Comments on: Movin’ On Down the Road

By: Wren

Wren — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:56:42 +0000

[grins a scotchy grin] Oops.

Actually, I read your post on Vet’s Day and war, clicked on comments and somehow ended up here. Go figure. [hic.]

By: kStyle

kStyle — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:32:50 +0000

I’m sure they did. “You’re cellophane…”

See?

By: Larry Jones

Larry Jones — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:04:57 +0000

Wren – I know you know we’ve all heard that argument, and it might be true that we are a violent race and nothing will ever stop it. But I know you can’t go to war to end war. Also, are you one of those drunk veterans who comments late at night on the wrong post?

Blue Girl – I am NOT wrong! I have a DEGREE!! You CAN’T win!!! (You’ve told your friends about us? Jeez…)

kStyle – I wonder if “top” and “bottom” had the same connotations when Mr. Porter was writing his song?

By: kStyle

kStyle — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:27:40 +0000

As Cole Porter wrote:

Your words poetic
Are not pathetic
On the other hand, babe, you shine
And I can feel after every line
A thrill divine
Down my spine

By: blue girl

blue girl — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:24:17 +0000

I guess the thing that has depressed me the most about my blog has been the gradual realization that I’m not much of a writer.

Uh, well, you’re wrong about that. I think you’re a great writer. I’ve even emailed your blog link to friends saying, “Check out this guy. He’s a great writer! And he’s got a degree in Communications!”

But, my real life friends think blogging is weird and probably never clicked over. Ah well, at least I tried.

Happy Blogoversary, Larry! Here’s to another year of great writing and great driving.

By: Wren

Wren — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:28:27 +0000

And how about this, Larry: As a veteran, I agree with your every word, and I dream of that peaceful world, too. I wish I could believe in it, but the pragmatist in me says that “peace” is only one part of what we are as human beings. There will always be greedy people, violent people, people who care nothing for others but only for themselves. And because of them, we’re cursed to always have wars.

Heh. Beautiful words, m’man. And you think you can’t write.

By: Larry Jones

Larry Jones — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:24:45 +0000

Thanks, everyone. I'm not saying that I don't know how to spell, or write complete sentences, or support my opinions. After all, I have a degree in "Communications!" I just mean that my writing disappoints me. It's just not... transcendent, as some of yours is. I can handle this sad realization better today than I could have a couple of years ago, because I have come to know that there are some things I do exceedingly well (rock'n'roll guitar, for example). But, hey, after four years, I hope I'm getting better at writing. Let's reevaluate next year, shall we?

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:25:02 +0000

I don’t stop by often enough lately, but I love knowing you’re here. You’re my oldest blog friend. I’ve learned great things from you and you’ve been with me through enormous changes in my life. At times, you’ve given me courage and guidance, even when you didn’t intend to. Thank you for sharing yourself so generously. I hope you continue to write and read as long as it gives you happiness.

Larry, you can drive me anywhere you want!

By: Wren

Wren — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:20:57 +0000

Larry, Larry, Larry. What’s all this about not being a “good” writer? Maybe my opinion isn’t worth very much, but I think you’re an excellent writer or I wouldn’t be checking back once a day or so to see if you’ve written another treat for me to read and think about.

I do understand your lament, however. There are lots of other excellent writers out there, and like you, I’m sure I’ll never reach that level of talent, concise, crisp thinking and sparkling ability to weave words into glorious tapestries of … what’s the word? Um… Well, you get my drift.

Fact is, those of us who take up this odd pastime called “blogging” already have some innate talent with words or we’d never have chosen it. We’d be knitting or pasting together scrapbooks or attempting to paint. So just by virtue of doing it, we’re working at being writers, hoping someday to find that perfect mental place that allows the words we write on the page to sing and make a difference.

It takes practice. It takes doing. But most of all, writing is fun. I’m looking forward to reading what you write for as long as you choose to do it, because reading is fun, too. And you always make me think, which means I always learn.

Write on, will you?

By: kStyle

kStyle — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:06:34 +0000

Larry! I LOVE hanging out here because I DO feel like we are all gabbing in your kitchen. Your writing is warm, friendly, and analytical all at once.

Happy blogging anniversary, buddy.