tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post1574777499625854243..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: The Insecure Writer's Support GroupL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-55915792535656837482020-11-04T12:48:27.093-05:002020-11-04T12:48:27.093-05:00It's hard. I have time now but do not feel the...It's hard. I have time now but do not feel the inspiration!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-71917585942952110462020-10-26T12:44:47.484-04:002020-10-26T12:44:47.484-04:00Hi L. Diane,
I think we can all understand your f...Hi L. Diane,<br /><br />I think we can all understand your frustration because I think we ALL feel this way. Times are definitely trying. I had hoped to leave town for a real vacation in a few days, but now with the fires surging through Colorado(my destination), it may look like I have to cancel. Covid is also surging through the rural areas of the midwest/mountain regions which would certainly hinder any real fun except for maybe hiking... but sadly with the fires and super cold temps, that maybe ruled out. Ugh.<br /><br />LOVE you patio and firepit! You both did an awesome job creating such a cool space!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53863276090864354222020-10-21T18:37:49.382-04:002020-10-21T18:37:49.382-04:00You know things about the publishing world Diane I...You know things about the publishing world Diane I too must find out - Its cool when readers chat to each other and boost each others morale. .https://www.blogger.com/profile/13631787587341840423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-81250555720811668282020-10-21T12:28:25.222-04:002020-10-21T12:28:25.222-04:00Your fire pit and patio are indeed beautiful. I ho...Your fire pit and patio are indeed beautiful. I hope you have the opportunity to get out and enjoy them today:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59181217176278826212020-10-15T18:25:37.278-04:002020-10-15T18:25:37.278-04:00Canada is so socialist though. I'm not sure an...Canada is so socialist though. I'm not sure any country is safe now.<br />L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-75269013588611638142020-10-15T18:24:25.660-04:002020-10-15T18:24:25.660-04:00Nicki, you said it so well! It was just to flatten...Nicki, you said it so well! It was just to flatten the curve, not to make it go away. L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-23326453479277814082020-10-15T18:23:29.766-04:002020-10-15T18:23:29.766-04:00It's difficult to cope. And you've had it ...It's difficult to cope. And you've had it really hard.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-22896744716694421862020-10-15T18:22:53.486-04:002020-10-15T18:22:53.486-04:00And we will. Every one of these viruses hangs for ...And we will. Every one of these viruses hangs for about 16-18 months and then fades.<br />L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32272762672993780362020-10-15T11:40:23.447-04:002020-10-15T11:40:23.447-04:00Back on the zoo pic...:) Were you at Grandfather M...Back on the zoo pic...:) Were you at Grandfather Mountain?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-30848514745836874422020-10-15T07:37:14.381-04:002020-10-15T07:37:14.381-04:00I absolutely LOVE your patio and firepit! My hubby...I absolutely LOVE your patio and firepit! My hubby and I are thinking about adding a firepit to our yard. It's on our "one of these days" list.<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><a href="https://elsieamata.com/blogposts/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-75204932982996605792020-10-14T08:36:44.516-04:002020-10-14T08:36:44.516-04:00Love your backyard.Love your backyard.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-8423749181622693642020-10-14T08:36:26.647-04:002020-10-14T08:36:26.647-04:00Guest post.Guest post.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59341058296727048052020-10-13T21:37:14.414-04:002020-10-13T21:37:14.414-04:00These are indeed strange times. Oddly, I'm one...These are indeed strange times. Oddly, I'm one of the few who has actually been more productive (and arguably more creative) during this time. I do great as long as I minimize all the social and political input. It's not easy, but here's to hoping you get that vacation!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59271858258171351142020-10-13T05:43:07.953-04:002020-10-13T05:43:07.953-04:00Hi Diane - you've achieved so much ... and don...Hi Diane - you've achieved so much ... and done so much for everyone here - your publishing company offers hope to many. I'd love to come and sit in your fire pit, or just loaf around your patio ... and chitter-chat with you ... but life won't let us for the time being. It's challenging times - we just need to count our blessings - all the best to you two - glad the zoo visit helped. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-71350121702579661992020-10-12T09:12:21.931-04:002020-10-12T09:12:21.931-04:00If things don't improve in our country, I'...If things don't improve in our country, I'd move to Canada. Except my family probably wouldn't come, too. This has been the worst year I've ever lived through (I hope I live through). My writing is in the doldrums, despite the abundance of time. Congrats on the 7 books in 5 years. Fantastic. Hang in there. It will get better.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-79196688681561296902020-10-10T11:25:24.150-04:002020-10-10T11:25:24.150-04:00The zoo has been my bright spot, too! I actually g...The zoo has been my bright spot, too! I actually got a membership - too bad it's an hour away from my house, but so worth it.<br /><br />I'm sorry to know that North Carolina's been on strict lockdown. I'm in the Chicago suburbs, so I feel ya. I could understand the overreaction in the early days and was on board when it was new and we weren't sure what we were dealing with, but the extended lockdowns are ridiculous. The original points were to "flatten the curve" and not overwhelm hospitals. Curve is MORE than flattened, and the hospitals weren't overwhelmed, and we've proven we can pull emergency treatment facilities together when needed - and they won't be needed because detection and treatment have come a loooong way since March. My friend made me laugh when she said the new mission should be to "flatten the fear."<br /><br />Your patio is a beautiful oasis, and I know you'll get back to your writing groove in good time. Meanwhile, congrats on creating such a gem of a publishing company. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-18002214120977046082020-10-09T18:43:13.784-04:002020-10-09T18:43:13.784-04:00Hi Diane, epic outdoor scene you have going on enj...Hi Diane, epic outdoor scene you have going on enjoy! And yes we are at the threshold. Crazier things are going to happen with more frequency and intensity.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-48408133025357532922020-10-09T11:13:42.845-04:002020-10-09T11:13:42.845-04:00On the plus side, you've already accomplished ...On the plus side, you've already accomplished more than most of us can even imagine, both with your writing and with your publishing company. Think of this year as a temporary pause. A chance to explore and appreciate other interests. Hopefully, next year will be a much better one.<br /><br />And yes, I feel writing lost, too. And reading lost. I used to devour books, but this year has turned everything upside down. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3508287715940178742020-10-09T03:09:15.492-04:002020-10-09T03:09:15.492-04:00Love the fire pit! Careers change with time, and y...Love the fire pit! Careers change with time, and you've certainly made good with those changes.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-33132535583572837122020-10-08T16:59:06.855-04:002020-10-08T16:59:06.855-04:00Round and round things go, but hopefully we'll...Round and round things go, but hopefully we'll all get off the covid merry go round in a year or two.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-75861977495032939902020-10-08T15:57:51.685-04:002020-10-08T15:57:51.685-04:00We're all feeling it everywhere in the world. ...We're all feeling it everywhere in the world. Good idea to find a place to recoup with your firepit. You have to be relaxed to write!Yvette Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828265447361659310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-16273641092263854262020-10-08T15:34:49.767-04:002020-10-08T15:34:49.767-04:00The media drove this with their panic in the begin...The media drove this with their panic in the beginning of March, sending everyone to packed stores to stock up. Bet that spread it really fast. I also believe the numbers are skewed.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-61896633195897591172020-10-08T15:33:36.931-04:002020-10-08T15:33:36.931-04:00Lynn, thank you - glad you were watching on Facebo...Lynn, thank you - glad you were watching on Facebook.<br />L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-71726747638559208522020-10-08T15:33:09.952-04:002020-10-08T15:33:09.952-04:00Elizabeth, that is beautifully said. I was scared ...Elizabeth, that is beautifully said. I was scared for a while too. But now I realize that for those of us who are healthy (my husband and I always score an A+ on our physicals) we should not be so afraid. And as you said, God will watch out for us.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-77819514011681939472020-10-08T15:29:35.327-04:002020-10-08T15:29:35.327-04:00Sandra, would you like to do an interview or guest...Sandra, would you like to do an interview or guest post?L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com