I was contemplating not adding this. I don't really enjoy writing "angry thoughts" as this is my outlet for all that sarcasm I keep bottled up inside all day. Okay, okay, that I TRY to keep bottled up inside. But well... Occasionally angry words are warranted.
That said.
It's come to my attention that we are a society that enjoys drama. We look past people to focus on their flaws. We revel in the failure of those we feel threatened by. You need only to open a People magazine and read about Brad, Jen, and Angelina, or Jessica and Nick to come to this "shocking" truth.
To the person who attempted to make a "Page Six" case out of my marriage this weekend I would like to say thank you. You have taught me a valuable lesson about our society. Our jealousy, gossip, and hatred extends past the world of celebrities and infiltrates our relationships with people we consider friends. I am insulted and infuriated by your accusations, but more than that I am sorry that my eyes were not opened to this sooner.
I refuse to cite you with examples proving to you that we are solid. Knowing anyone at that level is a privilege - not a right. I am clueless as to your reasons for stirring this pot. Twice. But allow me to caution you; You might want to figure out what exactly you're trying to accomplish before I hear about this story hitting the news a third time.
We don't appreciate publicizing incidents like this with friends, family and anyone who has internet access. Rob and I prefer to use this space to make our friends and each other smile (or roll their eyes). This entry is a waste of my time and those that just spent the last few minutes reading it. Our hope is that you realize the destruction that your words are capable of causing before your ignorance attacks someone in a situation far less stable.
christmas time
13 years ago
6 comments:
To echo my wife's sentiments... you have gone well off the reservation. If you feel that lambasting someone's marital fidelity and integrity based on your own skewed, unfounded perception is an appropriate topic of casual conversation in any setting, I nearly feel sorry for you. Nearly. If you feel the need to detract from the happiness or success of others to make yourself feel better or more accepted, I suggest that you consider this: we do not live by the guidlines of your seemingly tabloid morality. I pity you for judging us based on your own low standards, as you are obviously out of your league. God help you should you choose to continue this apparent trend of dishonesty, because you will recieve no quarter from us.
No clue who said what about you guys, but one thing I have noticed about the internet, it makes cowards have courage. I speak from experience with students when I was teaching. I was amazed at what kids would put on websites, in their info on AIM, and type to each other on AIM. These were not the kids I had in my class, they were monsters. But, as I thought about it, I realized something: The Internet allows you to not be immediately responsible for your actions. As a result, you can say the first thing that pops into your head without that little voice in there going, "Don't do it, not cool, you will be hurt for this one!!!". So, to whoever wrote whatever about this lovely couple's marriage, shame on you, grow up and use the brain God gave you. To the Townleys, the internet sucks.
Just as a guide for life - Judge not lest ye be judged - To think badly of someone is not good, to speak badly of someone is something you can never take back or undo so be careful with your thoughts first as they tend to come out of your mouth and can hurt others and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
not sure who said what about you two but my apologies. i heard snide comments, stupid remarks and thoughtless words often when adam and i were apart. makes you sick to think that someone else can think that way of you... just goes to show, they don't really know you. i don't know either of you that well and i plan on changing that in the future but what i do know about you guys, you love the Lord and he is first in your relationship. that is all you need in life. to all the naysayers, i feel pity on them that their life is so unstable that they feel the need to cause instability in others.
love you guys and if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask!
it wasn't me this time was it?
Tim, you're good to go :-)
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