tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post7966796574392569833..comments2024-02-12T02:28:12.317-05:00Comments on The Writers' Group: Nature's Design and LonelinessLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-36540352890086378412007-03-23T19:58:00.000-04:002007-03-23T19:58:00.000-04:00Oh, and as for the equation, or not, of "lonelines...Oh, and as for the equation, or not, of "loneliness" and "sad," I do agree they're not necessarily one, and that IS freeing.<BR/><BR/>Perspective is everything, isn't it?Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915740239016736614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-39462318304708232242007-03-23T19:54:00.000-04:002007-03-23T19:54:00.000-04:00Hi Lynne,I suppose I better just commit to the con...Hi Lynne,<BR/><BR/>I suppose I better just commit to the conference--and register! A friend of mine may go as well; I'll have a good fix on things by Monday and let you know my plans.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915740239016736614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-87758282630515709662007-03-22T17:57:00.000-04:002007-03-22T17:57:00.000-04:00Hello Therese,Yes, it is an interesting word choic...Hello Therese,<BR/><BR/>Yes, it is an interesting word choice. I often think that states of mind, and matters of the heart and soul can be both positive and constructive forces. It's freeing, I think, that loneliness doesn't necessarily mean sad. What do you think?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your compliment about our posts. We've been a bit introspective this week. Next week we will probably blog about lighter things, especially since Grub Gone Silly has been rescheduled for tomorrow night. <BR/><BR/>Are you still thinking about coming to The Muse Conference?<BR/><BR/>LynneLynne Reeves Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286181414385711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-20243320650072047112007-03-22T15:25:00.000-04:002007-03-22T15:25:00.000-04:00This is so interesting to me...because while I am ...This is so interesting to me...because while I am often alone when I'm writing, I never feel lonely.<BR/><BR/>I don't feel an ache, don't seem to need one to propel me "deeper into [my] need for expression." That propulsion comes from someplace else. I'll have to give some thought to exactly where, though.<BR/><BR/>Such thought-provoking posts here this week!Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915740239016736614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-56618807632058689022007-03-22T13:00:00.000-04:002007-03-22T13:00:00.000-04:00Larramie,Thank you for sharing those lovely words....Larramie,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing those lovely words. I love the image of wrapping myself in silence. Unfortunately, today I'm a bit chilly. There are those days when my visit with the muse is far too short.Lynne Reeves Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286181414385711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-52268786605517064642007-03-22T12:39:00.000-04:002007-03-22T12:39:00.000-04:00Loneliness can be the most perfect companion, sile...Loneliness can be the most perfect companion, silently wrapping itself around you while providing the time and space to dream.Larramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788910637361812265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-2881243675674260302007-03-22T11:42:00.000-04:002007-03-22T11:42:00.000-04:00Maprilynne,Congrats on your growing family! As one...Maprilynne,<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your growing family! As one mother to another, make the time for your writing. You'll be a kinder, more patient mother when you come out of that office. My teenagers respect my writing time, because they know I need it in my life as much as they need their music. <BR/><BR/>LynneLynne Reeves Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286181414385711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-75021970334678215052007-03-22T11:35:00.000-04:002007-03-22T11:35:00.000-04:00Judy, I love the sound of silence, too. And when I...Judy, I love the sound of silence, too. And when I allow my characters space and time to tell their stories, there is nothing like it. Thanks for dropping by. <BR/><BR/>Maia, the loneliness quote is one of my favorites. Goldberg's Bones is a beautiful book. It's a great gift for an emerging writer. Which really means any writer, doesn't it? <BR/><BR/>LynneLynne Reeves Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286181414385711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-48819449761583952472007-03-22T10:22:00.000-04:002007-03-22T10:22:00.000-04:00"the value of bum glue"Hehe, I've never heard that..."the value of bum glue"<BR/><BR/>Hehe, I've never heard that one before! Hilarious!<BR/><BR/>As a SAHM with two liittle kids (and one on the way) who want my attention almost constantly, I wish I had a bit more loneliness.:) We'll see how I feel at the end of the summer though. My hubby will be working part-time, and part of that will be from home, and we've decided to have him be the "mom" for much of the time so I can make use of my "bum glue" and get a good chunk of writing done. I am so looking forward to closing that office door and not worrying about what's on the other side for several hours a day.:)<BR/><BR/>But maybe I will get lonely. I guess we'll have to see.:)<BR/><BR/>MaprilynneAprilynne Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542901402256938872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-50216858728602254332007-03-22T09:22:00.000-04:002007-03-22T09:22:00.000-04:00I too, love that quote on loneliness. I read Write...I too, love that quote on loneliness. I read Write Away and loved Elizabeth George's "bum glue." Helps me when I need to apply myself to the chair. I welcome loneliness. Separates the girls from the women, imho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-55615618862422874012007-03-22T08:39:00.000-04:002007-03-22T08:39:00.000-04:00Hi Lynne-I love that loneliness--literally and fig...Hi Lynne-<BR/><BR/>I love that loneliness--literally and figuratively. For me it's knowing the house is empty save for the dog and me and emtying myself of "being in charge" of my characters and just letting them flow from my pen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com