tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post4010544542965753909..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: R IS SOMETIMES HOT, SOMETIMES COLDRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31685390033074532802016-04-22T11:35:37.024-05:002016-04-22T11:35:37.024-05:00Yes, Freud was pretty snooty and snotty, wasn'...Yes, Freud was pretty snooty and snotty, wasn't he? Life is too precious to spend it on things like revenge that produce nothing but tears, right?<br /><br />R for Roland. I like that. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4661627978007954942016-04-22T08:40:46.445-05:002016-04-22T08:40:46.445-05:00Exactly, it's like letting them live in your h...Exactly, it's like letting them live in your head rent free. What a waste of space!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-32877441992520555912016-04-22T04:29:04.893-05:002016-04-22T04:29:04.893-05:00Hi R for Roland ... Revenge is worth ignoring and ...Hi R for Roland ... Revenge is worth ignoring and forgetting about - you've reminded me ... <br /><br />If only we could the peoples of the world to forget revenge too ... an eye for an eye - doesn't help anyone ... <br /><br />Freud's quote about the Rabble is pretty S for Snotty I'd say ... <br /><br />You've had some good comments here .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84364559394815735502016-04-21T21:54:54.117-05:002016-04-21T21:54:54.117-05:00It is both self-destructive and seductive to fall ...It is both self-destructive and seductive to fall into the pattern of revenge. History proves that over and over again :-(<br /><br />I think you would get more out of a session with Mark Twain! At least in laughter. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-23596746551140320502016-04-21T21:52:59.978-05:002016-04-21T21:52:59.978-05:00Best served cold, yes. But sometimes hot blood dem...Best served cold, yes. But sometimes hot blood demands instant gratification. :-)<br /><br />And, yes, eventually cruel souls end up facing the consequences of their actions ... but sometimes it seems so slow in coming, right?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26725291685584522632016-04-21T11:57:26.220-05:002016-04-21T11:57:26.220-05:00This R word is horrid. Really bad. Awful. However,...This R word is horrid. Really bad. Awful. However, sometimes. . . Well, you know that saying that involves the word, sweet? I need a session with Freud, but without Twain in the room. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39287053165908215512016-04-21T11:40:52.309-05:002016-04-21T11:40:52.309-05:00Don't they say Revenge is best served Cold? As...Don't they say Revenge is best served Cold? As in when the recipient isn't expecting it. . .I've known a few people whom I thought deserved it, but it wasn't a good use of my time. Sometimes those who are deserving of revenge bring their come-uppance upon themselves. Karma. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-80448538700652907772016-04-21T11:37:33.758-05:002016-04-21T11:37:33.758-05:00Revenge is a strange way of existing, living forwa...Revenge is a strange way of existing, living forward by always looking backwards. Our enemies take up enough of our day without giving them more of it by plans of revenge, right?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33396097545350306952016-04-21T11:31:31.429-05:002016-04-21T11:31:31.429-05:00I admit, I've thought about revenge, but it se...I admit, I've thought about revenge, but it seems to go against my natural state of being, and so it languishes somewhere among the dust bunnies, forgotten.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47857157821680290862016-04-21T11:09:09.964-05:002016-04-21T11:09:09.964-05:00As Yoda might say: "Hard to read is the futur...As Yoda might say: "Hard to read is the future; always in motion it is."<br /><br />At least tomorrow, both are somewhat in agreement ... in their fear.<br /><br />A special post tomorrow.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64280641115635182912016-04-21T10:47:57.387-05:002016-04-21T10:47:57.387-05:00Revenge is not sweet, although these two seem to n...Revenge is not sweet, although these two seem to not really realize that. Will there be some accord by the end? <br /><br />Liz A. from <a href="http://lawsofgravity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laws of Gravity</a><br><br />& <a href="http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/04/rewind-to-z-challenge.html" rel="nofollow">Unicorn Bell ("Rewind")</a>Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-59467370175348017152016-04-21T10:31:40.690-05:002016-04-21T10:31:40.690-05:00Each soul we pass is struggling in a battle none b...Each soul we pass is struggling in a battle none but a few know about. There are so many predators out there it does seem like the world is only made up of those. <br /><br />The headlines are filled with empty lives like Kim and Kanye and Miley. <br /><br />Yet, I like to think that there are countless souls fighting to stay sane who are, at heart, good. <br /><br />I am glad you liked this post. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31230406351794982142016-04-21T10:14:08.569-05:002016-04-21T10:14:08.569-05:00I absolutely love the quote about "rabble,&qu...I absolutely love the quote about "rabble," That is not far off.<br /><br />@Kathleen01930<br /><a href="http://www.kathleenvalentineblog.com/" rel="nofollow">Meet My Imaginary Friends</a><br />#AtoZchallenge Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964712984479525970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84939234079291967442016-04-21T10:06:13.501-05:002016-04-21T10:06:13.501-05:00That was an actual quote from Mark Twain who fough...That was an actual quote from Mark Twain who fought a battle with temper his whole life. I am glad you enjoyed my post. Mark tips his bowler hat to you. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-5863773809484144432016-04-21T09:36:49.491-05:002016-04-21T09:36:49.491-05:00Great twist on revenge! Love the line about acid s...Great twist on revenge! Love the line about acid stored in a vessel. <br /><br />Cheers - Ellen | http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/2016/04/r-is-for-raft-up-nancy-drew.htmlThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21889140898947948252016-04-21T08:53:10.631-05:002016-04-21T08:53:10.631-05:00Revenge springs to mind at the moment of a sudden,...Revenge springs to mind at the moment of a sudden, cruel act but if we follow its path, it leads to nowhere we are happy to arrive!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-72635425926362175812016-04-21T08:51:44.484-05:002016-04-21T08:51:44.484-05:00From Cain until now, revenge has bloodied each pag...From Cain until now, revenge has bloodied each page of history. It is always healing to remember our times are in His Hands, right? :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50019632946320962852016-04-21T08:49:44.489-05:002016-04-21T08:49:44.489-05:00You got to see my comment which is all I wished. :...You got to see my comment which is all I wished. :-) I hope you enjoy some of my past posts. We're nearing the finish line!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-49235734140133672232016-04-21T08:48:39.282-05:002016-04-21T08:48:39.282-05:00Look at Isis alone and see the futility of revenge...Look at Isis alone and see the futility of revenge. Sigh. The whole world bleeds because hate begets hate. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-72383339211973398962016-04-21T08:47:21.826-05:002016-04-21T08:47:21.826-05:00I am having fun with Twain and Freud, using their ...I am having fun with Twain and Freud, using their own quotes to strike sparks from each other. I am so happy that you are enjoying, too. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26855427672193390552016-04-21T08:20:34.176-05:002016-04-21T08:20:34.176-05:00Revenge is something I explore in writing, but not...Revenge is something I explore in writing, but not in life. That kind of negative emotion is too damaging the the individual holding it. Your quote says that perfectly!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-46684437410577262522016-04-21T06:31:25.675-05:002016-04-21T06:31:25.675-05:00Revenge is always on my mind. Then God always whis...Revenge is always on my mind. Then God always whispers, "Revenge is mind." I hand it over to him. :) T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34186964020239722952016-04-21T05:51:33.182-05:002016-04-21T05:51:33.182-05:00Hello, I'm visiting from the A to Z Challenge....Hello, I'm visiting from the A to Z Challenge. You stopped by mine yesterday. Sadly, by mistake, I deleted your comment.<br />Anyway, I love your theme. I read today's post and now I want to go back to A and read them all. lyndagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530605081989558341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28799118134150130072016-04-21T04:50:49.242-05:002016-04-21T04:50:49.242-05:00Very interesting thoughts on Revenge - much to pon...Very interesting thoughts on Revenge - much to ponder. Great post... again, Roland.<br /><br />Susan A Eames from<br /><a href="http://susan-a-eamestravelfictionandphotos.blogspot.ie" rel="nofollow">Travel, Fiction and Photos</a><br />Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26687737448919144332016-04-21T04:00:15.174-05:002016-04-21T04:00:15.174-05:00Super conversation, Roland. I love the quote: “Ang...Super conversation, Roland. I love the quote: “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” How true! Thanks for another super post! I'm learning so much! It's fab :)Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.com