Comments on: Martha, Self-Restraint, Best Business Practices

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:59:50 +0000

I used to love Martha.

I have ten years of her magazine stacked up downstairs (those things are TOO expensive to throw away.)

I would tape, then TiVo her show.

I MADE HER HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS!!!

But, then, three years ago, I quit.

It was the day after the election in 2006. She said, about ten seconds after she walked on stage, “Isn’t today a wonderful day?” And then basically did a jig, “we won we won we won. Yipeeee! you lost you lost you lost. Nanny nanny boo!” It was really awful. I mean, I would have been fine if she had said, “Yesterday was an important election. I hope everyone had a chance to vote. What a wonderful day. It’s a good thing.” But the gloating? Whatever, Martha.

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So I made some candied ginger, big whoop. But ~YOU!~ made marshmallows?!? I bow down. I do. And my son would want you to adopt him.

I keep seeing her Christmas issue of Living in the grocery store and I’d really like to have it. But I Just. Wont. Buy. It.

By: Dee/reddirtramblings

Dee/reddirtramblings — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:53:58 +0000

I wonder when women will quit beating each other up and start lifting each other up instead.

It’s easy to be mean. It takes more skill to be kind. I’m sad that Martha has come to this, and as you know, I do have a garden. Not everyone wants to or can. ~~Dee

By: Laura J.

Laura J. — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:57:32 +0000

I’m not going to defend her recent behavior, but I have to share a little story in Martha’s defense. About 9 years ago, when my girl was five years old, she LOVED to watch Martha Stewart’s show. B/c we homeschool, we would take a “break” when Martha was on & Jami would watch every step Martha took as she demonstrated her different projects. Jami, of her own accord, decided to draw a picture of herself and Martha, as well as write a little “fan letter”. I located the address (thank you, Internet), wrote a little letter of explanation, clipped one of Jami’s photos to it and mailed them off. You can’t imagine our shock when the phone rang one day – caller ID said “OmniMedia”. I answered it, and a very nice woman in Martha’s office said Martha had received Jami’s picture and liked it so much that she would be sending her a photo, too. A few days later, Jami received an autographed photo from Martha that said “To Jami, My #1 Fan – You’re a Good Thing – Love, Martha”

It absolutely thrilled my girl. It wasn’t long after that the stock scandal broke. I explained to my girl that sometimes the people that we like make bad choices and there are prices to be paid for those choices. She still likes Martha, but realizes that she made a bad choice and had to pay for it. A good illustration of how no one should be above consequences, maybe?

I don’t know what’s up with Martha now. I wish she would get it together – she is very talented and has so much knowledge to share. The snooty thing kind of ruins the whole, though, dontcha’ think?

By: Jenn A,

Jenn A, — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:25:36 +0000

I agree with you-I am not looking for any attitude with my craft supplies.

By: debbie

debbie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:55:31 +0000

I’m on this bandwagon too! As to the retail outlet for her goods, I’ve seen her in many Macy’s ads!(did i spell that right?) so I guess she doesn’t need our middle and lower class money any more.

I’ve never been a martha fan, do not buy her stuff because of her attitude, and when she comes up in conversation I make it known how I feel. It has caused conflict with my sisters, whom I love so much, which makes me sad. But no matter what I can’t support her ugliness.

I do enjoy your blog very much.
Thanksgiving Blessings,
debbie

By: Bill McNutt

Bill McNutt — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:47:13 +0000

I’ve always been taught never to criticise other people in public. “Publicly praise, privately correct” was the training I got.

When did that change?

I make exceptions, of course, for people holding political offices. If you can’t criticise tax-fattened hyenas, there’s no justice.

Bill

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:16:08 +0000

Seems Martha has apologized… http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/11/23/2009-11-23_martha_stewart_apologizes_for_comment_that_rachel_rays_cooking_not_good_enough_f.html but in my mind and I’m sure many others, the damage is done.

By: Jenny 867-5309

Jenny 867-5309 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:55 +0000

It is mind boggling how many celebrities feel they have a right to express their opinion of people. What’s the point?! Very, very tacky.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:16:47 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more…..

By: Viki

Viki — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:35 +0000

Like Martha, we as women are harder on other women. We can be our own worst enemies. Why is that I wonder?