Can You Believe What They Said About Me?!
On Sunday, June 21, 2009, TechnoBabe had this to say:
Skilled and accomplished people attract me. Throw interesting and zany into the mix and I’m a fan. When I found Les Becker’s blog, it was as if I found myself in a love-in from the sixties (and I had never been to one back then).
This blog is so much fun, and boy do I need fun these days. I wonder how does she find the time to write a post so often and how does she keep her funny bone from cracking? This blogger has wit and charm and CAN SPELL, even if some of the words are spelled in Canadianese.
Les’ ex-landlady, Ruby, is credited with relaying some fascinating and sometimes funny stories. Because I am a recent convert to this blog, there are posts-a-plenty in my future to read because I plan on reading every post from the beginning of this blog. I am already feeling related to Ruby and Les, so I may end up a cousin when I am finished with the catch-up.
The four commandments as Ruby sees them are:
Walk your own path.
Play fair.
Mind your own business.
My perception of that is:
Trust your instincts. Listen to your gut feeling. Pay attention to your inner wisdom.
Walk your own path. Decide your course. Plot your own direction. Travel your own way.
Play fair. Play according to the rules. Don’t cheat. Engage all with highest standards.
Mind your own business. Mind your own friggin business. Keep an extraordinarily high degree of refrain from interfering in everyone else’ sphere.
I will be doing a post on each one of these “commandments” in the near future.
And I will be visiting Les Becker’s blog often. Maybe I can learn some things from her about sharing daily struggles and experiences with humor and an open heart.
On Tuesday, November 25, 2008, Louise of “Potted Frog” had this to say:
On Friday, June 20, 2008, Shen of “The Blog Reviewer” reviewed Where the Walls are Soft and had this to say:
Where The Walls Are Soft.. Hmmm… Really?
Another great blog with various thoughts and a personal touch. I like its quotes which I hope the author can share the code to me and I also like the moving puzzle at the top of the right sidebar. The first blog which I had seen a main entrance page… well here comes, Where The Walls Are Soft.
I like how the author describes her blog in Entrecard…Mostly I write about “Ruby”, my Little Old Land-Lady. She says the Internet is full of crooks and The Government. She has fans.Well that land lady really could have fans because of what she wrote or what she inspired you to write in your blog. Her blog gives inspiration and shares various take on many of the common issues that we face each day. It will give much of the inner scene into common problems of everyday life.
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On Monday, March 31, 2008, Denise of “Not What It Seems” had this to say:
The people I am passing this award on to are woman I would love to spend time with. Most are people I have never met but who have drawn me into their lives by virtue of their abilities and characters.
Les- my Canadian friend. I keep an eye out for a big unwieldy motor vehicle turning into my
driveway.
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On Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Amy Liu had this to say in an email to Les:
Dear Les,
Our editors recently reviewed your blog and have given it an 8.7 score out of (10) in the Entertainment category of Blogged.com.
This is quite an achievement!
We evaluated your blog based on the following criteria: Frequency of Updates, Relevance of Content, Site Design, and Writing Style.
After carefully reviewing each of these criteria, your site was given its 8.7 score.
Please accept my congratulations on a blog well-done!!
Sincerely,
Amy Liu
Marketing
Blogged.com
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On Sunday, March 23, 2008, Mushy had this to say in an interview at Authorblog…
david-mcmahon.blogspot.com/2008/03/sunday-roast_23.html" target="_blank">Meeting Ruby, the wonderful elderly lady that Les Becker writes about, was important to me as well. Les can write and does a wonderful job of making Ruby’s past life live once again. Les can take a story from anyone and hold you spellbound until she’s finishing telling the tale.
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On Thursday, February 14th, 2008, Carl had this to say…
Review: Les Becker
February 14th, 2008 · 8 Comments
Today’s website review is of Les Becker.com a site written by a Canadian who muses on her life, her landlord and her random online friends. That’s it.
Take Me Away: The subtitle of this site is “Where the Walls are Soft” and I agree. Reading this site makes me want to be committed. It’s mind numbing mush. I don’t care about you and I don’t care about your stupid life.
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Actually, he had a lot more to say… go check it out.
On Monday, February 11th, 2008, Terrah Dawn had this to say…
I enjoyed this blog too. The Webshot is very appealing to the eye but the site itself is better. The last post: She Freaking Pierced Her Own Nose – made me laugh. I’ve pierced my own bellybutton. I will visit again! I’m smiling already.
On Saturday, February 9th, 2008, Pro Gobbler dot Net had this to say…
Very personal. I like it, although sometimes I think we reveal a little too much of ourselves online. Could it be the anonymity that is giving us the courage? I think so. Nice blog.
On Thursday, February 7th, 2008, Cardiogirl had this to say…
cardiogirl.net/?p=316">And the award goes to…
Where the Walls are Soft This broad is just that — a broad and I love her. She’s super cool and she writes about Ruby’s stories (memories from her landlord who refuses to be photographed or caricatured on the evil internet.) Ruby’s stories are going to write a book themselves whether Les puts them together or not.
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On Wednesday, February 6th, 2008, PLAYTHERE had this to say…
This is a very nice personal blog. Things that make you go “hmmmm”
On Wednesday, February 6th, 2008, Amanda had this to say…
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Where the Walls are Soft…
Les Becker has a great blog called Where the Walls are Soft…
Just a warning, make sure you have a few hours to spend when you visit this blog. You will get caught up reading stories about her landlady, Ruby.Go read her post titled Money, Money, Money. or Ruby Relents… Sort Of., actually just go read everything!! This woman is so witty and her blog is amazing. You’ll get lost reading her blog.
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On Monday, January 28th, 2008, OriginalMX5.net had this to say…
I like this blog. The posts are interesting. The whole site is easy to look at and easy to navigate.
On Sunday, January 27th, 2008, Clickdetalk had this to say…
This site telling us the story of who the owner really is, for me it’s great blog to read very soft indeed. i will consider visiting on the site again.
On Sunday, January 27th, 2008, David Thorne had this to say…
I really like the look of this site. Its got a nice aged, weathered feel to it. The writing is friendly, without sounding pushy or conceited. Honestly, its one I will go back to again to read what’s new. Great work.
Sometime in October, 2007, Portal2themultiverse had this to say…
On August 26, 2007, Mushy gave me an award…
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Thanks, Mushy!
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Another great blog with various thoughts and a personal touch. I like its quotes which I hope the author can share the code to me and I also like the moving puzzle at the top of the right sidebar. The first blog which I had seen a main entrance page… well here comes, Where The Walls Are Soft.
- The Blog Reviewer – 2008-06-19
Great blog. Good content. A good read..
- EZ Money Online – 2008-02-15
An absolute must visit.
- Kaleidoscope – 2008-02-12
Les Becker is one of those gems that makes me glad I joined Entrecard. Outstanding writing!
- My Den – 2008-01-23
This is a great read, well written and a good way to start the day. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
- Today’s World Seen in a Different Light – 2008-01-21
A great find.
- Should Be Famous – 2008-01-19
READ LES! A fabulous storyteller, with a sense of humor to match her considerable writing skills. Ruby and her tales are a must, along with Les’ continuing account of her life and times and everything else…
- Maxwell the Tattooed Boy and Other Astounding Joys – 2008-01-16
One of my regular reads. Great writing style and you really HAVE to read about Ruby.
- Bebo Author – 2008-01-16
I love this blog! She’s great at sharing stories of her landlady, Ruby. That woman — Ruby — is going to become a celebrity through this blog. And I’m still waiting on the full story of Ruby’s mother, a woman who did hard labor on a farm, raised children, slaughtered her own chickens and did ALL of it.
Minus.
Forearms.
- Cardiogirl: 19% body fat 100% fun – 2008-01-15
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