Mar 19, 2009

The Family Album Straight Up With A Twist.

Please help. Bossy has fallen and she can’t get up.

It’s been months and months since Bossy last updated her Family Tree story. And with each passing day, Bossy finds it more difficult to dive in and continue because, also, does anyone besides Bossy’s best friend her really care?

Quick Poll: should Bossy continue the Family Tree story, or relinquish this space to something else. And if Bossy does continue, should she begin with a refresher post along the lines of, “Bossy’s family was born a poor black child?”

If you don’t know what Bossy is talking about, the story begins with a crazy old American Indian woman.

Bossy thanks you for your help in advance.

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190 comments

1. 1
   on March 19th, 2009 at 8:42 am
   Acher said:

   YES! Keep up the family tree. I was just wondering the other day when we were going to get a new installment. I love the old photos!


2. 2
   on March 19th, 2009 at 8:54 am
   Lauren said:

   Uhhhh…. DUH! Of COURSE you should keep this feature!! Please!


3. 3
   on March 19th, 2009 at 8:59 am
   Marty said:

   More, more, more! I have been patiently waiting!


4. 4
   on March 19th, 2009 at 9:00 am
   Catherine McP said:

   This is where I started reading your blog. Found and read this whole story before even reading your main page, so yes get a move on! I’m still trying to figure out how I even found this story. Beats the crap outta me!


5. 5
   on March 19th, 2009 at 9:00 am
   Diane G said:

   I would love more of the family story! You gotta!


6. 6
   on March 19th, 2009 at 9:09 am
   Betsey said:

   Yes, more please!


7. 7
   on March 19th, 2009 at 9:11 am
   Al said:

   Keep it up!


8. 8
   on March 19th, 2009 at 9:13 am
   Dorrie said:

   Please continue. I love readying the history. And some day, you will be so glad it is documented. The one thing I regret is not getting, in writing. more stories from my grandparents and father.


9. 9
   on March 19th, 2009 at 9:17 am
   Jill said:

   Please continue! I’ve been waiting for a new chapter.


10. 10
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:17 am
    melinda said:

    Keep going!!!! I love the stories!


11. 11
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:22 am
    Mary said:

    Bossy, I have been waiting patiently for this to return!! This and the barbie doll recaps with headless Ken are my favorites! Since you say your mother lives hear you now you must continue! When/how/why do they leave Wyoming?? CONTINUE!!!


12. 12
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:29 am
    shanna said:

    Most definitely keep this section. I love it! I hope to someday be so talented or inspired or copycatish(yes that is a new word) to do one of my own. Teach me, Wise One.


13. 13
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
    Tanndavis said:

    I Love it!!! Keep it!


14. 14
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
    Julianne said:

    You must finish the story. Get to work. I am waiting for the next installment.XXOO


15. 15
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:51 am
    Marnie said:

    I have been waiting on the edge of my seat for what happens next to Walt and Bert and Dondi! Please, go on!!


16. 16
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:53 am
    Martha in Kansas said:

    I’m enjoying them. I hope you’ll continue.


17. 17
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:54 am
    Jenn said:

    I LOVE the family tree!!


18. 18
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:55 am
    heartworks said:

    It’s one of my favorite features!


19. 19
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:57 am
    Deborah Non Blogger said:

    I hear the cry for help….and the answer is-
    Please continue, I need more adopted ancestors.


20. 20
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:58 am
    teri said:

    Yes, it’s like another story of Bossy’s life. Great photos and stories.


21. 21
    on March 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
    JenniferB said:

    Don’t give up Bossy — I love the family tree updates and keep checking, hoping Bossy has gotten it together and posted an update! So hurry!


22. 22
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:04 am
    Emily said:

    I started reading your blog because a friend directed me to one of the family history posts. I was so mesmerized by it that I read the entire saga in a day. Please continue the series. It’s not just your family’s story; it’s the story of an American family learning to make do. It’s something we can all relate to, and it’s the part of history that we never got in our high school textbooks. Please keep going.


23. 23
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:09 am
    carson said:

    You MUST continue the Family Tree – I read it from beginning to end when I first found your blog. Your family is so much more interesting than mine. Would you consider adoption? I’m very low maintenance.


24. 24
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:11 am
    aj said:

    PLEASE continue. It is fascinating reading, and I love it.


25. 25
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:12 am
    Mimi said:

    Pretty please with a cherry on top continue?


26. 26
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:14 am
    April in CT said:

    I have been hoping for said ‘months and months’ that this would be updated. Today I’m excited to see some action even if it’s not at update..a glimmer of hope. In other words continue the dern story!


27. 27
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:20 am
    sonrie said:

    Yes! Please continue…this is one of my favorite parts…as well as the Adventures of Barbie and Silent Headless Ken (but that’s another story).


28. 28
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:26 am
    SherylW said:

    Keep the family tree, I love the stories of Bert, Walt, Dondi and everyone else. Family tree is one of my fav parts of the blog …


29. 29
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:28 am
    Tatiana said:

    I always love peering into the family histories of others, which means I usually have to liquor people up and ask leading questions. But you are just giving it away! So please continue. I’m on a budget and can’t afford much booze.


30. 30
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:28 am
    Kathy from NJ said:

    I agree with commenters 1 through 27


31. 31
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:28 am
    Kathy from NJ said:

    Oops, through 29


32. 32
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:29 am
    bossy's friend martha said:

    I vote refresher course and then MORE!


33. 33
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:30 am
    Linda said:

    LOVE your family tree! Want more!


34. 34
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:32 am
    Laura said:

    It is riveting. Please add more.


35. 35
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:34 am
    Linda_M said:

    When I first found your site, I read through all of the family tree posts. I’ve been anticipating the next one *forever*. Please continue the story. (Pretty please?)


36. 36
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:38 am
    Meg said:

    A resounding YES to continue!


37. 37
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:39 am
    sherry said:

    Please continue your family stories. But the music you’re listening to? Not so much.


38. 38
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:44 am
    karen said:

    Please finish it. That’s what got me hooked in the first place. But like the old days where you had long funny nicey posts and not just a summary of one picture.


39. 39
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:47 am
    Chookooloonks said:

    You were born a poor black child?

    I KNEW IT!!


40. 40
    on March 19th, 2009 at 10:47 am
    ErinM said:

    Keep going! What happens when Walt become Project Engineer? Will they ever move back to NJ? Will they ever all be content again?


41. 41
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:02 am
    Joie said:

    Heavens, yes! I felt like I was dropped when I got to the last entry and there was no more. Please keep writing. A plot summary might be helpful but just keep writing!


42. 42
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:04 am
    anne marie in philly said:

    yes yes yes!

    it’s history and a slice of long-ago america and wicked kewl!


43. 43
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:11 am
    Kristina said:

    Please keep it! This is a wonderful feature! I love it!


44. 44
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am
    steph said:

    Please continue!


45. 45
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:20 am
    valerie said:

    please continue! i need to know what happens next!


46. 46
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:24 am
    Vicky said:

    Please oh please continue!


47. 47
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:29 am
    ellen said:

    Oh, Bossy! How do I love the family tree…let me count the ways! I love looking at the great clothes from the forties! I love the cliffhanger-y way you tell the story! I love how it reminds ME of my love of history! I love learning about what your family’s life was like WAY BACK WHEN! DO NOT STOP THE FAMILY TREE!


48. 48
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
    Tasha said:

    Definitely continue, please! I also wouldn’t worry about a refresher chapter — that’s what the archives are for.


49. 49
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
    Emily Breyfogle said:

    Fo’ shizzle you need to keep this up! I have been awaiting the continuation of the family drama for MONTHS!


50. 50
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
    Jessie said:

    Yes Miss Bossy, you have to continue. I love the way you tell your family’s story, It was one of the first things that endeared me to your site. And just think how great it will be for your kids to have this all written for posterity.

    I have read the whole story up to now, but since it has been a while you may want to do a one or two paragraph refresher.


51. 51
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:40 am
    Meg said:

    Yes, yes, yes!! I totally <3 the family pictures and stories!!!


52. 52
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:43 am
    The Other Lisa said:

    No, please for god’s sake, find something else to write about!

    Sorry – I’m kidding. It’s unanimous. Bring back Walt and Bert and Dondi. It’s lovely that you have so many photos and stories. My mom’s family all worked at Kodak and that side of the family is richly documented – it’s a huge and wonderful legacy.

    But – if you don’t have energy for your subject matter – how will you gin yourself up for writing about it? Gin is always an option, of course (and perhaps the origin of the phrase).

    Now that’s a conundrum I can not help you with. But I join with your legions of screaming fans in fervently hoping that you find the will to resume your family history.


53. 53
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:46 am
    katie said:

    Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease keep this up!!!!!!!! Oh pleeeeease! It is fantastic.


54. 54
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:49 am
    bdaiss said:

    I’ll hop on the bandwagon. I love the family tree stories. I’d hate to see them go. And I think you can skip the refresher. The link to the archives is plenty.


55. 55
    on March 19th, 2009 at 11:59 am
    Ambry said:

    Good golly yes! Like everyone else, I’ve been waiiiiiting & waiiiiiiiiting for another post. I’ve sort of fallen in love with Bossy’s DNA.


56. 56
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
    Jenni said:

    PLEASE continue. Thanks.


57. 57
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
    Sara S said:

    I saw the picture in my google reader and my first thought was, “oooh! old-timey picture! Bossy updated the family tree! yayyyyyy!” And then there was no update and I was sad. Stop making me sad!


58. 58
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
    Shannon Hunter said:

    Please continue Bossy …


59. 59
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
    kay said:

    If I can’t have a fascinating family of my own, then I want to share yours.

    If you’re willing to keep doing it, I’m committed to keep reading it.

    Also? I’m nosy about stuff like that.


60. 60
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
    jess said:

    Yes, please. More.


61. 61
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
    victoria said:

    We love the family stories. Please don’t stop.


62. 62
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
    Me said:

    YES! YES! YES!

    Add more, please.


63. 63
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    PLEASE OH PLEASE! It’s an awesome story!


64. 64
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
    Corinne said:

    Bossy…I love you…but have you lost your mind?!??! YES YES AND YES CONTINUE!!!! PLEASE!!!!


65. 65
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
    Half Assed Kitchen said:

    Keep it up, Sistah! We love it.

    A recap might be nice. Especially Bossy-style.


66. 66
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
    Deborah said:

    MORE, please!! Definitely continue.


67. 67
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
    Madness said:

    Madness checks the family tree straight up with a twist DAILY to see if youve remembered that we are all WAITING for the next post.
    You MUST continue!!
    Love
    Madness


68. 68
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
    Momo Fali said:

    I check every day, then with a big sigh I have to click away because there’s nothing there. MORE, PLEASE!


69. 69
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
    Hannah said:

    BOSSY! You must finish!
    I love this story & seeing the vinatge pictures!!


70. 70
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
    dalgal said:

    YES! please.


71. 71
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
    Renee in Seattle said:

    please continue IF there is a fascinating conclusion. If however, everyone lives boring-ly ever after…. I’m good.


72. 72
    on March 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
    Shelly Kang said:

    As if it hasn’t been said enough already, PLEASE! Give us more of the family story. And then, when you’re done, collate it all and put it into a book. It’s better than most biographical fiction I’ve read.


73. 73
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
    Grandma J said:

    Being Bossy’s best friend, I could have told Bossy that the saga about Walt, Bert and little Dondi was the same kind of sage that made huge stars out of the likes of Bogie and Bacall.

    If Hollywood ever got ahold of this story, Bossy would never have to worry about her pitiful poverty party again. Bossy would be hostessing wild extravaganza’s, insisting that her party planner use excessive Christmas lights everywhere.
    No matter what, Grandma J loves Bossy just as much as she loves Dondi, Walt and Bert. She also wonders if Bossy might be trapsing down to the Blogfest in Virginia this July…because Grandma J would plan ahead and bring extra Ritz crackers.


74. 74
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
    chrissy said:

    Please do, but only if you feel it … don ‘t force anything that doesn’t feel right, y’know?


75. 75
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
    Mr Farty said:

    Mr Farty wants to know how Bossy is related to Barbie and Headless Ken.


76. 76
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
    Ashley said:

    You HAVE to! I have loved the story!


77. 77
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    And all this time I thought Grandma J. was MY best friend.

    Regardless, your BFF is driving all the way from Texas to the Va. Blogfest….you could spend some quality time eating Ritz crackers face to face.


78. 78
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
    Cactus Petunia said:

    Is that what you’ve been waiting for? Validation? Well, get on with it, girl! We’re all dying to hear more!


79. 79
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
    Chris said:

    Bossy, please keep it up, I find it interesting. If I ever get my genealogy website rebuilt I’ll send you then link when it’s done.


80. 80
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
    Melissa said:

    I would like to see it continue.

    I think just picking up where you left off would be fine. It’s easy to find the link to the beginning if anyone comes in at the middle.


81. 81
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
    Jenny said:

    Okay, this is my FAVORITE feature of your website. It’s charming and lovely and just so wonderful. Please don’t banish it!


82. 82
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
    Denise said:

    You have to keep it up! Please! I need to know what happens next!

    Jeez Louise woman! DO IT!

    Pretty please?


83. 83
    on March 19th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
    Margie said:

    Are you kidding??? Every day I come here and my eyes immediately dart hopefully to the Family Album box… please, will this be the day she gives us the next installment? I have to know what happened next… and the pictures- LOVE the pictures.. so to answer your quastion.., “yes, we care”!


84. 84
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
    Franca Bollo said:

    Please Bossy, I want some more.

    — Oliver T.


85. 85
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
    Cat said:

    The first day I met I am Bossy I spent over an hour reading the family tree story. I loved it. I was so happy when you posted a new installment a couple of months ago, but then nothing. It would be wrong to just leave every body hanging – both your ancestors and your readers.


86. 86
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
    Me said:

    I’ve always wondered who Bossy talked to get all the wonderful details of Walt and Bert’s lives. Also, how on earth did you get such wonderful pictures! We only have a few pics of my ancestors, and they all look stodgy and boring. I wonder who they were, and what there lives were like.


87. 87
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
    Melody said:

    Please continue!!!


88. 88
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
    julie said:

    I love love love this feature! Please don’t get rid of it.


89. 89
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
    Liz said:

    YES YES YES CONTINUE. IT WAS WHAT GOT ME HOOKED ON YOUR BLOG AND I MISS MISS MISS IT.


90. 90
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
    Carrie said:

    Yes!!! Please keep it! I have been waiting for another installment!!!


91. 91
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
    Oh, The Joys said:

    This is my favorite feature.


92. 92
    on March 19th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
    Jillian said:

    Yes, please! I really enjoy reading about your family.


93. 93
    on March 19th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
    Amanda said:

    yes PLEASE!!!!


94. 94
    on March 19th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
    Tammy said:

    Yes, please keep up the Family Tree posts. Love ‘em!


95. 95
    on March 19th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
    Jen said:

    Please continue. The Family Tree was the reason I put I Am Bossy on my Google page. I love this feature, even on an irregular basis!


96. 96
    on March 19th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
    Susan said:

    Please keep going – it’s as much my favourite section as everything else on this blog!


97. 97
    on March 19th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
    Heather said:

    More. yes. please.


98. 98
    on March 19th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
    Lori said:

    I love it and have been wondering if all the rest of the photos (and story) were carried off to Oz by a tornado or something and that was why you were keeping us in suspense!


99. 99
    on March 19th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
    dgm said:

    Don’t get rid of it! I love this feature!


100. 100
     on March 19th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
     Laurellee said:

     Yep, I too, like all of the other commenters, love the family tree. You are a great story-teller, and the pics are really awesome! MORE MORE MORE!


101. 101
     on March 19th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
     Gail said:

     You can’t stop now, Go forth and blog


102. 102
     on March 19th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
     fabs said:

     I hope everyday that you’ve posted to the family tree! Please keep going!!


103. 103
     on March 19th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
     TamiW said:

     I enjoyed reading about your family history. Please resume!


104. 104
     on March 19th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
     LauraS said:

     Don’t leave us hanging! Please continue…I check every day.


105. 105
     on March 19th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
     Martha said:

     Oh Bossy….Don’t stop now. It is such a great story, it NEEDS to be shared. This is like when you go on vacation and lose a book you only read half of.


106. 106
     on March 19th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
     maybelle said:

     Yes Please!!! Its my favorite Bossy feature and I have been checking every day!


107. 107
     on March 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
     Stacy said:

     Continue! It keeps me entertained at work!


108. 108
     on March 19th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
     Grandma J said:

     See Bossy? See what you started? )


109. 109
     on March 19th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
     Shayera said:

     I say yes!


110. 110
     on March 19th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
     Andrea said:

     Oh yes, definitely keep going!


111. 111
     on March 19th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
     Amber said:

     I love reading this section of your site!


112. 112
     on March 19th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
     caleal said:

     I luurrve the family tree section.


113. 113
     on March 19th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
     Eliza said:

     I love this section so much that I’ve been hoping that the “research” you’re doing in the bookstore is related to the fact that you are writing a family history book starring Bert, Walt and all our other favorite characters. Even the man with St. Vitus Dance–which I learned about from Bossy. And then Google.


114. 114
     on March 19th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
     Samantha said:

     YES! Please continue! I love this section and look at it everyday and wonder when you’ll write more. Thanks Bossy…..love your blog!


115. 115
     on March 19th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
     operagal said:

     dammit, yes!

     


116. 116
     on March 19th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
     Amanda O said:

     I check everyday for another family tree post. But what if what you want to add is even better? Oh great, now I’m conflicted.


117. 117
     on March 19th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
     andrea said:

     YES PLEASE!!! I’ve been waiting with baited breath!! Waiting for the next installment like it’s a soap opera or something!!


118. 118
     on March 19th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
     Anne said:

     Please continue. I check every day for an update. Just take up where you left off.


119. 119
     on March 19th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
     living vicariously said:

     absolutely continue- I check every day. You can really tell a good story!


120. 120
     on March 19th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
     Virginia said:

     I have been waiting and waiting!!! Yes PLEASE continue and I wouldn’t object to a refresher.


121. 121
     on March 19th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
     Emily said:

     Don’t stop!!! I LOVE the family tree!!

     As to a refresher, eh, up to you. Though I don’t think it’s necessary since you have the old ones archived.


122. 122
     on March 19th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
     Kay Bryan said:

     we love all things Bossy. Go with your inner self (or whatever) and do what makes YOU happy. Personally, I need a few more Dansko posts.


123. 123
     on March 19th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
     lindylou said:

     Please, Bossy, please! You must press on!


124. 124
     on March 19th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
     junebug said:

     I loved the family tree too. Please continue the saga. I want to see more. Thank you.


125. 125
     on March 19th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
     CupcakeMurphy said:

     Do we CARE?????????? Um. Let’s see. Do you LIKE DANSKO CLOGS? Is your dog large? Are we happy that we don’t have to vomit from upset because Bush is not our president any longer? YES!!!!


126. 126
     on March 19th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
     CupcakeMurphy said:

     Because I am anal retentive I must clarify that I meant I am GLAD that Bush is not our president. I would never want to be known as one who liked That One and his evil cronies.


127. 127
     on March 19th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
     Tanis said:

     More. Please????
     we all love it.


128. 128
     on March 19th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
     janet said:

     This is ot a question of whether or not you should contimue. It’s obviously unanumous! Now please drag it out, make it last as long as you can, because we all know the story has to end before very long. Re-cap with your Barbie actors!


129. 129
     on March 19th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
     caro said:

     I, too,, started reading your blog after becoming hooked on the family tree posts. PLEASE keep them up!!!!


130. 130
     on March 19th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
     semqf said:

     Considering I just read the whole series from start to finish for the first time over the course of my afternoon, I’d say you better keep at it!


131. 131
     on March 20th, 2009 at 12:40 am
     Marilyn said:

     please. don’t stop now!


132. 132
     on March 20th, 2009 at 7:40 am
     Bush Babe of Granite Glen said:

     I love this part of your blog actually… even if you don’t cobweb here too often!!!
     
     BB


133. 133
     on March 20th, 2009 at 7:42 am
     Bush Babe of Granite Glen said:

     Just want to reassure Cupcake Murphy that I am no relation to your ex-President. Don’t want any puke in your comments section. I am thoughtful like that…
     
     BB


134. 134
     on March 20th, 2009 at 9:35 am
     Scherrie said:

     This is a most amazing story. And the pictures are fabulous! I vote for you to keep on going with this. Thanks.


135. 135
     on March 20th, 2009 at 10:30 am
     Sheila said:

     Tha family tree is my favorite part of BOSSY.


136. 136
     on March 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am
     Judy said:

     Please continue…..reading The Family Tree is what got me hooked on Bossy. Well, that and the Bossy Videos.


137. 137
     on March 20th, 2009 at 11:05 am
     Lara said:

     Yes, Bossy! I really enjoyed reading your Family Tree and have missed it since it’s been gone!


138. 138
     on March 20th, 2009 at 11:20 am
     Elizabeth said:

     Bossy, please don’t give up the family tree!


139. 139
     on March 20th, 2009 at 11:34 am
     Carla in Dallas said:

     I just found this! Please continue! I feel like I know your family now.


140. 140
     on March 20th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
     habanerogal said:

     A million times yes dig the story a ton but just didn’t want to hassle you a ton about not updating it lately.


141. 141
     on March 20th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
     melanietai said:

     yes, i am also waiting patiently. giving you space, letting you live your life, yet silently pleading for more of the story. i don’t care if you start someone else’s story….


142. 142
     on March 20th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
     maureen in IL who doesn't have her own blog because she is too busy reading EVERYONE else said:

     Been waitin’ and waitin’, it’s about time you updated the history


143. 143
     on March 20th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
     kw said:

     Please keep it! This is the one thing that I usually check your blog for. It is the only interesting family history i’ve ever seen. I’d love to be able to do this for my family!


144. 144
     on March 20th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
     Cindy Z said:

     I love the family stories and check each day if there is an update. I would just jump back in


145. 145
     on March 20th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
     Deedle said:

     Ohmigod! Of course you have to do this…it’s what made me love you originally and I have been awfully sad that you haven’t updated.

     Pleaseohpleaseohplease!


146. 146
     on March 20th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
     Tammy said:

     You MUST continue! Period.


147. 147
     on March 20th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
     Carrie said:

     I sat in my computer room one day and read through the entire postings of the family tree and feel like I’m missing out on a really great book I had been reading….


148. 148
     on March 21st, 2009 at 12:33 am
     Suebob said:

     The family album is the most genius thing I have ever seen on the whole internet.


149. 149
     on March 21st, 2009 at 8:50 am
     Mrs. Kindergarten said:

     I’ve been waiting and waiting for a Family Tree update! Please don’t give up on it, it’s one of my favorite parts of one of my favorite blogs!


150. 150
     on March 21st, 2009 at 10:08 am
     Jill said:

     I like it. Please keep going.


151. 151
     on March 21st, 2009 at 1:51 pm
     carrie said:

     More more more more more….


152. 152
     on March 21st, 2009 at 2:23 pm
     Lori in MN said:

     yes please–especially since I just read the whole story and loved it


153. 153
     on March 21st, 2009 at 4:18 pm
     Mama Bear said:

     I’m still waiting to see what happens next! Of course, keep the story coming…


154. 154
     on March 21st, 2009 at 4:34 pm
     Unemployed Susan said:

     Just pick up where you left off & go, baby.


155. 155
     on March 21st, 2009 at 11:22 pm
     Ann said:

     Yes, please continue. This is my favorite part of your blog. I keep checking back here to see if you put any more stuff in it. What happens to everybody? Please, please continue.


156. 156
     on March 22nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
     Nancy in MN said:

     yes more please


157. 157
     on March 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
     The Mister said:

     I am so totally hooked on your family history. Don’t give up yet!


158. 158
     on March 22nd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
     BlinkBlink said:

     PLEASE PLEASE keep going! I need to know more!


159. 159
     on March 22nd, 2009 at 6:07 pm
     Dragonwing said:

     Please sir, uh, ma’am, may I have some more????
     Pleasepleaseplease?


160. 160
     on March 22nd, 2009 at 10:12 pm
     C said:

     please please pleeeeaaaaasssse continue. I love it!!!


161. 161
     on March 22nd, 2009 at 10:26 pm
     Lisa said:

     Last I was over here, I said..Self..what is up with the boss not posting anything in the family tree column?? I replied to myself that..last we read about boss’s peeps it seemed that trouble was a brewin and possible tragedy on the horizon..hmmmm. You just better get to writin. Im waitin. First off because I love a good tragedy, but also because it is so much like my family tree, but with other people..
     go forth boss. go..


162. 162
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 am
     beth said:

     Dear Bossy,
     Please continue your family history. This is my favorite part. I love the old pictures and the stories. What happens next?


163. 163
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 1:32 am
     islaygirl said:

     more please.


164. 164
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 4:05 am
     Marisa said:

     Definitely keep it! Family Album Straight Up with a Twist was the feature that first endeared me to Bossy, and many months later here I still am…!


165. 165
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
     ~annie said:

     I like the “Family Album” so please continue!


166. 166
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 10:23 am
     Luanne said:

     I NEED to know more about Bert and the fam.


167. 167
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
     Elle M said:

     Well, I’ve just sat here and read it all… you have no choice but to continue now!


168. 168
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 2:03 pm
     heatherw said:

     Yes- please continue!


169. 169
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 2:09 pm
     Liz said:

     Bossy, I’m not even going to read these other 168 comments. I know what they say already. Please continue! I’ve been checking the family tree spot every day!


170. 170
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 7:18 pm
     amy said:

     I miss it, it’s actually how i started reading you! Please continue.


171. 171
     on March 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
     suz said:

     I enjoy the family journal. Maybe a recap of what’s happened so far would be helpful, and then PLEASE keep going!


172. 172
     on March 24th, 2009 at 10:17 am
     joanie said:

     Your family history is what initially drew me to your blog. One thing I’m dying to know is do you have any more wacky stories about that crazy American Indian Lady? Has she been documented anywhere? Like with Child Protective Services (or its forerunner)? And the sheriff guy?
     I think you should contact the author Tracy Kidder — this is right up his line. Or maybe Tony Horwitz. You’ve already done all the hard work.
     More, please!


173. 173
     on March 24th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
     Amanda said:

     YES! More, please!


174. 174
     on March 24th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
     Sharron T. said:

     Yes please. I really enjoyed the story and love the way you write. Please if you have time, continue.


175. 175
     on March 25th, 2009 at 2:51 am
     Eloise said:

     Please continue with the story!


176. 176
     on March 25th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
     foolery said:

     Your family tree section inspired me to blog-publish my own grandmother’s stories. While my stuff is quite different from your approach, I wouldn’t have thought of doing it without your family tree coming first.

     Please continue it; it’s fantastic.

     – Laurie @ Foolery


177. 177
     on March 25th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
     Heather M. said:

     Dive back into the family tree! I’ve enjoyed each chapter.


178. 178
     on March 26th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
     Stephanie T. said:

     Please continue because it’s one of my favorite features.


179. 179
     on March 28th, 2009 at 9:04 am
     Womansheart said:

     Dear D-lightful Bossy One-

     While you are painting, making toast in you fab-you-lust toaster, or slurping down your Kefir. pronounced like Kiefer, as in Kiefer Sutherland, think about your fabulous family and IF, and only, If you have a stellar idea, and YOU are excited about it … Then you write about the family.

     It is brilliant and so fun to read. You are one of the bright spots in the blogosphere.

     Womansheart aka Ruth in Tallahasee


180. 180
     on March 29th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
     boots586 said:

     So I make it an even 180 who want you to continue with the story. Please?


181. 181
     on March 29th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
     Janet said:

     Yes, please, back up into that tree–family, that is.


182. 182
     on March 30th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
     LeahBear said:

     I’m totally late on putting in my 2 cents (not that you need it, since obvy everyone has decided that you ARE continuing), but yes, pleeeease keep up with the family story!


183. 183
     on March 30th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
     AuntBaaa said:

     Am I the last one to comment? I love this, please don’t end the family tree. You inspired me to post great old family photos on my site too. Please keep going with it!


184. 184
     on March 31st, 2009 at 1:57 pm
     Lise said:

     PLEAS PLEASE PLEASE keep going! It’s my very favorite part of this blog (besides you of course!)


185. 185
     on April 1st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
     Mary Pat Killmer said:

     I LOVE LOVE the family tree.. one of the side bar button thingy’s I ALWAYS click on. You can’t stop until you decided to start a blog. I insist! (please)


186. 186
     on April 1st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
     janny226 said:

     Oh, please please continue it! And start with any refresher you want. Or not. Just write some more!


187. 187
     on April 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
     Jen said:

     What everyone else said. I LOVE this story.


188. 188
     on April 6th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
     Xi_Heather said:

     Refresher or not, I’m just happy that you’re continuing.


189. 189
     on April 7th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
     Reeb said:

     How’d I miss this cry for encouragement? I was just resigned to having to wait and wait for the next installment; so never checked back. So happy that you’ve recommenced, at least a little. Thanks for doing it. I guess you got your encouragement x 189.


190. 190
     on May 27th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
     Michele P said:

     OK, I just spent the entirety of a painfully boring conference call reading your family history. It’s absolutely riveting and I love it! Thanks so much for sharing!!