tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post5217466323313895608..comments2024-03-22T15:57:20.329-06:00Comments on Pensive Pens: IWSG - Staying on Coursediedre Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-90404464896441060912018-07-25T09:56:50.702-06:002018-07-25T09:56:50.702-06:00What a kind thing to say. You almost make me belie...What a kind thing to say. You almost make me believe, dIEDRE.<br /><br />(Sorry I'm so late here. When I post under the "Anon" category -- which I have to do from the work computer -- I do not receive Email notifications of responses.)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS'</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-44320727279885988912018-07-24T15:49:15.030-06:002018-07-24T15:49:15.030-06:00I was more of a stargazer in my youth.I was more of a stargazer in my youth.Waynehttp://writedge.com/contact-dermatitis-scrotum-treatment-cream-how-to-stop-dry-scrotal-itching-and-irritationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-38628078443143992182018-07-22T14:46:56.760-06:002018-07-22T14:46:56.760-06:00Hi Arlee!
I hope your trip was wonderful - and re...Hi Arlee!<br /><br />I hope your trip was wonderful - and relaxing! I imagine you'll have some interesting posts coming up and look forward to reading about your adventures. <br />What a crazy summer this has been!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-81754789596120788612018-07-18T20:55:05.071-06:002018-07-18T20:55:05.071-06:00I just got back from another road trip tour of the...I just got back from another road trip tour of the United States. Had a great time. Wish I could afford more.<br /><br />500 words a day sounds pretty good to me, but I can understand having difficulty in maintaining that output over the long range. That's partly why I haven't done NANO again in recent years. I should though.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out </a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-23308654998345115852018-07-06T14:21:32.651-06:002018-07-06T14:21:32.651-06:00Hi Patricia!
I thought so too ;-) And what a grea...Hi Patricia!<br /><br />I thought so too ;-) And what a great premise for a story!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-71846140257002381592018-07-06T14:17:03.515-06:002018-07-06T14:17:03.515-06:00Hi Tamara!
Often, the best thing about taking a b...Hi Tamara!<br /><br />Often, the best thing about taking a break is returning refreshed, when words can once again flow like a freshwater stream. Hang in there! diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-82439115354234064102018-07-06T13:58:05.377-06:002018-07-06T13:58:05.377-06:00Hi Hilary!
That's it exactly! The encourageme...Hi Hilary!<br /><br />That's it exactly! The encouragement in your eloquent description is much appreciated - thank you! I'm all the more anxious to return to my perch ;-) See you soon, dear Hilary!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-24420300078733731332018-07-06T12:35:24.022-06:002018-07-06T12:35:24.022-06:00That's an interesting fun fact! Wonder how man...That's an interesting fun fact! Wonder how many people have done that. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-63507445282862635762018-07-06T09:34:29.171-06:002018-07-06T09:34:29.171-06:00I've been on a writing break lately and would ...I've been on a writing break lately and would like to get back into the flow. Hopefully, I can get things going this summer and not have to wait for school to start again.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-34517598243174256342018-07-04T17:32:43.655-06:002018-07-04T17:32:43.655-06:00Hi Diedre - things come along and knock us off our...Hi Diedre - things come along and knock us off our perches ... yet we get to where we want to be in the end - without probably setting the world alight ... but that's ok - we're writing and getting on with life ... good luck - and those stars have magic in them - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-54990936733920460862018-07-04T17:06:25.263-06:002018-07-04T17:06:25.263-06:00Hi Juneta!
My favorite time to stargaze is right ...Hi Juneta!<br /><br />My favorite time to stargaze is right as I fall asleep. Tiny sprinkles of magic for my dreams ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-86160100674036016942018-07-04T17:04:01.132-06:002018-07-04T17:04:01.132-06:00Hi Debbie!
You say the kindest things, thank you....Hi Debbie!<br /><br />You say the kindest things, thank you. I really don't mind the Hybrid idea and find I rather enjoy the independent aspect of traditional alternatives. <br />I will be back, bless your heart, and sooner than later, I hope ;-) <br />Happy holiday to you, dear friend!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-83484997365409848022018-07-04T16:53:01.843-06:002018-07-04T16:53:01.843-06:00Howdy Anonymous!
I see we think a lot alike - aga...Howdy Anonymous!<br /><br />I see we think a lot alike - again ;-)<br />But don't let those pesky facts ever change your mind about having notable talent - you rock it! You know it, and so do I. <br />Hope you're also rocking the holiday!<br />See you soon, my friend.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-68211103030234788892018-07-04T16:41:57.964-06:002018-07-04T16:41:57.964-06:00So true, Captain! I actually enjoy both learning a...So true, Captain! I actually enjoy both learning and doing, I just need a route without landslides that block the way - ha! Soon, very soon ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-81771293739700889592018-07-04T16:35:44.823-06:002018-07-04T16:35:44.823-06:00Hi Shady!
Good to see you! Time has become as val...Hi Shady!<br /><br />Good to see you! Time has become as valuable as rain these days, and both are in ghastly short supply. It's astonishing to find I worry less about writing than having time to do so. Thankfully, it's a temporary agony ;-) <br />I'm encouraged by overcast skies, here in the woods today. Hope your holiday is enjoyable ;-)<br />In terms of tips, my friend, your comments are always more than enough!<br />I'll be back on track soon - see you then!<br />diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-27937586460194825952018-07-04T10:52:30.210-06:002018-07-04T10:52:30.210-06:00I wanna be a stargazer but never in the right plac...I wanna be a stargazer but never in the right places to see some of the magic. Happy 4th & Happy IWSG!Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-28359160655801962182018-07-03T19:41:38.560-06:002018-07-03T19:41:38.560-06:00It's such a shame that talented writers like y...It's such a shame that talented writers like yourself have such difficulties getting published the traditional way! Sounds just like showbiz and in a way, I guess it is. I think life gets in the way for everyone sometimes, regardless what your goals are. Knowing you, you will get back in the groove, for sure! Happy 4th of July, diedre!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-28598294559019045892018-07-03T16:59:45.584-06:002018-07-03T16:59:45.584-06:00Howdy, dIEDRE! ~
>>... Traditional publicat...Howdy, dIEDRE! ~<br /><br /><i>>>... Traditional publication requires that you’re either extremely talented – or very fortunate, and even then, it’s not a given.</i><br /><br />That is quite true. Unfortunately, there is a glut of wannabes in all of the arts and creative professions because nearly everyone with even just a modicum of interest believes they have an exceptional talent.<br /><br />So the "Finders" have to weed out an awful lot of deluded dreamers.<br /><br />From what I've seen, I think this is the order in which names become household:<br /><br />1: Who you know.<br /><br />2: Lucky breaks (right place, right time).<br /><br />3: Talent.<br /><br />I believe that for every famous person in the arts, there are 10 more talented people we'll never even hear about.<br /><br />I used to think that I too had been given a notable talent. It took awhile to learn that what I <i>really</i> needed was to know someone who knew someone... (Lucky breaks were simply outta the question.)<br /><br />A very Happy & Safe 4th of July to you and yours, dIEDRE! <br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS'</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-65271038946922762212018-07-03T09:26:04.953-06:002018-07-03T09:26:04.953-06:00First comes the joy and then the realization that ...First comes the joy and then the realization that you have much to learn and do, right?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-67546027165263681532018-07-03T04:47:20.097-06:002018-07-03T04:47:20.097-06:00Hi, diedre!
I admire you tremendously for strivin...Hi, diedre!<br /><br />I admire you tremendously for striving to meet the membership requirements of the 500 Club. My bar is set somewhat lower. I belong to the 5 Club. :) I just reviewed what I wrote here so far and realized, to my delight, that I have already exceeded my daily quota. :)<br /><br />I also admire you for believing in yourself. If you don't believe, no one else will. I love to come here and have my brain massaged. Is tipping allowed?<br /><br />I wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday, dear friend diedre!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.com