tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post1996638229278006556..comments2024-03-28T00:48:11.858-07:00Comments on Linda Letters:: Thoughts on Being an Honorary VashonistaLinda Reederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-49908290308269751732015-10-09T18:41:02.141-07:002015-10-09T18:41:02.141-07:00Linda, I'm so glad we finally met. I was in t...Linda, I'm so glad we finally met. I was in the kitchen cleaning when I heard your knock at the door and saw a hand wave through the window. "Wow, it's really her," I thought. Just like that, we were actually meeting. <br /><br />It truly was a highlight to have you join us at Lavender Hill. Frankly, I too was blown away by the connections that we all made so quickly through writing. You instantly fit into our writing circle. Your writing was deep and memorable. <br /><br />I was a bit blown away when you called us powerful women. Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad we didn't overpower you. Thank you for taking a chance by joining us. Thank you for coming. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-15212247499277030002015-10-07T13:26:42.474-07:002015-10-07T13:26:42.474-07:00Just now finding time to comment, Linda. It was s...Just now finding time to comment, Linda. It was such a special treat to finally meet you. The moments passed swiftly and I echo Deb in hoping we one day share a repeat adventure. Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-21826445769344306322015-10-07T13:24:06.265-07:002015-10-07T13:24:06.265-07:00Just now finding time to comment, Linda. It was s...Just now finding time to comment, Linda. It was such a special treat to finally meet you. The moments passed swiftly and I echo Deb in hoping we one day share a repeat adventure. Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-52156537125004548042015-10-05T20:33:41.757-07:002015-10-05T20:33:41.757-07:00I am also an introvert and would have balked at me...I am also an introvert and would have balked at meeting a group of writers too. I was nervous about meeting you and DJan earlier this year, but I was so glad we all met. It was a highlight for not just Art and me, but mom too. It made everything come alive and it was wonderful to be face to face friends as well as cyber friends. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-73123742875740521532015-10-04T11:24:00.818-07:002015-10-04T11:24:00.818-07:00I am so glad you decided to go this year. I have f...I am so glad you decided to go this year. I have followed the meetings on various blogs and they seem to have such a wonderful time. Meeting a blog buddy is more like a reunion. We all ready know a lot about the other person. Hope you continue to make the meetings and maybe stay longer next time.<br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-51207804223019393312015-10-04T07:30:39.166-07:002015-10-04T07:30:39.166-07:00I think a lot of writers are introverts and find t...I think a lot of writers are introverts and find their expression in writing. Even so, writing exposes a lot of yourself, and I'm not always comfortable with that either. I loved the post and even felt envy of a group of strong women bonding even though social times often leave me feeling insecure, inadequate, etc. Thanks for sharing!ronandrosi.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017561625133075475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-4338799224736775832015-10-04T07:15:52.583-07:002015-10-04T07:15:52.583-07:00What a treasure you have waiting in your back yard...What a treasure you have waiting in your back yard!Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-60286785156695014742015-10-04T06:20:47.555-07:002015-10-04T06:20:47.555-07:00I'm an introvert, too, so I totally understood...I'm an introvert, too, so I totally understood your hesitation to join the event, but what a great experience it proved to be. Thank you for sharing.<br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-54258783364442354102015-10-04T06:18:06.406-07:002015-10-04T06:18:06.406-07:00how fun I've been wanting to do a writing retr...how fun I've been wanting to do a writing retreat with Caryn sometime but it hasn't happened yet. Writing and conversation does bring connections and reveals your real self.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-86369629198877993562015-10-03T20:46:36.103-07:002015-10-03T20:46:36.103-07:00Sounds like a great group of gals! What fun for y...Sounds like a great group of gals! What fun for you to go and visit them! :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-73231528620088109242015-10-03T19:50:33.892-07:002015-10-03T19:50:33.892-07:00What a great opportunity for you. I belong to a w...What a great opportunity for you. I belong to a writing group that is just this kind of safe and supportive atmosphere and it has made a big difference in my writing and in my life. I am glad this was such a positive experience for you.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-2876759653565888952015-10-03T18:45:38.805-07:002015-10-03T18:45:38.805-07:00"Movies in the Mind" I like the term. I ..."Movies in the Mind" I like the term. I used it with the kids when we were writing. You've given a good description of this group. Go ahead and join them!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-59138734367438246952015-10-03T17:24:21.750-07:002015-10-03T17:24:21.750-07:00The writing here is brilliant, Linda. You made me ...The writing here is brilliant, Linda. You made me want to be a part of this group, and then when I realize I already am a part of this group, made me feel even more grateful than I was before. Your being with us last night was a gift, both in its reflection of who we've become and in how you enriched us with your presence. I love that we got to be your reward for being brave. I hope from the bottom of my heart that you'll be brave again and come write with us in the future. Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-70589064282087997342015-10-03T15:35:41.034-07:002015-10-03T15:35:41.034-07:00I enjoyed this post and, as in introvert, could re...I enjoyed this post and, as in introvert, could relate to your fear when that first invitation to join the Vashonistas arrived. I'm glad you worked through your fear and enjoyed a treasured experience meeting them. I find that to be true in my own life too--that often when I force myself to do something it turns out to be a positive experience. Not always, but often enough. :-)Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032728450352522.post-75480050006788600512015-10-03T10:44:44.088-07:002015-10-03T10:44:44.088-07:00That's a nice environment for writing, isn'...That's a nice environment for writing, isn't it? I love that photo you posed of the house as a whole. Very beautiful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com