tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post112673413233070612..comments2024-03-13T12:44:53.437-05:00Comments on If You Read Only One Blog This Year: A Blerd's DissertationBonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096591352278195759noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126927108927124892005-09-16T22:18:00.000-05:002005-09-16T22:18:00.000-05:00The very first time that I was here I read a post ...The very first time that I was here I read a post that made me feel lots of emotions. That is why I came back. Not only did it make me feel lots of emotions, it actually made me care about you as a person-the very first post I read. I would say that is pretty darned amazing.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00308407866919985173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126887147146039022005-09-16T11:12:00.000-05:002005-09-16T11:12:00.000-05:00I was never proactive but life has a way of findin...I was never proactive but life has a way of finding me anyway<BR/><BR/>Hate to make a bad and obvious pun, but you write to the bone, which is the most important thing about good writing.<BR/><BR/>And remembering emotions is so much more important than details.<BR/><BR/>Good fiction, I think, is usually real life a bit or a lot disquised.<BR/><BR/>I was funnier also. Think it's something in the air.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126826663438966752005-09-15T18:24:00.000-05:002005-09-15T18:24:00.000-05:00Didn't mind it at all.Yes, we've been discussing t...Didn't mind it at all.<BR/><BR/>Yes, we've been discussing the show all week. We do have an idea for a guest and something new for them to do, but not sure if we can get that together this week or not.Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096591352278195759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126809505730851932005-09-15T13:38:00.000-05:002005-09-15T13:38:00.000-05:00Glad you had a laugh. :-) Also, you're welcome fo...Glad you had a laugh. :-) <BR/><BR/>Also, you're welcome for the advice - I had hoped you didn't mind it. <BR/><BR/>Are you gearing up for tomorrow nights show? Do you have a special guest lined up yet? ;-)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150067289957912243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126796938246907982005-09-15T10:08:00.000-05:002005-09-15T10:08:00.000-05:00OCG: So that's the reason, huh? ;-) Thank you.Las...OCG: So that's the reason, huh? ;-) Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Lass: LOL Be careful what you wish for.<BR/><BR/>Blonde: That's cool. I love long comments. Thanks for the nice words.<BR/><BR/>Tiffany: Yeah, it's kinda nice to go to another place and time once in awhile, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Sarah: Thanks! Very nice to know I'm not alone. Denial is very underrated, I think :-)<BR/><BR/>Carnealian: Thank you. Unmelted Snow. OK then, I'm def adding that one to my favorite posts, if I ever get around to doing one.<BR/><BR/>Cindy: "I even copy and pasted the post to Dave - wanting him to know that that was what I wanted and needed to hear from him."<BR/><BR/>That made me laugh. Go easy on him. Most times I fail to say or express things until it's too late. And thanks for the advice.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the kind words, all!Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096591352278195759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126789381947587302005-09-15T08:03:00.000-05:002005-09-15T08:03:00.000-05:00"Write what you know." is the mantra of all writin..."Write what you know." is the mantra of all writing coaches, teachers, manuals etc. Your blog is filled with your experiences and it's personal. Your personality fills every post, whether it's about your trips to TN, nights with the guys at Applebee's and pool, your family, or your audio posts. You <B>are</B> a writer. You're just not getting paid for it yet. I remember back to a post you had written long ago about your ex-fiance and how you remembered your time together. It made me sad, yet also filled with hope that there were other decent guys in the world who cared. I even copy and pasted the post to Dave - wanting him to know that that was what I wanted and needed to hear from him. I don't think he took the bait at that point - some guys are a little slow on the draw. ;-) Oh well.<BR/><BR/>Some practical advice: contact your local paper, gazette, weekly events calendar paper and ask if they have any freelance positions or opportunities. Also, pick some magazines that you like and write or contact them about freelance opportunities. Maybe a billiards association or something that you really like? If you have a topic or angle that you know, you're more likely to have fun with it. Just my advice.<BR/><BR/>Also, thank you for you nice words about getting to know me through our blogs and comments - I think you're a terrific guy and 'friend who I've never met in person'. :-)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150067289957912243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126785561809243052005-09-15T06:59:00.000-05:002005-09-15T06:59:00.000-05:00I remember distinctly sitting at my desk at work w...I remember distinctly sitting at my desk at work with tears running down my face over something you wrote. It was the one about the patch of snow. Give credit where credit is due! You are obviously a sensitive person that feels rather than just sees things. In a man, often times that's rare but very cool!Carnealianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04438541010027037499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126765946774267532005-09-15T01:32:00.000-05:002005-09-15T01:32:00.000-05:00It's ok, Bone, I'm a blerd-who-wants-to-be-a-write...It's ok, Bone, I'm a blerd-who-wants-to-be-a-writer in denial too. You're not alone! :)<BR/><BR/>In all sincerity, you're very talented, so if you ever decide not to be in denial anymore I'm sure you'll be very successful. Actually, you don't need to decide to be a writer- you are a writer! Otherwise we wouldn't all read your blog religiously. It *is* strange that we're mostly female, though... Maybe you should try picking up ladies by writing them stuff. :)<BR/><BR/>And fiction schmiction- fiction just means splicing together disparate pieces of non-fiction anyway, because you can't write what you don't know. That's a double negative. Perhaps I should stay in denial.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04164600171524089135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-1126734483036362622005-09-14T16:48:00.000-05:002005-09-14T16:48:00.000-05:00You do indeed have the ability to relay emotion th...You do indeed have the ability to relay emotion through your words in such a vivid way it moves others. <BR/><BR/>Thats why we keep coming back... your fan club o' girls... we can all see it.hannahhashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03080930121511278237noreply@blogger.com