
The other day I received, what I’ll politely call, a “nasty-gram.” It was an email to this blog, that you are reading right now, Marianne’s Consignment Confessions. And it kind of blew me away. It was filled with vitriol towards me and towards the blog. This person, who had signed up to receive these emails, found my “opinion” of the health benefits of drinking more water to be offensive and accused me of “email abuse.” I’ll be honest, I was pretty hurt by her comments. So I’m writing to you today, all my dear readers, to clear the air, if you will…

So Much Love For Marianne’s Consignment Confessions
Despite the nasty email the other day, I still maintain that I have the most amazing readers out there. Marianne’s Consignment Confessions would not exist without you! And I am forever grateful for every last one of you. Your positive comments, both online and in person, at Consignments Ltd., buoy my spirits and keep my writing, twice a week, every week. And through this blog you have given me a gift and allowed me to return to the field of professional writing that I worked in for years and have been passionate about for a lifetime. Thank you.

There’s A Way Out If You’re Not Happy with The Blog
So here’s where I “come clean,” if you will. I understand that the design ideas, recipes, health tips and self-improvement topics that I write on are not for everyone. That’s where the “unsubscribe” option comes in. If you don’t want to receive this blog, there’s a button at the bottom of each issue where you can delete yourself (permanently) from receiving them. I hope that you won’t, but the option is always there for you. There’s also an option to send me a note. You can tell me what you like (or don’t) and you can suggest topics that you’d like to see me cover. It’s easy. And I respond to everyone. The one thing I’m asking you, dear reader, is to use kindness in how you communicate with me. And, as my mother would often say, “if you can’t say any thing nice…” maybe just unsubscribe.
I value the rapport that we have built with each other, dear reader. And I appreciate the time that you take to read my words. I hope it will continue.
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21 Comments
Patti Burlingame
December 8, 2024 at 5:41 amI am so sad……In this world of political unrest, wars and famine, and just such angst, I choose to find “the light”. I have a severely disabled child and every single day, I witness kindness, love, and caring……Look for light in this darkness we see in our world. I am sorry,Marianne, that you received this negative comment……We are never going to agree on everything in these days…Choose kindness, dear readers…… Hold your loved ones close in this wonderful season and look for that “light in the darkness”.
Kim A. Hanson
December 8, 2024 at 6:45 amMarianne. Ignore the naysayers. Keep going. I enjoy your blog and design tips. I’ve been shopping at your store for over a decade. My house has many treasures found there. Plus so many I have given as gifts. Thank you for being such a gift to our community. Kim Hanson
Jean
December 8, 2024 at 7:42 amI’m not typically a “blog” reader but read yours faithfully and enjoy them all! I may even have learned something!! Thank you!
Muriel
December 8, 2024 at 7:58 amEnjoy reading your blog and love your store! Negative comments are a reflection of themselves not you.
Paula
December 8, 2024 at 8:14 amIgnore a single naysayer! Your blog is fun to read and informative to boot! I especially love that it comes to me from home wherever my travels take me! Thank you for writing.
Judie Smith
December 8, 2024 at 8:32 amDear Marianne,
I have been reading your blog since its inception and admire your talent as a writer and enjoy your subjects and topical issues.
Having encountered a “nasty” person on a medical call center last week (of all places!), I decided the “unkind” response was more about them, than about me and the same is true of the unkind note that you received!
To me, you have always seemed very kind, with a pleasant demeanor and an upbeat manner, both in person and in your blog. As I have developed mobility issues with age, it is difficult for me to get to your shop, but I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog and also reading about advice, your mention of family members and about what’s new in your shop!
So please don’t be discouraged about your blog by one very unhappy person who is so miserable in their own life, that they are lashing out at others. They are to be pitied for their attitudes…
Please keep writing your enjoyable pieces, Marianne.
Wishing you and your family a happy Christmas and upcoming year,
Judie 🙂
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:44 amJudie: Thank you for all your kind words. I really appreciate it. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and New Year, as well.
Jean
December 8, 2024 at 8:32 amSo much anger and unhappiness in this world and sadly many people feel the need to project that onto others. Please ignore the person who cannot read something with which they don’t agree but feel the need to attack the messenger. That nasty email revealed the writer’s state of mind; please know your customers and readers emphatically do not agree.
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:42 amJean: I do worry about all the anger out there. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement.
Janice
December 8, 2024 at 9:26 amEvery fall I spend a couple of weeks in Narragansett where I grow up. This wonderful store is always on my “to do” list. When I pull out my holiday decorations and dinnerware, it puts a smile on my face to look at the pieces I’ve purchased at this great shopping spot in Wakefield. Brings a bit of R.I. Nostalgia to Arizona
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:40 amJanice: Thank you for sharing. I often wonder where our treasures end up and it’s great to know how far and wide that they are spreading. Wishing you all the best.
Patti-Jo
December 8, 2024 at 10:16 amMuch love to you and love all of your blogs! Remember : you can’t please everyone all the time and some you can’t please ever. Life is not ever about you , it’s about what you do with it. And you have done many many wonderful things with it. Please keep up your good work and many many tanks.
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:39 amPatti-Jo: Thank you for that great reminder. It is about what you do with it. I so appreciate you and Lance. Miss your shiny face ❤️
Kristine
December 8, 2024 at 10:31 amI’m sorry you received such an awful email about the “staying hydrated” post. Your advice came at a crucial time for me, having been unable to have a much needed CT scan due to the technicians not being able to find a decent vein for the IV. I had to reschedule a week later. Took your advice and bought a 24-oz water bottle, drank no caffeine and no sugar liquids for 48 hours, guzzled the water, and had no problem with the IV. Thanks for the help!
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:37 amKristine: I am so happy that your test went well! Like George Bailey, we never know the extent of our impact in life. Grateful for you and your readership.
Laurie
December 8, 2024 at 10:43 amLove your blog, find it a sensible, loving and informative
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:34 amThanks so much 😊
RoseMary Koch
December 8, 2024 at 2:20 pmI absolutely love your blogs and have learned a lot — no matter what our age, we can always learn something new. If you feel you cannot learn anything, then they are not for you. I find that Marianne’s blogs are informative, well written and useful, and in some cases remind me of what I learned earlier in life and forgot. They have been a reminder to me and appreciate reading these informative hints. Please keep them going –I would be disappointed if you stopped the blogs. thanks for your tije in writing these informative blogs. RoseMary Koch
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:34 amRoseMary: Thanks so much. I’m so glad you enjoy the blogs. Not letting one grumpy Gus get me down. So appreciate you and your readership.
Gail M Murphy
December 8, 2024 at 9:44 pmI’m sorry that one of your readers was not nice. I really enjoy your blog, especially when you choose music to go along with it. On a personal note I tried the pumpkin roll that you shared @ Thanksgiving, it was so delicious & everyone loved it! Keep up your good work! Gail Mosman Murphy
mariannes
December 9, 2024 at 6:32 amGail: Thank you so much for your kind words 😊 And I’m so glad that you enjoyed the pumpkin roll. It is rather good.