tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post5943476961569604537..comments2023-09-11T08:33:57.537-05:00Comments on Message in a Bloggle: the Art of Being Broken: A Taste of Whine and Crappers, or…Why Blog?Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-40183867759013839922014-06-26T11:17:36.652-05:002014-06-26T11:17:36.652-05:00Speaking of lyrical...this comment is both moving ...Speaking of lyrical...this comment is both moving and beautiful, like everything you write! Thank you so much, Theresa.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-3149332297209084422014-06-26T11:09:50.431-05:002014-06-26T11:09:50.431-05:00How true, Judy. But when writing is part of your w...How true, Judy. But when writing is part of your work in life and loved like a family member, there really is no choice.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-8709133586517795282014-06-26T08:09:57.411-05:002014-06-26T08:09:57.411-05:00I am SO glad you are continuing to blog, Tammy. Yo...I am SO glad you are continuing to blog, Tammy. You are an immensely talented writer, and every post I read leaves me enlightened. Your micro fiction simply amazes me, and your essays are so lyrical and full of meaning that I can't imagine anyone coming away from the experience of your words unchanged. Yes, writers face an enormous challenge these days, trying to keep up with social media and still finding time for our writing projects. It is all about balance, but you have happened upon the most important reasons to blog and post: because you enjoy it and because it helps you. Which, in turn, helps others. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful mind! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569005061192110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-67881480625703962192014-06-25T18:12:56.063-05:002014-06-25T18:12:56.063-05:00I love writing but at times life has a way of not ...I love writing but at times life has a way of not allowing us the time to pursue all of our interests. We have to choose and qoek and family comes first.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383088026534281295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-82470973859442195952014-06-25T08:20:58.543-05:002014-06-25T08:20:58.543-05:00I did consider offering to take over Book Blurb Fr...I did consider offering to take over Book Blurb Friday when you announced you were giving it up, but that sense of obligation has a way of turning fun things into chores - and sometimes burdens - that sap the fun right out. So I definitely understand and am behind whatever you choose to do there. I'm just glad I finally got the chance to tell you what an enormous gift it was for me. As for the rest of your comment, you summed it all up in a matter of a few words, and you also brought a tear to my eye. No matter what you write, it draws me in with its first-rate wisdom, truth, depth, humor, wit and professionalism, and I am so honored that you take time to visit! Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-54040828222052711442014-06-24T23:07:16.779-05:002014-06-24T23:07:16.779-05:00First, I can't even begin to tell you how thri...First, I can't even begin to tell you how thrilled I am that the Book Blurb Friday meme offered something of value for you. I was sorry to give it up, but it took so much time. Maybe I'll look into starting it up again for those few who participated. It really was fun---and a great learning tool!<br /><br />When I changed my blog last year I had to really think about what I wanted to accomplish. I cut back from three times a week to just once and that gave me the opportunity to spend a little more time on the one post, give it a bit more thought. For me, blogging is about maintaining the friendships I've made, first and foremost. After that comes all the other stuff---the routine of writing weekly, keeping myself on a deadline, having a place for editors to go when I've submitted something (and I have had a number of editors say they checked out my blog before they decided to work with me, so it really does help). Blogging lets me just blab my silly stuff to the world, and I'm always so grateful for the people who read it and comment. <br /><br />I LOVE your blog, your voice. You make me laugh (and sometimes snort), and occasionally cry, but you always offer a reason to come back and read. I'm glad you're not thinking of letting it go. You have a lot of people who look forward to meeting you here!Lisa Ricard Clarohttp://www.lisaricardclaro.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-37546831681863900562014-06-24T19:32:07.472-05:002014-06-24T19:32:07.472-05:00I think that's the best approach, Pat. If we&#...I think that's the best approach, Pat. If we're too pressured and it stops being enjoyable, then I think it's time to reevaluate. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-8736173662407927282014-06-24T19:30:03.635-05:002014-06-24T19:30:03.635-05:00Thanks so much, Linda. You just described how I fe...Thanks so much, Linda. You just described how I feel about yours. Your writing voice has a lilting, lyrical quality I love. Your speaking voice, too, come to think of it!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-39373364971635358682014-06-24T19:27:50.621-05:002014-06-24T19:27:50.621-05:00I think it's great you have another pursuit, L...I think it's great you have another pursuit, Lynn, though I enjoy your blog and hope you'll keep us posted on how things are going! Sometimes it surprises me how attached I get to blogs. Thanks for the encouragement!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-20590319872912848332014-06-24T18:48:59.220-05:002014-06-24T18:48:59.220-05:00I used to push myself to blog a certain number of ...I used to push myself to blog a certain number of times a week. Some of my blogger buddies are so prolific I felt compelled to keep up. Then, like you, I asked myself why. Now I post only when I want to, generally about once a week. It works for me.<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-45559842237253208442014-06-24T05:55:49.447-05:002014-06-24T05:55:49.447-05:00I look forward to your blog posts. You can be sass...I look forward to your blog posts. You can be sassy, succinct, snappy, and you always have great quotes. Love your blog!Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-41187316393198566922014-06-23T19:00:36.970-05:002014-06-23T19:00:36.970-05:00Yes, I've pondered why I blog too and it boile...Yes, I've pondered why I blog too and it boiled down to because I wanted to. I am cutting back in July because of another pursuit... drawing... yay! Blog, but don't forget about also working on those books of yours... sometimes blogging can be a distraction. Just saying.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-59418892051455639582014-06-23T15:15:14.207-05:002014-06-23T15:15:14.207-05:00Thank you, Sioux! That means a lot. Thank you, Sioux! That means a lot. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-56212435626330393932014-06-23T15:14:41.027-05:002014-06-23T15:14:41.027-05:00I think it could feasibly be argued that the need ...I think it could feasibly be argued that the need to let crazy out is behind most creative endeavors...depending on how you define crazy, of course. Definitely do remember the saying, "Keep On Truckin'!" Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-82279620309349644492014-06-22T19:04:22.558-05:002014-06-22T19:04:22.558-05:00Tammy--You offer wit, wisdom and warmth to your re...Tammy--You offer wit, wisdom and warmth to your readers. You serve up inspiration and encouragement to everyone who stops by your blog. <br /><br />I'm glad you've done some thinking about posting, and am so glad you're baaaaack.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7795370529696691543.post-86170847508174724562014-06-22T18:40:54.701-05:002014-06-22T18:40:54.701-05:00Keep on bloggin'! Maybe you can design a littl...Keep on bloggin'! Maybe you can design a little tattoo like those Keep On Truckin' things from the seventies. Oops! Am I the only one who remembers those?<br /><br />Let's see. I seem to have little to offer you. I'm going out on a limb here and declaring that I provide wit. Some may argue that it's only half-wit. Too bad I can't offer wisdom, warmth, talent, tips or feedback. Val cannot change her spots. In 2005, I started my first blog, to let the crazy out. Now I'm up to two blogs, and post daily on each. Which may or may not be a reflection on my current level of crazy.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.com