Comments on: A Serving Of Humble Pie

By: R.L-C

R.L-C — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:18:45 +0000

George, as someone who knows you as George-the-Mentor-and-Counselor v. the Indy Car guy, I giggled at your posts about the family events of the last weeks pleased that I was seeing a candid, human side of you. It takes a measure of courage to reveal who we really are in these forums. I applaud you for your authenticity and I honor the apology that you wrote to those who were sensitive to your remarks. Onward and upward!

By: SH

SH — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:26:36 +0000

I’m going to help you write an apology. They go like this, “I’m sorry for “name the transgression”.” Apologies are not contingent on whether or not you offended someone and their level of hurt.

By: Darren

Darren — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:32:05 +0000

I don’t read alot of other blogs because they don’t appeal to me, and I choose not to. The way you mix the rigors of life with your passion for racing, is something i can relate to. Often reading your blog is the best part of my day. I think you are articulate and funny. However, I don’t agree with your “friend”. This is your blog, and I can chose to read it or not. You are not writing for the AP. If your “friend” doesn’t appreciate your sense of humor, is he really a friend, or someone with a competitive prospective? You’re a smart man, i’m sure you already know the awnser. I hope you don’t take this the wrong way. But, I don’t see why he feels the need to edit your blog.

By: james t suel

james t suel — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:09:03 +0000

George your a indianapolis 500 lover,so i think we can cut you some slack!!!

Everyone goes off now and then. You have a great blog ,i enjoy so hang in there.

By: NYCSusan

NYCSusan — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:57:39 +0000

I’ve been a fan of your blog for a long time, but a rare commenter. I did understand that you were using humor to make the best of an unfortunate situation. I think there is an old adage: if you didn’t you didn’t find a way to laugh about it, you would have to cry. I, for one, have always enjoyed that you share your some of personal stories along with the Indycar commentary. That’s why I read your blog before the others. Please don’t dial it back TOO much!

By: Brian McKay

Brian McKay — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:31:26 +0000

ditto, ditto, ditto
I can understand that if one has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor AND a dislike for change as George does …
George, we respect you.
Keep up the good work writing about motorsport!

By: Nomex

Nomex — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:47:53 +0000

I thought your comments about the mother in law were funny. Maybe it’s because I can relate or else I’ve got a twisted sense of humor also.

By: Carburetor

Carburetor — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:11:19 +0000

I must have the same sense of humor George, because I totally understood what you were saying about your Mother-in-law. My father suffered from dementia, it was very sad, but I came to learn that sometimes you just have to shake your head and giggle to yourself to help deal with its effects on a loved one. It doesn’t mean you’re callous or care any less–it’s just a means of coping. Keep up the good work; I greatly enjoy your honesty and your posts.

By: DZ (@groundedeffects)

DZ (@groundedeffects) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:48:57 +0000

Well said, Tsong… I think.

By: billytheskink

billytheskink — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:48:21 +0000

I thought it was apparent that you found the situation with your mother-in-law amusing and that you were trying to relay that amusement to us, but I can certainly see where someone would interpret that as you just grumbling. Kudos for taking some constructive criticism to heart and continuing to make this a great site.