tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7570840796405381144..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: "I Quit!" #IWSG (#BOTB results)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40020666897365283732017-06-12T06:44:06.341-07:002017-06-12T06:44:06.341-07:00Lee,
We did visit my childhood home once many yea...Lee,<br /><br />We did visit my childhood home once many years ago. I know the people who bought my folks house but we haven't been back since that time. I know what you mean, I'm like that too. I don't feel any burning desire to see most old friends and then there are some friends who I not only love visiting but hate to leave their company. Of course we don't want to wear out our welcome so we try to not over extend our visits. :) Have a good day!<br /><br />~CathyCathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66122112378846667122017-06-11T20:47:43.913-07:002017-06-11T20:47:43.913-07:00STMcC, if you consider writing as fiction, then I&...STMcC, if you consider writing as fiction, then I'm on hiatus. I still think about it though. I'm fine with considering blogging (including comment correspondence) and reviews writing in the sense that it is practicing the art. It is writing in my view, but I'd rather be writing for pay. Writing for love is just fine, but I'd rather be a writing whore if someone offered me money to do it.<br /><br />I heard to much Ray Coniff and Perez Prado when I was growing up that they've set up separate compartments in my memories.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35780194271909168662017-06-11T07:34:34.872-07:002017-06-11T07:34:34.872-07:00That was quite a blowout, LEE, although I did like...That was quite a blowout, LEE, although I did like both recordings.<br /><br />You mentioned Ray Conniff -- I love The Conniff Singers. I'm naturally a fan choral groups.<br /><br />I did quit writing many years ago. What happened to make me come back to writing? Nuttin'. I never did return to writing. ...That is unless one counts blogging and product reviews as writing, which I don't -- not really. When I think of "writing" I think of characters, dialogue, plots and plot twists.<br /><br />See ya on the 15th, Buddy!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b> Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59135224075584933482017-06-10T16:53:38.849-07:002017-06-10T16:53:38.849-07:00Liza, we often do what needs to be done or what is...Liza, we often do what needs to be done or what is right for us at any particular time.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63964033775341883412017-06-10T16:22:04.241-07:002017-06-10T16:22:04.241-07:00Michele, Sheryl's appeal had more immediacy to...Michele, Sheryl's appeal had more immediacy to the listener I think because her version had the slicker sound to it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84064250074977438682017-06-10T15:11:44.061-07:002017-06-10T15:11:44.061-07:00Haven't quit as it related to writing...there ...Haven't quit as it related to writing...there was time that I had to find ways to sneak it into a life where other things took over ...but sneak it in, I did.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3316692768592921892017-06-10T12:23:41.950-07:002017-06-10T12:23:41.950-07:00I'm not surprised that Sheryl Crowe won. I lik...I'm not surprised that Sheryl Crowe won. I like your interpretation of Pete Townsend's version.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy the weekend!<br /><br />Michele at Angels Bark Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52615161836872548632017-06-07T20:01:10.443-07:002017-06-07T20:01:10.443-07:00Jessica, good for you and stop in anytime. I fear ...Jessica, good for you and stop in anytime. I fear that if I were to stop blogging for a month or more that the blog break would become much longer than anticipated.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27728190349051664002017-06-07T19:59:58.075-07:002017-06-07T19:59:58.075-07:00Trisha, sometimes I hate to think that I live for ...Trisha, sometimes I hate to think that I live for A to Z, but in reality I don't and I always enjoy A to Z when it comes around again. It's just become a part of me and my life schedule.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76289658981960666972017-06-07T19:58:35.908-07:002017-06-07T19:58:35.908-07:00Susan K, I probably wouldn't be writing to the...Susan K, I probably wouldn't be writing to the extent that I do now had it not been for blogging.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15718990388137864902017-06-07T17:02:37.052-07:002017-06-07T17:02:37.052-07:00I really need to get back into blogging more. That...I really need to get back into blogging more. That's why I'm here. I'm trying! And Sheryl Crow is one of my favorites :)<br /><br />www.jessicatherrien.comJessica Therrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075397024734371669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68377802343257820902017-06-07T16:08:40.946-07:002017-06-07T16:08:40.946-07:00I'm glad you haven't quit. Where would so ...I'm glad you haven't quit. Where would so many of us be without the anticipated April A to Z Challenge?<br />Trisha Faye<br />Writer’s Zen: www.writerszenblog.wordpress.com<br />Trisha Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848362774277170679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86183939201497937592017-06-07T15:52:02.781-07:002017-06-07T15:52:02.781-07:00You are so correct: "...blogging has been a b...You are so correct: "...blogging has been a bit of writing salvation."<br /><br />I knew Sheryl Crow had to win. No questions.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-764226813934135802017-06-07T15:26:01.075-07:002017-06-07T15:26:01.075-07:00Elsie, it would be nice to write professionally in...Elsie, it would be nice to write professionally in the sense of getting paid for doing it, but if the passion for the writing is gone then it all becomes somewhat empty and tedious to some extent.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26556365820090593142017-06-07T15:24:36.167-07:002017-06-07T15:24:36.167-07:00Blogoratti, yes, if one commits to maintaining a b...Blogoratti, yes, if one commits to maintaining a blog then the writing is usually a part of that. Often people will start a blog with good intent and then stop writing on it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57029808225009711402017-06-07T15:14:46.555-07:002017-06-07T15:14:46.555-07:00I don't write professionally. I write because ...I don't write professionally. I write because I love it and because I want to help others. When that no longer applies, then I guess I can say, "I quit!"<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33296076152453244712017-06-07T14:52:46.140-07:002017-06-07T14:52:46.140-07:00Thankfully blogging keeps one writing for the most...Thankfully blogging keeps one writing for the most part. Great thoughts and greetings!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5391527095335830702017-06-07T13:11:07.659-07:002017-06-07T13:11:07.659-07:00Donna, blogging can be used for more purposes than...Donna, blogging can be used for more purposes than just promoting ones writing career so I can see always blogging to some extent. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17852989924705136652017-06-07T13:09:48.127-07:002017-06-07T13:09:48.127-07:00Debbie D, I submitted several things back in the s...Debbie D, I submitted several things back in the seventies as well with no acceptances. I hated typing stuff too--it was such a chore for me and I didn't often have access to a typewriter. What a hassle it was. My pursuits also turned to business. Blogging is fun and writing on the computer is such a breeze.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54921920617231168202017-06-07T12:55:38.985-07:002017-06-07T12:55:38.985-07:00Lots to think about but no, I've never run a m...Lots to think about but no, I've never run a marathon and doubt I ever will. And if I ever quit fiction writing, I will probably continue blogging.Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57369435093786686692017-06-07T10:10:16.063-07:002017-06-07T10:10:16.063-07:00Life often gets in the way of other things, but is...Life often gets in the way of other things, but isn't it great to have so many options? <br />Back in the 1970s, I submitted many articles and short stories to various publications, including Reader's Digest, only to be rebuffed at every turn. This depressed me, so I did quit, concentrating on what was the beginning of a corporate career. It was only after getting serious about blogging (~2011) that writing became attractive again.<br /><br />As for BOTB, Sheryl Crow's win was no surprise. I really wanted to love Pete Townsend's recording, but found it a bit thin. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25951266904527159322017-06-07T09:56:17.281-07:002017-06-07T09:56:17.281-07:00Loni, sometimes it's a good idea to do somethi...Loni, sometimes it's a good idea to do something different in order to reinvigorate our minds and bodies. It's like taking a different way home just for the change of scenery in order to see what else is out there.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33368936290172138712017-06-07T09:54:24.892-07:002017-06-07T09:54:24.892-07:00Victoria, thank you. Even if the world doesn'...Victoria, thank you. Even if the world doesn't see what we have to say in our blogs, our blog writing is a reaffirmation to ourselves to some extent that we are continuing forward.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75590396166285716982017-06-07T09:52:58.158-07:002017-06-07T09:52:58.158-07:00I'm a break-taker as well. It's almost nec...I'm a break-taker as well. It's almost necessary for me to recharge my creative juices!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80376293766696848782017-06-07T09:52:50.936-07:002017-06-07T09:52:50.936-07:00JH, more people have probably given up on me than ...JH, more people have probably given up on me than I've given up on myself, but I think that's often the case in life. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com