tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post2381498963632713843..comments2023-11-03T09:38:03.893-04:00Comments on Novembrance: The Thing with FeathersLuisa Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-44070111768946110112009-01-17T23:54:00.000-05:002009-01-17T23:54:00.000-05:00I really should set some goals and write them down...I really should set some goals and write them down. I find there are lots of things I set out to do and actually do, but when done, they are forgotten and I feel like I am not getting anything done. I will have to build another chicken coop and a we will likely need another donkey shelter. And I finally got the stuff to fix my green house so hopefully I will get that done this year too. So many things, so little time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-41400314584937160702009-01-14T12:45:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:45:00.000-05:00Luisa, I can't take it.I can't find 100 books I re...Luisa, I can't take it.<BR/><BR/>I can't find 100 books I really want to read. I am reading one right now that someone recommended to me, adding that it was "life-changing."<BR/><BR/>You know what? It's idiotic. It really is. And the only reason I'm going to finish reading it is because I think it will lend some credibility to the sentiment that "this book is terrible, and I knew it would be" which will be the theme of my review. <BR/><BR/>So, I like snark too, but, unlike you, I am also a cynic.<BR/><BR/>(Though, if pressed I'd have to admit that I think you optimists fake it. But you'd expect nothing less from a cynic.)<BR/><BR/>;-)PEZmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686551782804596222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-9060518954334367712009-01-11T00:06:00.000-05:002009-01-11T00:06:00.000-05:00I love the demotivating posters. Hilarious. And I ...I love the demotivating posters. Hilarious. And I love that you made real resolutions/goals. I dind't have the heart to disappoint myself yet again so I opted out this year. You are amazing and do amazing things. I am keeping my fingers toes and eyes crossed on your publication stuff. The fact that you're out there submitting and working it speaks volumes on you attaining your goal. (but don't take too long to attain that goal since crossing my eyes gives me a headache :) )Julie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-9916312240409849712009-01-10T17:15:00.000-05:002009-01-10T17:15:00.000-05:00G'day from Australia,May I simply say (very quietl...G'day from Australia,<BR/><BR/>May I simply say (very quietly and unobtrusively) that as someone who had to go, unguided, through the process of completing a novel, finding a publisher and an agent, that I am totally committed to helping any writer, anywhere in the world, through this process.<BR/><BR/>My most important piece of advice to you? <BR/><BR/>Never give up. Ever.<BR/><BR/>It's not an easy process, but I see very great promise in your writing and I am more than happy to mentor you.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-2658211890671616122009-01-10T12:09:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:09:00.000-05:00Love this list --and can so identify with the "so ...Love this list --and can so identify with the "so many books, so little time" mentality (especially since I'm a slow reader -- not incompetent, just ponderous I guess.) <BR/><BR/>I'm going to steal your idea to keep a couple of nights a week sacred for creating. (Mine will be spent painting). It is far too easy to let less-important items crowd the agenda.charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351177033783487168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-7312830556772402952009-01-08T17:05:00.000-05:002009-01-08T17:05:00.000-05:00I love that poem--it makes me cry--and I'm excited...I love that poem--it makes me cry--and I'm excited to see you realize these goals. I wish you the best.Josihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-39892139868452267772009-01-08T09:30:00.000-05:002009-01-08T09:30:00.000-05:00Happy New Year, Luisa! So glad to see you're full ...Happy New Year, Luisa! So glad to see you're full of spunk and determination, as always. You inspire me so many times.<BR/><BR/>And I love that poem about hope. How apt for new year thinking.<BR/><BR/>To help you on your way to 100 books, I simply have to share news of my weekly contests. Hop on over to my blog and see what's cooking :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112453678556775060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-84045147741260010662009-01-06T21:28:00.000-05:002009-01-06T21:28:00.000-05:00Very ambitious list. Exhausting, really. Am so p...Very ambitious list. Exhausting, really. Am so proud of you. Glad we get another year of Thursday nights!<BR/>xoxoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-36067903126460582342009-01-06T18:02:00.000-05:002009-01-06T18:02:00.000-05:00I made a list of 12 books that I've been meaning t...I made a list of 12 books that I've been meaning to read for awhile, but have put off in favor of fluffier, not as meaningful books. Your goal of 100 books made me wonder how many books I plow through in a year. I'm not sure. I think I'll actually keep count this year.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck as you strive to keep your Tuesdays and Fridays free.Tiffany Wacaserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224661646987749451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-65194775694679202752009-01-06T09:32:00.000-05:002009-01-06T09:32:00.000-05:00One more. 5)Helping Mary with her college essay-th...One more. 5)Helping Mary with her college essay-thing situation. :DMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793544088523665314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-84701014011478781202009-01-05T19:25:00.000-05:002009-01-05T19:25:00.000-05:00I did! I got the reference! Yay me! I'm hoping ...I did! I got the reference! Yay me! I'm hoping we'll both get to keep our writing day sacred this year! I want to hear how it goes.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-6131955216204027512009-01-05T17:51:00.000-05:002009-01-05T17:51:00.000-05:00Those are much better resolutions than mine... I p...Those are much better resolutions than mine... I picked the usual suspects - exercise more, write more, etc. <BR/><BR/>But I like the one about reading more. I'll definitely try that one!Virtualspritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906165073300321977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-46470943431200337502009-01-05T17:21:00.000-05:002009-01-05T17:21:00.000-05:00Ha, ha! I finally delurked! Several things you sai...Ha, ha! I finally delurked! Several things you said here spoke to me as a reader and a writer. <BR/><BR/>I'm not prone to depression, but one sure way to start down that road is to think of all the books I'll never get to in my lifetime. I've become much stricter with the books I do read, abandoning them if I feel like my time is being wasted. I seek out the "best books" that add something to my life. Escape, a chance to think, a glimpse of understanding, entertainment. I don't need profundity, but I do need a reason to keep turning the pages.<BR/><BR/>And I admire your writing goals. I'm trying to get back to mine.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-43417951591849868452009-01-05T14:52:00.000-05:002009-01-05T14:52:00.000-05:00Oh the fabulousness that is you!Oh the fabulousness that is you!Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-22185740160625475482009-01-05T14:47:00.000-05:002009-01-05T14:47:00.000-05:00Fantastic list. You're absolutely right--writers r...Fantastic list. You're absolutely right--writers read and writers write. I don't think I've ever managed 100 books in a year (I keep lists too!), but that's a great goal. I'll be thinking of you Tuesdays and Fridays!Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33774292.post-86524601189662257202009-01-05T14:17:00.000-05:002009-01-05T14:17:00.000-05:00I think my main 2 are becoming better in Dutch (mo...I think my main 2 are becoming better in Dutch (mostly speaking but also writing and reading) and getting a job.<BR/>I was working on a short story that turned novella that I've let fizzle off because it was vampire themed. Mind you I started working on it abour 5 years ago before vampires were trendy and now I'm letting it go until it's a unique topic again.<BR/>So I guess another thing would be to start up another story.Koriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16265288130563481920noreply@blogger.com