
–The computer dude, otherwise know as “The
dumbass who has stolen had our computer for three weeks,” should be
FIRED.
Mr. Liverpool says I’m acting unreasonable,
irrational, unsympathetic, snotty.
Not
true.
He says the computer dude probably has other
commitments, a vast amount of computers he’s working on, a day job, and possibly
does not sit and think about blogs all. day. long.
I don’t believe it. Nope sir reeee. He’s probaby sitting on his lazy ass watching some idiotic program while our computer waits & waits &…
“Stop bitching,” he says. You’re
driving me craaazy. You’re addicted, Kimmy.”
“Whaaaat? No I’m nooot,” I whine like a
fifth grader.
“Just look at how you’re behaving right
now,” he goes on.
“Your hands are sweating &
you’re walking around in circles like a wild cat.
You need your fix. You need your crack.”
He smiles that stupid- knowing- familier smile.
I’ve seen that smile many times
before.
“Admit it,” he says. “Just confess
it.”
He sits waiting for my
response.
“So I write a few blogs once in a while….. SOoooo damn WHAT~”
He’s REALLY starting to piss me
off.
I mean, perhaps there’s a morsel
of truth to what he’s saying.
Perhaps.
But I can stop anytime I want.
Oh, Yeah, baby.
I can stop right now. Today.
This minute.
Flush my crack, language,
thoughts, ideas, sadness, lamenting, mourning, perspective, insight, &
random hollowness directly down the toilet.
I could….
Observe the words swirl &
swish into silence…
The syllables evaporate into nothingness.
But what would I do with my
words, my words?
Should I keep them hidden inside
to drown, to sink, to suffer?
Should I disguise them like the
plastic red lipsticked smile upon my face?
Should I die in my sleep with
the ink and words still upon my tongue?
——-Dear, Readers, What is your
addiction, your obsession, your crack?




SO SO Funny and timely. I am going to take a month off from all social media, computer (except business emails) and the like. I keep putting off the start date, but I DON’T have a problem. Really. NO I DON’T, HOW DAY YOU ACCUSE ME OF HAVING A PROBLEM? YOU’RE ONE TO TALK… oh, this isn’t about me, it’s about you, right?
Merry Christmas lady who has NO problems. Really. You are not addicted. Honest! Pay me when you get a chance, ok?
nan @ LBDDiaries recently posted..Stockings and Garters and Handcuffs Oh My!
i.e., pay me for saying you don’t have a problem in case I totally confused you!
nan @ LBDDiaries recently posted..Stockings and Garters and Handcuffs Oh My!
—–Nan,
I am confused!
….but there is one thing I am not confused about: I Do Have Problems….Lotoooos of Problems.
luv to you from MN. Xx
My addiction in Pinterest. I turn on my computer to dutifully respond to comments, catch up on blogs and instead spend 5 hours on Pinterest, wondering how I can get my hands on whipped cream vodka at midnight. I would love to turn away from the computer. But I can’t. Damn I’m weak.
I would hate for you not to share your thoughts and turmoil.
Rachel (Totally Ovar It) recently posted..I am Just a Material Girl
Rachel—I’ve just been invited to Pinterest. WHAT exsactly is it all about? I’ve been hearing so much about this site.
Xx
Do you need an intervention ? I’m sure I do!! The internet is for sure my addiction. Along with coffee. And I KNOW I would get addicted to Pinterest so that is why I’m avoiding it.
Michael Ann recently posted..Random Thoughts 2
Michael Ann,
It is a bit of an obsession…..but I can stop whenever I want to.
NOT!
Xx
I’m on your side. Computer geeks are just that- L-A-Z-Y SOB’s that will get to your computer when they feel like it. I know this, my kid is one.
When the computer is down, the internet is out, or one isn’t available, I go crazy! The two weeks I didn’t have internet service because dad didn’t do the internet I was beside myself. I had to go to the top of the driveway in the woods just to get cell service! WTF? Or go downtown to find a place that had WiFi.
Mr. Liverpool doesn’t understand. We girls need our internet! We need to “git it out thar!”
Irene recently posted..Christmas Storage and Memory Loss
–Irene,
I mean, what is the dude doing? Why does he need our computer that long? I asked MR. L. “Do you think we will get the damn computer before Christmas?”
I hate that idiot computer dude!!
I’ve been using the computer at work…and also a crazy stupid laptop.
I am not thrilled about this.
but I will admit…I’m a bit addicted. Well, It could be worse, right?
Xxx Kisssss
My only true addiction is food. Everything else is PLEASURE. I’m completely convinced of that. And? the Food I’m addicted to? Also Pleasure. You can’t be addicted to Pleasure, now can you? I am sure I’m Not addicted to Pleasure. But if I am? Halleluiah!
Uh, what was the question?
hehe, XOXOs
Theresa Sonoda recently posted..Bah Humbug
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
I am definitely addicted to ALL pleasure.
Chocolate is Pleasure.
I shant tell you anymore.
Love to you, Terri. X
Yep, Kimmy. You need to get some pills or a patch for this addiction. Must the family do an intervention on you? Must Hubby put a restraining order against your use of the computer? Must I set up a blogging addiction hotline?
On a serious note, tell Mr. Liverpool we would miss you if you weren’t blogging. I love getting your notices in my email.
Hugs!!
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Tots—-I think he’s jealous because he wants more attention!!!!
Xx Kiss
I posted about being a blogaholic and a 10 step program (steps 11 and 12 were downsized) http://k8edid.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/12-step-er-i-mean-10-step-program-for-blogoholics. I am cutting back – or so I tell myself.
Blogging has been such an outlet for me – and I know that it has been for you, as well. Hope your computer is back home and whizzing away soon.
Katy Clark recently posted..A Writer is Born – Or How I Ruined My Own Christmas
Katy,
I shall read your post…
I miss sitting in my back room on my BIG computer.
I’ve been quite misplaced w/ out this.
I’m on my son’s laptop right now!
Xx
Ooooh, good one. We all need an intervention over something, right? Sometimes, my crack is blogging, other times chocolate. Then there’s coffee Haagen Dazs. Now Husband had to work on my computer yesterday and so I couldn’t so anything for several hours. I think I started to have tremors.
Renee Fisher recently posted..My Friend Bill
Renee,
Yes! I’m also addicted to Chocolate & Red Wine & Books & Writing & even some people!
sending you a hug. Xx
Mr L. has no clue.
I am addicted to Facebook. For Reelz. I am trying to ween.
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Also my computer got a virus earlier this year and I rushed in to Staples Memorial. After seeing my Facebook Update a friend let me her spare Mac Laptop. She said, “You need one you are a blogger.”
HAAA.
I shall tell Mr. Liverpool this.
Yeah, facebook is fun & twitter & …..
..but blogging is my drug.
Xx
You. Are. Not. Addicted. Neither am I. It is just that I want the comp to be on all day so I can read or write blogs whenever I feel like it, which is sometimes all day. I get withdrawal symptoms too, when we have a power outage and the battery can’t handle it.
God, I am addicted to my blogger friends. Yes. That’s what it is. I worry when they don’t post for two days. And yes, my comp is only the means to get there. Heaven help the computer guy who actually dares to take my comp away. He’ll have a tigress to deal with.
I love how you wrote:
Should I die in my sleep with
the ink and words still upon my tongue?
Beautiful Kim. Huggs and kisses!
Vidya Sury, Freelance Writer & Blogger recently posted..30 things
Vidya,
You. Are. One. Of. My. Fave. People.
Have we met before? Haaa
XX Kiss for you in India.
Kim, I have the same problem, but I think we have this addiction because of our passion for writing. So, embrace it. Though, today, I spent 3/4 of it away from the computer. Instead, I was wrapping presents, getting organized, watching a little TV, and cooking dinner. It was nearly a computer-free day. Then I started to feel guilty that I’d been away so long, which is why I’m here now. Got to get to writing!
So, all this to say, I feel your pain.
Monica recently posted..My Daughter, the Baker
Dear Monica.
Yes. I think I must have “computer free” days.
I need to start paying attention to Mr. Liverpool more…
Xxxxx Kiss
The blog for sure. But not just writing it, the life it’s taken on. The friends (like you) the release, the laughter and tears. I need it. I think about it all the time. I wonder about you all…often.
And wine. Wine is kind of a big issue.
Bridget recently posted..Saturday Photos
Bridget.
You are indeed MY sort of girl
) XX Wine (for Sure)
No wonder you’ve gone MIA for awhile. I’ve missed you! My crack is blogging. Before I started my blog it was chocolate. Sometimes it’s both

Kiddothings recently posted..The Next 3 Months
Kiddo,
Chocolate may be the biggest downfall in my life….
and of course, I love CupCake Wine, too !!! XX
Listen up, Liverpool Laddie, she’s okay, I’m okay, okay? LOL LOL Missed ya chickie, glad you are back full tilt boogie, nice blog once again tonight (well, it’s night where I am now reading, anyway)
As for crack, writing, writing, writing is mine. I would write in my sleep if I could. Ideas on napkins, pieces of envelopes torn in haste and forgotten or buried in other stacks of papers full of ideas and things I intend to write. Would that I should live long enough to even type all the words/ideas in my head. Happen I may spend my life wearing out keyboard after keyboard. Blogging is good, just writing period is where it’s at for me.
But I’ll now confess that I’m now becoming somewhat addicted to my fellow bloggers, loving our “community” of like minded spirits and sharing. Just amazing and you are one of those, Kim
Such a pleasure to know you!
PS
I was just joking Mr. Liverpool. If I really meant it, I would have simply stayed silent and not wasted a single keystroke, LOL
Glad you are back, Kim, see your pages again soon!

aurora recently posted..Self Reliance as an Art
——–My computer is still not back…
Mr. Liverpool is lettting me share his stupid old laptop
)
Yes. I agree. It’s about the “WORDS.”
Always and continually “THE WORDS. The beautiful words.”
XX Kiss for you from MN.
Men, they just don’t get it!!
Alison@Mama Wants This recently posted..Tasty Thursday: Lemony Cookies
Mama, A,
Yes. Most of them are Dumb Asses !! haaaaaaaaaaaaa XX
Three weeks without my computer might actually kill me.
Karen Peterson recently posted..Deja Vu: I Gave at the Office
Karen,
Yes. I. Understand. Completely.
X
mine is def my laptop. I think I’d DIE without it!
The Bipolar Diva recently posted..All Too Real
Diva,
Yes. At least I have a bit of access to Mr. Liverpool’s dumb laptop.
I hate laptops!!!
Xx
If you’ve gotta have an addiction–and don’t we all?–I think having one to writing & poetry is a damn healthy one!!!!
Yeeesss sir eeeee!!! You go, Kim.
Jann Huizenga recently posted..Red for Saints, Santas & Sinners
Jann,
Mr. Liverpool doesn’t know how good he has it….
I mean, I could be a big wine drinker or something! Wait. I am. haaa..
Xxx
Oh yes I totally relate. I can’t believe you’ve been that patient personally Kim! I would have bought a new computer by now I think
xxx
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted..Janani, Homebush
Dear, L.
I am sharing Mr. L’s laptop w/ the entire family.
but….It is not the same.
I want MY own. MY freedom. My favorites. Ya know?
Xx
I do believe that blogging is my crack…I can’t resist it, I need it, I want it…I can’t stop.
Janine recently posted..Do You Like a Challenge?
Janine,
Yes, I know exsactly what you mean.
Need. Want. Desire. Drug.
this is what it’s like… XX
I’m addicted to blogging, and to Facebook. While I do Twitter, I can do without it. And, while I’m becoming familiar with Google+, it hasn’t captured my attention as yet.
Pinterest? Pinterest falls somewhere in between. I can get lost on it for a couple hours, but that rarely happens more than once a week.

Hot Coco recently posted..[More Than] Six Word Saturday
Hot Coco,
I’m afraid to get on Pinterest. I don’t need another addiction.
) xxx
I share your obsession…. I am addicted to blogging too!
Hilary recently posted..Got to have furiends…
Hilary,
One could be addicted to much worse, huh? xx
I just read this as i was finishing up a peiece for Here Women Talk. I really wanetd to be walking on the treadmill while watching Sunday Morning on CBS and then doing for 2 hours of meditation, but I had to write this piece. Well, I wanted to write it because I love to write.
I need to join FA for facebook junkies. I think of all the time I have wasted,. It should be 15 mins in the AM and 15 mins. in the PM. I am with Nan – take me away from social media for a month! xxxx
Dear e,
I like that you take Sunday’s off usually, dont’ you?
This is what I must do….
Xxxx Luv, U xx
It’s so rare that a husband has a point…I know how difficult it is to agree when he does.
My crack is my Trader Joe’s dark chocolate. I must stop buying it. Although I’ll never agree that I’m addicted to it, even when Ali points out that I purchase 5 bars at a time.
Ameena recently posted..fat thighs
Looove Dark Chocolate, too.
I must try Trader Joes. X
Loved this and if blogging is your crack, I’m glad of it. Your words should never be “flushed”!!! And yes, absolutely, even if you weren’t addicted (which it seems you probably are), three weeks is a long time, so this time, anyway, Mr. L. is probably wrong. My addictions are: coffee, endlessly editing old chapters and stories (when I’m afraid to start new ones), calling my sister and sometimes my aunt with every tiny bit of news (or even without), facebook (although only when I’m procrastinating), buying (too) expensive skin creams, teas, and lip balms.
Karen,
I Love your addictions.
Yes, coffee!!
If I lived closer, I’d love to hear about your everyday life & drink coffee w/ you!
My sister used to even know what I was making for dinner…..
Love Ya.
Kim, I too am addicted. This is the only place I can “put it out there” without filters. People help to share the burden when they comment on what you write. When I lost my beloved dog Honey, kind words sort of got me through the worst of it. When something strikes me as funny and people laugh or “get it”, it’s great. I think I’m closer to a lot of my “blogger friends” and “cyber buddies” than I am to people I’ve known for years and years. I think it’s a community that has such open arms and open hearts that it really enriches my life.
I hope that rat bastard computer guy hurries up and fixes your baby. You need to be able to express yourself and I miss it when you aren’t doing it!
Linda Medrano recently posted..How To Lose 7 pounds In 7 Days
—Dearest,
Love this: “people laugh or “get it”
…Gosh, I LOVE those people.
People that (((GET YOU.)))) I mean, really get you!!!
that is one of the reasons I miss my sister sooo much. SHE GOT ME. AND laughed at all my jokes. & loved me unconditionally and fully.
Love to you, sweet Linda.
Kim, I would not call it an addiction, I would label it the human need to communicate. Whether we’re on the receiving end or not, doesn’t matter. What matters is relaying our message. Our message of faith, humor, or hope. Other times it’s our need to “feel” the words of another; to feel their embrace, kind hug, or pat on the back. And what wonderful friends we make in the cyber world! Compassionate and understanding human beings that we’d be lucky to know in real life! You’re an extrovert, Kim. You HAVE to get your message out. Your friends, especially me, need you to. We need to smile, giggle, ponder, and even cry at what you write. It makes us feel that we’re not alone in the passage if life. I for one am feel my life has been enriched through your words. So write on, sister! Hugs from Rox and me!

Bella recently posted..What do you mean there’s a time portal at the market?
Sweet, Kind Bella,
NOBODY leaves such exquisite comments as you. NOBODY.
If there were an award for “GREATEST Beautiful BEST COMMENT MAKER”
…..You would get the award every. single. time.
I just love you. And I adore the Rox.
Percocet.
Wait…
What?
No seriously. I’m not addicted to it. I do take it for gallbladder pain. But I’m not nor every will be addicted to it because it binds you up tigher than a rubber ball. Have you ever tried to pass a hard rubber ball?
This comment got out of hand didn’t it.
ps. I think my head would explode without my computer. Lord forbid I had to resort to pen and paper. Do they even make paper anymore?
Kimberly recently posted..Santa, I’ve Been Oh So Naughty
Kimberly,
Anyone told you lately that you are a comedian?
You also have a heart of gold. Xx Hope you are well, girl.
Hey, I’m with you. Anyone who interferes on my obsessions is a fucker.
Kristy @PampersandPinot recently posted..Song Bird Sunday
Kristy,
I shall show Mr. L this.
F A B U L O U S !! haaaaaaaaaaaaa
Why are our comps PMSing at the same time?!? I’m jonesing after two days…and with my boss being anal about our Net access, I have had to resort to purging my house files at work and typing up things more easily scanned.
BOO HISS to Mr. Liverpool….he just doesn’t get us.
Nicole recently posted..Every day is a gift….
Nicole,
Men Are From Mars, Baby.
This is why women should be ruling the Universe. Xxx
Kim, I am sure not addicted to my computer, but i am addicted to your blogs, otherwise i would probley
be on mine about once a week.
Love You Way More Than Computers
Daddy
Daddy,
Love you more than Tabby Cats in Minnesota Snow.
Xxxx Kissssssss
Cute post! I actually believe that I am a little addicted to blogging as well. My new addiction, however, is Starbucks! Every morning I wake up anticipating my drive to work because Starbucks is on the way. And don’t let wake up too late to actually get to the Starbucks…I am usually late for work on these days. Sad….very very sad!
TheProDiva recently posted..Martini Thursday!!!
Dear Pro Diva,
But Starbucks is soooooooooooo good.
You deserve it, girlfriend. ::)))
OMG too funny! I hate to agree with Mr. Liverpool but he just might be right in this case. As for me….my addiction is coffee and chips & salsa. Just not at the same time

Sandy Webb recently posted..When Kind Words Are Spoken
—Sandy,
Mr. Liverpool may be a little bit right…
but I’m sure as hell not telling him that.
xxx Kiss for you.
hope you are doing okay during this time of year.
My Inner Chick recently posted..Blogging To Breathe
Well, I’m sitting here with a cup of coffee in my hand, reading blogs and thinking “Hurry UP, stupid computer guy!” so I might not be the best person to talk to about addiction. I think you should embrace it though; it’s okay that this is your outlet. Keep writing!
Emily recently posted..Inside the Bamboo Garden
Emily,
I’ve always been addicted to Writing, Words, Books, & Now— blogs.
I guess it’s not really hurting anybody!!
) Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Blogging To Breathe
This is the best kind of crack. Words. Translations of liquid feelings. This kind of crack keeps us wild and passionate women off the streets.
My newest crack is embroidering on my sewing machine. I’ve been dreaming about it the last three nights in a row. No lie. Obsessing. Yes ma’am! But it also soothes me and I end up with something tangible and awesome;). More crack please!
Wild Child Mama recently posted..Creative Manifestation! and !
—–keeping wild and passionate women off the streets—-
I love that!
YES! More Crack.
Xxx Kiss for you Mama
Haha, loved this and would have to say that I am equally obsessed with blogging – Oh dear. I figure there must be worse addictions though… ;0
Kelly @ Inspired Edibles recently posted..Baileys Chocolate Mousse
Yeah, I agree, Kelly
))
Thank goodeness we blog or we wouldn’t have met one another…
Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Blogging To Breathe
HI Kim! I understand exactly how much time you want to invest in your blog and all the bloggy loveliness that’s out there! I hope that Mr L. gives you a big hug and continues to support your “habit”
I spend a great portion of my waking hours blogging, cooking for the blog or thinking of the blog….or reading blogs!
Fortunately, Honey Bunny has been very supportive and he – oddly enough – is thrilled that I’ve found something so fulfilling! He also asks about certain bloggers and how they’re doing (you included) based on what posts I’ve read to him and comments on my blog. He thinks the friendships I’ve developed are incredible …and he’s thrilled!
I suspect that there will be a day that he’ll want to put a time constraint on it, but fortunately today’s not that day! And best of luck to him when he tries!
Thinking of you….
As for my obsessions…First and foremost is Honey Bunny! My sisters, my puppy, diet coke, cookbooks, romance books, plants vs zombies and, yes, blogging!
Ann recently posted..Cranberry Walnut Biscotti!
Ann,
Obsessions are so0000 fun, aren’t they?
I swear, I would walk 10 miles to get my Diet Coke fix
)
Do you like the diet coke w/ lime?
I love that your Honey Bunny is one of your addictions. XX
Well, we know where we need to go when we meet – a place that serves Diet Coke! I actually am something of a purist when it comes to my sodas…I don’t like lime in it – nor do I like RUM in it! If I drink Diet Coke – it’s always straight up!
Ann recently posted..Cherry Icebox Cookies
I cans top but usually i go right back into blogging. Int he beginning I was really bad. I had to check the blog everywhere I went lol. I mean i was bad and it can be addictive. But after all for me, it wore off. I still love blogging but it doesn’t consume as much time. I try to keep my post organized to one day .. I did say I try lol
Dear Pure.
)) Ha
My day job gets in the way of my blogging
I want to quit,. write a book, and blog full time xx
I would go crazy without my laptop. I can leave it behind for a few days over the weekend or vacation but not for weeks out on repair. I am addicted.
Jessica recently posted..Who Decides If She Has Been Naughty Or Nice?
Jessica,
) X
Well, I am finding out that I am Not Alone
Must resist the temptation to post a reply…
Must resist the temptation to post a reply…
Must resist the temptation to post…
Must resist the temptation…
Must resist…
Must…
…
Dammit!
Yeah, I can quit anytime.
Phil recently posted..I’m Back!
Phil.
I really Crack me UP.
How are you, Mister? Xx Kissssssssssssss
My Inner Chick recently posted..Blogging To Breathe
I’m fine Kim. Busy as can be, and cleaning up like crazy getting ready to cook up a storm with my wife for the holidays.
How are things going for you in your neck of the woods ma’am?
Phil recently posted..I’m Back!
Phil,
I meant to say that *YOU* really crack me up.
I am such a DOoooRK
))
Things are Okay. Thanks for asking. X
Ha! I crack me up all the time. I’m sure you do too.
Big Hugs for the holidays Kim. I imagine they cannot be easy for you. Sending you a bunch of blessings and lots of love to hold you through. All the best to you and yours.
Phil recently posted..I’m Back!
umm…my iphone4!!! If this phone broke or was lost better believe I’d fork out the 500$ to get a new one. I can’t help it. Andrew will now know having one! He cannot tease me about it anymore.
Miss You, see you in… 5 days!!!!!
Love,
Alina
see you soon. Xx can’t wait to see you.
Yeah, I understand the computer thing. I am in front of it all day, and really have no desire to get on it at night, but once I hit the blog dashboard, I’m gone. I guess my other thing is my Android. Check emails, twitter, even post to my blogs. I have the calendar, my to-do list, all my contacts. YUP! I’m addicted… if it ain’t my computer… it’s definitely my phone.
Tere Anne recently posted..Mama Kat – How has blogging changed me
Tere,
)) XXx
at least I’m not the only one addicted to all this fun stuffffff
Blogging has def. become an addiction of mine. I miss it when I am away from it.
My other addictions? Probably too many to list, but here is a good one. Butter.
(FL) Girl with a New Life recently posted..Stories from Real Women: On Honouring Herself
Butter?!!!
Oh, Yeah, Baaaaby Xx Butter melted w/ chocolate. ahhhhh
I have not had an intervention yet…thank goodness.
I can go a day….maaaayyybeee….

Kelly recently posted..Wordful Wednesday
Kelly,
I think that’s a healthy thing. Xx kIss
I think I shall have 1 -No- Computer day
Never had any until I started blogging. Right there with you! And the computer guy should be blacklisted. You want me to call my aunts people and get them to talk to him?!
Stasha recently posted..Monday Listicles
haaa,
he dropped it off today!
Thanks for the offer though. Xxx
You made me laugh Kim, because it is so me, when the computer was off a couple of months before. I was jumping here and there, couldn’t figure out what I could do with all these words coming and going.
Grab a paper but it seemed my mind got used to speed !!
Now my true addiction is Chesse and Baguette……..my French side! And I can’t go a day without Cheese. I could run in the city at night just to buy cheese. Crazy life!
MARIE recently posted..Empowering Women Words of the Week
Marie,
Cheese and milk! YEAh!
Are you French? Where do you live? Xx
You crack me up! We’re all that way … well, not all, but some of us are.. I hope you know that is why you have both a portable laptop and a desktop or a bigger laptop.
It’s the words that I love. The words The words The words.
XXX Love to you, B.
My addictions: coffee with half and half, my blow-out hair brush, Dove soap, lots of dangly jewelry, my heated mattress pad, and of course….my iPhone! (should add facebook to the list, but kinda embarrassed about that one)
Happy Holidays!
Leaza in Denver recently posted..My Christmas Makeover
Lezza,
I know. I’m embarrassed about being on the computer waaay too much!!
Happy Holidays back to you. Xx