tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7487699944934904841..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Your YesterdaysArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45779856259235604622011-04-30T03:17:50.722-07:002011-04-30T03:17:50.722-07:00Definitely! I agree with you on this post. Interes...Definitely! I agree with you on this post. Interesting reflection and quotes. <br /><br />Congrats on your 1000 plus followers!<br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31138695693918497532011-04-30T02:08:24.121-07:002011-04-30T02:08:24.121-07:00Congrats Lee, as I'm reading this you've s...Congrats Lee, as I'm reading this you've surpassed 1005 followers! Loved all of your quotes! I often write about myself, and when I do write about others, I usually mix some of my own 'schtick' with it!<br />I'll see you at the Reflections Post! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63583660851229697602011-04-29T21:17:47.283-07:002011-04-29T21:17:47.283-07:00I totally agree.. I think that no matter what we w...I totally agree.. I think that no matter what we write we bring ourselves to it..it would be difficult to not do so...I know you've probably gotten these before, and I don't know if you're accepting them anymore..but I've given you the Versatile Blogger Award...just wanted to show appreciation for helping me along the way!E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45613166672152548772011-04-29T20:30:02.018-07:002011-04-29T20:30:02.018-07:00Great post; we have to get over some hurdles and r...Great post; we have to get over some hurdles and realize what shaped us does affect our view and makes our writing unique~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70339168460664300392011-04-29T17:35:10.634-07:002011-04-29T17:35:10.634-07:00This was a very wonderful and very true post. Than...This was a very wonderful and very true post. Thanks , Lee--I never thought about it that way as I meandered through my past.<br /><br />jeanJean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70357366200609554842011-04-29T17:16:28.406-07:002011-04-29T17:16:28.406-07:00I do write my novels including bits of my past, re...I do write my novels including bits of my past, refashioned - sometimes used as scafolding until the story itself gets its walls up! I also like to write and read memoir...Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72293657055117582882011-04-29T16:44:08.186-07:002011-04-29T16:44:08.186-07:00And thanks to each of you who has left a comment h...And thanks to each of you who has left a comment here.<br /><br />Lisa from Nadir -- I've been read a biography of Flannery O'Connor of late and that's what inspired this piece today. When I was Googling for her quote to make sure I had it right I ran into these other great quotes.<br /><br />Siv -- If an author's unique voice doesn't matter, then why put their names on their works?<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39096731528243891052011-04-29T16:33:01.590-07:002011-04-29T16:33:01.590-07:00Thank you!!! This is one of the most encouraging ...Thank you!!! This is one of the most encouraging and inspiring posts I have read in a long time. I do write about myself and have doubts at times but love the qyotes and encouragement to just keep it interesting.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337476167174497223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42803903161352947452011-04-29T16:28:51.958-07:002011-04-29T16:28:51.958-07:00I believe that we are connected across time and sp...I believe that we are connected across time and space with everyone who has ever suffered or rejoiced...and that writing about our unique experience and our "take" on it serves as affirmation to others. We are all so alike in many way. Thanks for the post.janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034650034053143388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64325059425934188352011-04-29T16:08:54.826-07:002011-04-29T16:08:54.826-07:00If I could not share a part of myself through blog...If I could not share a part of myself through blogging there would be no point. Then again if I could not share a part of myself through writing then the point is gone. Thank you for helping me open doors that I was unsure I should open. My journey has only just begun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90340380815590101182011-04-29T15:42:59.408-07:002011-04-29T15:42:59.408-07:00very insightful post.
one shall never discard one...very insightful post.<br /><br />one shall never discard one's past.<br />Bless you.Bluebell Books Twitter Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346482636849975765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11405222446958554932011-04-29T15:40:27.437-07:002011-04-29T15:40:27.437-07:00Yo, ho, haul together,
hoist the colors high.
Heav...Yo, ho, haul together,<br />hoist the colors high.<br />Heave ho, thieves and beggars,<br />never shall we die.<br /><br />Oh, I was so free, to transfer the A-Z Challenge in some Sailor's Yarn: <a href="http://nofretiri.blogspot.com/2011/04/abc-y-for-yarn-yo-ho-haul-together.html" rel="nofollow">Y for Yarn</a><br /><br />Have fun! Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!<br /><br />KarinNofretirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501880982112851227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28370770002797568572011-04-29T15:37:28.101-07:002011-04-29T15:37:28.101-07:00I don't think we can write without putting a l...I don't think we can write without putting a little of ourselves into it. I've tried to avoid writing reflections of me, but I think we all have so many layers that it's inescapable. There will always be a portion of me in my work (different portions, but portions nonetheless)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13318342266000762782011-04-29T14:33:37.139-07:002011-04-29T14:33:37.139-07:00I frequently write about myself--usually not a com...I frequently write about myself--usually not a complete piece, but I include tidbits that show readers where I get my perspective. In doing this, my hope is that I'm able to form a bond of shared experiences/attitudes, making my work spark something in those who read. <br /><br />I've always said that being a writer takes a special kind of bravery because as you pointed out, we bare a bit of ourselves every time we put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). Writing ain't for wimps. ;O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72416339170546799282011-04-29T13:03:43.357-07:002011-04-29T13:03:43.357-07:00Very appropriate quotes. I especially liked the 1 ...Very appropriate quotes. I especially liked the 1 by Flannery O'Connor.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19625009537505713882011-04-29T12:26:08.877-07:002011-04-29T12:26:08.877-07:00What a beautiful post, I really enjoyed it.
Thank...What a beautiful post, I really enjoyed it.<br /><br />Thank you again for hosting this Challenge, it's been a blast!!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70169709318031797402011-04-29T11:36:35.202-07:002011-04-29T11:36:35.202-07:00My post for "Y" is up.
http://mom2nick....My post for "Y" is up.<br /><br />http://mom2nick.typepad.com/heres_whats_new/2011/04/y-is-for-yankees-.html<br /><br />Thanks for looking.<br />Laura T.Laura T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12663756182204806533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53678074222175020192011-04-29T11:23:30.190-07:002011-04-29T11:23:30.190-07:00Thank you for these additional comments they are a...Thank you for these additional comments they are all appreciated.<br /><br />Rae-- My daughters sometimes will read my posts and will wonder later why I'd never told them about that story. I also feel like this blog is good for them and to help me remember.<br /><br />Carol -- I'd argue that your writing reflects who you are and you are telling more about yourself than you may realize.<br /><br />Alberta -- Yes the links should be available on the pages of all of the hosts for several months.<br /><br />Jeffrey -- I think the write what you know adage is often misinterpreted and doesn't mean what you know from only your experience, but that and all that you have learned in life and have a reasonable understanding of.<br /><br />Marjorie -- Is it possible to reinterpret the bad times and use them to understand our own growth and see good that has come from those times?<br /><br />Brianna -- Yes, I think there are many quotes from the Bible that could likewise be used to illustrate my points.<br /><br />Nicole -- I think even in freelancing work or hack work we should approve of what we've done and like it to a certain extent just for the achievement alone. A writer's mission should be to create a readable product that conveys whatever it was they were intending to get across. It doesn't always have to be great, but it should do the job.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58099822192770555952011-04-29T11:00:10.411-07:002011-04-29T11:00:10.411-07:00I like some of the quotes you listed in this post....I like some of the quotes you listed in this post. Yes, I write about myself when it is relevant to the subject that I am writing about. Yes, I have used past life experiences in my writing or maybe, I guess it depends on what you mean by that question. I try not to make a habit of writing about my past experiences just for the sake of writing about it. <br /><br />I do however, write about past experiences if these experiences were the motivation or inspiration for the subject that I am writing about. I also write about part experiences if they can be used as an example for a point that I am trying to make. <br /><br />I agree with today's post. If we are not pleased with our writing, then why write in the first place?<br />I do not always follow this motto with my freelancing work because sometimes I have to write about things that I'm not interested in but right now, I don't feel like I have a lot of other options because that is what pays a lot of the bills. This is why I like blogging....I can write about what pleases me :)<br /><br />I don't know who Lola is but congratulations on your 1000th follower. Yay for you!!!!<br /><br />Yes, I am one of your followers and followed you early on this month, but I'm sure you already know that because it was way before things got pretty hectic in this challenge, with so many blogs and posts and readers and comments that are probably keeping you very busy :)<br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86829422583657167722011-04-29T10:58:26.139-07:002011-04-29T10:58:26.139-07:00I can really identify with Alfred Kazin's quot...I can really identify with Alfred Kazin's quote. Blessings to you today!Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199528755284144670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80353317011644817952011-04-29T10:44:28.628-07:002011-04-29T10:44:28.628-07:00I often start out writing from a personal aspect b...I often start out writing from a personal aspect but then the voices within take control and put their spin on things & the end result is not quite what was initially intended:-) Stop in & read <a href="http://upinthecosmos.blogspot.com/2011/04/y-is-for-yosemity-sam.html" rel="nofollow">Y is for Yosemity Sam</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792036091186754290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18150478031660006182011-04-29T10:29:32.274-07:002011-04-29T10:29:32.274-07:00Awesome post for writers, Lee!
If I can, I'd ...Awesome post for writers, Lee! <br />If I can, I'd like to add - <br /><br /><i>For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.</i><br />Ephesians 2:10 NIV<br /><br />God made us who we are and each of us is special and has a unique story to tell. <br /><br />My friend and mentor, Pam, from <a href="http://encouragementforchristianwriters.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Encouragement for Christian Writers</a> included this quote in her post 'Why We Write'. I think it applies here too.Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581532070734685757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14471085140690592972011-04-29T10:25:32.344-07:002011-04-29T10:25:32.344-07:00I tend to write about the happy times in childhood...I tend to write about the happy times in childhood. Especially in poetry. I find it is very therapeutic to remember the good times. After all we always have the bad times. They are like stains that won't come out.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958530958484080973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45196475113287292242011-04-29T10:12:38.632-07:002011-04-29T10:12:38.632-07:00This is why people keep on telling writers to writ...This is why people keep on telling writers to write what they know. Because they are an authority on the subject based on what they've been through.Jeff Beeslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935580053176710609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63962785581654882932011-04-29T10:12:07.079-07:002011-04-29T10:12:07.079-07:00Memories remind us of where we've been.
Can&...Memories remind us of where we've been. <br /><br />Can't believe A to Z is coming to a close!!!!<br /><br />I look forward to the reflection posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com