tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post1063567001946562813..comments2024-03-29T08:14:33.384-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: Keep the Change!Susan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-13891993614661665642018-07-11T10:46:57.448-04:002018-07-11T10:46:57.448-04:00Me, too. The world would be a better place if ther...Me, too. The world would be a better place if there were more inner fire-stokers in it. The very best kind of friends to have... and to be.<br /><br />Greetings back atcha.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-69801459041743043922018-07-10T16:59:12.293-04:002018-07-10T16:59:12.293-04:00I love that quote at the beginning of the post. Th...I love that quote at the beginning of the post. That's the effect many friends have on me. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London,A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-31160433991403032262018-07-10T12:55:29.656-04:002018-07-10T12:55:29.656-04:00I believe I hear music...
"Ya gotta pick you...I believe I hear music...<br /><br />"Ya gotta pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again..." :)<br /><br />That song may not have been written just for writers, but it sure fills the bill. <br /><br />All the best right back atcha.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-37042786825977122232018-07-10T12:48:16.985-04:002018-07-10T12:48:16.985-04:00YAY! I'm glad to hear it. :)YAY! I'm glad to hear it. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-30016197197640935032018-07-10T12:34:34.648-04:002018-07-10T12:34:34.648-04:00Thanks, Geo. I appreciate it.
I think it is sooo...Thanks, Geo. I appreciate it. <br /><br />I think it is soooo awesome that you've stayed in touch with your teacher all these years. The only teacher I kept in touch with was my 12th grade English teacher. We wrote for a while when I went away to college, but the tone of his letters became a tad too boyfriend-like, so that was the end of that. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-73378912061615182592018-07-10T12:26:39.274-04:002018-07-10T12:26:39.274-04:00Thanks! It's flowing slooooowly... I think I m...Thanks! It's flowing slooooowly... I think I may need to reboot my battery... :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-52167801577013663802018-07-10T11:41:49.662-04:002018-07-10T11:41:49.662-04:00Absolutely! Teachers have unprecedented power to i...Absolutely! Teachers have unprecedented power to impact the lives of their students. It's too bad society doesn't have a better appreciation for their importance and pay them accordingly.<br /><br />*SMACK!* Wow, thanks... just got your positive thought. :)<br /><br />All the best back atcha.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-64534470228945737112018-07-10T10:48:58.538-04:002018-07-10T10:48:58.538-04:00I can't help it, Susan. I get "deflated&q...I can't help it, Susan. I get "deflated" when I receive a rejection, too. The good thing is you pick yourself up, dust off those blasted keys you [and I] keep having issues with, and send off our next attempt at being published. You're in the right group to find support. I'll be sure we're connected on social media and follow your blog. Please follow my blog if you haven't already. All best to you!<br />http://victoriamarielees.blogspot.com Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-50851997591447828902018-07-10T04:29:40.460-04:002018-07-10T04:29:40.460-04:00Am reading Explosive Beginnings - loving it!
And ...Am reading Explosive Beginnings - loving it! <br />And yes, going to keep writing whatever the stats say :-) Lisa Southardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711376747848601409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-44173752181435421532018-07-09T20:32:44.995-04:002018-07-09T20:32:44.995-04:00Susan, it's been too long since I told you I s...Susan, it's been too long since I told you I sure like how you write. As you know, I kept in contact with my favorite teacher, Willie in Sonoma, who is in his 80s now but still corrects my spelling and grammar --as he has done for over 1/2 century. As to "Where's Mr. DeGrafft when ya need him?". He's there inside your mind, correcting, encouraging. Willie uses email and the phone, but the intent and benefit is the same. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-36061514505632559252018-07-09T18:34:19.874-04:002018-07-09T18:34:19.874-04:00May your flow begin flowing soon! I’m off to check...May your flow begin flowing soon! I’m off to check out your book now. :)Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-45229470853451427162018-07-09T16:49:12.358-04:002018-07-09T16:49:12.358-04:00Teachers can and do have such an impact on us. I r...Teachers can and do have such an impact on us. I remember some of mine with thanks and affection, they were so encouraging …<br /><br />That teacher you had sounds a great teacher to encourage you like that.<br /><br />Sending positive thoughts to you<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-62519244640532050492018-07-09T11:54:31.971-04:002018-07-09T11:54:31.971-04:00Being a writer isn't frustrating. When the wor...Being a writer isn't frustrating. When the words are flowing from who-knows-where, it's a real joy. So I'll hang onto that, and keep going. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-85933671132229262652018-07-09T11:51:53.406-04:002018-07-09T11:51:53.406-04:00Thanks for the encouragement. :)
You have a super...Thanks for the encouragement. :)<br /><br />You have a super week, too!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-20225434950297564302018-07-09T11:50:00.763-04:002018-07-09T11:50:00.763-04:00Sometimes it can be frustrating being a writer. Bu...Sometimes it can be frustrating being a writer. But you have to remember why you do it. It's because you enjoy creating the stories. Keep going. :) Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-60832479115862636242018-07-08T16:14:55.114-04:002018-07-08T16:14:55.114-04:00That was kind of your teacher to take the time to ...That was kind of your teacher to take the time to encourage you to keep writing, but I don't really think he did it out of kindness. I think he truly believed that you were, are, and continue to be a talented writer. I believe it too, by the way. If he didn't think you were talented, he wouldn't have taken the time to speak to you about it. I hope you keep writing because I want to keep reading what you have to say. :-) Have a great week!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-88461326512676940182018-07-08T12:59:33.957-04:002018-07-08T12:59:33.957-04:00I'm not really frowning... it's more of a ...I'm not really frowning... it's more of a sigh. :) C'est la vie.<br /><br />Thanks. I'll still writing. The "pushing" stuff is way outside my comfort zone. Don't believe me? I was an Amway salesperson for a verrrry brief while. The problem? I didn't want to bother people by going door-to-door, and I certainly wasn't going to give a sales pitch to my friends... I DID, however, sell a few cans of spray shoe polish to my father... :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-6891883647612091262018-07-08T12:27:04.135-04:002018-07-08T12:27:04.135-04:00Turn that frown upside down. Hey, I understand. Th...Turn that frown upside down. Hey, I understand. The book world is tough and there's lots of competition. Your book is very good - do not doubt yourself. I don't know how (see my book sales numbers), but you have to push - try to do a talk at your local library. Try to get in with some book groups in your area - to read, answer questions, and sell. That's how I got some sales. <br /><br />And keep writing....I'm ready for your sequels.<br /><br />Take careJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-52531502640977656732018-07-07T16:04:22.975-04:002018-07-07T16:04:22.975-04:00Thanks, but I'm sure the blahs will pass. :)
...Thanks, but I'm sure the blahs will pass. :)<br /><br />Yeah, I sure wish my kids and grandchildren had teachers like Mr. DeGrafft. He was one of the best.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-73184149348225086352018-07-07T15:52:06.860-04:002018-07-07T15:52:06.860-04:00Wow, Liza. That may be the nicest thing anyone'...Wow, Liza. That may be the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me. Thank you.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-62768012630215085022018-07-07T12:00:20.286-04:002018-07-07T12:00:20.286-04:00So sorry you've been losing enthusiasm to writ...So sorry you've been losing enthusiasm to write lately. I know too well how hopeless things can feel when sales and such remain stagnant. *hugs*<br /><br />And wow, if only there were more teachers like Mr. DeGrafft in the world. That's awesome how he gave you the encouragement you needed back then!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-12755165048314224142018-07-07T10:35:09.377-04:002018-07-07T10:35:09.377-04:00Not only are you a good writer, but you are a cari...Not only are you a good writer, but you are a caring writer/blogger,kind to all you encounter. Your day-to-day goodness is more important than any writing prize. Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-90847279976776644572018-07-06T11:17:48.088-04:002018-07-06T11:17:48.088-04:00Greetings, Andrew. Thanks. I agree about writing b...Greetings, Andrew. Thanks. I agree about writing being therapeutic. It can be a lot easier to put our feelings down on paper than it is to say them out loud. I like to say I think better with a pen than I do with my brain. :) Blessings back atcha.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-6035773778261869112018-07-06T07:16:26.296-04:002018-07-06T07:16:26.296-04:00Greetings Susan. Good luck with you latest novel, ...Greetings Susan. Good luck with you latest novel, I wish you all the best with it. I was in a special school when I was younger, and we only got taught basic English and Maths! Not very good, thankfully I wasn't in their for long! I enjoy writing too, and it's therapeutic. Keep writing and sharing. Blessings to you. Love love, Andrew.WordsPoeticallyWorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932809387878012226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-58861487762773952342018-07-05T15:59:30.389-04:002018-07-05T15:59:30.389-04:00HA! Me, too. A BIG kick!HA! Me, too. A BIG kick!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.com