tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post8404214169840299733..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: NO MATTER YOUR WINTER, SPRING WILL COMERoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33183971200409283732011-02-04T14:38:59.599-06:002011-02-04T14:38:59.599-06:00Hi Roland .. I'm pleased you at least were awa...Hi Roland .. I'm pleased you at least were aware of what else was going on on the road .. people just don't think .. and don't think of others.<br /><br />I love the Masefield quote ... one of the few I remember .. <br /><br />Cheers and hope the storms are easing .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88508835397884178052011-02-03T19:25:24.088-06:002011-02-03T19:25:24.088-06:00Thanks, Golden Eagle. I loved those selections as ...Thanks, Golden Eagle. I loved those selections as well.<br /><br />Hart : I hope this revision winter isn't too painful and your writing spring and publication summer are sizzling in the best possible ways.<br /><br />VR : Yes, the number of suicidal and homicidal drivers that pass me daily chill my blood. I am so happy you liked this post. Yours always make my day.<br /><br />Heather : You're right : we brush and comb the heads of our children free of the murmurings of their instincts and dreams. And we wonder why adults are so often cold-blooded. Life is funny in a sad way sometimes.<br /><br />Thanks, Imagery Imagined. I pray this winter blast is not chilling you too much!<br /><br />Liza, your mantra is beautiful ... and wise. Have a lovely, warm Friday, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-56178930061357860812011-02-03T14:35:51.895-06:002011-02-03T14:35:51.895-06:00Wonderful post, and I love the quotes.Wonderful post, and I love the quotes.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14215793893203955362011-02-03T13:36:30.271-06:002011-02-03T13:36:30.271-06:00A beautiful post, Roland--I love the circular natu...A beautiful post, Roland--I love the circular nature of things--and I love the message from your mother... if we remember, they never leave us. Such a great argument for embracing and remembering the good and letting go the bad. I am still madly revising... but I will get back to the writing I love again soon... and maybe this painful winter of revision will lead to a spring of display, followed by a summer of publishing...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60126718668052302232011-02-03T13:28:49.380-06:002011-02-03T13:28:49.380-06:00This is so true, Roland. Thank you for the reminde...This is so true, Roland. Thank you for the reminder. As Wendy wrote, you saw what you needed to see through that windshield to help get you to your next spring and maybe give us a little push in the right direction, too. The subconscious is an amazing thing, isn't it? Our potential as human beings is limitless if we're not afraid to face it.<br /><br />That said, there does seem to be an abundance of suicidal and moronic drivers in S. Louisiana. :)VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76027242272738063152011-02-03T12:23:40.323-06:002011-02-03T12:23:40.323-06:00Great point! We have to listen to our subconscious...Great point! We have to listen to our subconscious. As children we're usually taught to ignore it and write it off as superstition. But imagine if we encouraged and cultivated it...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11026470672944441502011-02-03T10:36:51.058-06:002011-02-03T10:36:51.058-06:00A very thoughtful post.
And poetic too...
"B...A very thoughtful post.<br />And poetic too...<br /><br />"Both blessings and blights have expiration dates"<br /><br />Have a good day and drive safely... but you know already. Take care.imagery imaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291852147832887334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-62300424713991153332011-02-03T09:29:12.576-06:002011-02-03T09:29:12.576-06:00Here's the mantra I am using right now to get ...Here's the mantra I am using right now to get through: Even in the winter, the sunset is beautiful.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-79111754397747333562011-02-03T08:48:01.694-06:002011-02-03T08:48:01.694-06:00Misha : Now, if I could only shove some of that wi...Misha : Now, if I could only shove some of that wisdom into my conscious mind, I'd have a better time of it! I'm really glad you liked my poetry selections. Have a healing day, Roland<br /><br />Elliot : The roads here are no place to be right now. I hope the sun finds you soon. Have a warmer day. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Always good to see you here.<br /><br />Diane : I pray that your spring with the desire to write again dawns for you very, very soon. Folks with cellphones always seem to swerve right into my line, and they don't even notice, driving right along. Brrrr. Have a healing day today.<br /><br />Jules : As long as it is written on your heart, life will be less dark, right? Thank you so much for the very kind words. It meant so much to wake up to them this morning, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70391575181174296532011-02-03T07:54:43.444-06:002011-02-03T07:54:43.444-06:00What an inspiring, heart warming, true connectible...What an inspiring, heart warming, true connectible post, Roland. You read my inner being. "This too shall pass." I'm thinking seriously of having that tattooed on me, seems to be my lifelong motto. :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-18022033182682265482011-02-03T07:11:13.834-06:002011-02-03T07:11:13.834-06:00My spring will be the day that I feel like writing...My spring will be the day that I feel like writing again.<br />Suicidal morons - apt description! Need to add the words 'with cellphones.'L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-2688817835979102602011-02-03T06:25:39.158-06:002011-02-03T06:25:39.158-06:00...my inner self is speaking to me at this very mo......my inner self is speaking to me at this very moment..."it's too damn cold! Pack the kids...start driving until we see the sun! Now! Let's go already!"<br /><br />Well said, Roland:) And your mother sounds wonderful.<br /><br />ELElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61254409598418038302011-02-03T06:17:18.614-06:002011-02-03T06:17:18.614-06:00You have a very wise subconcious.
We actually ha...You have a very wise subconcious. <br /><br />We actually have a saying with a similar meaning in my mother tongue: Tomorrow, the sun shines again. <br /><br />No matter how dark things look, they are bound to improve at some point. <br /><br />The poetry you quoted made my day though. <br /><br />:-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64883605988345734472011-02-02T23:17:08.279-06:002011-02-02T23:17:08.279-06:00Thanks, Wendy, that is nice of you to say. I pray ...Thanks, Wendy, that is nice of you to say. I pray this winter storm treats you well. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14347794035372723512011-02-02T23:08:14.588-06:002011-02-02T23:08:14.588-06:00You seeing what you needed to see through the blur...You seeing what you needed to see through the blurred windshield is telling. I think it says something about your heart.Wendy Tyler Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841984342368861282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-37654725499740275522011-02-02T22:01:36.660-06:002011-02-02T22:01:36.660-06:00Michael : I'm so happy my post helped you in s...Michael : I'm so happy my post helped you in some small way. Storms hit us unexpectedly, spinning us around 180 degrees from where we were headed.<br /><br />My mother's wisdom often sees me through if I remember to think back on her lessons. All of life is a circle of seasons, none lasting forever. She asked me to endure the winter bravely and savor the summer while I could.<br /><br />I feel the breath of better times is headed your way. Hang in there. And stay warm during this winter storm! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14118658748521401512011-02-02T21:48:08.278-06:002011-02-02T21:48:08.278-06:00This post was so needed for me today. It was almos...This post was so needed for me today. It was almost like you were speaking to me personally. Thank you, Roland.<br /><br />As you know I've had a rough few days and this makes me realize you are right. Winter is half over and spring will be in the air soon. A rebirth is always good. I was born in the middle of spring so I always recharge during this time.<br /><br />Great post...<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.com