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I guess you ar...Now how did I miss this Joni!?<BR/>Whoa. I guess you are to be known only for decorating and to have absolutely NO opinions on anything else in life. Hmm...<BR/>Me thinks that if YOUR opinion had been in complete agreement with these dissenters, they would have applauded you for posting something like this <BR/><BR/>Katrina was a horrible fiasco, horribly handled by the govt.<BR/>So many there Susie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-11927538846239653942008-09-08T01:52:00.000-05:002008-09-08T01:52:00.000-05:00Hi Joni, Sorry I haven't written sooner, I have be...Hi Joni, Sorry I haven't written sooner, I have been off the grid. Thank you so much for the shout out to me and my Alberto, and to New Orleans. I have tears in my eyes. <BR/>We choose to live and love in New Orleans, so we take the good with the bad (bad ass hurricanes that is). <BR/>All who live on the Gulf Coast know that horrible feeling in the deep pit of the stomach when you hear you are Visual Vamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-57516898507499501422008-09-07T00:01:00.000-05:002008-09-07T00:01:00.000-05:00What I meant was - that just because I don't like ...What I meant was - that just because I don't like Bush and someone likes Bush - it surprises me how personal they take it that I don't care for Bush. Why should they care whether I like him or not? I don't care whether they like him or not. I wouldn't use it as a litmus test whether I read someone's blog or not. <BR/><BR/>I read tons of blogs where I KNOW the people are 100% different from mecotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-91782568132396016572008-09-06T17:07:00.000-05:002008-09-06T17:07:00.000-05:00You said "hard to believe how personal people take...You said "hard to believe how personal people take their belief in Bush". Why is it hard to understand Joni? Your personal beliefs are deeply felt, are they not? When something or someone you believe in or support is criticized and insulted in a manner you deem unfair or incorrect, do you not take it personally, as if your beliefs are directly being questioned? You have chosen to blame Bush for Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-74331267059810310722008-09-06T02:51:00.000-05:002008-09-06T02:51:00.000-05:00Just a note to thank those who stood up for me!!! ...Just a note to thank those who stood up for me!!! much appreciated. hard to believe how personal people take their belief in Bush, but whatever. thanks to y'all who will continue to read my blog regardless. <BR/><BR/>Really - thanks.<BR/>Jonicotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-25964145455092795902008-09-04T12:40:00.000-05:002008-09-04T12:40:00.000-05:00Everyone is in my prayers!!Everyone is in my prayers!!SimplyGrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03002747248626845690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-45124504998855389572008-09-04T08:03:00.000-05:002008-09-04T08:03:00.000-05:00Wow! These comments are sheer entertainment... Lov...Wow! These comments are sheer entertainment... Love it! This is the first time I've actually enjoyed the comments better than the post. I love a woman (or man) that stands their ground - good for you! You've made me feel like a total wimp, however. I once posted a story about being liberated and what it means to me. I received such a nasty comment that I not only deleted the comment, but the Lavender Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266253102704443700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-12897739844730106962008-09-03T21:11:00.000-05:002008-09-03T21:11:00.000-05:00Hi I nominated your blog for "I love your blog awa...Hi I nominated your blog for "I love your blog award" please go to my blog and get it. mishelleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067087424521470081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-19344875687855248052008-09-03T21:08:00.000-05:002008-09-03T21:08:00.000-05:00That's it...I'm outta here!!That's it...I'm outta here!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-58994914109254821502008-09-03T20:06:00.000-05:002008-09-03T20:06:00.000-05:00I wanted to say something else but Mitt romney jus...I wanted to say something else but Mitt romney just came on and I have to exercise my eye rolls.Shelly Besonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768324090012197904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-11874007065733207142008-09-03T18:51:00.000-05:002008-09-03T18:51:00.000-05:00I don't think it is Joni that people are mad at. I...I don't think it is Joni that people are mad at. I think there are 2 sides to every story. I thought we could all agree to disagree. But....the comments have been so mean spirited and nasty. I , like many others, blog for fun. We don't need this stress added to our lives. Let's get back to decorating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-82637867397445161992008-09-03T16:05:00.000-05:002008-09-03T16:05:00.000-05:00Well said, anon 3:14As you can read upthread, Joni...Well said, anon 3:14<BR/><BR/>As you can read upthread, Joni and I disagree on a fundamental level about this. We exchanged a few emails and agreed to disagree, but you know what? I still love her as a *dear friend* and mentor even though she patronized the pants off of me in her response ;) But she knows I'll let it slide. THIS TIME. ;) <BR/><BR/>Joni puts her heart and soul into this blog...allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-46065714766717812312008-09-03T15:58:00.000-05:002008-09-03T15:58:00.000-05:00Ugggh - just waiting until the dreaded season is o...Ugggh - just waiting until the dreaded season is over! I always worry about my animals during the storms.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068762965886417061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-25293892407032272622008-09-03T15:14:00.000-05:002008-09-03T15:14:00.000-05:00I don't understand. Why would people dramatically ...I don't understand. Why would people dramatically say they're done with this site, just because the author/owner of it shared some personal thoughts? I thought that's what blogs were? Are people truly that insecure, that they can't handle reading other viewpoints? I'm totally middle-of-the-road with my beliefs, and don't agree with everything Joni has posted here.....but I'm not letting it stop Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-75964180180625494112008-09-03T13:03:00.000-05:002008-09-03T13:03:00.000-05:00I hope you are all safe and sound! It looks like t...I hope you are all safe and sound! It looks like there is just one after the other headed your way. My daughter Hannah is not pleased about this next one.katiedidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682823255667624459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-80252639589343181652008-09-03T11:51:00.000-05:002008-09-03T11:51:00.000-05:00Passementerie and Politics~what a lovely subtitle ...Passementerie and Politics~what a lovely subtitle for this lovely blog, and so clever of S.Adler to come up with that euphonious tag.<BR/>Point being that anyone who decided to "drop" Cote de Texas after her remarks, which were scarcely inflammatory, but sincere and heartfelt (this is a good woman we're talking about)...well then, good riddance to them.Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-58719477752942159862008-09-03T11:31:00.000-05:002008-09-03T11:31:00.000-05:00Probably should add that I am a Texas native, surv...Probably should add that I am a Texas native, survivor of hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions. Relatives in LA...so yeah, I can talk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-76095682669169795612008-09-03T11:30:00.000-05:002008-09-03T11:30:00.000-05:00This post became controversial due to Joni's 'take...This post became controversial due to Joni's 'take'. I realize it is personal, but her coment absolving the governor of LA and mayor of NO of all blame? And placing it squarely on the back of the feds? Let's contrast the local government response to Katrina and Jindal's response. Landrieau waited for 4 days to rquest help. FEMA called a week AHEAD of Katrina to ask permission to move supplies in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-20763987774815236702008-09-03T09:00:00.000-05:002008-09-03T09:00:00.000-05:00Joni, this is why I love you--you just tell it lik...Joni, this is why I love you--you just tell it like it is. I'm a little puzzled by why this post became so controversial. I think we can all agree it was a tragedy and a travesty that we hope and pray will never be repeated. -JuliaJulia @ Hooked on Houseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937060849774403002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-16851831791718632772008-09-03T07:28:00.000-05:002008-09-03T07:28:00.000-05:00I knew you were a woman of style, and now I know t...I knew you were a woman of style, and now I know that you have substance, too.<BR/>I couldn't agree more with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-14469233529117410412008-09-02T23:25:00.000-05:002008-09-02T23:25:00.000-05:00We are sisters when it comes to politics!! My sal...We are sisters when it comes to politics!! My sales rep. lives in Kenner and I lived through Katrina vicariously. She WAS a hard core Republican is now is not. I commend you on your bravery. I mentioned that I was blown away by the Democratic convention on my blog and felt nervous doing it. You have inspired me to speak my mind. I am putting you on my links list and will have all my friends Shelly Besonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768324090012197904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-14549885949014814892008-09-02T22:41:00.000-05:002008-09-02T22:41:00.000-05:00So thankful that we did not experience another Kat...So thankful that we did not experience another Katrina--or Ivan, for that matter. <BR/><BR/>I know that with all of your fabulous blogginess, you may not have time for "an award", but you've got one on my site. <BR/><BR/>I just love Cote De Texas! Such style you have! Love it!GrannySmithGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151967959608607782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-75170899614931053442008-09-02T21:30:00.000-05:002008-09-02T21:30:00.000-05:00All hail Joni!You rocked this blog bigtime, sista!...All hail Joni!<BR/>You rocked this blog bigtime, sista!! And all this time, I assumed you were a Republican and then you go all yellow-dog on us. <BR/>I doubt the haters will abandon you; you're too good at what you do. <BR/>I'm totally with you on this. I will never forget seeing the misery played out on our TVs during that terrible time and the hopeless rage at my govt. I felt. And as for KathyLibby at Aurora Primaverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762964051049823160noreply@blogger.com