tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post7657161715209974044..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: On Memorial Day ... WINNING BY LOSINGRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22247477289821499012013-05-28T20:54:23.335-05:002013-05-28T20:54:23.335-05:00Allison:
Adverb hunting is what we must do!! Thank...Allison:<br />Adverb hunting is what we must do!! Thanks for thinking my post inspiring. :-)<br /><br />Michael:<br />Despite AT&T's foul-up, I had to pay tribute to those who paid so dearly for what many hold so cheaply.<br /><br />Stephanie:<br />Thanks for such nice words. I'm glad this post helped in some small way. :-)<br /><br />VR:<br />Yes, the families and loved ones pay a continuing price with each day of loss and bruised love. You are wise to point this out. I like both -- it is hard for me to choose one over the other. :-)<br /><br />Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60164690577659915932013-05-28T20:23:19.872-05:002013-05-28T20:23:19.872-05:00We must extend our gratitude not just to the falle...We must extend our gratitude not just to the fallen but to their friends, families, and loved ones who must now go on, their lives left with a rent that can never be repaired. They, too, have sacrificed.<br /><br />Excellent style advice. I'll admit a preference for Hemingway. <br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-40522737004445865002013-05-28T19:19:57.816-05:002013-05-28T19:19:57.816-05:00Love this post. The first half was inspiring, and...Love this post. The first half was inspiring, and the second will be saved for future reference. Thanks for sharing this. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09247707812061900770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64505103439805456712013-05-28T00:38:33.702-05:002013-05-28T00:38:33.702-05:00Hi, Roland,
A WONDERFUL and ACCURATE tribute to o...Hi, Roland,<br /><br />A WONDERFUL and ACCURATE tribute to our brave men and woman in the military.<br /><br />As always your advice is stellar.<br /><br />Congrats and all the best in your newest adventure in audio!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46764782862895025862013-05-27T17:37:21.643-05:002013-05-27T17:37:21.643-05:00I hate adverbs, and try to trim them wherever I ca...I hate adverbs, and try to trim them wherever I can. They're really so very awful. The word you're describing (as exemplified above) is usually stronger without the adverbs! Moving post.<br /><br />Allison (<a href="http://www.alsgeekbanter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Geek Banter</a>)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-36195573742406245022013-05-27T14:52:14.705-05:002013-05-27T14:52:14.705-05:00Alex:
It occurred to me that even those veterans w...Alex:<br />It occurred to me that even those veterans who "won" by surviving, lost so much along the way. Glad you liked it.<br /><br />Words Crafter:<br />I wanted to stop and salute those who paid the price for our freedom, while also giving our writing friends something to gain from. :-) Thanks for the nice words.<br /><br />Kitty:<br />Still internet-less at home. I had to visit work to surf their WiFi. Ouch. You made me smile -- yes, Hemingway had a way of making a point, didn't he? :-)<br /><br />Mark:<br />May your own Memorial Day be healing and peaceful. :-)<br /><br />Hilary:<br />May you, too, have a peaceful day in England -- healing, too. Yes, even winners lose in the struggle -- for freedom -- for achieving any dream.<br /><br />D.G.:<br />Hemingway said we should all remember that even when war is necessary, it is an evil thing, staining all those who engage in it. Thanks for visiting and chatting. :-) RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29407962850650291042013-05-27T11:44:01.258-05:002013-05-27T11:44:01.258-05:00It is good to remember those who have fallen. We s...It is good to remember those who have fallen. We should never forget. <br /><br />War isn't nice, something we should also remember when these men and women come home. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19330866004602741002013-05-27T09:55:00.291-05:002013-05-27T09:55:00.291-05:00Hi Roland - what a very evocative post .. so much ...Hi Roland - what a very evocative post .. so much here and much we need to think about ... "If we do not step in to help, who will?" .. if we do not smile and reach out, encourage each other .. <br /><br />I like the way you've referenced 'win by losing' .. to reminding us about writing, yet referring to those who have lost their lives, lost a family member or sacrificed part of their lives ..<br /><br />A peaceful Memorial Day to you and those in New Orleans .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-54300096119237147052013-05-27T09:41:31.405-05:002013-05-27T09:41:31.405-05:00Aloha,
I'm with The Words Crafter - (just not...Aloha,<br /><br />I'm with The Words Crafter - (just not in the Biblical sense :)<br /><br />Have a great, relaxing and peaceful Memorial Day.Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24031334011145815332013-05-27T06:55:27.835-05:002013-05-27T06:55:27.835-05:00Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day.
p.s. I spit ...Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day.<br /><br />p.s. I spit up my coffee (it's Monday morning and I need my coffee!!!) with point no.5! Didn't expect it! LOL! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31185396088545667772013-05-26T18:45:40.869-05:002013-05-26T18:45:40.869-05:00Standing and applauding the first half, and storin...Standing and applauding the first half, and storing away the second half for reference. Well said and good advice!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-9839337862776057372013-05-26T17:22:07.990-05:002013-05-26T17:22:07.990-05:00Excellent tribute to veterans. Freedom isn't f...Excellent tribute to veterans. Freedom isn't free and they are the ones that have provided it for us.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com