tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post8890522616033388667..comments2023-09-22T07:47:54.317-04:00Comments on EF'M: The Life of an FSO Spouse: Why Blog?David L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16507045630471874296noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-19657518446860385222010-02-19T22:50:19.875-05:002010-02-19T22:50:19.875-05:00I think the security threat also depends on where ...I think the security threat also depends on where you are. In certain countries, you can be sure your actions are being monitored and if a quick google search brings up your blog with lots of personal information or State information, there could be an issue. (I say this as the wife of an RSO.)<br /><br />Personally, I'm kind of sick of EFM "complaint" pieces. For me, I'd rather focus on the fun, or at least differences, of living overseas. And what I loved about Julia Child's "My Life in France" memoir (couldn't stand the movie) was that FS took as much of a backseat as it could and she focused on living and loving overseas. <br /><br />And I'm open to anyone who finds my blog to email me privately to discuss the EFM parts of life, once they find out that's what I am. I don't want EFM to be my label though.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475477442377719233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-67401355217495598602010-02-19T07:03:21.888-05:002010-02-19T07:03:21.888-05:00Love your purpose, to try to be helpful, since tha...Love your purpose, to try to be helpful, since that is mine also. I also see our blogs as a recruiting tool, since a large majority of readers are in the process of joining or considering bidding on your current post. Keep up the great writing!Natalie Buda Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619472877535500690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-43872158519025821872010-02-17T21:51:17.795-05:002010-02-17T21:51:17.795-05:00I would have to say it really depends on who you a...I would have to say it really depends on who you ask. I know folks who wouldn't touch a blog with a 10 foot pole, others list their home address (not necessarily FSOs/spouses).<br /><br />Spouses, from my understanding (and from being one for 12 years), have more leeway. One still wants to be careful, but I personally simply limit myself to what *we* do as a family...especially since we are back in the States. I have found some people here are far more nervous about blogging than folks I met overseas.<br /><br />I also ask folks (other than friends & family whose permission I have), if they mind if I include their pictures, etc. Most people love it, and if they don't, I just work around it.<br /><br />As an aside, if you are toying with the notion, I tried the password protect feature for a while...worked fine for me, drove my friends and family nuts. Half of them could never get in, so I just let it go.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545024934754374573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-12008269458129369762010-02-17T20:35:31.189-05:002010-02-17T20:35:31.189-05:00Glad to see this post.
As long as we're consc...Glad to see this post.<br /><br />As long as we're conscientious about what we're posting, my personal opinion is that blogging isn't a security threat. However, it's recently become clear to me that others feel very strongly otherwise. What I worry about more than security concerns is the "corridor reputation" you hear so much about. Being an FSO myself, I'd hate to step on the toes of any superiors simply by having a blog. I assume spouses are given a bit more leeway in this respect than FSOs.<br /><br />Anyone else have thoughts about this?Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460126554831935552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-73647860205517690872010-02-17T20:33:31.273-05:002010-02-17T20:33:31.273-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460126554831935552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-13504964308038272402010-02-17T01:52:38.215-05:002010-02-17T01:52:38.215-05:00I think I have mentioned at times something about ...I think I have mentioned at times something about taxpayers footing the bill (perhaps a post about R&R?), but followed it with a huge "thank you", as I am very grateful for the trip home. I totally agree with Jill, it doesn't hurt to have a few guidelines, but it's YOUR blog, do with it as you please!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545024934754374573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-54031735126207405762010-02-17T01:51:14.037-05:002010-02-17T01:51:14.037-05:00I agree whole heartedly with Jill. I'm so glad...I agree whole heartedly with Jill. I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who feels this way.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741222609583042393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-72794690966458920452010-02-16T23:53:47.231-05:002010-02-16T23:53:47.231-05:00As you know, I have no problem writing about whate...As you know, I have no problem writing about whatever strikes my fancy... with a few very small exceptions. <br /><br />I don't mention anything specific that my husband does. I don't mention names of the people he works with. And I never bash him.<br /><br />Everything else is fair game. Including photos. With captions. <br /><br />Write on. It's your blog.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6549445053733095568.post-19588456603607657302010-02-16T12:01:58.595-05:002010-02-16T12:01:58.595-05:00For me, it's sometimes difficult and there'...For me, it's sometimes difficult and there's such a very fine line, you know?<br /><br />I've learned SO MUCH from the State blogs that I read. They are beyond helpful. And I love so much that I can connect with other people via the internet who are in my same position.<br /><br />I often think of State spouses twenty years ago and beyond -before this amazing tool called the internet - who were so limited in their communications capabilities (compared to us). It must have been so very lonely and isolating. I mean, good grief - John and Abigail Adams while he was in France! So, I am so very grateful that I live in such a communications age, and I am THRILLED that I can participate in it.<br /><br />But I do worry that someday, something I say inadvertently will reflect badly on my wonderful husband. He's such a wonderful person and such a hard worker that the last thing he deserves is a loudmouth wife being indiscreet or causing him difficulty at work. <br /><br />So, for me, I try really hard to walk that fine line between being helpful and informative and being a drag on my husband.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com