Comments on: Rerun Time: How to Leave a Party in Ten Easy Steps. Or Maybe Fewer.

By: Barely Knit Together

Barely Knit Together — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:11:09 +0000

Hilarious – I thought I was the only one who felt that way about twitter. I like being able to walk away with no explanation, which probably sounds bad but oh well. If only I could do that in real life. *sigh*

By: IComLeavWe: Day 1 | PhD in Parenting

IComLeavWe: Day 1 | PhD in Parenting — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:51:24 +0000

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By: Annie @ PhD in Parenting

Annie @ PhD in Parenting — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:02:03 +0000

The older I get, the less interested in am in going to a parties where I won’t know people really well. I don’t mind small talk, but I hate forced small talk, which is probably why I like twitter…you can enter and exit the conversation whenever you want without it seeming awkward.

By: gary

gary — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:06:36 +0000

O yeah, i’ve been to a few of those. Some parties I would have even taken my chances with the ivy… Great writing – this is Real.

By: Barely Knit Together

Barely Knit Together — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:58:55 +0000

I think it’s easier to tell it like it is from the anonymity of the internet, and I still struggle. I go back and edit things I think are too harsh or might cause someone to not like me. Because in real life, I’m totally insecure. I’m working on it, and this is how.

And come on, b, I know you’re a social butterfly with your yellow hair and stylish glasses. The way you run that hand through your hair in perpetuity…it’s downright captivating.

By: Barely Knit Together

Barely Knit Together — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:56:17 +0000

Either alcohol makes for good story-telling, or creative types are screwed up. My money is on both.

By: bschooled

bschooled — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:33:03 +0000

I agree with Scott, BK. I love your writing. And I, too, always thought of you as being “the life of the party”.

I admire your ability to “tell it like it is”, but in such an honest and entertaining way. Brilliant as always.

By: Pamela Villars

Pamela Villars — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:52:29 +0000

Boy, can I relate!

How is it that so many of us creatives have social anxiety? Is that why many great writers are also drunks?

By: Barely Knit Together

Barely Knit Together — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:33:42 +0000

FJ, you’re looking a little peaked. Blurry even. Are you feeling okay?

I really appreciate your thoughts. I hadn’t considered making this into a larger story, but once National Novel Writing Month and its inherent madness are over, I might add that to the list. Thanks for visiting, friend.

By: Barely Knit Together

Barely Knit Together — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:17 +0000

I’m fortunate that there were no hard feelings about our inelegant escape. Of course, the relationship didn’t last, but who’s counting?