tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post8237053990552983690..comments2023-12-28T09:32:32.680-06:00Comments on Good Day, Regular People: She Hears The Call of DutyAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-54920318068686358782012-02-23T18:48:09.764-06:002012-02-23T18:48:09.764-06:00Marinka: she gets incredible, incredible traffic, ...Marinka: she gets incredible, incredible traffic, yet stays so humble.<br /><br />She is such a clever, naturally born comedian, yet she stays appreciative.<br /><br />She is a wonderful person. I am lucky to know her.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-9002335587681166602012-02-22T18:27:28.184-06:002012-02-22T18:27:28.184-06:00What a lovely post. I must admit Marinka's blo...What a lovely post. I must admit Marinka's blog was the first I ever read as well. And following comments on her site was how my first community of bloggers came about. You were one of the first I connected on Twitter with :) It is mostly about the connections between us all I love blogging so much.Stashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836396076018306616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-2361603374938056802012-02-22T12:41:11.152-06:002012-02-22T12:41:11.152-06:00I had the pleasure of meeting MarinkaNYC in person...I had the pleasure of meeting MarinkaNYC in person at Mom2.0 last year. You should know she's not nearly as funny in person...I have a feeling her daughter does much of the writing for her on that site. <br /><br />I'm not trying to be a hater...I mean I DO subscribe to her blog posts...I just don't want you to be disappointed if you ever come face to face with her. <br /><br />(I had to force her to hug me).KatBouskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556451375792958743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-88767512576569706172012-02-22T12:11:00.654-06:002012-02-22T12:11:00.654-06:00Utter brilliance and so very well deserved. How we...Utter brilliance and so very well deserved. How we all adore Marinka! I have repeated my absolute favorite Marinka line to so many people and it goes a little something like this: "I woke up feeling really sick today and decided to stay in bed. Then I remembered that I'm not a man and I got up." <br /><br />Bless you for this series, Empress. xxoo.dusty earth motherhttp://www.dustyearthmother.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-75282510749946820772012-02-22T11:16:17.495-06:002012-02-22T11:16:17.495-06:00I still remember that very awesome guest post you ...I still remember that very awesome guest post you did for Marinka. This is such a great series you are running here, I love reading about your favorites as you've always been a huge inspiration to me. <br /><br />XOXOmypixiebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135461083810124483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-63394496654087385672012-02-22T10:14:08.071-06:002012-02-22T10:14:08.071-06:00So true - ALL of it! Marinka, you, your sense of c...So true - ALL of it! Marinka, you, your sense of community, the humor - these comments are all spot-on. I want to say thanks to all of you who brighten my day. It is so true that you can find a wealth of good bloggers by reading the comments - it's usually where I find my favorite writers, too! But, one last word about the beauty and talent of humor writers: that stuff is hard to do, people! Be funny, that is. I try it, and am not good at it, so I just leave it to the pros. Carry on, funny people (the rest of us need you!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993538503291293036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-53857764185219238752012-02-22T08:50:55.504-06:002012-02-22T08:50:55.504-06:00Agreed! Her talent baffles me!Agreed! Her talent baffles me!Ann Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-90123812406122567872012-02-22T08:35:11.078-06:002012-02-22T08:35:11.078-06:00Thank you for not being selfish with your friends!...Thank you for not being selfish with your friends! You are fabulous,and this funny place is where I followed the funny from and to!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-79335541608257768122012-02-22T08:01:01.469-06:002012-02-22T08:01:01.469-06:00I think YOU are amazing, and a wonderful blogger i...I think YOU are amazing, and a wonderful blogger in happy to have met. And, of course, I simply adore/worship/love/admire Marinka SO much! She's hilarious. And completely awesome.Loukiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066879990007701379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-79085121424500081892012-02-21T21:22:31.631-06:002012-02-21T21:22:31.631-06:00What a way to wrap up this sensational series -- w...What a way to wrap up this sensational series -- with Marinka. And your writing about her is like Meryl Streep presenting the Oscar for best performance by an actress to... uh... Meryl Streep. You both inspire me and crack me the hell up. I will admit that of the two of you, Marinka makes me go more embarrassingly fangirl. You're like the girlfriend I never see who I just fall into conversation with; Marinka causes me to natter on like Drew Barrymore on Letterman. I've stopped short of flashing her my boobs, but just barely.K A B L O O E Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995547356428809262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-4505237025701826482012-02-21T19:37:02.817-06:002012-02-21T19:37:02.817-06:00That was honestly one of the nicest posts I've...That was honestly one of the nicest posts I've ever seen written about anyone. I couldn't agree more about how utterly fabulous Marinka is (and how excited I am every time one of her posts hits my inbox... or that one time she commented on one of my own posts) but don't sell yourself short. You have the same amazing affect on your readers! I only wish I made it here more often. I need to really change that. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-46023677787714875582012-02-21T18:41:57.825-06:002012-02-21T18:41:57.825-06:00Thank you for introducing us to such wonderful wom...Thank you for introducing us to such wonderful women!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-75690356223359614732012-02-21T17:19:05.989-06:002012-02-21T17:19:05.989-06:00OMG, who can not adore Marinka? She is truly the ...OMG, who can not adore Marinka? She is truly the cream of the crop. It's a cliche, I know - but it's true!!<br /><br />So glad your depression was slayed, my dear!<br /><br />XO<br /><br />A.Anna Leflerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968276973881720329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-64286631174464419872012-02-21T16:26:19.943-06:002012-02-21T16:26:19.943-06:00Oh, your Empressness, thank you. Thank you for bei...Oh, your Empressness, thank you. Thank you for being so kind and generous. <br /><br />Of course I'm far too modest and bashful to do anything but protest the lovely things that you've (and your commentors!) have written about me, but between us, my tail is very waggy. Very. Waggy.<br /><br />xoMarinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489592695993949578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-67731307910496926872012-02-21T16:14:05.256-06:002012-02-21T16:14:05.256-06:00I heart this series sooo much - and of course, Mar...I heart this series sooo much - and of course, Marinka is the TOPS! And I agree, being asked to guest post there was a major highlight. When you order your t-shirt, remind me to order mine.<br /><br />xoxoThe Flying Chalupahttp://www.theflyingchalupa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-64077136917386588852012-02-21T08:22:21.631-06:002012-02-21T08:22:21.631-06:00Empress, what a great idea, this series! I had to ...Empress, what a great idea, this series! I had to come out and comment on this post, because I know and love Marinka and I know and love you, but I've only met one of you in real life! (When is our next opportunity?!?!) She is as funny in person as she is online----which means I'm often left staring at her blankly before I realize the joke is on me, again. <br /><br />xoxoStacy @bklynstacyhttp://www.fillingintheblanks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-86354752632779951402012-02-20T22:45:38.489-06:002012-02-20T22:45:38.489-06:00Marinka was one of my first online discoveries: sh...Marinka was one of my first online discoveries: she showed me how to write about NYC. She makes me laugh AND think. Whenever she replies to a tweet of mine, or forwards one along, I get all OOOHHH MARINKA. So I second all that you say here. That's one thing. Second thing? Your generosity this month in talking about & praising these bloggers--you're giving the interwebs a good name, that's what. Connecting people to good writing and being aware that actually, in fact, there is enough room out here in the ether for ALL of us--that's what this series has done. And for that (and oh, yeah, there's all that good writing too--plus pico de gallo recipes!) YOU are in a lot of OUR lists of "bloggers who matter." So there.mannahattamamma.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418643116628417745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-14790468883673787022012-02-20T21:49:17.668-06:002012-02-20T21:49:17.668-06:00Marinka is by far my favorite blogger! She has the...Marinka is by far my favorite blogger! She has the absolute best sense of humor. I follow many, many blogs (I'm a reader, not a writer) and nobody else comes close! This is a great tribute to her, she deserves it.<br /><br />Mary in MIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-62359444786900693472012-02-20T19:07:40.835-06:002012-02-20T19:07:40.835-06:00You are right. Keeper. I'm keeping her:-)You are right. Keeper. I'm keeping her:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-75098121486255184952012-02-20T18:59:17.873-06:002012-02-20T18:59:17.873-06:00Okay, I can see I have some catching up to do and ...Okay, I can see I have some catching up to do and I do not believe I've ever read Marinka's blog, so will start there. Thanks as always Empress. I did not know you have had a bad year. I'm sorry for my absence and will catch up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-24027380333616444372012-02-20T18:03:18.651-06:002012-02-20T18:03:18.651-06:00Thank you for writing such nice and true things ab...Thank you for writing such nice and true things about Marinka - so now I don't have to. And next time I feel grateful towards her, I'll just send her a link to this post.Peajayehttp://www.pauliecastellaneta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-51496564632000969622012-02-20T16:35:40.351-06:002012-02-20T16:35:40.351-06:00Cece: you will love following her. ANY day you'...Cece: you will love following her. ANY day you're there, your life is enriched. Whether she is being funny or talking about life, her posts always work: which is the definition of universal to me.<br /><br />Good to have you back, dear friend.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-920830072545204932012-02-20T16:34:32.945-06:002012-02-20T16:34:32.945-06:00Thank you, Julie..I hardly know what to say: thank...Thank you, Julie..I hardly know what to say: thank you.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-36411700746094777432012-02-20T16:34:05.814-06:002012-02-20T16:34:05.814-06:00She is one in a million, so very hard to replicate...She is one in a million, so very hard to replicate her style.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-20643161417540768792012-02-20T16:33:40.193-06:002012-02-20T16:33:40.193-06:00She is, hands down, the most original and quickest...She is, hands down, the most original and quickest wit around.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.com