tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post600668226584782432..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: TO BE ADULT IS TO BE ALONERoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-72542837155504695952010-04-12T22:03:25.684-05:002010-04-12T22:03:25.684-05:00Everyone's comments meant so much to me :
Ann...Everyone's comments meant so much to me :<br /><br />Anne, your words about my writing bolster my waning spirits when the agents fail to contact me. Someday we'll both be published and chuckle over this angst.<br /><br />E., Yes, I willingly solved world peace. Then I woke up. Thanks for the kind words about my words. Love your blog.<br /><br />Tamara, I'm happy you think, like Debbie, that I fulfilled the request made of me. I tried. Have a great tomorrow.<br /><br />B. Miller, you're right there were enormous financial and political issues simmering that boiled over into the war between the states. That slavery was horrendous only made it the perfect cover for those with a financial and political ax to grind. But there were true outraged Northern voices that wept at the horror that was slavery. I am grieved that America could not find it within the powers that ruled to discover a peaceful way to end slavery as did England.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words about my post.<br /><br />Lorel, I am truly touched that my story moved you emotionally. You made my day. Thanks.<br /><br />Debbie, thanks for liking my post on THE LAST EXIT TO EDEN and this one. If you take prudent precautions and devise a detailed exit stragedy, you should derive a world of good out of your writing retreat. Drop me a line telling me how much you enjoyed it, will you? Drive safe. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19129495605751758082010-04-12T21:51:46.753-05:002010-04-12T21:51:46.753-05:00Great story! it held my attention all the way to t...Great story! it held my attention all the way to the end and was very clear in narration!<br />RubyGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080499751409620799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-52962987222166764622010-04-12T21:23:02.717-05:002010-04-12T21:23:02.717-05:00I meant adults are alone in an existential sense, ...I meant adults are alone in an existential sense, Deb. There is a Great Divide in our souls versus our culture. Who we want to be versus what our situation seemingly would have us be. I would no more do you harm than I would harm a kitten. <br /><br />But both men and women are wise to mind their surroundings, to evaluate their words prior to talking or internet writing, and to always have an exit stragedy and people who know where we are. I am your friend, Deb. But a woman has to be careful in these heartless days. I understand. Stay aware.<br /><br />I will pray that The Father guards you now and always with His Spirit and Protective Hand. Your true friend, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14344823249638641462010-04-12T21:14:55.292-05:002010-04-12T21:14:55.292-05:00The slave girl brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful...The slave girl brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful story! And I'm so glad you were able to help students learn something about the harsh realities of history in the guise of a fantastical story they would enjoy.Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-6624073094624984792010-04-12T17:51:54.835-05:002010-04-12T17:51:54.835-05:00Roland, I got nervous after your post today about ...Roland, I got nervous after your post today about adults being alone, that it was not smart of me to be so trusting in an earlier comment about a writing retreat, so have deleted that comment from the future public eye---however---though I think anyone who hates slavery and stops on an isolated road to help a turtle cross must be trustworthy---to be on the safe side, I'm compelled to inform you (and anyone who has already read the now-deleted comment) that I have notified neighbors and the police department to be watchful of the place where I will be retreating. I'm sorry that today's world requires such a seemingly rude precaution.dkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322142359551595275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-52192903653575749712010-04-12T16:37:35.610-05:002010-04-12T16:37:35.610-05:00Great post, Roland! I really enjoyed your excerpt....Great post, Roland! I really enjoyed your excerpt. Wonderful job!B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44241127900242616082010-04-12T15:02:18.003-05:002010-04-12T15:02:18.003-05:00Wow. what an incredible task she asked of you, and...Wow. what an incredible task she asked of you, and I am so impressed that you fulfilled it. And good for you for helping out!Tamara Hart Heinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562765111202443160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26715400500258698322010-04-12T14:41:02.494-05:002010-04-12T14:41:02.494-05:00Awesome post, Roland. You touch on so many vital ...Awesome post, Roland. You touch on so many vital points - in the post itself and in your short story. Plus, I think it's great that you so willingly solved world peace... wait, I mean, lent your talents to help your friend. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-57095638714654252592010-04-12T13:13:38.611-05:002010-04-12T13:13:38.611-05:00Everytime I read something you write I seem to thi...Everytime I read something you write I seem to think it can't get any better. But it does. You have a powerful way with words Roland. Someday, my friend, someday.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.com