Say Anything Blog

Not that I'm assuming any of your were waiting with bated breath, but I'm happy to announce that I've returned from my conference in Kansas City and will resume posting tomorrow. I found both Topeka, where the conference was actually staged, and Kansas City, where I caught my flight, to be charming cities. I was uncertain as to what sort of diversions I would be able to find in Kansas and was pleasantly surprised to find there was not enough time to get to all that I wanted to do.

I had the oppurtunity to visit Union Station, a grand old train station with ceilings ninety feet high and the type of arcitecture found only around the turn of the century. Not only does the station offer history but it is filled with shops, theaters, gourmet restaurants and even a working Amtrak depot.

Across the street is the World War I memorial, a must-see for any visitors to Kansas City. The Liberty Memorial is a 217 foot tall tower with two exhibit halls on either side. The view from the top of the tower alone is more than worth the trip, but you will stay for the fascinating displays in the exhibit buildings. While there one of the security guards told me that they're building additionaly museum space under the monument which will be completed in approximately 3 years. I plan on making a trip back at that time.

The last two days I was gone I was able to check my email via a public internet station at my hotel. I couldn't help but notice an argument which has exploded over one of my posts at Blogcritics. Mac Diva has once again accused me of being stupid among other more unsavory things. The comments are now nearing 40 and she is now saying that I called her a "bitch" and an "asshole" here on Say Anything. While I did do a post about her attacks a while back, never once did I use either of those terms. I have responded as such. I'm sure her next accusation will include me modifying my post, to wich I'm not exactly sure how to defend myself or if it even matters.

Mac Diva has hounded me since I first posted on Blogcritics, and evidenced by my earlier post. While I have never been fond of her hysterical style in disagreeing with me I did hold her in a certain amount of respect for at least standing up for her opinions, as ill-informed as they are. As she has now resorted to blatant lies I feel that I can no longer hold any sort of respect for her.

Ms. Diva has a lot of growing up to do. I learned a long time ago that if you want people to listen to you, you cannot attack them or call them names. We all believe passionately in our opinions and can get carried away while defending them. Most adults learn to respect the opinions of others, but once you attack them they're going to lose that respect.

I have lost mine for Mac Diva. I certainly hope that she sees the error of her ways before everybody stops listening.