tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.comments2023-08-17T04:03:48.173-04:00leftbrainwriteLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comBlogger5042125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-79609981083899530282017-11-07T14:27:29.247-05:002017-11-07T14:27:29.247-05:00Still out here. And definitely a Luddite.Still out here. And definitely a Luddite.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-6002539962746041502017-01-31T01:34:58.139-05:002017-01-31T01:34:58.139-05:00Resist the wall! And good luck on this novel, Lind...Resist the wall! And good luck on this novel, Linda.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-50283416006664658442017-01-25T17:19:18.077-05:002017-01-25T17:19:18.077-05:00Shaking out your block is a silver lining to a ver...Shaking out your block is a silver lining to a very dark cloud.<br />I fervently hope that those silver linings grow, spread and banish the cloud.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-43054937675469855022017-01-25T13:30:31.551-05:002017-01-25T13:30:31.551-05:00I was immediately drawn in, Linda. Seems you'...I was immediately drawn in, Linda. Seems you'll have quite the tiger by the tail here. Looking forward to being able to read the complete story. KjMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691028465137798738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-33202359040949231792017-01-25T08:51:42.334-05:002017-01-25T08:51:42.334-05:00Thanks! My journey with this baby is just beginnin...Thanks! My journey with this baby is just beginning, but I may call on you for your brilliant ideas and thoughts. I know our nation's future is a passion of yours (as it is mine)! Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-47161256486688517672017-01-25T06:58:43.495-05:002017-01-25T06:58:43.495-05:00Write on, Sister! I'm here to enjoy, crit, or ...Write on, Sister! I'm here to enjoy, crit, or whatever to help your journey. I like this beginning of this chapter. Sucked me right in.Misty Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900414309618213580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-69512394900921242442017-01-22T18:03:17.242-05:002017-01-22T18:03:17.242-05:00Thank you.
I have been so encouraged that people f...Thank you.<br />I have been so encouraged that people from all over the world (even Antarctica) joined this march. <br />We have a long way to go, and cannot give up.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-51233885393484847062016-12-28T07:49:38.627-05:002016-12-28T07:49:38.627-05:00Thank you, EC! Here's to a much better year in...Thank you, EC! Here's to a much better year in 2017--for all of us. Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-49206892820052746092016-12-24T14:08:49.908-05:002016-12-24T14:08:49.908-05:00And to you and yours.
I am glad that the griefs of...And to you and yours.<br />I am glad that the griefs of the year were not insurmountable.<br />Hugs.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-32583939503294392892016-11-13T15:11:55.274-05:002016-11-13T15:11:55.274-05:00The world was shaken. And is watchful.
I am simul...The world was shaken. And is watchful.<br />I am simultaneously fearful and hopeful. I fear for us all if your new President is able to execute even a fraction of his promises. And have hope that more people will stand up and reject unkindness, intolerance and greed.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-20423103856811550172016-09-05T20:38:04.020-04:002016-09-05T20:38:04.020-04:00Just read "Fine". Excellent. Will be thi...Just read "Fine". Excellent. Will be thinking of you and yours tonight.Misty Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900414309618213580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-82158782960228584252016-09-05T20:34:29.027-04:002016-09-05T20:34:29.027-04:00I'll take your summer, you can have my autumn....I'll take your summer, you can have my autumn. :) Though I love the colors of autumn, I can't separate the thought that winter comes fast behind it. Winter makes me hurt. In summer, I play. Nice piece. High school for your kids. Doesn't seem possible, but I guess we all keep growing older. High School can be hard for kids and parents. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.Misty Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900414309618213580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-45706266615689343562016-09-05T19:35:34.279-04:002016-09-05T19:35:34.279-04:00Thanks EC! I like your interpretation of 'fine...Thanks EC! I like your interpretation of 'fine'; yes, it's all true. I keep forgetting you've moving into heat, as we are moving into cold. This time of year is my favorite. Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-39486318493651636022016-09-04T18:46:34.521-04:002016-09-04T18:46:34.521-04:00Fine is powerful and poignant. A word to hide beh...Fine is powerful and poignant. A word to hide behind, to use as a bunker to fire off salvo after salvo...<br />Here we are moving into Spring and I am already dreading the advent of the sweaty season. Energy and brain sapping. The cooler months recharge my body and my brain.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-27497845252848485602016-05-24T06:20:44.592-04:002016-05-24T06:20:44.592-04:00Thanks Susan, I'm happy, too. Peace...Thanks Susan, I'm happy, too. Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-9276899825124129592016-05-24T06:12:06.336-04:002016-05-24T06:12:06.336-04:00I've always told my children that life is hard...I've always told my children that life is hard, and that it's best to meet life head-on than try to dodge it with drugs, booze, and other numbing past-times. It is so worth it, to feel. I'm actually glad you're 'muddling along'--you deserve some quiet. Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-56851630916717748562016-05-24T06:10:00.877-04:002016-05-24T06:10:00.877-04:00While not embracing change, I've at least acce...While not embracing change, I've at least accepted it as a part of life. Mindfulness has gotten me far in staying in the moment and not losing myself in fear of the future--or the sorrow of the past. No go write! I miss your words! Peace...<br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-51164807003163649252016-05-22T11:44:04.425-04:002016-05-22T11:44:04.425-04:00Linda, your journey was so interesting to read. Ha...Linda, your journey was so interesting to read. Happy you will have your kids around you again and wishing you a beautiful summertime.Susan Tepperhttp://www.susantepper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-91197712945076855892016-05-21T18:12:10.454-04:002016-05-21T18:12:10.454-04:00'Exhilarating and petrifying… ' sounds lik...'Exhilarating and petrifying… ' sounds like an neat encapsulation of a life (as opposed to an existence).<br />Sometimes painful, often hard, and so worth it.<br />Here? Muddling along...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-29912631191637234232016-05-21T08:56:03.744-04:002016-05-21T08:56:03.744-04:00That should say while, not will in the first comme...That should say while, not will in the first comment. Talk about lazy writing. There's an example. :)Misty Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900414309618213580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-76173745544618434882016-05-21T08:55:13.246-04:002016-05-21T08:55:13.246-04:00Glad to see these changes and will a few feel bitt...Glad to see these changes and will a few feel bittersweet, they all are good. Happy for you, friend. I need to kick myself in gear and make a few changes in my lazy writing ways. :) Off to read about you in the Process Project.Misty Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900414309618213580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-24280323577654300732016-03-04T13:30:19.967-05:002016-03-04T13:30:19.967-05:00I snorted at the end of the story! Good one, Linda...I snorted at the end of the story! Good one, Linda. And congratulations both on its publication and on escaping February.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-80561106527815445722016-03-01T13:30:42.163-05:002016-03-01T13:30:42.163-05:00Love your piece. So very familiar. The hopes, th...Love your piece. So very familiar. The hopes, the fears, and the pain covered in such a short piece.<br />Autumn is on its way here. And can push the sweaty season out fast enough for me.<br />Revel in your spring.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-77851917857051949112016-01-27T06:37:04.105-05:002016-01-27T06:37:04.105-05:00Trixie! Funny how writing never really leaves you....Trixie! Funny how writing never really leaves you... I wish yiou the best. Enjoy the new words, and keep on keeping on. Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186877685534377957.post-67242083872032141552016-01-27T06:36:13.306-05:002016-01-27T06:36:13.306-05:00Back at you Chris. I think this is a disease that ...Back at you Chris. I think this is a disease that afflicts most of us at some time, I'd just thought (hoped?) I was immune. I was arranging books on my shelves during our little snow storm here and refound Terri O -- think I'll read it again! Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.com