Since I've been blogging, I have had the pleasure of receiving numerous complimentary and supportive comments from readers....until last week...now I realize that the importance of leaving comments is allowing the subject to express their opinions and certainly folks have the right to react and respond to my writings with support and/or criticism, but the anonymity part is what is disappointing...I suppose disparaging comments are emboldened when you're not identified.

My anonymous blogger will be identified as "AA" (left his/her first name and last initial). I do enjoy responding to all the folks who take time out to write a comment, and so far, all except one have been gracious enough to leave their contact information. #1, this person was irritated that I was allegedly taking time out of work to write the blog...well, AA, I often write my blogs after hours, save them in the archives file and publish them when I get to work. Also, AA was critical of what I wrote...I think he/she missed the point of a blog...blogs allow the blogger to write a commentary on particlular subjects, the content is a reflection of life, capture thoughts and feelings, and convey an opinion.

I would hope that my blogs are noteworthy, contagious, enjoyable, informative, amusing, thoughtful and provoke some creative thinking and dialogue and mitigate any boredom.

AA may not know that Scientists have long known the therapuetic benefits of writing about a variety of topics, expecially personal writings. Blogs provide an avenue for this type of activity-research shows it improves memory and sleep, boosts immune cell activity and reduces viral load in ill patients and even speeds healing after surgery! Whoa, I should blog every day!

You know the saying..."One 'jerk you' requires ten 'atta boys'"...I need to shake off this commentator's less than complimentary comments, and focus on all the readers that are enjoying my contributions. It's kinda that way in the work setting...so many folks can offer their encouragement, and one person comes along and can spoil it all...but don't let them...life offers so many blessings, focus on the positive and when the inevitable negative comes along, shake it off and gain strength from the ones that matter.