Comments for Jennie Dorris

Comment on Tipsy by Chea

Chea — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:27:48 +0000

Too much is when you are downing a bottle of bottom of rum every other day, but it was Alaska and there was nothing else to do. I remember running the register at QT when the airline mechanics would come in after work and purchase their 30pk of Bud… everyday. That approached the “too much” level.

Comment on Tipsy by susanna

susanna — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:59:04 +0000

I love this. There’s also so much conflicting health information … I know if I frequently drink too much (which for me, seems to be 2-3 drinks on a daily basis) it raises my blood pressure. But otherwise it doesn’t seem to do anything, yet, healthwise. I rationalize that I am larger than the average woman. Moderate drinking is supposed to be good for cardiac health, if you already do drink, that is. But it also might cause breast cancer. We agree at our house that it’s touching on “problem” if we walk in the door and grab a beer first thing (better take a walk instead). But if it is entertainment and pleasure, indeed like being a foodie, in liquid form? What then?

Comment on I’m mad. by Christi

Christi — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:40:48 +0000

Anger is interesting. About a year ago I listened to several sermons on anger and now they’re mushed together in my head.

Anger is there to notify you of injustice. If you don’t get angry you can’t fight for justice for yourself or others. But sometimes you fight for selfish reasons or your anger button is a bit touchy. But if you ignore injustice it’s just as bad as getting too angry…often worse.

Cool quote I can’t place: “Anger always walks into a room with a shirt that says I deserve to be here.” It justifies itself so it’s hard to examine its roots and see what’s fueling it.

I’m proud of you for being angry and for considering why you’re angry. You’ve come a long way, Jen!

Comment on I’m mad. by Anita Chang

Anita Chang — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:25:38 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear this, Jennie, Boston sounds like a terrible place! Being angry is very tiring and I hope you find a way to let some of it go. Haters gonna hate. For what it’s worth, Sam and I would appreciate every single chord if you came to play the chimes and glockenspiel in Shanghai!!

Comment on I’m mad. by Nicole Riner

Nicole Riner — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:58:52 +0000

Believe it or not, I experienced similar anger (though with different precipitants) when I moved to idyllic Colorado. “You mean you didn’t study here?”, various identifications as a Donna Reed-like housewifey, and the frequent blow-offs from personnel managers and contractors because I didn’t know any of their friends. It took me a lot longer to tap into that anger, recognize it, and embrace it, and I know you are healthier for being so much more self-aware. You are a thoughtful and sensitive person, but you are obviously also tough as nails when you need to be, which is why you will be successful!

PS–”Cornfed” bitch needs a smackdown.

Comment on I’m mad. by James Norton

James Norton — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:50:59 +0000

Yeah, that’s a pretty good distillation of Boston. When I left Boston for the Twin Cities, I yelled “WOOOHOOOOO!” out the car window, and, I’ve never really ceased feeling that sense of relief. Hang in there, keep meeting and befriending other bewildered exiles from the civilized world, and you’ll pull together a life raft.

Comment on I’m mad. by Charlie O.

Charlie O. — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:22:05 +0000

Hey Jennie!
Just know we value you out here in Colorado, and miss you! Hang in there, much love from CO.

Comment on I used to be all wiggle and no whump. by sharon davis

sharon davis — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:26:48 +0000

Love it !! I feel this way all the time!! Just finished a huge project and I’m getting used to the calm.. but I’m about to jump into the next one!! thanks for helping me put my finger on it jennie!

Comment on I’m mad. by Kevin Woelfel

Kevin Woelfel — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:41:03 +0000

I have such a hard time picturing you angry since you have never shared anything but a smile with me! But, I’ve known anger every morning this last year and a half and am finding it to be a burden these days. I’m told anger is a secondary emotion that is born from something else within, so at least I have a clue where to look. That said, I will be glad when I have shaped my world to not wake up angry. There are so many other emotions I would rather own. Thanks for your wonderful piece Jenny!

Comment on Which is why I always answer proudly that no, I did not marry a musician. by Betty (Beeg) Carter

Betty (Beeg) Carter — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:35:36 +0000

Welcome to New England Jennie! I’m living in New Hampshire and I see you’re in Boston and married…congrats! Drop me a note sometime – love to hear from you.
Aunt Beeg