tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6971575085852326006..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Rainmakers Reap Healthy HarvestsArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60326436237683873882012-04-24T14:20:43.544-07:002012-04-24T14:20:43.544-07:00Love the idea of rainmakers and the feeling of nat...Love the idea of rainmakers and the feeling of nature being summoned. My dad could 'witch' water. With a fresh twitch cut from any tree, he could walk along the field, and find a good spot to dig for water. People used to call him to come out and help.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-92230617759338186462012-04-23T13:38:54.075-07:002012-04-23T13:38:54.075-07:00I loved the analogy Lee! Let the clouds form and m...I loved the analogy Lee! Let the clouds form and may it rain success!Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33804197555047357172012-04-23T00:27:25.358-07:002012-04-23T00:27:25.358-07:00After I read this, I wanted to go to the Indian lo...After I read this, I wanted to go to the Indian lodge the next town over. Wonderful people there that are always willing to offer a prayer or a ceremony to help with inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36156329211687005462012-04-20T23:58:54.642-07:002012-04-20T23:58:54.642-07:00I like your analogy between rainmakers and success...I like your analogy between rainmakers and success seekers. <br />I too think it's important to be supportive of others, which is why I'm so glad I came across your Blogging A to Z Challenge, which has allowed me to form new connections with other writers this month.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50821969847140961592012-04-20T18:18:54.820-07:002012-04-20T18:18:54.820-07:00I really love this analogy, and a onlooking even m...I really love this analogy, and a onlooking even more forward to the showers we are supposed to have here tomorrow.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15841031768555867422012-04-20T16:48:02.482-07:002012-04-20T16:48:02.482-07:00Since we're expecting three days of rain, your...Since we're expecting three days of rain, your post was very appropriately timed.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41387540900682646062012-04-20T14:19:01.964-07:002012-04-20T14:19:01.964-07:00I love this analogy, Arlee. It works so well. I al...I love this analogy, Arlee. It works so well. I also had to smile at your initial paragraph. We seem to have a rainmaker in the UK. It's called the Local Water Authority. They declared our area an official drought area at the start of this week and we've almost drowned from torrential rain ever since.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24889028796320467282012-04-20T11:03:07.883-07:002012-04-20T11:03:07.883-07:00Love it!! Popped in from AtoZ and pleased to meet ...Love it!! Popped in from AtoZ and pleased to meet you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73963822162477598592012-04-20T10:06:35.611-07:002012-04-20T10:06:35.611-07:00Being a rainmaker and reciprocity are definitely k...Being a rainmaker and reciprocity are definitely keys to success. How appropo that you wrote this when it's raining here! You are more persuasive and powerful than you know! Thanks again for a really wonderful A to Z! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18819198258982617802012-04-20T09:48:55.323-07:002012-04-20T09:48:55.323-07:00"There's nothing more heartening than to ..."There's nothing more heartening than to see someone who's made it help to pave the way for others." Man, I definitely agree there. Great post, and thanks for mentioning me in your blog. Much appreciated!logankstewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269634215857320344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23148697924829312852012-04-20T09:43:30.988-07:002012-04-20T09:43:30.988-07:00Good article Lee. To be a success in any endeavor,...Good article Lee. To be a success in any endeavor, you have to know the nuts and bolts. <br /><br />I'm a firm believer in making it rain for all. In helping others you also learn a great deal. The cyber friends along the way is a nice side benefit. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3128114632412143672012-04-20T09:40:28.008-07:002012-04-20T09:40:28.008-07:00Alex -- Let's hope there's a lot of blog r...Alex -- Let's hope there's a lot of blog rain ahead for the weekend.<br /><br />Lynn Proctor -- You're right. It's a good feeling to help others and there may be additional benefits that can arise from doing so.<br /><br />lynnelives-- Go and spread some encouragement to other bloggers.<br /><br />Jeremy -- Help whenever you can if at all possible.<br /><br />C.Lee -- Mutual assistance is one of the best parts of being a part of a community.<br /><br />Glynis --The internet has opened up so many new channels of possibilities.<br /><br />Jack-- Thanks!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52244905800403882592012-04-20T08:55:05.158-07:002012-04-20T08:55:05.158-07:00Thanks for the comment on my blog! Following you b...Thanks for the comment on my blog! Following you back! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64688934136922549922012-04-20T08:31:52.461-07:002012-04-20T08:31:52.461-07:00Love the post. I like to pay it forward. My dam is...Love the post. I like to pay it forward. My dam is full to overflowing, thanks to fantastic rainmakers I have met on the Internet.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59770795420044290482012-04-20T08:28:02.178-07:002012-04-20T08:28:02.178-07:00I couldn't have made it as far as I have in th...I couldn't have made it as far as I have in this writing/publishing business if it hadn't been for other writers giving me a hand. I hope I've returned that help along the way because I really like the idea that I've been a part of writers achieving what they set out to do. <br /><br />I loved your rain maker post. It was perfect for this R day.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83359883654329936712012-04-20T08:19:41.381-07:002012-04-20T08:19:41.381-07:00what a great helpful way to look at... help when y...what a great helpful way to look at... help when you can.<br /><br />Right On... to the challenge "R" is for Refreshing Post!<br />Jeremy [Retro-Zombie]<br />A to Z Co-Host<br />My New Book:<br /><b><a href="http://izombielover.blogspot.com/2012/04/retro-zombie-art-and-words-trailer.html" rel="nofollow">Retro-Zombie: Art and Words</a></b>Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36664786064801491192012-04-20T07:34:19.901-07:002012-04-20T07:34:19.901-07:00Great post Lee. Analogy's are good. We've...Great post Lee. Analogy's are good. We've had low rainfall for a few years, have a hosepipe ban and it's rained and hailed all week. Those rainmakers have done a great job here. Grabbing my unbrella to pop off to visit some blogs as requested..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11064458496326254512012-04-20T07:04:19.231-07:002012-04-20T07:04:19.231-07:00loving your r analogy--great words--always try to ...loving your r analogy--great words--always try to help someone else--that is it's own rewardLynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54409483655808723272012-04-20T06:47:14.889-07:002012-04-20T06:47:14.889-07:00That's the best advice so far! Make it rain fo...That's the best advice so far! Make it rain for others.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54721089867254503202012-04-20T06:42:13.375-07:002012-04-20T06:42:13.375-07:00Matthew -- Thank you. Your comment means a lot to ...Matthew -- Thank you. Your comment means a lot to me.<br /><br />Jessica -- A boat can help and sometimes even a lifeline or a life preserver.<br /><br />Yvonne -- I don't think of drought in the UK. That's more like L.A.<br /><br />becca -- Thanks for checking it out.<br /><br />Grammy -- My biggest problem is making the rounds. I got to get over and finish your story where I left off. Good stuff.<br /><br />Jules -- From you that means a lot to me. Thank you for that compliment.<br /><br />Gregg - Same as what I just said to Jules. Thanks Gregg.<br /><br />Tina - Just spreading the word and hoping it catches on. Thanks.<br /><br />Teresa -- It's important to learn and practice some degree of sacrifice and giving. You're right about adding meaning to life.<br /><br />Carol -- Helping others is especially good when it helps them to learn to do better in the future and sets the example for them to help others. The Pay It Forward concept is an important one to remember.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20713410168317494412012-04-20T06:07:58.929-07:002012-04-20T06:07:58.929-07:00I like te idea of helping other, not matter what t...I like te idea of helping other, not matter what the situation is.<br /><br /><a href="http://carolsnotebook.com" rel="nofollow">Carol Evans</a>Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915400068613145577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81494970414147428542012-04-20T05:54:40.058-07:002012-04-20T05:54:40.058-07:00If you can't help others, then life becomes me...If you can't help others, then life becomes meaningless, in my opinion.<br /><br />TT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20954105601438203112012-04-20T05:27:23.818-07:002012-04-20T05:27:23.818-07:00Reciprocity is the key word. Excellent stuff here...Reciprocity is the key word. Excellent stuff here, my friend. What you've shared here is so true.<br /><a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tina @ Life is Good</a><br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">Co-Host of the April A to Z Challenge</a> <br />Twitter: @AprilA2Z #atozchallengeTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33769575630114104752012-04-20T05:16:24.331-07:002012-04-20T05:16:24.331-07:00Great post! Nice use of a good analogy, not to men...Great post! Nice use of a good analogy, not to mention some good advice.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79771326788531223172012-04-20T04:37:58.595-07:002012-04-20T04:37:58.595-07:00I think you have mastered analogies and this has s...I think you have mastered analogies and this has some major good points. :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.com