tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post1327567126939881285..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: Reflections of a Tree HuggerKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-23870935492272198572011-09-09T17:02:15.747-07:002011-09-09T17:02:15.747-07:00Thank you, Karen, for hosting the BBQ. I ate ever...Thank you, Karen, for hosting the BBQ. I ate ever morsel *burps* and made some new friends. Sorry I couldn't stop by sooner to thank you but tropical storm Lee's given us a few too many raindrops - and, for us, power outages.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-10051721472194433202011-09-09T01:13:30.387-07:002011-09-09T01:13:30.387-07:00oh that's a coincedence I never heard of kindl...oh that's a coincedence I never heard of kindle before but my friend introduced me to it today and I already ordered one A marvelos invention.<br />I love trees too. Here in the park in chch we have enormous trees which are hundreds of years old and you can feel its energy.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-52523716754940747562011-09-08T15:39:30.873-07:002011-09-08T15:39:30.873-07:00I miss my tree at my old house too. His name was ...I miss my tree at my old house too. His name was buddy. My daughter named him. He was a beautiful red bud. <br /><br />Wow...33,000 tweets! I've only got around 400. :(<br /><br />Truths: I tell then show in my first drafts...I have to do one review to check this on everything I write. The good thing is I know this is a problem...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-56886135934043183662011-09-08T08:33:43.051-07:002011-09-08T08:33:43.051-07:00I can so relate to misreading things without my gl...I can so relate to misreading things without my glasses. 33,000 words-LOL!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303922187736526290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-90009481083293690002011-09-08T06:13:50.140-07:002011-09-08T06:13:50.140-07:00I'm always telling my wife what I'm doing,...I'm always telling my wife what I'm doing, narrating as I go along. Sometimes its step by step. I'm not even aware I'm doing it. This annoys her. She's like, "Just do it, okay. You don't have to tell me."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-9570075416566832932011-09-07T17:23:50.559-07:002011-09-07T17:23:50.559-07:00Trees are old souls :)
I had a giggle at your many...Trees are old souls :)<br />I had a giggle at your many tweets.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-51535754114601007772011-09-07T17:11:34.253-07:002011-09-07T17:11:34.253-07:00Oh, yes... I have many truths I'd love to shar...Oh, yes... I have many truths I'd love to share. I'm winging it now as my book prepares to launch into public and I have no idea what to expect. I'm scared!<br /><br />As I'm writing it's sequel, I'm freaking out because, of all the years (20+) of writing, I've never ever written a sequel!<br /><br />I'm lonely for a writer buddy who is as crazy as I am over writing. Lol...<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥</a><br><br />Can Alex save Winter from the darkness that hunts her?<br><br />YA Paranormal Romance, <a href="http://www.authorelizabethmueller.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Darkspell</i></a> coming fall of 2011!<br>Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-52062327663975863502011-09-07T16:43:09.537-07:002011-09-07T16:43:09.537-07:00Hey Karen. Lol I can so relate to number 2. Defini...Hey Karen. Lol I can so relate to number 2. Definite issues with communication.<br /><br />My truth? I'm a disorganized procrastinator. My notes are all over the house (surprisingly my computer is organized-I don't know how this happened.)but I actually know where everything is.Donna Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607270459657152401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-56129094381105616732011-09-07T12:42:50.177-07:002011-09-07T12:42:50.177-07:00Glad you enjoyed the BBQ, Julie, and sorry you mis...Glad you enjoyed the BBQ, Julie, and sorry you missed it, Andrea :( <br /><br />I'll do it again next year at this time, I like the idea of having an annual tradition to help kick off the fall blogging season.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-43071625769059354882011-09-07T12:23:22.934-07:002011-09-07T12:23:22.934-07:00Your BBQ was a blast, Karen. Thanks again for host...Your BBQ was a blast, Karen. Thanks again for hosting!<br /><br />I can so relate to the need to get more organized. I've been going off in too many different directions lately and need to get my focus back. Social media is fun but definitely distracting sometimes!<br /><br />Loved the conversation between you and your husband LOL. :DJulie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-27824874215435443742011-09-07T07:46:29.291-07:002011-09-07T07:46:29.291-07:00Awe man, I missed the blog bbq? Now that school&#...Awe man, I missed the blog bbq? Now that school's in session I can get back into the routine of blogging again. I really missed it. <br /><br />I can relate to your tree problem. Just built my house and the trees look like a bunch of sticks. Doubt I'll live long enough to see any of them grow into the beautiful, mature trees in your photo.<br /><br />As for the jealousy...I think it's normal to feel that way. The one thing I see is you seem to have control over this emotion. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to admit to feeling it.<br /><br />Instead of letting other people's success get me down (and I have to fight for it not to), I try to let it motivate me to do better. Use your emotions as a spring board to create. You're a good writer, Karen. No doubt you'll be one of "Those" successful authors one day. Best of luck.Andrea Franco-Cookhttp://www.aspiringnovelists.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-60252442652591772722011-09-07T06:59:46.328-07:002011-09-07T06:59:46.328-07:00My husband and I have a big problem when it comes ...My husband and I have a big problem when it comes to the remote control. I disocvered this problem when we were at college but I thought we'd grow out of it. I'd never had to fight with someone for the remote before. Alas, eight years later and we still can't agree on what to watch at night. Good thing we agree on the bigger issues though...:)Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-86199200770235768212011-09-07T00:02:56.317-07:002011-09-07T00:02:56.317-07:00I'm glad other couples have communication prob...I'm glad other couples have communication problems. Well, not glad you get frustrated, but glad we're not alone.Miriamhttp://andewallscametumblindown.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-43871017440252575142011-09-06T15:44:32.576-07:002011-09-06T15:44:32.576-07:00Ann, LOL to this comment. I have two divorced sist...Ann, LOL to this comment. I have two divorced sisters who would agree with you most heartily.<br /><br />MaDonna, My husband has worked from home for the past 15 years. And for the past two, we have worked together. We are both learning to hold our tongues, some days easier are than others.<br /><br />Amalie, We had some neighbors with sycamore trees and they were way too anal about the pruning, trying to keep them all straight and avoid the gnarly-ness that is part of the tree's character.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-11402116121428604252011-09-06T15:39:22.744-07:002011-09-06T15:39:22.744-07:00Communication with your hubby: so funny. I could p...Communication with your hubby: so funny. I could probably think of some stories, but I'm glad I don't have to. No husband means peace!<br /><a href="http://anncarbinebest.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror, A Memoir of Shattered Secrets</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-18966612362354089732011-09-06T15:15:50.587-07:002011-09-06T15:15:50.587-07:00Thanks for hosting a lovely party! Truly enjoyed m...Thanks for hosting a lovely party! Truly enjoyed meeting new blogging friends!<br />My husband is working from home these days and boy, is it tough! Hard truth: I was thinking about renting him an office space anywhere! Love that man, but it is hard working together, for sure! Learning a lot about myself these days through it. HA!MaDonna Maurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157381592556792198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-87040354329293645212011-09-06T14:01:11.376-07:002011-09-06T14:01:11.376-07:00Love the red maples. They are my second favorite, ...Love the red maples. They are my second favorite, first being sycamore's. The sycamore's around here all seem to have extreme character in their growth pattern, gnarly with lots of twists. The whole white, peeling bark thing is eye catching. And they have ebil little pricker balls once the seeds scatter. Lots of character, Sycamores.<br /><br />As for bothersome truths... 1)Procrastination is a big one. 2) Disorganization is another big one. 3) The one people rarely believe: I can't read out loud, it's an aspect of my dyslexia I never conquered. Silent reading/writing are no problem, but something happens when I try to get those words I read to come out my mouth: word salad.Amalie Berlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346563294446609770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-20431172973765696762011-09-06T13:04:57.290-07:002011-09-06T13:04:57.290-07:00Starting over, So you made the sacrifice for the g...Starting over, So you made the sacrifice for the greater good. What better reason is there to eat 3 chocolate doughnuts?<br /><br />Amy, It's ok to hug them too, but best to do it at night when the neighbors can't see.<br /><br />Donna, Glad you enjoyed it and same here on the followers. I found a few new blogs that I know I'm going to love.<br /><br />Will, Interesting how those words add up. Seriously, I just throw them out there when I really need to be organizing them into something I can sell.<br /><br />Linda, Yeah, me too, and Hart's comment is the best. Why didn't I think of that before? But it makes so much sense! Hart, you are brilliant!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-49232823689142363902011-09-06T13:00:27.932-07:002011-09-06T13:00:27.932-07:00Confession for the day - I ate three chocolate dou...Confession for the day - I ate three chocolate doughnuts and feel guilty about it. However, if I left them there, hubby would eat them when he got home and I wanted to save him from those calories.<br /><br />I love trees also, except when I have to rake up the thousands of leaves in the autumn. Oh, my breaking back!. I wish I could have someone come over and crazy glue them to their branches.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-39821585792796996522011-09-06T12:44:43.830-07:002011-09-06T12:44:43.830-07:00It's okay to love trees, I love them too. Life...It's okay to love trees, I love them too. Life is cooler with trees.Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-23652098061714986692011-09-06T12:39:15.600-07:002011-09-06T12:39:15.600-07:00Thank you for hosting the weekend blog event, Kare...Thank you for hosting the weekend blog event, Karen. Picked up many a new and interesting follower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-19451664726447263902011-09-06T11:36:51.030-07:002011-09-06T11:36:51.030-07:00After reading so many Blogs about writing, I get t...After reading so many Blogs about writing, I get the itch to get something done. After about a dozen Comments, that would have been half a page, right?Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-8192134522650500592011-09-06T11:27:39.122-07:002011-09-06T11:27:39.122-07:00I could have written all four of your points! So f...I could have written all four of your points! So funny. Unfortunately, I spend too much time on #4 ... and then dislike myself for it. I need to tattoo Hart's reminder on my brain.Linda Cassidy Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105748665483726537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-74689201497039242502011-09-06T10:58:52.149-07:002011-09-06T10:58:52.149-07:00I am a tree-hugger too, Karen :) I love trees and ...I am a tree-hugger too, Karen :) I love trees and I don't have any of my own because I rent and I own no land. But I sure as heck love looking at them. I get jealous of other people's success in the book world too. I think it's natural.Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-61627576082394655962011-09-06T10:56:32.508-07:002011-09-06T10:56:32.508-07:00My husband and I work well together because we try...My husband and I work well together because we try to keep it goofy. All it takes is for me to make a really excited comment about something simple and he laughs.<br />And organized? I have lists for my lists. Sometimes I scare myself.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com