Comments on: Weekend: Little bright spots

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:25:14 +0000

Did anyone notice that the post is titled “Little Bright Spots?” Key word is little and I give a huge kudos to Laura for posting about finding happy moments in our lives. If we (parents especially) are stuck in a cycle of negativity – no matter what is going on in the world – it negatively impacts our children. Mental health is often overlooked in an effort to appease the masses, and I for one am grateful to Laura for encouraging us to pause and give thanks for the little things, which in turn makes us much more effective in dealing with the bigger things. Shame on the haters who assume she lacks empathy for BLM or any other issue – posting about an attitude of gratitude is neither racist, privileged or entitled.

By: profound1

profound1 — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 20:49:56 +0000

I read all the responses about the post being tone def and had to think about it for a week to gather my thoughts. I am a long time reader of this blog who is also apologetically black and honestly, the post did not surprise me. I am well aware that Laura is conservative although not infuriatingly so and following her is one of the ways I diversify my feed. I would be happy for her to post about racial justice but only if she considered it important enough to do the work and learn; anything else will just ring hollow and maybe upset some of her conservative readers without moving the needle. There is room for growth in all of us so I am not unfollowing unless she posts something crazy like my formerly loved JK Rowlings who decided to pick a fight on things she knows nothing about 🙁

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:23:13 +0000

Laura, thank you for providing a “little bright spot” on the internet. I came here because I enjoy your writing; I find it uplifting, and today is no exception. No matter how hard things are in the world right now, we all still need a little bright spot. I believe we are all dealing with this in our own way, which cannot be dictated by another.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:57:31 +0000

My college poli sci professor said politics is, at its core, “who gets what.” You may have the intention to “stay out of politics” but it’s impossible given the fact that we are all giving — time, attention, resources — towards certain things at the expense of others. Your lack of real support for Black people is telling; this is an unfollow for me.

By: Lee

Lee — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:23:08 +0000

In reply to Anna F.. I wouldn't say it's necessary to be "political." But everyone was SO upset on June 1, and it was just stunning to read this with no acknowledgement of how unsettled everyone else felt.

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 07:00:50 +0000

In reply to Anna F.. I agree with the other posters-I’m pretty shocked by how incredibly tone deaf and off-putting this blog post is. Never commented on here before but this needs to be called out.

By: Guinevere09

Guinevere09 — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 23:46:22 +0000

I really appreciate your site, Laura. I come here for productivity/time management advice, and you are always helpful. I do not expect you to be the authority on all issues. Please be well, and thank you for your thoughts and contributions.

By: Meagan

Meagan — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:11:09 +0000

In reply to Amy. Yep, and tone-deaf is putting it mildly. Wow, “the news” doesn’t cover it. I’m happy to get my time management advice elsewhere. Adios, Laura. I hope your conscience is screaming about this and that someday soon you listen.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:33:59 +0000

In reply to Amy. Sites like Laura's help people to elevate their emotional states. Those with elevated emotional states are better able to find solutions, small or large. We're all better off elevating our emotional states.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:23:22 +0000

In reply to Omdg. To tell people how you think they should think and what they should do (or not do) and make judgements about them is not helpful for anybody at all.