tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post3680401699527463952..comments2024-01-24T05:13:06.164-08:00Comments on Not Your Usual Suspects: Lessons Learned on VacationSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11286314155783213006noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-15832990455119241112011-08-30T04:52:39.510-07:002011-08-30T04:52:39.510-07:00Lovely post :). I think holidays should be built i...Lovely post :). I think holidays should be built into the writing schedule anyway. There are days I feel if I touch another keystroke I'll scream :). Lucky for the family, that rarely actually happens...Clare Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392142798976142547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-66992484421311817292011-08-24T17:16:15.630-07:002011-08-24T17:16:15.630-07:00Toni: And you've only seen my gentler side.Toni: And you've only seen my gentler side.Marcelle Dubéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164965676254630066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-12797741762588538192011-08-24T16:06:13.843-07:002011-08-24T16:06:13.843-07:00Thanks, Kathy. I found myself standing back and ob...Thanks, Kathy. I found myself standing back and observing a lot, saving the emotional scenes in my writer's mental briefcase!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-11884736295088782202011-08-24T14:00:20.014-07:002011-08-24T14:00:20.014-07:00Glad you had a great time on your vacation. I wor...Glad you had a great time on your vacation. I work at home, too, so I completely understand why a "stay-cation" doesn't cut it.<br /><br />Family can be such exceptional fodder for our stories, though, can't they? They just seem to bring out the creative side in us, no matter where we are.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-36941798634552350202011-08-24T13:20:24.061-07:002011-08-24T13:20:24.061-07:00Thanks, Marcelle. Roof-mounted cannon? Brilliant!Thanks, Marcelle. Roof-mounted cannon? Brilliant!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-70943217770622613492011-08-24T13:18:41.873-07:002011-08-24T13:18:41.873-07:00Marcelle--I've noticed a certain blood thirsty...Marcelle--I've noticed a certain blood thirsty nature :) And a liking for cannons.Toni Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348843511453338339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-40864977752061010572011-08-24T13:12:48.494-07:002011-08-24T13:12:48.494-07:00Glad you had a chance to reconnect with your famil...Glad you had a chance to reconnect with your family, Wynter. It's so important, I find. And getting away lets you recharge your batteries as a human being and as a writer.<br /><br />As for "marking" drivers who use their cell phones while driving, how about a little roof-mounted cannon?Marcelle Dubéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164965676254630066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-17545812112758511752011-08-24T11:51:05.380-07:002011-08-24T11:51:05.380-07:00Great plan, Rita! And I'd do it if I wouldn...Great plan, Rita! And I'd do it if I wouldn't get in all sorts of trouble;-)Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-81839614760229606852011-08-24T11:30:54.442-07:002011-08-24T11:30:54.442-07:00BREAKS ARE GOOD!
I think we need to have a system...BREAKS ARE GOOD!<br /> I think we need to have a system for letting other drivers a person in a car is on the phone. Like yellow paint in a water gun. When we see a celldriver we squirt their car with paint.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054306874904898496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-10703923812092840722011-08-24T10:26:13.487-07:002011-08-24T10:26:13.487-07:00I agree, Toni. A "stay-cation" wouldn...I agree, Toni. A "stay-cation" wouldn't do it for me since I work from home.Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-62301832431813933342011-08-24T08:17:38.656-07:002011-08-24T08:17:38.656-07:00Wynter--I think getting away from it all is the on...Wynter--I think getting away from it all is the only way to truly relax. And my family are def fodder for stories. For sure :)Toni Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348843511453338339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-16381098521895097702011-08-24T07:50:02.536-07:002011-08-24T07:50:02.536-07:00Absolutely, JB. I've seen a demonstration on M...Absolutely, JB. I've seen a demonstration on Myth Busters. Scary how many people ignore the obvious!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-32046378044644235562011-08-24T07:45:00.462-07:002011-08-24T07:45:00.462-07:00It's amazing how much fodder families can prov...It's amazing how much fodder families can provide. ;-)<br /><br /><br />I'm with you about drivers on their cell phones. Did you know that studies have shown it's the equivalent of driving drunk?!?!JB Lynnhttp://jblynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-86632473047323599812011-08-24T06:37:37.979-07:002011-08-24T06:37:37.979-07:00Can you tell the phone issue bugs me to no end?;-)...Can you tell the phone issue bugs me to no end?;-) Young children are amazing. Since my own kids are basically adults now, it was good to be reminded how incredible a young imagination can be!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-54259214405198484432011-08-24T06:29:58.671-07:002011-08-24T06:29:58.671-07:00It sounds like the perfect holiday (and we have th...It sounds like the perfect holiday (and we have the same problem with mobile phone users/drivers in the UK).<br /><br />I had family to stay for a fortnight and I was reminded of the power of young children's imaginations. Their world of magic, make believe and adventure astounds and delights me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-71831396403914584862011-08-24T06:23:05.365-07:002011-08-24T06:23:05.365-07:00I did have a great time, KC - thanks. The live cha...I did have a great time, KC - thanks. The live characters around me usurped the ones in my head!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-54075925022381462092011-08-24T06:22:12.626-07:002011-08-24T06:22:12.626-07:00Thank you, Maureen. I didn't want to actually ...Thank you, Maureen. I didn't want to actually take notes while I was there;-) but I have lots of fodder and am now devising a plot!Wynterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611293420659353094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-86304768552809464712011-08-24T05:51:13.810-07:002011-08-24T05:51:13.810-07:00Everyone needs a break - you shouldn't feel gu...Everyone needs a break - you shouldn't feel guilty at all although we all know how hard it is to turn off the characters in our heads! Sounds like you had a great time - welcome back!KC Burnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054334177185905626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-20255872125197637092011-08-24T05:38:21.073-07:002011-08-24T05:38:21.073-07:00Congratulations on your well-deserved time away! I...Congratulations on your well-deserved time away! I missed you.<br /><br />Yes, interaction with family can often glean both pleasure and drama. There is definitely material there for a great novel. :)Maureen A. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432964748852427405noreply@blogger.com