie, I'm sorry for your pain. It's so sad that so many people hurt so much that they need to cause pain for others! I hope that you have a peaceful thanksgiving holiday and come home rested and hopeful again.
You exude love with each blog post. I come for the smiles you share daily, but don't often post. Today, let me express my Thanksgiving for you and your words. Love conquers all and if that means hitting a delete button, hit it! Wishing you peace.
So so sorry you were hurt by thoughtless people. Anonymity online seems to allow people to say things they never would in person. Your words were spot on. And you give to us quilters so freely of your time and creativity. Hoping you will feel the love from all your fans. You are truly appreciated. Don't let the jerks win!😍
Bonnie, I appreciate so much all you share on your blog and website. I hadn't seen the last couple of entries as I have been out of town. I went back and read them. It saddens me to know that that other people (especially if those people were quilters) don't respect your right to say and post what you wish on YOUR blog. This goes on everywhere, not just in cyberspace. Your friend is right when she said it really is the other person hurting and lashing out. I know first hand though that they would deny that. I feel that so many of the world's problems would be solved if people just respect other peoples beliefs, opinions, etc. It sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving and I am glad for that.
When you were sewing the pumpkins together, you said something about chain stitching them. I am not familiar with that (probably because I am a beginner), but can you tell me what that is or point me to something that will explain it to me?
This political cycle has left me angry, sad, & bewildered. It has brought hatred to the surface that I did not think existed. I thought that we had moved well beyond our hateful past, to become a more enlightened people. I was wrong. And that's sad.
But the only way that hate wins, is if good people say nothing. If we choose to sit on the sidelines and become silent. To let their negative energy take hold and overpower the good, is when they win.
For whatever reason, I think you were meant to be on the front lines. To be a beacon of decency, respect, love. It's gotta be hard, but know that we need more "light" and less "darkness" out there. Especially now.
Thank you for putting yourself out there. You are truly inspirational, and I hope you find the strength/desire to carry on. We're behind you 100%.
Bonnie, I love you, just as you are>!! I have never met you in person, but I feel like I know you pretty well. You have kept me entertained for years, and I check in on your blog everyday. I know that you give freely, on everything you do. You are even praying for the broken people who violated your space!! They are broken. They reflect their fears, in their comments. You are wrapped in love & are with your best friend,and husband for the weekend . Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for your blogging. It is hard to have a tough shell to cover yourself, with dumb commentors. I chose to spread love and kindness in this world.
Bonnie I feel your dilemma! I live in Mississippi and love so manypeople and their ways but wonder at how they view and express certain social and economic issues.
I believe it originates from living in a insular society most of their lives. When I first moved to the true south and expressed dismay I was reminded that we need people with worldly experiences and education here to open eyes and to share experiences.
Now I admit this has been difficult at times and particularly in the recent/current political environment.
So please Bonnie know you are not alone, whether in the south or in the great world of the internet. You've just developed a voice that touches so many people. And I feel confident the ugly commenters desire a voice but do not have one and want to borrow yours. Strangely it's a backhanded compliment, like the little boy in kindergarten who picks on others.
I for one have loved all your comments on a range of stuff (quilting does draw me to you admittedly).
I know its hard to not to listen the ugly comments please forget them as they are not worth your time and hear how much so many people (mytself definitely) love you and truly respect you as a person.
Thank you Bonnie for writing about quilting but really I thank you for sharing yourself with us in blog land and in your presentation to guilds etc.
I haven't read through the comments, but I do appreciate your enthusiasm for quilting and everything else. You've opened yourself up to thousands, and I know there are always a few sour pickles in the barrel... but regardless, I knew (as did the majority of your readers) what you were meaning. Hang in there, and I hope you will continue to hold on to the joy while ignoring the rest. I wear my heart on my sleeve, so I know how hard that is to do. Hugs to you!
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