tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post125796942485505935..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Climbing Out of a RutLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84072841854192255472012-04-20T17:59:53.203-04:002012-04-20T17:59:53.203-04:00Susie, I made some big piles of books (it was a bi...Susie, I made some big piles of books (it was a bit dangerous) and some are going to our church garage sale and some are going in a couple boxes that will be my share box. I wish we had space at church for a sharing library shelf. (no. little church. no room for even an extra shelf!) Many are signed by the author but it's just silly for me to horde them.<br /><br />I think we all know whenDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79466278756003971162012-04-20T17:54:42.124-04:002012-04-20T17:54:42.124-04:00YAY CARRIE IS IN DA HOUSE!
Did you know that Gina...YAY CARRIE IS IN DA HOUSE!<br />Did you know that Gina and I closed the place down? well, by the end of the day it was just the two of us and we went for a Panera dinner. I loved Williamsburg, Carrie. Thank you!<br /><br />Hey Deb. Thank goodness someone follows directions and answered my question! heh heh. I think we all agree that it's sometimes just a matter of counting our blessings (andDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47394034692075738992012-04-20T15:21:28.093-04:002012-04-20T15:21:28.093-04:00I did pretty well this winter. Got outside for a w...I did pretty well this winter. Got outside for a walk most days. This is the first year in a while that I didn't end winter 5-10lbs more than when it started.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-55629665196622556802012-04-20T15:13:10.754-04:002012-04-20T15:13:10.754-04:00What a post, Deb. I LOVE the pictures--y'all a...What a post, Deb. I LOVE the pictures--y'all are gorgeous and it looks like you had a fabulous time. <br /><br />And your grandkids are adorable. So glad to see Alanna healthy and hale.<br /><br />I feel like I'm treading water, too, but I'm losing ground. I think I should bring a recycling bin into the office and just dump stuff. I'm so inspired by you giving books away--I need Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-66934362629197251832012-04-20T14:05:22.378-04:002012-04-20T14:05:22.378-04:00love seeing the pictures. they do help one have pe...love seeing the pictures. they do help one have perspective, don't they? whenever i start to get bummed about current situations, i start thinking about all the ways the Lord has taken care of me and that helps pull me out of my funk.<br /><br />having good friends is priceless. it's so neat to see how God has blessed you.<br /><br />the pic of your grandkids is adorable too!DebHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58575445166382289992012-04-20T11:46:07.087-04:002012-04-20T11:46:07.087-04:00It was GREAT hanging out with the Inky Quills (Ink...It was GREAT hanging out with the Inky Quills (Inkwell and Colonial Quills gang combined!) Or I guess it could be Colonial Inspirations! Great to meet you in person after hanging out with you in Colonial American Christian Writers (as well as CJ who has been a local friend for a while and member of CACW and Gina, also CACW.) Hey, I just realized they aren't Quillers (CQ contributors!) so Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-21349015566389129802012-04-20T11:10:59.186-04:002012-04-20T11:10:59.186-04:00jeepers excuse the typos folks. I am typing on a l...jeepers excuse the typos folks. I am typing on a laptop with a cat on my lap also. The cheater glasses must be beyond their range, as the cat keeps trying to find more space and push the laptop off. don't you love pets?<br /><br />Thanks Suzie. Hey, you know my first complete manuscript was a romantic comedy for the old Love and Laughter line. I might find a place for it someday when I'mDebra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-41151203792075693492012-04-20T11:04:29.519-04:002012-04-20T11:04:29.519-04:00Thanks Anita Mae! Yes you are blessed to be going ...Thanks Anita Mae! Yes you are blessed to be going to two conferences and I will be living vicariously through you! But I know you are good with photos! <br />It's funny how getting together with people who share our passions revs us our creativity. I guess why there are club os every kind - biker gangs, knitting circles, cat shows... Is it the reinforcement that we are 'normal' at Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38766000540766316902012-04-20T10:58:35.610-04:002012-04-20T10:58:35.610-04:00Ah... despite how we might be feeling, the picture...Ah... despite how we might be feeling, the pictures are a reminder of all the goodness and blessing God has been pouring out on us! Some things might be all wrong (unemployment, broken computers, houses that won't sell, extra Mimi fluff around the middle) but SO many other things are very, very right and good!<br />I needed to remember that today!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88110571016926493852012-04-20T10:46:20.057-04:002012-04-20T10:46:20.057-04:00I meant to add what a joy it is to see your grandk...I meant to add what a joy it is to see your grandkids. They are too precious for words.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84925152623481771712012-04-20T10:44:55.587-04:002012-04-20T10:44:55.587-04:00Deb, you're so funny. Are you sure you don'...Deb, you're so funny. Are you sure you don't write romantic comedy? I'm so glad you shared the pictures. I love them!Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64870912422590515312012-04-20T09:41:07.365-04:002012-04-20T09:41:07.365-04:00Finally, the pics! So nice to see these. Of course...Finally, the pics! So nice to see these. Of course, I wish I'd been able to be in Williamsburg with you, but I'm blessed just to get to 2 conferences a year.<br /><br />I'm also blessed to have some writing friends I visit with over coffee once a month throughout the winter - depending on the weather. <br /><br />Great post, Deb.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12235947822068026562012-04-20T09:05:34.456-04:002012-04-20T09:05:34.456-04:00Hey Barb! Yes, mowing the lawn is a good combinati...Hey Barb! Yes, mowing the lawn is a good combination of exercise AND getting some sunshine. I'm painting and standing in the sunny window right now... it's warm and the birds are singing and I can hear the wind in the trees and the lake hitting the shore. How great is that?<br /><br />Yes, the grandkids are something very special. They help me keep my priorities straight, that's for Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-39681946781983461632012-04-20T09:01:35.014-04:002012-04-20T09:01:35.014-04:00Oh Wendy, thank you. I love you! We are so blessed...Oh Wendy, thank you. I love you! We are so blessed to have a friendship like this!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36754073204248833762012-04-20T08:57:36.665-04:002012-04-20T08:57:36.665-04:00Glad to see the trip pics and the grandkids. They&...Glad to see the trip pics and the grandkids. They're as cute as colonial buttons, and Alanna has gotten so big! There's proof of a good God.<br /><br />Normally I'm pretty blue this time of year, but yeah, I think the busy-ness helps. Looks like a nice sunny day here. Hope it is there too--so lets make a pact to try to get a little vitamin D in today, huh?Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10428581706046834132012-04-20T07:37:50.329-04:002012-04-20T07:37:50.329-04:00Well there is no doubt in my mind that it's yo...Well there is no doubt in my mind that it's you talking here Deb. I feel like you are next to me. I know NOT being busy is probably the things that is driving you to drink...or rather to carbs! You have always been one of my friends who have about a zillion things going on at the same time. You spoke from your heart and we are all at that place inside ourselves at different points in our Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02676444882021877888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22280497964252020492012-04-20T07:32:41.128-04:002012-04-20T07:32:41.128-04:00I know that my depression manifests itselfs primar...I know that my depression manifests itselfs primarily in physical exhaustion but the fix is betting busy...hard to do when you have no energy.<br /><br />Busy is so much healthier for the body and soul...but when it becomes stress you are right to force some mental health breaks. Enforced quiet time with family, friends, a book or movie. Lisa I know you are crazy busy right now and perhaps the Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-19492316528902906392012-04-20T06:47:31.836-04:002012-04-20T06:47:31.836-04:00I'm at a stage in life where I'm not so mu...I'm at a stage in life where I'm not so much in a rut as trying desperately just to tread water. Busy is good, right? <br /><br />Even so, I think you offer great advice, Deb. Remembering to take time out and enjoy friends is so important in order to recharge. Same with staying active--not just virtually! And finally nurturing your passion even in the midst of busyness. All of these Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.com