Good post, Kim. I am naturally an emotional (no drama) kind of guy, who has learned over the last year or so that so much of the stuff we worry about or get angry about truly does not matter. (except the Red Sox beating the Yankees) It's how we react to it which does. we need to enjoy each day and make an impact, to make positive change in the lives we can affect. Happy Easter.

Hmmm...I don't do either...run or  thrive. My on-line life is just a part of the whole. I won't let it take over and touch me in a negative way. I also know that our on-line words live forever and so therefore I am careful of what I put out there.  I worry about fair housing rules, anti-trust stuff like that so I do avoid anything that smells like that. I enjoy blogging and enjoy hanging in the Rain but I choose where I go and play based on my likes and dislikes....and I have all the drama I need in my day to day life...don't need or want more on line. Some people thrive in drama and write posts designed to create drama and love the negative stuff... not me.

Happy Easter Kim. I'm actually meeting a customer today... 

Very well put Kim.  I really love your comment "clean MY dirty clothes"  I am a Newbie to AR so am not sure what the drama was all about.  Glad for that. Happy Easter

Great point.......life is short......no time for drama..............have a Happy Easter

Kim  There is no avoiding the drama when dealing with people making one of the largest financial decisions of their life, and we all feel weak in the face of resistance, when you feel this way it is important to take a day off and don't think about business for one day.Happy Easter

I run.... who needs drama. I dont have time for it!

Kim..very good post..it seems..some people just live for drama...I tend to run from it...those people are like a cancer!

Happy Easter!

Kim - this is a great posting - I am the same way - I try not to air my dirty laundry and I try not to hear anybodies else's either.  I just don't but up with negative things.  If there is something you don't like in your life - CHANGE IT. 

You are right about life allows some good stuff, but it is only the beginning. No drama for me please. Just get out and live life to your best ability, and if life throws you a curve ball, hit it out of the park. May God bless you each and every day!

Hi Kim, the drama of life is exhausting.  I don't run from it but I don't participate either.  Life is to short to spend time on issues that will not change or create change for the better.  Nice post.  Have a great Easter.

KIM - You were put through very unfair drama this week.  It's one thing when people want to have a constructive conversation.  It's quite another when you are viciously attacked.  You did not deserve your drama.  In The End, all that matters is that you are true to yourself and you have no problem looking in the mirror.  The rest is all nonsense.  Have a Happy Easter, Kim.  Thanks for mentioning me.

Today we had an Easter Egg hunt and played with the kids. No Drama just a great day!

Happy Easter

Your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

Mike- Go Sox!!! I have been learning as I go through... I hate to admit it, but as I get older it gets easier. 

Monika- I hear you... and agree as well... online words can and do last forever.  Luckily I am not ashamed of anything I have written so far and hope to keep it that way!  I guess we can be near the drama and not run away but it is a choice whether to take part or not.  I don't..

Can't believe you are meeting a customer...  We went to church and had our family dinner already, so actually if someone wanted to do business today, I would be there as well... guess we are die hards...or we are there when our clients need us!

Kristi- AR is awesome... and you will see drama once in a while BUT it was a while before I even knew it existed here...  Just blog away and participate (like Monika said) in the posts that interest you... sometimes it will find you even if you are not looking for it!!!

Julie- Happy Easter to you as well!  Enjoy your day!

Steve- you agree with me, sometimes there is no avoiding it and the best thing to do IS step away for a moment...or two.

Laura- Good for you!  Keep life simple! There is very little that really matters... life on earth is TEMPORARY!

BLR Guy- Run fast...sometimes it tries to catch up to you! LOL!

Vincent- it sounds like we have similar personalities... I am sure  you are happy even when your life isn't perfect...no?

Kevin- Sounds like you know what I am saying here!  Funny I just realized that I tried to make people read into this post and my point of it was the opposite.  Happy EASTER!  Oh well, I am not perfect, thats for sure- never claimed to be!

Kim:  I really felt for you as I read through all the vicious attacks that were aimed at you.  People like that are just not worth a second thought.  I am a member on  another on-line group and there are folks on there that can be trouble makers too.  Unfortunately, it's just something that exists.  Some people are just like that.  I think that people who attack others anonymously from behind the safety of their computer screens are just plain cowards and most likely don't have real lives to keep them busy, so they create this on-line drama to fill up their empty lives.  That's my take on it anyway.  Take care & Happy Easter!

Adam's post sounds interesting.  I'll have to give it a read.

Charles- sounds fun to me, up here the eggs would still have been in the SNOW!!!  I bet it was beautiful where you are... I am glad you enjoyed your day! 

Katherine - thanks for your comment.  I totally agree with "your take"...  I am not giving them a second thought.  They are not my clients nor ever would be!  Let them have their fun... they have moved on to someone else I am sure!!!  Just say "no" to drama!!! LOL

Thanks Kim for another great post.  I am one that will not deal with drama.  Life has too much to offer to be in a bunch of mess.  Some people's lives are based on DRAMA.  If there is no drama they may not have anything left to do or nothing to talk about.

Keep up the great posts.  Hope your Easter was as relaxing and joyful as mine.  No Drama at all.  God Bless

Kim, You were certainly thrown under the bus this week. It's great when you have a post picked up by a popular site but why oh why did it have to be housingpanic!!! Way too many nasties over there. I wish they'd stay.....over there!!

I try to run from drama, I do however know a few people that are like magnets towards drama!

Kim - Drama is something that should be reserved for the stage or screen but sometimes we get caught up in our own real life drama without really desiring it and must weather the storm so to speak. I don't relish getting into someone elses drama unless necessary.

i think your clipart photo is appropo - life is both drama and comedy - and if not.....you're not truly alive.........just my take...i'd say your blogs this weeks generated a fair bit of drama........and i enjoyed them and the passion!  Also judging by the commentaries.......others enjoyed playing in your 'drama'.........so its not all bad.............so no for me to creat some 'drama' blogs.......i could use a comment or two..........otherwise it feels like its all for naught! lol

I'll have to take a look at Adam's post.  Such a great post Kim, a lot of people thrive off of drama and that is so unhealthy.  Great picture!