tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post3508814819962430275..comments2024-03-26T10:34:41.872-07:00Comments on Far Away Series: AIN'T LIFE GRAND - AN IWSG POSTfarawayeyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-64368549955768439002016-12-18T23:01:27.726-08:002016-12-18T23:01:27.726-08:00I write as a hobbie; so I guess its the same as sa...I write as a hobbie; so I guess its the same as saying "write for myself." To me anyways.<br /><br />Hope you are feeling better by now FAE. Last time I came through your area I got stuck for over an hour in the pass. Lucky me my car has AWD and great tires and I had an easier time than most in the storm. Whew!!<br /><br />Feel better Dear. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-13098656689491019822016-12-14T13:49:12.582-08:002016-12-14T13:49:12.582-08:00Thanks Denise. I really appreciated this comment. ...Thanks Denise. I really appreciated this comment. I sure do hope my passion comes through. I do at least try.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-57859987912739240052016-12-14T13:48:16.094-08:002016-12-14T13:48:16.094-08:00Thanks Cherie. I agree.Thanks Cherie. I agree.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-90169064476846510782016-12-14T13:47:51.800-08:002016-12-14T13:47:51.800-08:00I wish I could nap. Unless I'm really, Really,...I wish I could nap. Unless I'm really, Really, REALLY<br />sick I am simply not able to nap. If I should force myself to take a nap, I'm useless the rest of the day and might as well stay in bed until morning.<br /><br />I try to remain optimistic. I've already been to the 'things can get worse place', and have no intention of returning.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-57204632436713950582016-12-14T01:19:52.045-08:002016-12-14T01:19:52.045-08:00This is the second post today where I've read ...This is the second post today where I've read that writers are writing what they want to write and want to read. That is refreshing. Your passion then comes through. <br />I'm so sorry for your health problems and the pain that goes with it. It's good to share with fellow bloggers occasionally. I, for one, am glad I read this post. Go with God. I hope your future prospects improve. Thinking of you. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-83755176501096057802016-12-09T09:52:55.333-08:002016-12-09T09:52:55.333-08:00To be honest, publishing can come second. Writing ...To be honest, publishing can come second. Writing for yourself is most important.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-31128641703868992312016-12-09T09:16:09.938-08:002016-12-09T09:16:09.938-08:00This wasn't really a downer--kind of optimisti...This wasn't really a downer--kind of optimistic under the circumstances I'd say. It's bad about your health situation, but at least you are facing the realities and not giving up. I do relate to that chronic fatigue--I usually take 2 or 3 brief naps per day (sometimes longer naps)--but according to my recent doctor visit I'm in pretty decent health so I can thank the good Lord for that. <br /><br />Keep at that writing and keep looking ahead. Things can always get worse, but it's not something any of us should want to plan on happening.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-35851393715246391452016-12-08T17:52:56.682-08:002016-12-08T17:52:56.682-08:00Ha, ha, ha! You are so right about that brain thin...Ha, ha, ha! You are so right about that brain thing, between something called 'fibro fog' where it's hard to concentrate, the delusions of extreme pain, and my normal dumb blondeness, some days are worse than others. When I'm aware that's happening, I usually lock myself away from view and try to work through it, but sometimes you will notice my comments don't make much sense...well know you know.<br /><br />I her what you're saying about being genuine. People know the difference and you can only fool em for so long.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-72689033696366763562016-12-08T17:50:20.743-08:002016-12-08T17:50:20.743-08:00You are so right about routine. I take a lot of su...You are so right about routine. I take a lot of supplements. don't believe in pharmaceuticals (that's a lot of what got me into trouble in the first place - chemotherapy) and normally I can keep a pretty tight lid on the pain, but when too many things combine, I run into that 'perfect storm' senario and I'm in trouble. A trip to Disneyland with the family at Thanksgiving had me overdoing it, then with my rotten immune system, and contact with all those people, I came home with a bad cold, top that off with two very stressful situations and WHAMO-O I was down for the count. I am feeling better today and between posting this yesterday and visiting other blogs and commenting today, I got some writing in. I do intend to keep on keeping on, no matter the cost.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-19494474205381807512016-12-08T17:37:45.333-08:002016-12-08T17:37:45.333-08:00Thanks Yolanda, I appreciate those sentiments. I s...Thanks Yolanda, I appreciate those sentiments. I suppose sometimes it's healthy to spill your guts. I hope I don't start to make a habit of it.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-31410635344584621632016-12-08T17:36:34.940-08:002016-12-08T17:36:34.940-08:00Thank you EC, that was very eloquently put.Thank you EC, that was very eloquently put.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-65900445302440697222016-12-08T17:36:07.176-08:002016-12-08T17:36:07.176-08:00Thanks Diane, Merry Christmas to you also. Writing...Thanks Diane, Merry Christmas to you also. Writing normally isn't too hard, except for the times when the fibro attacks my hands.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-28289169790805010982016-12-08T17:35:01.359-08:002016-12-08T17:35:01.359-08:00Thanks C Lee. writing does help and the encouragem...Thanks C Lee. writing does help and the encouragement of friends just a great big plus.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-9188038982003069322016-12-08T17:34:07.133-08:002016-12-08T17:34:07.133-08:00Awe, that's so sweet of you to say.Awe, that's so sweet of you to say.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-63364130263469675362016-12-08T17:33:39.761-08:002016-12-08T17:33:39.761-08:00I can only hope. Thanks for the encouragement.I can only hope. Thanks for the encouragement.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-21190303873033151182016-12-08T17:32:51.682-08:002016-12-08T17:32:51.682-08:00Thanks, I really needed that Cold Mojito! I also a...Thanks, I really needed that Cold Mojito! I also appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment, especially when I know this writerly stuffs isn't your thing.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-48612754993804019092016-12-08T11:03:44.168-08:002016-12-08T11:03:44.168-08:00Readers can always tell when you write for yoursel...Readers can always tell when you write for yourself and when you just write generically for an audience. No one likes pandering. Writing for yourself is definitely the way to go. Your body may be putting up a fight, but as long as it doesn't try to start rejecting your brain (mine does that often), you're still on the right path!A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-16650498500188928522016-12-08T08:41:26.065-08:002016-12-08T08:41:26.065-08:00Ugg to nerve crap, surely isn't a fun thing in...Ugg to nerve crap, surely isn't a fun thing indeed. If I wasn't a stubborn sob I'd be dead. Thankfully being stubborn and sticking to my routine and using ozone helps. The right routine can make all the difference, as long as those dumb perfect storms don't come along, and with writing a part of it, keep on keeping on indeed.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-50258374491029852212016-12-08T07:53:19.450-08:002016-12-08T07:53:19.450-08:00I empathize with your condition and your desire no...I empathize with your condition and your desire not to make any post all about you. It's hard to discuss our ills but it's what's happening in our lives that make us the writer we are or become. Good luck with all your goals, health and writing!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-11404999836644538982016-12-07T20:17:26.674-08:002016-12-07T20:17:26.674-08:00You can have a life, or an existence. Life costs ...You can have a life, or an existence. Life costs more, hurts more and is worth more. And writing is definitely a part of your life, and probably integral to who you are. Yay you. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-53183862319655623552016-12-07T17:21:54.002-08:002016-12-07T17:21:54.002-08:00With all you've got going on in your body, it&...With all you've got going on in your body, it's a wonder you can write. I hope you'll share your writing. Since it helps you, perhaps it will help others. Hugs.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.<br />December co-host<br />Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-38186753767786666292016-12-07T15:20:23.637-08:002016-12-07T15:20:23.637-08:00Writing for yourself is lovely. We're always a...Writing for yourself is lovely. We're always are most strict critics, so if we can give ourselves a pass, then perhaps others will, too. You've had quite an uphill battle with pain, and I'm glad you've found writing to help you through the roughest times.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-60305496083177966402016-12-07T13:42:45.677-08:002016-12-07T13:42:45.677-08:00And you're such a good writer too.
"I w...And you're such a good writer too. <br /><br />"I write to outrun the pain, to catch up with the pain, to endure the pain, to forget about the pain, and ultimately to learn to live with it." *hugs*Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-50327783040061742292016-12-07T13:28:43.081-08:002016-12-07T13:28:43.081-08:00That's a lot for one body to fight. If writing...That's a lot for one body to fight. If writing helps you do it, then never stop. And who knows? Maybe one day many others will be enjoying what you've written.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-84581840368532766352016-12-07T13:24:33.143-08:002016-12-07T13:24:33.143-08:00It sounds to me like you... [Link:] "NEED A C...It sounds to me like you... [Link:] <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNIaOBUY4vY" rel="nofollow">"NEED A COLD MOJITO"</a></b>!<br /><br />At least you're still dreaming of a potential writing career. My dream of that crashed and burned. <br /><br />Now I just dream of... [Link:] <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNIaOBUY4vY" rel="nofollow">"A COLD MOJITO"</a></b>.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.com