I was born in Pusan, South Korea and was left on a street when I was 3 years old. I was adopted and lived my early childhood in Jackson, Mississippi which was… interesting. I moved to Memphis, TN around the first grade and although similar in some ways, Memphis was very different in others. My adopted parents are white. My mom is a writer and my father is a doctor, I have an adopted sister who is Korean as well, and I have a white adopted brother. I am the middle child.
I grew up playing competitive soccer, golf, and gymnastics. I hate baseball so I guess I will never be “American.” Something about small hard objects being thrown at my face does not appeal to me. I was never tall enough when I was younger and did not get picked often to play basketball. They would say “we will takkkkkkeeee… Cindy!!!” “DAMMIT!!!” Growing up with all white friends and black school mates was a bummer because I was generally in the lower 25% in height and weight. A fact that was readily apparent in physical altercations, but I will say that I gave as good as I got. I grew up white which really is the simple truth. I didn’t even eat Asian food, and yes I say Asian here because I wasn’t Korean at the time.
I attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and quickly went from a good student to a below average student. Mainly because for some reason to do well in school you have to attend class, a concept that passed me by. I did not do well in college mostly because of anger at my birth mom, which I discovered in 2000. I still have not met her or talked to her and she has kept me from ever meeting my older sister, whom I didn’t know existed till 2000 as well. It took me 12 years to move past that. I still like soju though… so at least I have a comforting companion.
I enjoy writing, poetry, history, animal shows, ESPN, a few regular shows, and I also LOVE Anthony Bourdain. If I could meet him I would, he has inspired me in many ways. I would also love to meet Robert Jordan, W.E.B. Griffin, and Raymond E. Feist, my three favorite authors. Unfortunately I will have to wait a bit to meet Jordan, RIP we will always miss you Robert. Your light still shines.
Currently I work in information technology under the yoke of Corporate Rule… but maybe one day I will be able to be a real writer. Right now I do not consider myself a writer at all, in fact I would say I am an amateur pretending to be a writer. I will accept the title of blogger though, that I suppose I have earned. I enjoy scotch, 12 years or even older if I can afford it. Famous Grouse is my favorite brand because it is cheap, but if I could drink Macallen every day I would. Unfortunately my Crohn’s keeps me from drinking too much of that, probably a good thing.
What else… this is beginning to sound pretty frivolous. I like debate and I admire conviction and passion in anyone. I dislike people that throw facts around without basis, or that try to validate themselves by throwing up hypothetical statements. That to me is the most annoying thing ever. I guess I am more human than I thought.
I currently live in Colorado with my wife and two daughters. It snows here. I hate snow. Anyways, that is pretty much me.
Edit: I live in Arizona now!
This blog was created January 3rd, 2013.
Jason C. Cushman
-Opinionated Man
@smokendust
aopinionatedman@gmail.com
Hey man – wondering if you accept guest posts? I run the blog Peace Hacks (you’re a follower) and would love a chance to speak to your crowd if you’re up for it. No sweat if you’re not.
Also – sorry to pester you with this – I moved my site to self hosted, which means you’ll no longer get notices when I post. If you still want to get notices, you can go to peacehacks.com, click the “following” link to unfollow, then follow again.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Mark
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I’ll drop by your new site and thanks for letting me know!
Right now I don’t offer guest slots sorry!
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No sweat – thanx for checking in!
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I just came back to wordpress and it triggered me thinking about 2013 when we used to comment and exchange sentiments/thoughts. I remember your passion and conviction. I’m trying to write everyday, I want to be completely authentic and true with every word. I am eager to see what you have been up to.
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You may or may not care but, I nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. You have a great blog even if it is a mere shadow of itself. Cheers!
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I appreciate your kind mention! 😀
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good luck:

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Whaaaaat…nooooooo! You changed your blog theme? I loved the old one! 🙂 Though I suppose I could come to like a new one, change is good….
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Been following you for quite some time now (using my old wordpress account), but this is the first time I fully understood your about page. LOL. I enjoyed how you introduce yourself. I’ll try to do that on my own page. I’ll try not to sound weird. Thank you for this idea. Not sure though if that’s part of the plan. Happy blogging for all of us frustrated writers 🙂
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Well, we all have a story someone will find amusing right? Thanks for reading mine as I record it! 😉
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Thank you for writing and sharing here what appears to be a very frank and amiable “confession” from a writer, blogger, IT professional and family man. I enjoy reading it very much. 🙂
I am curious to find out what you think or make of my “About” page, and hopefully there will be a good chance to interact with you on my blog.
May you achieve all that you hope for both online and offline!
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Thank you! I appreciate your kind words and you stopping by!
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You are very welcome! I just published a new post entitled “The Quotation Fallacy” a minute or two ago. Please enjoy!
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Thanks for following my blog!
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Thanks for taking the time to visit as well! 🙂
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Hey OM, been a while. In case you don’t recognize me, my WP display name was “Perse” last you heard from me…you’re following my blog “Science at Your Doorstep,” which used to be “Far Beyond the Stars.” You might remember it from like a year ago. (If you don’t that’s fine, I know you know a lot of blogs!) Sorry about the confusing name changes. Anyway, I just recently got back in the swing of blogging and thought I’d check out some of my old favorite blogs. I take it you made yours public again? Somehow I’m not following…better fix that. 😉
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Perse! Of course I remember you! It’s great to see you again! 😄
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Ha, wasn’t sure. It’s Emma now, Perse was just a pseudonym. But you’re free to keep calling me Perse if you want, I know names are hard to let go of 🙂
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Hahahaha I’ll try to remember. Truth be told, I only remember usernames with the pic most of the time! 😉 Was yours an animal?
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Yes, it was my horse, who I haven’t owned for about two years now. We gave her away before 12th grade. Now you see me as me 🙂
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I knew it was a horse! 😄
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I can’t believe you remember that. I never exactly reached your levels of blogging popularity 😉
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Well, I’ve a good eye for a gravatar! 😄
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Ha. I get that, I’m a bit of a visual learner, though letters on a screen count as “visual” for me 🙂 But yeah. You’ll probably see me around more often now, I’ve actually started regularly checking my reader (and stopped following blogs via email). And I’ve made a goal to post every day this month! (Hopefully I’ll extend that beyond this month, but with college, we’ll see how that goes!)
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Ahh you like Scotch eh? Just so happens I am surrounded by the stuff over here in Scotland! Have you been over for a visit? Been to any distilleries? I too HATE snow!
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Stop teasing me with all your Scottish finery!!!! lol 😉 No, never been, but would love to visit!
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…..I…..do……..not…..like…the stuff
It’s true! I’d rather a bottle of Southern Comfort any day! But would I be Scottish if I wasn’t immensely proud of our whisky?! Make it your mission to come over for a tipple, there’s plenty to be had! I live near a distillery, but doesn’t every Scot?
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God I hope so otherwise my mental image of Scotland is destroyed!!! 🤔😄😉
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Whesht you, I’m busy ironing my tartan curtains and making porridge, while cursing the English!
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I knew it! Is William Wallace riding around yet… 😂
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Ha! If only!
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If you write you are writer. Period. “Writers write, always.”
I can’t believe I never read this. Very thorough ‘about’ page.
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WOW I am late on these comments! Sorry! =\
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From what I’ve read, this is a terrific blog. You say you “aren’t a writer,” but you are!
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Well I vote for you… whatever you are running for. 😄🤷♂️😉👌🎉
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thanks much for visiting my blog – am so happy it’s led me to your great site. your ‘about’ is so honest – much appreciate 🙂
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Thanks for dropping back by! I hope you have been well!
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Fortunately I have been 😀
Hopefully same for you!
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I loved reading your bio. It was very interesting and I love Anthony Bourdain too.
And you sound very much like a writer to me! Nice to meet you. Thanks for popping over to my blog today 😊
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You are very kind! I appeciate you stopping by as well, thanks! 🙂
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Nice to meet you!! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for giving me a visit! 🙂
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I love snow. I love harsh things such as freezing my fingers off ice fishing.
You remind me of my son, very “Asian” in appearance but he’s a total hippie (a dead head) and 6’2″ (he got my height). I’ve been following your blog a while and wanted to reach out. Your story, the way you describe it here, is very matter-of-fact and I appreciate that!
My children are half Japanese actually…maybe your age. I married a Japanese man in 1982 at the age of 18. Turns out, that back then, the culture was just ramping up the whole “cutie” trend that you see now is a big seller making Japan the coolest country on earth and a destination for every geek. Well I got caught up in that “cutie” thing as my husband obviously liked young girls and tried to keep me behaved. This led to a great big mess as you might image.
Not to bum you out or anything, but I’m always trying to get the word out about what happens when a young person goes headlong into a culture and accepts customs and practices that they normally would not– harmful things. This is what led me to write our story. “The Six-Foot Bonsai.” (You see I was 6′ tall but ended up quite small by manipulation and training.). Would you as a prolific super blogger give me a shout? If you would I’d be so grateful and I’ll reply with my links.
Bonsai
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Hahaha I had to laugh at the “very Asian in appearance.” Do I look that Asian? 🙂
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Eating too much seaweed can do that to a person!
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Hahaha true!
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Aye, Jason!
I’ve nominated you for a blog award, here’s the link if you want in on it: https://earlgreyornoway.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/one-lovely-blog-award/ If not, no worries, just thought I’d drop by and let you know.
I know I thanked you two years ago for following me but, seriously, thank you again. Keep blogging, stay awesome, and I’ll see ya out there. B)
Cheers,
Sam
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Thank you Sam! 🙂
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Awesome photo! ❤️
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I am glad you liked the photos! 🙂
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Best in 2017! Happy blogging.
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To you as well! 🙂
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Thank you. ^___^
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Wow, this is such an amazing “About”/bio…and, not to ruffle your feathers–since we’ve just “met” and all–but you are definitely a writer…and a very engaging one!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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You are very kind! I appreciate you dropping by and reaching out to me today!
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My pleasure 🙂
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Dear Santa,
ALL I WANTED 4 Christmas was for just Christmas 4 my “Estranged Family Members” LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE! LOL…LOL. So sorry and I see you caught and deleted my nephew, Matthew Lake’s nasty comment her left here on your blog.
I have my family BLOCKED for years way before my book came out and so they try to find any AVE to be nasty and rude even after 4 years now that my book has been published. So sorry for that Jason!……
I have no idea what he is talking about as to an “Email or FB Post?” as I have had no contact in years except after my Memoir was published???? They don’t understand nor want to about addiction/recovery and mental health. They have the mindset that if a problem or something they are not uncomfortable with (me in recovery and live with mental health challenges) or it is not in front of them or present? they chose to ignore, take no accountability or confront to discuss it. So we have been estranged for years. So, again sorry for him coming to comment. I think he thought it was my blog???
(Just wanted you to know what it was about and don’t have to approve this one either, just wanted you to read and delete to say I was sorry) XOXO Cat Lyon “-)
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No worries Cat! No apology necessary!
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And That’s Why I LOVE YA!!! #Understanding Wish we could pick our family when were born! LOL.
CAT 🙂
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Thank you for your blog…Just want to wish you the best in upcoming year of 2017, and Happy Holidays. Great success in your work….
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I appreciate it! I hope your year has started off well!
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It does go different than before…But new is always great…
Best wishes
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To you as well!
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A harsh past, but see what you have become now. 🙂
Never let your past overshadow your ‘could-be’ bright future.
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Very kind and thanks for giving my corner a visit!
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It’s my pleasure to come across a blog of a strong personality. 🙂
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Wow, what a story. You are inspirational. x x x
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Thank you for your kind words!
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OM, very interesting bio. I too went to school in Memphis until I went in the military. I did spent two years in Denver going to tech school. I think it was always cold there (and here in Kentucky as well), but with the mountains I never got lost. Very interesting reading … I look forward to future blog posts.
respectfully,
g
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Small world! I like Denver now, but the snow I could do without! I appreciate your kind words and for the visit today!
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I always liked going up to I think it was Central City in the mountains and eat at the all-you-can-stuff-in-your-face buffets in the old mining town. You can keep the snow.
g
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Yes! All you can eat crab at Ameristar!!! We do that as well man. 😄
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Take care. More later. g
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You as well! Have a great thanksgiving!
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I am eating at the diner again this year. I’m a new widower with no close family. But … it could be worse and I do have a camera wherever I tread …
g
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I wish you the very best bud! 🙂
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I’ve nominated you for the Treasure Trove Award.
You don’t have to do a thing.
Nothing.
It’s my way of saying thank you for your|
support of my blog.
If you want to you can copy the award from
my page and use it as an opportunity to
to thank some of bloggers who follow your
blog –or not.
Danica at Living a Beautiful Life made the
Award.
To find out more click here. http://wp.me/p47Ymh-5rA
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Very kind of you to think of me Robert! Thank you!
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It’s about time, really. 🙂
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Wasn’t necessary, but I appreciate the gesture sir. 🙂
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you wrote damn cool buddy….. you just wrote your heart out.. that is what i am upto here… INSPIRING
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I appreciate your kind words and thank you for the words fo encouragement as well!
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Dear Jason,
we have an honour to invite to participate in first ETERNAMENTA AWARDS ‘Most Talented Reader’.
Best Regards,
Maria
More detailed information is here: https://eternamenta.wordpress.com/2016/11/14/eternamenta-blog-awards/
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Thanks again for your kind mention!
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Hey, Jason! I just wanted you to know that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award. I love your posts and believe you deserve to be recognized. If you choose not to participate, I do understand; however, I hope that you do – even if you don’t pick 15 people 10 or 5 will do! The details are at https://beinglydiadotcom.wordpress.com/2016/11/08/another-nomination/
Lydia!
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Thank you for thinking of me Lydia!
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It’s a pleasure, Jason! 🙂
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🙂
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My story is my opinion of what needs to be done for all Canadians Bob Martin GBS Survivor https://t.co/1LouNZVA9H
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hehe, I haven’t been on my laptop in a while. And the wordpress app certainly does like to… just generally be terrible. All the posts are always scattered around by some strange wizardry that somehow makes them think a post from August 15 should be at the very top of the list. So, here I am. Almost a week later only now properly looking at your blog. I hate snow, too. And your makeshift boots certainly don’t look sturdy enough in that picture to go trudging through anything — let alone a good few feet of ice cold death. Maybe you can carve a path out with your sword?
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I actually use the sword to force my pet dragon to breath fire on the evil snow! 😂😉
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Can’t he fly?… WHY AREN’T YOU FLYING INSTEAD? 😀
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I never thought of that! Duh! I should be flying!!!!! 😀🤔
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I think the cold may have gotten to your brain. I blame your armor. It doesn’t look warm at all. 😦 WHERE IS YOUR HELMET, SQUIRE?
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Real heros don’t wear helmets! Or so I was told by… that old man! 🤔
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He was clearly senile. D:
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😂😀😉
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You story is very compelling. I look forward to reading more.
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Thank you Keith! You are very kind to say that.
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It was heartfelt.
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Great to meet you, Jason! I hope you’re doing well. I, too, have Crohn’s. I look forward to checking out your posts.
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It is a blast isn’t it? 😂😉
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Heyy,
Your Blog seems really beautiful. I have gone through some of the articles. I found them really attractive, please check my blog and follow if you like it. https://adarshbadrisite.wordpress.com/blog/
I write articles related to Indian lifestyle, society, fashion-trend, youth (lol! relationships too), politics and everything concerning India. Please read them and leave your comments.
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Were they attractive because of my photos? 😂😉
I’ll try to drop by soon! 👍🙂
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thanks
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No problem!
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Please do check this post. And share it with others… spread happiness http://adarshbadri.com/social-networking-sites-and-the-real-friends/
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GREAT bio, very interesting to read, and Hilarious photo!
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Hahaha thanks! I’ve always wanted to be a knight!!! 😳
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Hey Jason, I really like what you’re doing here. I’m nominating you for the 3 Quotes, 3 Day Challenge. I was nominated by Mia at https://thegrizzlegrist.wordpress.com/. You’ve a lot to say. . . Keep it up. Lord Bless, Keep, Shine. . .
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Thank you for the kind mention! Sorry for the late response!
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Jason, you have quite a story! You have every right to be proud of it. I’m new to WordPress myself (just fired up a blog about my current writing journey!) and was THRILLED to stumble across yours. You love Anthony Bourdain?! Bro. He’s an inspiration, isn’t he? His shows are brilliant and Kitchen Confidential is a fascinating read. And ROBERT JORDAN?! That’s my guy. (I know, that triggers WoT fans, so I won’t lay to him any further haha :D) . (on Winter’s Heart at the moment so no spoilers :D). RJ is undoubtedly one of the Greats, and the fact that there’s another WordPresser who recognizes that is awesome. I’ve just subscribed. Best of luck. You clearly have something great here.
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Very kind of you and I miss Jordan so much!!! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! 🙂
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Hi there, amazing blog! I’ve just nominated you for The Versatile Bloggers Award 🙂 Here is the link if you wish to accept: https://sereneaspergia.wordpress.com/2016/09/29/the-versatile-bloggers-award-2016/
Best wishes,
Maria
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Thanks Maria for letting me know!
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You are amazingly honest and cool. Glad to meet you. Best wishes 🙂
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Thank you for your kiind words! Sorry I missed this comment!
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You are most welcome..that’s okay, np 😊😊
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Thank you ever so much for the follow!
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Thank you for taking the time to stop by in turn! Happy blogging this year! 🙂
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I have a feeling I will enjoy following you!! I hate snow too, by the way (I’m from CT).
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It just never leaves! Snow seems to be forever! 🙂
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Although SO far this year we haven’t had much. I think I just jinxed myself!
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Probably. Winter just started here. 😉
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Jason, I’m a relatively new follower and I am really enjoying it. The fact that you speak your mind is actually encouraging to me as I have trouble being as blunt about some things. I’m glad I found your blog.
On another note, I have a couple of bugaboos (peeves) about grammatical errors, which are admittedly my problem. Your OM title is grammatically incorrect and it bothers me every time I see it. You should say AN Opinionated Man, not A Opinionated Man. Reference: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/591/01/
Keep writing and teaching us newbies with non-niche blogs how it’s done.
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I knew there was SOMETHING wrong with my screen name! lmao… 😉
I am glad you found something worth reading here. Hopefully eventually you can overlook my username! lol
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You’re a good soul, Jason. God bless you always!
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You are very kind sir! 🙂
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Hello, Jason!
I like the way you call yourself- Opinionated Man and it really fits on how your mind thinks.
By the way, thanks for following me. That means a lot to me as I am a newbie to ‘blogosphere’ (a term which I learned from your blog posts). I do not have my own domain yet because I am still exploring ‘blogosphere’ (man, I really enjoy using this word. LOL). I’ve read your bio because I was looking for an idea on how and what to make and write on my page. And your bio is uniquely written.
P.S.
I love your blogs, especially your poems. I also write poetry. I would love to hear your comments too on my blog. And one more thing, how do you get tons of followers? So far, I only have two 😦
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It is all about interacting and meeting others! Check out my meet and greet post for other poets to connect with! 🙂
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I love the Wheel of Time! … just finished re-reading it and sad that it’s over….by the way – I had lot of problems with acid reflux and food allergies – and got fed up with doctors…just started chewing my food 30-40 times each bite and everything’s settling down – don’t know if you want to try it for reducing the symptoms of Chron’s?
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I reread them in mixed order all the time!
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God! How do you do that! I have enough difficulty going through it in order…
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I’ve followed your blog for a while but never read your bio until this moment. I knew about your sister because of a post that I reblogged. I now have more insight and really appreciate your writing and how “real” you are in the land of FAKE. You inspire me to blog! I have so many thoughts to share and people to collaborate with before I pass from this life. Thanks again!
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I am always happy to hear I have inspired people to blog more! I gain the same inspiration from other bloggers! 🙂
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My husband and I are staying in the Denver area for another couple of weeks. As a warm climate girl, all I have to say is this snow nonsense is for the birds.
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Oh it gets worse! LoL, enjoy the pretty mountains!
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I’m taking bets on when I eat it on an ice slick, care to cast your bet?
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Probably already once? Be safe!!! 🙂
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You got a fascinating backstory, man. Hope you get your writing career underway. Apparently sites like Amazon and Smashwords are making that world way more accessible these days.
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Very fascinating… what I would advice is to forgive your mother and reconcile…. nothing heals like forgivene..ss! Been there… take my word… I know what it means to be hur…t. But I am saying, there is no way ou..t. The chains only fall when u forgive!
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As you also know, that is far easier said than done! I do appreciate the good thoughts and kind words though! 🙂
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Maybe one day I’ll publish something! For now I simply dabble my heart at night! Thanks for the kind encouragement!
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Hi Jason,
Thanks for stopping by my blog, and for the follow! Look forward to reading your posts, I enjoyed your bio. Take care, Jenny
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Thanks for giving my bio a read Jenny and for stopping by in turn! 🙂
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When I read this I thought I was reading or heard the voice of a confused teenager. I guess that’s normal if you’re a writer? A silly voice inside your head that predisposes you to think this person is still in a certain age. You’re a really good writer! It made me believe you were something else but when I read at the bottom you were married with kids I almost didn’t believe it! Your writing voice is powerful. I wish I could write like you, but we’re all unique and different and if you think your not a writer then stop. Because as far as I can tell you can really catch the heart and sympathy of your readers! I bet you can even do good writing a novel one day! peace! 🙂
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You are very kind! Thanks for giving my bio a read and taking the time to send me some encouragement!
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More snow!

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WHAT! GUARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Jason! I just wanted to thank you for following my blog. It means a great deal to me. I enjoyed reading your bio. Your writing is engaging and entertaining. I feel like I can get a glimpse of your inside while laughing with you on the outside.
I can relate about aspiring to be a “real writer”. Blessed is he/she who can do what he/she loves for a living 🙂
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I feel more and more like a writer each day. I just don’t claim it yet. 😉
I appreciate your kind words and encouragement! Thanks for connecting back! 🙂
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We LOVE Anthony Bourdain!! Have you seen the episode in Utica NY ? His encounter with the 10 year old daughter of a Cornell professor was priceless. it should be on YouTube.
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I haven’t seen that one yet! He is great and has the coolest job ever!
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He does have the coolest job!
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Hi Jason I know your Blog is Award free but I nominated you for this Awesome Award!
http://yesterdayafter.com/2015/10/28/the-respect-award/
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I appreciate the mention!
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You’re welcome and well deserved! 😉
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Nice to meet you, Jason! First of all, I like your style of writing, there is something usual and unusual at the same time, you are very honest and you are able to show your life without showing your picture. You caught my attention! Secondly, I would like to thank you for following my blog, every reader is a treasure for me! Thank you! A very nice start for a new day! Ann
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You are very kind Ann and I appreciate you checking out my blog! 🙂
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I come from a town that is part of a snowbelt which means we get a sh*tload of snow. 😛
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Sounds like a horror story!
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You ROCK!! 🙂 That’s an amazing bio – straight forward, I like it! Very nice indeed.
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I am glad you liked the bio! 🙂
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Ahhhhhhh!!!! Make the snow stop!!!!!
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UH OH!

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Thanks for following my blog!
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No worries! Thanks for stopping by mine as well! 🙂
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Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Bloggers Recognition Award.
Here’s a link: https://ananonymousoutsider.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/bloggers-recognition-award/
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I appreciate the mention and thanks for sending me the link!
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Hi blog owner, I’ve nominated you for the “I Don’t Do Awards” Award … pop over and pick up your badge anytime 🙂
Cheers
A Reader
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Thanks Don! You are a great promoter as always!
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You’re welcome, hoped it would make you smile 🙂
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I nominated you for a Sunshine Blogger Award, congrats!
https://thomasmwatt.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/sunshine-blogger-award/
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I appreciate the kind mention!
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The I grew up white quote stayed with me. I get what it’s like growing up as the only (or one of few) around a vast majority. I actually just wrote a poem on it. I didn’t want to be disrespectful and link it here. But you should check it out.
Anyways, keep doing you thing. I look forward to your blogs like many others do!!!
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Send me the link. 🙂
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Here you go. Let me know what you think. I think our experiences are similar.
https://afreshvoiceblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/somewhere-in-the-middle-of-vanilla-and-chocolate/
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My dear Jason, I nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I know that you might have been there and done that and not into awards, but I couldn’t resist adding you. For more about this, click on the link below. Kind regards, Jacqueline 🙂
http://acookingpotandtwistedtales.com/2015/09/22/triple-rays-of-sunshine/
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Thank you! 🙂
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You are most welcome 🙂
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Hi OM, well, I have a lot of thoughts upon reading this specific article of yours… In a nutshell, well done, sir! I have read your posts before and enjoyed them very much, and finally today, on your sick day (hope you’re getting better by the minute), stumbled upon this page. Your story is very honest and moving. It inspired me to share some of my poetry as well (which I have never done online in the past, thinking of the “sharing” possibilities)… And I have never lived the childhood you did, though at the age of 20, I also moved to the US and had to start my life all over again. That “new life” void needed to be filled and reading / blogging / art were there to help.
Thanks for stopping by my page. Hope to see more posts from you soon!
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Sometimes we find our true voice in poetry huh.
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Thank you for the link!
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Hi, I like your blog! I am a mom of 9 and lived in Saudi Arabia for 16 years! My kids and I relocated back to the U.S. I like what you have to say. Come see me and read my story if you have time!
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Thanks for giving my site a look! I will drop by your blog soon! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Jason, Hi. Thank you for becoming a follower of my Blog. Appreciate it!
I love how painfully brutal you can be at times (most times) 🙂
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I appreciate you taking the time to stop by as well! 🙂
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Dude, I was like, absent from your blog a while and it became “Happy Bunny”ish?
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I actually liked the Happy Bunny one 😦
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The bunnies are aggressive and everywhere! lol
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Hello Jason, yes I found your Bio very interesting in the detail. I’m nowhere near as sophisticated as you in the Blogosphere. I’m intrigued how you manage so many followers. I’ll check you out some more. For now though – pleased to meet you and I’m from South Africa where I guess Color of skin is not taken lightly 🙂 Chevvy
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I make my rounds and I interact with people as they interact back! It is a constant cycle social media. Thanks for giving my bio a read! 🙂
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I can’t believe I never read your bio, although that shouldn’t surprise me because I often forget to do that. It is the hello – this is all about me page! When I take time to get on my Reader (not often enough), I always enjoy reading what you have to say. You are an excellent writer, so don’t give up on the dream 🙂 I’m curious as to what type of book you would like to write?!
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I really don’t know. There are books I feel I should write and there are ones I “want” to write. Maybe one day right? Thanks for giving my bio a read! 🙂
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I’m sure that will resolved itself in time; or maybe the two can come together – your “should write” and your “want to write”. One day! I managed to get two poems accepted to be published in an anthology of local Northern Virginia poets. Very exciting. It’s not a big national book release, but I am thrilled just the same. First time I ever submitted anything. Don’t give up the dream 🙂
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Nothing small about being published! Congrats! That is very awesome! 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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Hi, cool blog. Thanks for connecting. I’m looking forward to interacting with you. Regards, John 🙂
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Thank you for taking the time to drop by John! 🙂
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HI OM
I have given you a shout out here
https://itsgoodtobecrazysometimes.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/a-big-shout-out/
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Thanks I saw it! 🙂
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I love finding other bloggers from this beautiful state especially ones I can laugh with ( I hate the snow too) .
Nice to meet you!
Cheers from The MomHood
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It is nice to meet you as well! I am glad we agree on snow! 😉
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Your work “Best waltz” was inspiring with the beauty you shared with the readers! Really enjoyed the poem. Keep writing!
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Well that was someone else’s poem that I shared actually. 🙂
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This is the most interesting and most enjoyable About Me page I have ever read so far. 😀
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I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for giving it a read! 🙂
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Whether you see my comment or not..I would say I am an amateur pretending to be a writer – I feel that too..hahaha
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I feel that daily lol. 😉
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Hehehe
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Jason,
Stopping by to give you a very big THANK YOU for reposting one of my blogs! It is greatly appreciated! Hope all is well! 🙂
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No thanks necessary Terese! I hope you have a great weekend!
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enjoying catching up on your blog…found your bio fascinating as I was married to an orphan from South Korea who was adopted by white Irish-Catholic parents in New York. They also had another adopted son from SK as well as two daughters of their own. Ours was an interesting union and we have remained friends although not still married. Anyway, enjoy your writing and the platform that you give to other’s like myself trying to put passion to verse. Thank you!!
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Koreans are a stubborn people and hard to be married to. I get it. 😉
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LOL…
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I’ve nominated you for the real neat blog award! click the link for the details. https://marvelouslymismatched.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/the-nominees-are-2/
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I’ll check it out!
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Thank you Jason for sharing your Bio the way you did! I admire your humbleness…best wishes to you!
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I am glad you enjoyed my short bio! 😉
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Yes I did! 😉
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Hello Opinionated Man! First thing – Love the logo! I absolutely love your style of writing. Its blunt, its real, its hard-hitting. I’m a fan! I’ve had some troubles too but it takes a lot of courage to talk and write about it.
Love and Respect!
https://sartorialsociety.wordpress.com/
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You are too kind! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by!
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Love the intro! Looking forward to reading your posts.
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I am glad you liked the bio! Thanks for the visit!
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Hi! I nominated you for an award: https://imperfectioninanutshell.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/creative-blogger-awardi/
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Thank you for the mention!
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OM, thank you for the opportunity to post my bio blog. My bio blog is at http://Tienny.com
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Thanks for sharing your bio Tienny!
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🙂
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I love the bio. I always love your honesty. Thank you for allowing me to talk about myself here unapologetically. I am a writer and advocate for children with chronic illnesses and their families. My blog: http://iamnotsickboy.com in honor of my son who lost his battle with chronic illnesses much too soon. With education and some important changes, we can make the necessary changes in our broken healthcare system!
My second blog: http://strawberriesforever.com is where I put my personal writings, poems, and photos. Hope to see you soon.
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Loved the intro! Looking forward to reading your posts.
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Thank you for sharing the blog links! 🙂
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You’re Welcome, OM.
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Pleased to meet you Jason – I’m offended, but I’ll still follow you. Haha – take it easy and thanks for visiting and following my site
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I appreciate you stopping by as well! 😉
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LOL! I love this: “My goal with this blog is to offend everyone in the world at least once with my words… so no one has a reason to have a heightened sense of themselves. We are all ignorant, we are all found wanting, we are all bad people sometimes.”
I know! Just as Barnabas Collins might say. Thanks!
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I am glad you found the blog amusing and I appreciate you dropping by! 🙂
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Hi Jason,
Thanks for following my blog! I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I have just enjoyed reading some of your posts 🙂 You definitely don’t write like an amateur! Your “we will takkkkkkeeee… Cindy!” “DAMMIT!” really made me chuckle, I’ve definitely been there! I look forward to reading many more of your posts.
Kind regards,
Debra
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Thanks Debra for taking the time to stop by and give some of my stuff a read! I appreciate it! 🙂
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For you Doc!!!
https://butismileanyway.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/thunderbolts-and-lightning/
😊
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🙂 I’ll drop by!
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Please do! Shall I get the tea tray out, or would you prefer something stronger??! 😀
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Is that really a question? I don’t do tea…
[hides his tea]
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LOL! It’s a Punjabi household, Bacardi or Chivas??!
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Chivas will work!
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Perfect… Tumbler and ice at the ready!
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Now you are speaking my language!
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😁
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Do you need nibbles? Indian bar snacks consist of Bombay mix, and peanuts.. Don’t forget the peanuts!!
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Oh my! Heaven! lol 🙂
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Perfect! See you soon! 😁
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LoL! 🙂
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G’morning Jason 🙂
I’ve nominated you for an award, come take a look!
https://keepaweathereye.wordpress.com/2015/05/07/the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Thanks! I’ll stop by! 🙂
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My pleasure, and thanks! 🙂
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I have nominated you for this award right here..
Go check it out! 😀
https://erichmichaels.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/i-have-been-nominated/
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Thanks I’ll check it out!
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Hello, Opinionated Man! Thank you so much for following my blog!
I truly hope you like my writing and my stories, since I am really enjoying your posts. Also, let me tell you I appreciate every single like I have gotten from you so far. It really means a lot.
Have a wonderful day x
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I thank you for the kind words in return! 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by and following my blog. I am really looking forward to discovering your blog more. I am adopted as well and find it interesting what paths in life others are taking. It certainly is not an easy start to life. It seems to get easier as years go by. I wish you luck with your writing and aspirations.
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I thank you for the kind words and also for taking the time to drop by! All the best with your blogging as well this year! 🙂
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Hey Jason, I want to express my gratitude for you following my page. feel free to keep in contact. I like your style of writing. Also your spoken word. Maybe it would be cool if there were audiobooks books available “out there” that were spoken by you. Anyway, I would love constructive criticism of my work. feel free to help.
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I thank you for the visit back and I wish you the best with your blogging!
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HI (again)
I just wanted to pop back and say thank you for the follow
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I appreciate the kind words and thanks for the visit as well!
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Hey there, dunno how you managed to find my blog and followed it, but thanks!
Your Bio was an interesting read. Can’t say i relate much. Still, It’s interesting.
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No worries and I appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
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Hi there :), Thank you for the follow, hope my blog will be an interesting read!
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Thank you as well for stopping by! I appreciate it!
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“And we’ll takkkkkeeeeee CINDY! damn it!” That killed me and i think we have all been in that situation at some point in our lives. It was great getting to know more about you! I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award! I hope you participate! 🙂 https://youngsunshinescooking.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/739/
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I am glad you liked the bio and thanks for leaving the link! I’ll check it out!
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Super! I look forward to seeing your answers!
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Hey, your blog is great. Especially, the posts about feminism – they’re hilarious and close to the truth at the same time. I have written a few posts about pseudo-feminism myself and I can relate to you. Keep going.
-Leela
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I am glad you like it and thanks for taking the time to let me know!
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It was my pleasure. I have written a few posts about feminism. Do check them out if you have time.
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I will! 🙂
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Thank you!
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“They would say “we will takkkkkkeeee… Cindy!” ”
😀
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Lmao! 😉
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I’m not sure if you participate or not in blog awards but I’ve nominated you for the real neat blog award. https://theuglyducklingslife.wordpress.com/2015/04/23/the-real-neat-blog-award/ You’re an amazing person. I’m just glad to found your blog on WordPress. ❤ =)
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Thanks! 🙂
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I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award!! It’s an amazing way to share the blogs you love. Check out my posting here for the rules: http://idbblog.com/2015/04/16/lets-connect-thanks-for-nominating-me/
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Thank you for the nomination! 🙂
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You’re welcome!!
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Good luck to you in your goals of offending everyone and becoming a writer!
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LoL thank you! 😉
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I love reading your blogs. I finally got around to reading the about the author section and am floored by how much we have in common (I promise that was not a pick up line). I just don’t know many other “abandoned” South Koreans who like food, who grew up White, and who write! 🙂 Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I love reading what you throw out there!
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We are a rare breed aren’t we? 😉 Thanks for giving this a read!
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You know, I really think we are! 🙂
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Jason,
I truly enjoy reading your blog and have nominated it for The Creative Blogger Award. I sincerely feel your blog deserves this recognition. If you wish to participate, please follow the rules in the link below. Whether or not you choose to participate, I hope you will accept the recognition and my sincerest appreciation.
Here is the link: https://mrflyingpig.wordpress.com/2015/04/06/the-creative-blogger-award/
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Thanks!
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Jason, this is a most interesting blog. Must admit to reading an entire post without understand very much of it but then there are others that I have learnt from and things that I am now aware of from reading them. Thank you for sharing your story. Many of us who’s experienced similar life events are grateful for your openness.
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I appreciate you taking the time to browse and for the kind words. 🙂
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What were you doing between January and May 2013? Why so much gap?
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You mean post wise?
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yes
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I shift posts around a lot so that really isn’t a gauge. I post about 7 times a day normally. 🙂
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Of course, I should have noticed.
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😉 But I am posty lol. Thanks for stopping by and reading. Hope you find something amusing. 😉
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I have read a lot of your posts in such a short time! I have just started today!
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Well I do appreciate the time! 🙂
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Why haven’t you set your ‘OM’ pic as your gravatar?
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It is. They keep moderating it lol. WordPress hates me. 🙂
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Then let’s fuck WordPress and make our own. We shall name is BroPress.
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Lmao
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You have been nominated with Encouraging Thunder award http://encouraginglife.co/2015/04/02/blogger-award-encouraging-thunder-1/
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Thanks!
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You are welcome!
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Hey, I came over to thank you for following my blog. I’m glad I came across yours this morning. Off to find some more of your popular posts now : -)
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I hope you find something amusing to browse and thanks for the visit! 🙂
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Interesting! To be honest, I hated your blog at first. The appearance, your posts and especially the frequency with which you posted. But now, for quite some time, I’m loving your posts and everything you write. I’m hilarious and is fun to read. I love your blog Jason 😀 Will it marry mine? Just kidding! Only, why don’t you allow kid guest post bloggers? I want to share one of my poem so bad with you!
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I don’t share bloggers under the age of 18 due to internet protocol and safety measures. It is also very much a way of protecting myself from any type of “problems.” I’m married and not a rich man by any standard so I can’t afford to have anything happen that would jeopardize my family. Hope that makes sense and thank you for the kind words!
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Ah okay! Well then, I’ll just have to wait for two more years 😀
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Awww. Looks like I have to wait for 5 more years.
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Hey Opinionated Man. Beautiful family. I just wanted to drop in and apologize for being an ignorant ass the first time we talked. I’ve been watching your blog and you’re ready helping a lot of people. Giving them strength to keep blogging. Keep up the awesome work!
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No worries and I appreciate the kind words! 🙂
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You’re such a handsome and amazing person Jason. We need more people like you in the world who’s paying it forward with motivation rather than money. Stay true, thank YOU! 🙂
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Thanks for that. I do what I can. 🙂
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I love the way you write so I nominated you for the creative blogger award. Cheers! http://www.baffledbaboon.com/my-very-first-blog-nomination/
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I saw your archive. What were you doing from June 2013 to Dec 2013. Planning to take over WordPress?
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Thanks for being one of my followers! I’ve nominated you for the Disney Song Tag to show my appreciation 🙂 Have a look at my post here: https://victoriajaynesbooks.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/disney-song-tag/
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Interesting. Thanks! 🙂
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I really like your blog, and I nominated you for a Liebster award! http://grocerystoremadness.com/2015/03/10/hooray/
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Saw it thanks! 🙂
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Hi Jason. Good to meet you. Greetings from Africa ;-}
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Hello back and greetings from Colorado! 🙂
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I found you through Lucky Otter. Wondered what you were so opinionated about, so I clicked on your Author Bio to find out. Now I’m angry at your birth mother, too.
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Such is life such is life right? I appreciate you dropping by! 🙂
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Oh, hey! Thanks for following. Your goal for this blog is uhm… interesting. I lack the drive. When I insult anyone, it’s usually by accident. 😛
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Those are the most fun times! LoL 😉
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Hi…
Stumbled upon your blog through the interview on the Chouett blog!!
You have a great blog!! Keep blogging!
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Very kind and I appreciate you taking the time to hop over and make a connection! 🙂
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Thanks for following! You have an interesting perspective on things… i look forward to reading your posts!
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Very kind of you and I appreciate you taking the time to drop by! 🙂
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Thanks for the follow, I look forward to reading more of your site,,, I’m new at this, it’s been a struggle trying to figure out the aesthetics of site building, to make it presentable,, plus WTF is a plugin!??😁😳 I thought it might be something naughty,,, lol,, anyhow,, watch and follow me, I plan on becoming the next Anthony Bourdain; female version,,, 😎
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Woooow thanks for the follow 🙂 so quick !!!
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Thanks for connecting as well. 🙂
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Oh Gosh! Thank you for hitting “Follow” button to my blog Jason. 🙂
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No thanks necessary! I appreciate you connecting back and thanks for dropping me a line. 🙂
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Nominated you for the Liebster Award!
https://epicbloggingnow.wordpress.com/2015/02/24/the-liebster-award/
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Thanks for the follow. It only took you six hours – I’m impressed.
And congratulations for being able to follow me. 😀
steals your scotch 😉
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Hands off the scotch!!! Guards!!!!!!
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steals Fluffy
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What in hades is going on here! Ah!!!
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leaves dog soup to replace Fluffy and scotch
Inu wa tabimasu ka?
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Of course. I love me some dog. Tabemasen!!!
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Tabemashou!!!!
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I’m really liking your very real, blunt sounding writer’s voice. It must be disappointing for you to hear that!
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Lmao! Well I appreciate the kindness. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing your story. It is amazing that you have moved past the anger at your birth mom. I think mastering forgiveness is one of the most difficult things on this planet. Congratulations for that achievement ( and also for your very successful blog, of course).
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Well I’m still pretty angry, but I do appreciate the kind comment and visit! 😉
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I was hesitating what to answer.But now that I read your post on your upbringing with faith, I’ll give it a try.
I’m sorry to hear that you are sill angry.
That stuff is really hard to forgive.
I want to share what has helped me recently. I have read two books by Robert Schwartz about pre-incarnation planning, Your Soul’s Plan and Your Soul’s Gift. They contain heart-wrenching real life accounts of people who had to go through major challenges in life. And they contain interviews with psychic mediums who have access to the dialogues of the pre-birth planning sessions.
It turned out that most of our suffering here was planned before. That blew my mind. There was some higher good for all the challenges. Mainly to make us turn inside and find out about our true eternal nature as love.
If you are open to this kind of stuff, maybe you find comfort in these books as well. (The second book even contains Jesus channelings by Pam Kribbe).
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Hi, Opinionated Man, you’ve subscribed to my website 8 months ago. I am currently moving my subscribers to a new Newsletter that will be a 100% better than before, 1st you’ll receive less e-mails (About 1 a week). 2nd: all the information of the week will be in that same e-mail, so no e-mail each time I post a new article… And finally I’m sure you’re going to love it because it will feature a beautiful design you’ll love, with pictures, text, hyperlinks and more, all of that in one e-mail. So please, if you want to change the method you receive your e-mail, click on the link below and subscribe ! Once you will be subscribed, it shouldn’t take more than 48 hours for your account to be removed from the older method. (I am commenting on your website because there is no other way to contact you 😉)
Thanks for your time and keep Simming !
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Thanks for letting me know about your newsletter. 🙂
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Sir Jason, I nominate you Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Please accept it at https://tienny.wordpress.com/2015/02/11/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Thanks Tienny!
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OM, you are welcome
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You’re pretty pathetic.
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Not as pathetic as someone that hides their name.
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So glad you are back . I just read this about page. I can’t believe they would suspend you for FOLLOWING someone. I follow a lot of people. I don’t always respond to them, or like them, but I do read as much as I can. And what I want to read. Guess I better not follow too many. I am so slow in figuring out things about anything. I am still trying to figure out how to use some of the widgets. I don’t want to have to worry about following people I like and want to follow.
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Thanks for giving my about a read! 🙂
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Your Welcome! 🙂
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Hello OM, thanks for stopping by and following my blog, I appreciate it. I browsed through your blog and enjoyed reading some of your hilarious/sarcastic posts. Looking forward to read more from you!
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Thanks for dropping by as well and for taking the time to shoot me a line! 🙂
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Hello OM, I’ve just nominated you for a Liebster Award. I don’t know that you care about this at this point, but to me it was another small way to let you know that you and your blog are loved and respected. Don’t flame me 😛 . Cheers 😉
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I appreciate the kind mention!
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The Writer’s Monthly Review Print Edition online one week – see it here – http://writersmonthlyreview.com/2015/02/03/print-edition-version-up-for-one-week/
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Thanks for sharing the link!
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Not sure how to email you. I was wondering if you would be interested in guest posting my latest bit. It’s a bit cynical so naturally I thought you’d enjoy it 😉 email me at hetzel.chel@alumni.uwlax.edu. Hope you see this!!!! Love your work.
-Inspiration Indulgence
http://inspirationindulgence.com
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My email is aopinionatedman@gmail.com 🙂
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Following a blog simply means that you will receive posts after they are published.
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I agree. 🙂
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I don’t know what it means to follow your blog if you end up leaving WP, but I’ll give it a try and see what happens.
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I’ll still be around. 🙂
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Hey I noticed you have a picture slideshow widget! What’s the shortcode for that? Or is it one of the widgets WordPress offers? Me want!
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It is a widget available on WP. 🙂
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Thanks!
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I just noticed you changed your theme back! Yippee! The OM I know and love has returned! (Oops didn’t mean to say the L word, your bio said not to 😉 )
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Yea that old theme was bad.
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Well if I’d been visiting your blog for the first time, I would have liked it. It’s not so congested. But you have a brand going with your congested look, and I had a feeling I knew what your theme change really hinted at. It was sad to see the revolutionary opinionated man defeated at last…so I missed the congested theme, the one you have now. Call me crazy, but it’s the truth.
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So, I read a couple different blog posts, all referencing your suspension but none of them explain why. Is there a blog that says what happened? I’m genuinely interested, because you were one of the first bloggers to reach out to me. And, as an adoptive mom, I have a vested interest in continuing to be friends with you. I have to find out how you turned out SO RIGHT. 🙂 I don’t really know why they tried to take you out, but I’m glad you’re still here!
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Basically I was suspended for being a “mass follower.” The issue is that WordPress wants to stop this practice, but technically they cannot punish us for using the tools they provide and also when sooooo many other blogs have used this same practice. That is why they tried to disable my abilities. I do not mass like or even “like” often, but I do follow a lot of blogs daily. -OM
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So…there’s a limit to how many blogs we can read and follow in a day? Weirrrrrrrrrrrrd. Well, I’m glad you’re up and running. 🙂
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Apparently they are trying to make that a fact. 🙂
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Also, if you ever have time…seriously, I’d love to hear about the things your mom and dad did right. We have two adopted bio siblings, and although I know there’s no way to be a perfect parent and every kid is different, I also believe in research. 🙂 Here’s a day I feel like things went well (but they don’t always…today being a not-so-great day). https://caseyalexanderblog.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/adoption-cookbooks-candy/
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I’ve just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award!
https://butismileanyway.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Ritu
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Thanks! 🙂
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So glad Ritu nominated you! I kinda chickened out…
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😀
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Glad all the bother got sorted for you. When i hear about things like this, i see Mel Gibson in a kilt yelling ‘FREEDOM’!! It’s never a pretty sight.
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Now that is a funny image if you replace that with a short Korean in a kilt. 😉
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my imagination shall be amused for hours.
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Oh, OM. I’ve never liked your page, so I never read it. That is my choice as a reader, obviously. I was, however, ready to organize a virtual march on WordPress in order to save your blog. Although I don’t like your words, I’d fight to the death for your right to say them.
Corny but true.
If your page was shut down, (for being spammy? For real?) then what? It’s a slippery slope and I’m glad to see you back.
You know, in an existential kind of way.
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I appreciate your support of freedom of speech! That means a lot considering you don’t really like my website. 🙂
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I read on a fellow bloggers site a reblogged post regarding the “take down” of your blog and now of it’s subsequent up and running status. Curious as to why the uproar, I wanted to come visit. Like you, I am adopted, I too have had to come to terms with a birthmother’s choice and move forward.
I appreciate your honesty and look forward to reading more—
Sending warmer days to Colorado from Georgia—
Julie
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I appreciate you stopping by! I am happy my suspension was lifted. I grew up in TN and went to Georgia a lot! Great state!
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Hi, everyone. I am so excited that the suspension has been lifted off HARSH REALITY. Word Press had no clue who they were messing with. Glad to have you back OM. We, and I hope I am speaking for every blogger here, are happy to see the suspension lifted because – yes, we need you. Now, there I have said it. Most of us newbies who have tuned into to Harsh Reality are still here because not only did you inspire and motivate us but you helped us by opening your blog up to us. My own sites have benefited greatly as a result and for that I am thankful. Having said that, I want to tell everyone about two new sites I have been working on. One is for children called Soap Stone Creek Literary Journal for kids of all ages http://soapstonecreekjournal.com/. This site represents our print magazine debuting in May 2015 and yes, we are sending out a call for submissions from children writers around the world. We also accept stories and artwork from children of all ages. Email me and I will gladly send you information about our new blogsite and print kids journal. soapstonecreekjournal@gmail.com.
I am also working on a Christian site – visit the link to see what we’re up to. https://lighthouseonthehillliteraryjournal.wordpress.com/.
Thanks OM for another opportunity to toot my horn – you’re the best and Word Press knows what’s best for them, they better leave you be!
Hey, our families could have been neighbors! I was born in Alabama!
Warmest Wishes
Marcella
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Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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OM, a friend of mine asked the folks over at Blogging 101 The Commons to clarify what’s going on here with the following limitations and such. She was told that the ability to follow and like has been restored to people like you and storytimewithjohn, who was also affected. Is that true? And are you gonna come back to us? I missed the old blog layout 🙂
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I do indeed have my powers back heh. I appreciate you looking into it for me!
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I didn’t take the news very well at all. It was my pleasure, setting the facts straight. Hope you’re doing all right. I was going to nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award, but I thought you might want your space. I was glad that Ritu nominated you, though. You really deserve it.
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That’s about as straight forward a bio I’ve ever read. I enjoy the honesty and emotion. It’s an excellent take of life. None of the flowery bs were all inundated with on a daily basis. Just the facts ma’am, just the facts. Wishing you well.
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I appreciate that and thanks for giving my brief bio a read! Thanks also for taking the time to drop by!
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