tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post6137275190790996663..comments2024-01-14T16:49:25.452-05:00Comments on ChumpletWrites: The Barbie BarometerSandra Cormierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-48833646977672508502009-03-21T01:52:00.000-05:002009-03-21T01:52:00.000-05:00Barbie continues to be a genius toy, especially si...Barbie continues to be a genius toy, especially since girls like to imagine themselves grown up and Barbie helps them do thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-39669133894894171992009-03-14T13:56:00.000-05:002009-03-14T13:56:00.000-05:00It's nice to see I'm not the only one in the half ...It's nice to see I'm not the only one in the half century rowboat, leaks and all.<BR/><BR/>I don't have any plans, Doreen. A half dozen colleagues at my newspaper are also reaching this milestone together. Maybe we'll all meet for drinks sometime this summer, mostly for support!<BR/><BR/>My husband turned 50 a couple of weeks ago. Alas, I couldn't afford to rent him a Porsche for the weekend, but I know he'll be enjoying a week of camping with his buddies. They're all turning 50 this year.Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-47684422509414364212009-03-12T22:04:00.000-05:002009-03-12T22:04:00.000-05:00We're almost the same age, Sandra. No bags or line...We're almost the same age, Sandra. No bags or lines here either, but my poison is Revlon Colorsilk in Medium Soft Brown. <BR/><BR/>Seeing Sha'el brings back memories of my Snark-addicted days. I haven't had to actively encourage the youngsters around here to write; my niece just started doing it for the fun, and my nephew because he thinks I'm going to be a gazillionaire and he wants piece of the action. That kid's in for a rude awakening!Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-87735488025620511292009-03-11T20:52:00.000-05:002009-03-11T20:52:00.000-05:00I think our 50th bdays are mere weeks apart. I'm w...I think our 50th bdays are mere weeks apart. I'm wracking my brain trying to figure out what to do. I don't want a party, I don't want a nice dinner (I get those a lot - hubby's a great cook). What're you doing? I need ideas.<BR/><BR/>Great doing down Barbie memory lane with you. Doctor Barbie. Who knew? If I had, would have brought her to anatomy class. Might have come in handy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-85171145098625789232009-03-10T20:51:00.000-05:002009-03-10T20:51:00.000-05:00I thought Bernard's story about his kids is hilari...I thought Bernard's story about his kids is hilarious!<BR/><BR/>I never had any barbies either. I just wasn't a doll person, no interest.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it amazing, though, the whole barbie industry? So fascinating!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115002505324651653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-65358819933643275372009-03-10T12:11:00.000-05:002009-03-10T12:11:00.000-05:00Helllooooo, Sha'el! My daughter's not a big fan of...Helllooooo, Sha'el! My daughter's not a big fan of Barbie, either. As a matter of fact, dolls scare her.<BR/><BR/>I'll be happy to visit your pixie nest and help out any way I can. My kids may not think they're going to be writers, but they have that gene!<BR/><BR/>I also encourage any grownups here to nuture the seeds of writing in their kids and teens. So many younglings have the talent but decide to take other roads.<BR/><BR/>I'm not saying they should ignore other paths, but heck, you can fit writing into any schedule!Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-82834466233962487742009-03-10T11:41:00.000-05:002009-03-10T11:41:00.000-05:00I should have also said that anyone else who reads...I should have also said that anyone else who reads your blog is welcome to critique her story too. Just remember that our writers are children.Sha'el, Princess of Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049854555801812071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-50201419938476493402009-03-10T11:40:00.000-05:002009-03-10T11:40:00.000-05:00Sandra!This isn't at all about Barbies, though my ...Sandra!<BR/><BR/>This isn't at all about Barbies, though my one daughter love Barbie and another hates her with a passion. No accounting for taste I guess.<BR/><BR/>This is to say thanks for the nice words over on Janet Reid's blog and to ask a favor ...<BR/><BR/>My non-fiction writing partner is teaching creative writing to some very young students. I've posted a rough draft from one of them on a class blog. (http://thepixiewritersnest.blogspot.com/) <BR/><BR/>Would you mind dropping by the blog and leaving a gentle but helpful critique? Just remember she is very young. <BR/><BR/>Please sign your name to the crit and tell what you've written. Parents will read it, and those who help might as well plug their books. <BR/><BR/>Please. Thanks. and Thanks.Sha'el, Princess of Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049854555801812071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-84660480156599612032009-03-10T08:16:00.000-05:002009-03-10T08:16:00.000-05:00My daughter enticed my son into playing Barbies wi...My daughter enticed my son into playing Barbies with her by allowing him to make Ken into a purse snatcher, burglar, car-jacker, and secret agent. Luckily, he didn't carry any of his make believe Ken ideas into his adult years. :)BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-57700379953663241782009-03-09T09:04:00.000-05:002009-03-09T09:04:00.000-05:00But... but... Barbie was an astronaut! Doesn't Gov...But... but... Barbie was an astronaut! Doesn't Gov know that?<BR/><BR/>Cindy... aw, shucks!<BR/><BR/>McKoala, those Bratz dolls are scary looking. If they were life size, the eyes would be as big as oranges.Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-5635493967588339922009-03-09T08:50:00.000-05:002009-03-09T08:50:00.000-05:00I was never into Barbie, although my sister was to...I was never into Barbie, although my sister was totally into them. I heard a news article recently that the governor in Virginia is trying to ban Barbie because of the "dire implications the doll has on American girls which focuses on beauty instead of brains." Unbelivable!Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-11720325602381441412009-03-08T23:47:00.000-05:002009-03-08T23:47:00.000-05:00omg. barbie would never let herself go grey! and n...omg. barbie would never let herself go grey! and no way you are going to be 50! you look much much younger. congrats on such a great milestone!cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175698109176599954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-71338171605199053242009-03-08T20:30:00.000-05:002009-03-08T20:30:00.000-05:00Ah, memories. I had a Barbie and Princess has one ...Ah, memories. I had a Barbie and Princess has one too. I think she is more fond of the Bratz dolls, though. <BR/><BR/>LOL, the Ken!McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-26358806549456602422009-03-08T19:45:00.000-05:002009-03-08T19:45:00.000-05:00Was he anatomically correct?Was he anatomically correct?Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-12191093521179752582009-03-08T13:53:00.000-05:002009-03-08T13:53:00.000-05:00I never had a Barbie doll, but my girl friends did...I never had a Barbie doll, but my girl friends did. Though, once, I did date a Ken.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940884510818603518.post-27208506073815543752009-03-08T12:06:00.000-05:002009-03-08T12:06:00.000-05:00My daughter ended up accumulating 30 Barbies, 28 m...My daughter ended up accumulating 30 Barbies, 28 more G.I. Joes than I had as a boy.Stephen Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883165490847664389noreply@blogger.com