Comments on: Why Hallmark Life Lessons Amount to Nothing

By: Jeff Walden

Jeff Walden — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:14:21 +0000

The “send to 10 different people” thing is a whole different can of worms. Don’t even get me going on that one.

Clearly my blogs have catchy enough subjects for you to open. I’m glad to see that. That being said, I would be floored if any of you ever agreed with everything I’ve said. One Jeff running around is enough for this world.

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:07:53 +0000

I generally dislike those “hallmarkisms” that go around…especially if at the end there’s a “send to 10 different people plus me” that’s may or may not provide “good luck” or some other stupid result.

Once in awhile I find them to funny or humorous and may even pass them on to others, but mostly I delete them prior to even reading. It has to be a catchy “subject” for me to open them.

I appreciate your comments Jeff — Not sure I agree with everything you’ve said — but I’m definitely in your camp over other places on the topic.

Thanks — now to go and delete more from the “in-box”.

By: Jeff Walden

Jeff Walden — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:52:33 +0000

The logical question then is why you need a reminder? I would argue that you should be true to yourself which is void of outside influences, or as much as possible. Sure, maybe you want to change to become a better person. That’s fine but a change of attitude for instance regarding lost luggage is not a life-long piece of work. It’s a weekend challenge. If one needs constant reminders of this type then it seems that they have a shaky foundation to begin with and should be focusing all energy on the bigger picture.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:33:44 +0000

As always, well thought out. However, there’s more to it Jeff. Often these little messages are a reminder to be kinder to ourselves and those we care about. Clearly, you were brought up by amazing parents and do not need these reminders quite as often as some others.

I will continue to open and read these emails. Sometimes they touch my heart, sometimes they aggravate me (in which case I delete them), sometimes they make me laugh. If they do the first or third I share them with others who may feel the same way.

Feel free to delete any that do not interest you, I’ll still send the ones that I think may make you chuckle.

Sam