tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post5455739076043092479..comments2024-01-17T20:12:02.408-08:00Comments on BOOK LOVER: IWSG old stories and BATTLE OF THE BANDSdolorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-18172280358412894452020-06-30T01:07:08.414-07:002020-06-30T01:07:08.414-07:00I feel so bad for me why I didn't hear this so...I feel so bad for me why I didn't hear this song before. This song was very motivational and now I am too much excited. Thanks a lot for sharing this such a cool music with us. <a href="https://www.theacademicpapers.co.uk/essay-writing-services-uk.php" rel="nofollow">Essay Writing Service</a>Monnika Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08531471381031380028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-89965464388533019982019-05-18T08:33:07.651-07:002019-05-18T08:33:07.651-07:00Very positive photos. Thank you for the article. 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I think my tastes in music are leaning more toward classical or jazz these days...more instrumental than words.<br /><br />I finally got internet again. Next time you're in SLC and need a room, give me a ring. I could save you some money so that you don't have to get a room in a hotel. Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-62158882799208514602017-03-19T05:02:43.237-07:002017-03-19T05:02:43.237-07:00What a great inspirational story. And you have so ...What a great inspirational story. And you have so persevered in your writing. I agree with you that not all manuscripts can be revived. Probably my first one that I worked on for 8 years or more is in that category.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-80495179297934758662017-03-17T14:36:02.380-07:002017-03-17T14:36:02.380-07:00I really enjoy listening to Fight Song, it has def...I really enjoy listening to Fight Song, it has definitely helped me continue writing.<br /><br /><br />www.ficklemillennial.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-56885250670683871072017-03-08T10:01:30.579-08:002017-03-08T10:01:30.579-08:00Sorry we're late! It's probably because we...Sorry we're late! It's probably because we're both mentally retarded.<br /><br />Yeesh, the school system was crazy back then, wasn't it? In that same era, my mother was told she was stupid and would never excel (because she's Mexican).<br /><br />Cast my vote for Hank Jr. A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-74408427156986161152017-03-06T13:30:07.084-08:002017-03-06T13:30:07.084-08:00Fight Song has become my anthem. I love it. Whenev...Fight Song has become my anthem. I love it. Whenever I hear it, I feel stronger, able to take on anything. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-18044034117670027652017-03-06T10:05:07.611-08:002017-03-06T10:05:07.611-08:00The Little Engine That Could must have inspired a ...The Little Engine That Could must have inspired a lot of kids to keep going in spite of the odds. I remember it as one of my favorite books even before I extended the metaphor to include me.<br /><br />I'm choosing Floyd on this round. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-82133410126650876932017-03-05T06:01:55.882-08:002017-03-05T06:01:55.882-08:00I love this: "I might only have one match, bu...I love this: "I might only have one match, but I can make an explosion." Fantastic inspiration!<br /><br />Self-doubt can still creep in on me at times. I haven't been writing for very long so I tend to doubt my skills. I wonder if anyone would want to read what I write. I have to remind myself that I don't just write for others, I write for me as a form of therapy, and then to help others in the process, if I can. That helps ease those doubts...a bit. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-4190786722509349722017-03-04T12:54:18.154-08:002017-03-04T12:54:18.154-08:00My hubby has ADHD and was told he was "slow&q...My hubby has ADHD and was told he was "slow" when he was young.....how horrible is that? All the people who suffer from some learning disability were labelled which affected their whole life. Actually people with ADD or ADHD have high intelligence but just can't learn in the regular manner. My song during school years was "We Are The Champions" by Queen because I was severely bullied ending up in the emergency room every year because kids tried to breaks my fingers or they knocked me out with a soccer ball. Anywhoo, we survived and are stronger for it. Love both songs and what they represent but I am giving it to Pink Floyd because it touched me more.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-4468736342068771522017-03-04T09:13:04.369-08:002017-03-04T09:13:04.369-08:00With the exception of a single short story, there ...With the exception of a single short story, there is an inverse correlation between what I consider my best work and what gets published. My confidence as a writer is relatively strong (albeit realistic), while confidence in my ability to judge the marketability of a work is nonexistent. I just turned a finished manuscript over to my agent, all the time wondering: is it weak enough to publish?<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-63860534690764699932017-03-04T05:45:01.434-08:002017-03-04T05:45:01.434-08:00I think all writers struggle with self-belief. Of ...I think all writers struggle with self-belief. Of course, we also have to be careful not to go too far the other way and stop pushing ourselves to do better. It can be sad when we end up letting go of a well-loved project, but I also think nothing is truly wasted because it'll always hold lessons for us. This was a thought-provoking post.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-55009994618705764402017-03-04T05:00:42.450-08:002017-03-04T05:00:42.450-08:00I love that song! I think it's a great theme s...I love that song! I think it's a great theme song for perseverance because life (and people) and plenty willing to beat us down.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-47862682326207484102017-03-03T13:53:09.254-08:002017-03-03T13:53:09.254-08:00If we don't keep going and believe in ourselve...If we don't keep going and believe in ourselves, we'll never get anywhere.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-18763848122584312112017-03-03T08:59:49.269-08:002017-03-03T08:59:49.269-08:00Mentally retarded? That's a horrible diagnose ...Mentally retarded? That's a horrible diagnose to carry around for anyone, let alone a child. So glad you were able to get past that, with the help of the "Little Engine" and "The Fight Song" You're so right about believing in yourself, first! There's a difference between that and arrogance. Poseurs tend to be the arrogant ones, in my opinion, not genuine people. Your gift for writing is obvious in this post and also the WEP. I'd love to read other things you have to offer. On to BOTB...<br />Both of these songs are heartbreaking and ones I haven't heard before. Hank Williams Jr. has a fabulous voice and his song triggered the more intense emotional response. Please give my vote to him. The Pink Floyd video was heartwrenching, though. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-18042243476665690402017-03-03T07:07:25.753-08:002017-03-03T07:07:25.753-08:00You're quite right that we do need to believe ...You're quite right that we do need to believe in ourselves to some extent and that this doesn't have to mean being arrogant.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-51548327591719674262017-03-03T06:38:17.920-08:002017-03-03T06:38:17.920-08:00Dolorah,
Both of the songs struck me as sad. Seem...Dolorah,<br /><br />Both of the songs struck me as sad. Seems like our parents end up being the most definitive relationship we have. My vote goes to Hank, though I appreciate the other song, too. The lyric about the personalization of the stamp... Excellent.<br /><br />Still my vote is for Hank. It was more musical to these ears.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362240669287746770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-20920283700444753512017-03-03T00:55:23.168-08:002017-03-03T00:55:23.168-08:00Gwen: I’ve been relieved to know most authors have...Gwen: I’ve been relieved to know most authors have their cringe-worthy first projects, lol. I would love to see Pink Floyd in concert. We are all probably too old for that.<br /><br />Crystal: overcoming is the best way to thumb our noses at nay-sayers, lol.<br /><br />Nancy: very insightful. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />Mary; hmm, you’re the second person to say the sound quality was bad for Pink. I’ve lost so much of my hearing I didn’t notice. Plus, I’m used a lot of background effects on Pink’s themed albums. You’d hate their four CD OFF THE WALL albums, lol. Thanks for your vote.<br /><br />Tamara: I like that – our first audience is ourselves.<br /><br />Steve: Well, if you were promoting someone else it wouldn’t be shameless. I am impressed by the amount of promoting you accomplish. I’d hire you in a heartbeat if I had something to promote.<br /><br />Olga: ah, the original girl-power series? And look how awesome you became because of her influence. No guilt for that. Keep it up Girl.<br /><br />Susan: yay for Fight Song<br /><br />Marcy: I haven’t seen a copy of the book in years and years.<br /><br />Nancy: Hello; nice to meet you. Thanks for your encouraging support.<br /><br />Caitlin: so happy to have inspired you today.<br /><br />FAE: you are awesome, and so is your writing. Keep the faith. And thanks for your vote.<br /><br />Juneta: life has moved on since then, but yes, I still believe, though some of the pessimism has lingered. Thank you for your vote.<br /><br />Lynda: we all have to start somewhere.<br /><br />Denise: well, ya know, I think almost all of Mark Twain’s novels were self published and self promoted. Can’t go wrong with that kind of recommendation.<br /><br />Hilary: You are so talented as a travel writer, I adore your writings. I am glad you also found an outlet for your genius.<br /><br />Cathy: one of my son’s was labeled ADHD at about four years old. I never agreed with the term, and never saw positive results from the medications and therapies. When he was in late teens he was tested for learning disabilities, and was told he has an auditory processing disorder; he hears maybe every third or fourth word people say. It explained so much. I understand how hard it is to learn to read and to develop language skills if you can’t properly hear what is spoken to you. You’ve come a long way and achieved much. Thank you for your vote.<br /><br />Nicki: thank you, nice to see you here.<br /><br />Mike: thanks for your vote<br /><br />John: both songs can be a bit depressing. Thhanks for your vote.<br /><br />Saint Mac: Glad you came back with such a well thought comment. You, anti-social? Wow. Can’t imagine that. You’ve had such a wonderfully full life, met so many fascinating people. I love reading your adventures on your blog. They lift my spirits. I never heard that Beach Boys song, but it does suit your personality. Thanks for sharing the link, I loved the song, and the instruments were awesome. It is hard to vote against Bocephus, especially if you’ve seen him in concert. He was quite the party hound for a long time. Used to be the expected norm for celebrities. As for your abandoned projects; you just have a short attention span, lol. It seems you still have those ideas still rolling around your head, and blogging seems to be a viable outlet for those ideas. Hang in there good buddy; let the medicine do its job. Rest, relax, feel better soon.<br />dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-8650479967674244442017-03-03T00:54:47.724-08:002017-03-03T00:54:47.724-08:00Alex: I can live with practice. Thanks for your vo...Alex: I can live with practice. Thanks for your vote.<br /><br />Yolanda: editors can be as brutal as parents, and other well wishers. But sometimes we can learn from the harshness, if we eventually feel it has an inkling of merit. No reason you can’t get a second opinion on that decree though. Perhaps that editor isn’t the right one for you. A tough skin only should take so much before calling it abuse.<br /><br />ArLee: Well, sometimes the diagnosis is correct. And when it is, it does help the child to know their limitations, and to accommodate them. I just don’t think that was my educational problem. As for the Battle; no this was not Pink’s best song. Gilmour went through a very selfish, depressive period with his music, which was likely the final conflict between himself and Waters, who left the group. Gilmour’s outspoken hatred of the monarchy and his inconsolable loss of his father turned his music quite sour for a while. Thanks for your vote.<br /><br />Lexa: But look how far our knowledge of learning disorders have come over the last twenty years or so. Kids are no longer just slapped with a standard label and ignored. Progress. Just as our first writing projects are a learning process. We had to start somewhere, right?<br /><br />Pat: life is a learning lesson. Thanks for your vote.<br /><br />Deniz: lol, yeah, I remember how long some iconic authors worked on their masterpiece prior to publication and feel better when its takes me seemingly forever to write a short story. Or a blog post. <br /><br />L Diane: so sorry that story did not work out. Its time will come though, as long as it keeps niggling at your mind. Thank for your vote.<br /><br />Hart: I always thought of it as a novel – I was young – but after reading this, I think it was more of a novella. But yeah, about 40k hand written. At least you have always kept at it; started young and never gave it up. For some reason, I find specific endings unfulfilling. My mind likes to provide my own interpretation. I annoy a lot of readers that way, lol.<br /><br />Christine: never give up! Thanks for your vote.<br />dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-69583128016608453202017-03-02T10:16:35.054-08:002017-03-02T10:16:35.054-08:00WILD THING (You Make Everything Gr-oooo-vy!) ~
Be...WILD THING (You Make Everything Gr-oooo-vy!) ~<br /><br />Believe it or not, I came here yesterday and read every word. But I couldn't listen to the videos at work and knew my comment would require me to be at home where I could give it my best. So now I've read it all a second time and I'm ready to rumble...<br /><br /><i>>>... I also wanted to participate in BotB to show my support for my buddy Saint Mac, aka Stephen T McCarthy.</i><br /><br />First, I want to say thanks for that. I appreciate the support. BOTB seems to be dying a slow death, so it's nice to get a little infusion once in awhile. Thank you.<br /><br /><i>>>... But way back then (like, 50 years ago) my parents were told I was mentally retarded</i><br /><br />Damn! When I was in kindergarten, my teacher told my Ma that I was "anti-social". This was about the time when Oswald killed Kennedy (he didn't really) and the press was constantly referring to Oswald as anti-social. It was a big buzzword at the time. My Ma was so furious that she immediately yanked me out of kindergarten and I didn't go back to school until first grade. As a result, I always tell people that <b>"I flunked kindergarten"</b>. Ha!<br /><br />Wild Thing, do I seem anti-social to you? Because you don't seem mentally retarded to me.<br /><br /><i>>>... I was around 15 when I wrote my first serious novel</i><br /><br />I was about the same age when I started writing a book. It was to be titled 'SIR, YES, SIR!' and all about my experiences in the Police Explorer program. I got quite a ways into it and then set it aside as my anger started to dissipate. I went back and read what I had written some years later and it was so bad I threw it in the trash before anyone else might accidentally find and read it.<br /><br /><i>>>... What is your "fight song" writing project?</i><br /><br />I don't have a fight song writing project, but I DO have a fight song. Isn't (Link:] <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZq5OBHhqZI" rel="nofollow">"LONG PROMISED ROAD"</a></b> absolutely fantastic?! I get fired up every single time I listen to it. And at the point where the horns and guitar take over, I am positively ready to rumble!<br /><br />I liked your BOTB concept. Plus, David Gilmour is one of my Top 10 favorite guitarists ever, and I am a huge Bocephus fan. (I saw Bocephus in concert once, and I think he was the only person in the theatre who was drunker'n I was. Ha!) So, you've selected two artists I really like.<br /><br />I think I'm going to vote for BOCEPHUS, as it was more of a song. Whereas Gilmour's piece was like a recitation... and kind of difficult to hear, too.<br /><br />You said something in this blog bit that really caught my attention and made me think. You wrote:<br /><br /><b><i>>>... The more you believe in yourself, the harder you will work to achieve your potential.</i></b><br /><br />I never thought of it like that before. I have always believed I could write. Even write well. But perhaps I've been fooling myself all this time. Maybe, down deep, I have never really, truly, believed in myself all that much. The fact that I wrote some things (short stories, a screenplay, a manuscript for a children's book) and then just kind of gave up on it all is evidence that I don't really believe in myself as a writer. Hmmm.... Food 4 tawt.<br /><br />Well, thanks again for playing BOTB with us, Wild Thing. You made BOTB groovy again (MBGA). I think I'm gonna go trim my fingernails now, drink a six-pack of cold and flu medicine, and go back to bed.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />Check out my new blog @<br />(Link:] <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-32397663927667735302017-03-02T10:08:23.830-08:002017-03-02T10:08:23.830-08:00I'll be honest, I didn't like Hank William...I'll be honest, I didn't like Hank Williams' voice, and his song seemed to drag. Both of them did, actually, but it was less unpleasant to listen to Pink Floyd. They get my vote here.John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-2519716053207271132017-03-02T09:33:16.338-08:002017-03-02T09:33:16.338-08:00I enjoyed the deep track by Pink Floyd. But my vot...I enjoyed the deep track by Pink Floyd. But my vote goes for Hank Williams Jr, I had never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.com