tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post691792400169563930..comments2024-03-23T12:05:23.537-05:00Comments on The Wild Reed: Doing Papa ProudMichael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-38902292799017643802013-09-05T06:30:28.002-05:002013-09-05T06:30:28.002-05:00Disingenuous? Likewise, perhaps, Michael. Respect...Disingenuous? Likewise, perhaps, Michael. Respectful and healthy relationships are not that hard to propagate or maintain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-32928903604263079292013-07-25T10:05:20.862-05:002013-07-25T10:05:20.862-05:00This is a message to 'Anonymous' who has w...This is a message to 'Anonymous' who has written requesting I share information about how my parents relate to my brothers, what sort of lives my brothers lead, and whether my parents are also proud of them.<br /><br />You've raised these types of questions in the comments section of a <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/02/what-man.html" rel="nofollow">previous post</a>, and I have responded to them to the extent I feel is appropriate in such a public forum.<br /><br />I find it a little disingenuous that you are so insistent about knowing about my family, my brothers in particular, and thus in having me share very personal information when you do not even share your name/s, let alone why you are asking the type of questions you are.<br /><br />I feel I've spoken for my family members to the extent that I can. There comes a point when to go further would be inappropriate. Also, I find it problematic that you have not been forthcoming with what's behind your interest in the dynamics and relationships within my family. The bottom line is that such dynamics and relationships are loving, respectful, and healthy.<br /><br />I've already shared much about myself and my family on this blog, yet you have shared absolutely nothing of yourself. I think when one asks the type of questions that you do, a level of trust via mutual sharing, needs to be established. That you have not been forthcoming in sharing anything of your own story, journey, or even the reasons for your inquiry seems rather odd to me and makes me cautious in responding.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Michael Michael J. Baylyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-38450215618932298872013-07-23T05:36:06.548-05:002013-07-23T05:36:06.548-05:00Hi Michael, we are glad that your parents are so p...Hi Michael, we are glad that your parents are so proud of you! You have certainly blazed a trail on the other side of the world. Please tell us - are your parents very close to your siblings back in Australia? What sort of lives do your brothers lead, and what are their values and beliefs to your knowledge? Do you know them very well after all these years away? Do you think that your parents are equally as proud of your brothers as they are of you? Just really interested to know how your life has paralleled (or not) with your siblings back home. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com