tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post4268093257178490409..comments2024-03-12T20:14:12.308-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: HOW TO WRITE WHEN LIFE HITS HARD_IWSGRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-425352623473260342015-07-03T06:43:43.007-05:002015-07-03T06:43:43.007-05:00Hi Roland - it's important to remember who is ...Hi Roland - it's important to remember who is doing the doing and not get side-lined by other things ... so important - and the idea of writing down three things to achieve tomorrow, once the day is over ... is such a good idea - we know where to start and shouldn't prevaricate ... <br /><br />"Dream the dream, but invest in the person you will become ... " Wise thoughts ... and yes we need to enjoy the day and live in the moment ... it is our decision ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-74430000552037683342015-07-02T22:28:26.977-05:002015-07-02T22:28:26.977-05:00The same good wishes back to you, Michael! You'...The same good wishes back to you, Michael! You're right: there are so many beautiful sights and sounds all around us. Best to enjoy them, right?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-89865311123291042062015-07-02T22:26:55.594-05:002015-07-02T22:26:55.594-05:00Strawberries with whipped cream is my dessert rewa...Strawberries with whipped cream is my dessert reward! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19666207620466865322015-07-02T22:00:46.104-05:002015-07-02T22:00:46.104-05:00Hi, Roland.
No truer words were written. This yea...Hi, Roland.<br /><br />No truer words were written. This year has proven many scraped knees, bruises, and many breathless days, but I still keep getting up. It's what we do to survive. <br /><br />But through it all we must remember with every punch there is a breathtaking sunrise and sunset. The birds in the trees still sing there glorious songs, and children's laughter echoes on the darkest streets.<br /><br />Hope you are well my friend.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33404511284105819062015-07-01T23:16:00.137-05:002015-07-01T23:16:00.137-05:00This is excellent advice - so much heart in this p...This is excellent advice - so much heart in this post. (I like to reward myself with dessert - I can't resist).<br /><br />Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28431205905645093772015-07-01T21:43:19.886-05:002015-07-01T21:43:19.886-05:00Thanks, Sharon. I tried to make this post help eve...Thanks, Sharon. I tried to make this post help everyone who is struggling through a storm. I'm so glad you noticed. :-) May you soon get a second wind. Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82682470991424320602015-07-01T21:42:07.195-05:002015-07-01T21:42:07.195-05:00Abraham Lincoln wrote that we are as happy as we s...Abraham Lincoln wrote that we are as happy as we set out to be -- he suffered mightily from depression all his life so my heart goes out to him.<br /><br />We writers write because we must. Have a lovely end of week and weekend. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-66264170067042892882015-07-01T21:40:18.837-05:002015-07-01T21:40:18.837-05:00Hell seems to never want to leave when it unexpect...Hell seems to never want to leave when it unexpectedly visits us, right? I will pray this season of Hell is over for you sooner than you expect and stays away for a looong time. Thanks for liking my post. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-85115715988432891372015-07-01T21:38:29.264-05:002015-07-01T21:38:29.264-05:00Pace myself -- sigh -- I do when I can. Thanks for...Pace myself -- sigh -- I do when I can. Thanks for thinking of me taking my own advise. Have a great mid-week.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-2813474575598952792015-07-01T21:37:17.942-05:002015-07-01T21:37:17.942-05:00Thanks, Chrys -- sorry for the delay. My 1st day b...Thanks, Chrys -- sorry for the delay. My 1st day back at work --always challenging!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-89015151848588420692015-07-01T18:08:57.780-05:002015-07-01T18:08:57.780-05:00Wow, most of this works with other kinds of life s...Wow, most of this works with other kinds of life struggles, not just writing. Thanks....I needed it. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82328877518433333662015-07-01T17:48:35.005-05:002015-07-01T17:48:35.005-05:00Thanks for the inspiration, Roland. Me, I just ke...Thanks for the inspiration, Roland. Me, I just keep writing because at this point it's a bad habit I can't shake (joke). You write out of passion, and that admirable indeed.<br /><br />I hope you life gets better and easier and kinder.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55867857270693276682015-07-01T17:41:42.039-05:002015-07-01T17:41:42.039-05:00I know all too well what you mean, and I like your...I know all too well what you mean, and I like your take on the tough times. My life is absolute HELL right now, and I don't see an end in sight. But thanks for the encouragement to keep writing, and back at you on that!Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39977118832775815182015-07-01T15:39:05.471-05:002015-07-01T15:39:05.471-05:00There are so many excellent points here and follow...There are so many excellent points here and following more than a few could help me immensely! But one in particular made me think of you as well - "Pace yourself..."<br />You are worth it!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24806236301578822312015-07-01T11:53:33.468-05:002015-07-01T11:53:33.468-05:00Awesome no BS advice, Roland. I am applauding you ...Awesome no BS advice, Roland. I am applauding you on this post. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-3994362080268951972015-07-01T10:56:27.317-05:002015-07-01T10:56:27.317-05:00You helped inspire my IWSG post for today.
:-)You helped inspire my IWSG post for today.<br />:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44332958242535812692015-07-01T10:41:06.782-05:002015-07-01T10:41:06.782-05:00So right - creative minds are observant 24/7. Yes,...So right - creative minds are observant 24/7. Yes, I saw. I will be there. But life lately has been hectic!!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-12197512039914857552015-07-01T10:36:06.196-05:002015-07-01T10:36:06.196-05:00I would never command any friend to change. These ...I would never command any friend to change. These are just guidelines.<br /><br />You write as if your attitude is not excellent. Mind Sets are not concrete, they are fluid, dynamic, ever-changing.<br /><br />Masterpieces are made one brushstroke at a time. One tiny course correction can land an aircraft many miles different to a far better destination.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-79717481646258518042015-07-01T05:24:29.601-05:002015-07-01T05:24:29.601-05:00Pretty heavy Roland, but very apt. I think writers...Pretty heavy Roland, but very apt. I think writers are on duty 24/7 as when we're not actually physically writing, we're creating, people watching or studying how-to books...or reading excellent books. <br /><br />BTW, did you see where Yolanda and I are kick-starting WEP again? Read all about it on WEP site...hope you're on board again. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63828001689795808542015-07-01T00:29:41.561-05:002015-07-01T00:29:41.561-05:00You have an excellent attitude. I don't. Don&#...You have an excellent attitude. I don't. Don't tell me to change. It only makes me worse.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63295892060900915052015-06-30T22:18:10.345-05:002015-06-30T22:18:10.345-05:00Thanks, J. H. I hope my post might help a few of m...Thanks, J. H. I hope my post might help a few of my friends who are on the ropes. We all wind up there sooner or later. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-53637899784949236702015-06-30T22:16:56.207-05:002015-06-30T22:16:56.207-05:00I've missed you, David. But I didn't want ...I've missed you, David. But I didn't want to be an email pain, but you were in my thoughts and prayers. Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-81740611104163430292015-06-30T22:01:15.930-05:002015-06-30T22:01:15.930-05:00This is an awesome post, Roland! Lots of great adv...This is an awesome post, Roland! Lots of great advice.<br /><br />Thanks for the much-needed kick in the pants!J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-43707183224718290582015-06-30T21:58:43.174-05:002015-06-30T21:58:43.174-05:00Thanks for the punch in the gut to get me going! ;...Thanks for the punch in the gut to get me going! ;-)<br />Seriously, I haven't made time for my writing, or my blog,<br />Sorry I haven't kept in touch, I'll try harder not to be a stranger.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-80643873863817096632015-06-30T18:24:45.897-05:002015-06-30T18:24:45.897-05:00It's what I live by -- and I know you do, too...It's what I live by -- and I know you do, too. Thanks for visiting and staying to chat. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.com