tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post8630768104009309748..comments2024-03-27T12:41:31.596-06:00Comments on Book Dreaming: Read or Eat?Shannon O'Donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-27269133671459097382010-06-06T20:52:59.529-06:002010-06-06T20:52:59.529-06:00Haha, when I'm in a good writing mood and real...Haha, when I'm in a good writing mood and really clunking away at it, I forget to eat meals. Then my mum freaks out a little bit, so I have to eat a big dinner to make her happy.<br /><br />My stories keep me from actually losing it. It keeps my insanity in check. In a book I can say "I totally saw a satyr the other day" in real life, not so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09222233412304660376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-15403223695701476292010-05-31T18:08:45.242-06:002010-05-31T18:08:45.242-06:00Great observations!
PPC Advertising IndiaGreat observations!<br /><a href="http://www.admaya.in" rel="nofollow"> PPC Advertising India </a>Nishanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461392896444120934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-35772902228846531562010-05-28T04:50:39.975-06:002010-05-28T04:50:39.975-06:00When something bad happens to me, books serve as m...When something bad happens to me, books serve as my escape. They can always be trusted and reading a good book never fails to put a feel-good smile on my face.Camrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07382744192160327707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-26580994843862563032010-05-27T20:30:07.307-06:002010-05-27T20:30:07.307-06:00I have never been a writer Shannon..until I starte...I have never been a writer Shannon..until I started my blog. I started jotting down my experiences from my 34 years in education and it is wonderful to think back on my career.VKThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017490749224577620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-67389674319072741362010-05-27T19:31:50.252-06:002010-05-27T19:31:50.252-06:00My stories help me really listen to people, what t...My stories help me really listen to people, what they're saying and how they're saying it. It prints out my inner thoughts.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-73511029193373144242010-05-27T19:27:15.934-06:002010-05-27T19:27:15.934-06:00What a great quote and so poignant. If I'm not...What a great quote and so poignant. If I'm not in the process of reading a book, I don't feel normal.Mary E Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119298615414367828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-31601742583346206592010-05-27T19:04:10.708-06:002010-05-27T19:04:10.708-06:00It is my outlet. I plug into it, and relax and liv...It is my outlet. I plug into it, and relax and live in another dimension. Really.<br />Great post!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-70060435775719445932010-05-27T18:58:59.206-06:002010-05-27T18:58:59.206-06:00My stories remind me of happy days, joyful inspira...My stories remind me of happy days, joyful inspiration, and the shining eyes of my late husband.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-84386508864990503302010-05-27T18:31:15.462-06:002010-05-27T18:31:15.462-06:00So true! My stories have kept me company for years...So true! My stories have kept me company for years and years and years. I was a shy kid and found the stories such good friends :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-7823725249047908832010-05-27T16:23:07.920-06:002010-05-27T16:23:07.920-06:00Writing stories makes me feel creative, smart, bea...Writing stories makes me feel creative, smart, beautiful and talented. The sense of accomplishment is enough to keep me writing.Stephanie Damorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495050993591963629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-76446354043818896212010-05-27T14:54:11.803-06:002010-05-27T14:54:11.803-06:00Cool post, Shannon! I love reading other stories, ...Cool post, Shannon! I love reading other stories, and I love making up my own.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-69219693649673192712010-05-27T14:16:34.593-06:002010-05-27T14:16:34.593-06:00You make an excellent point. I learn something wi...You make an excellent point. I learn something with each book I read. and I learn something from each word I write. Good books I've read stay with me. And books I'm writing constantly play in my head until I've figured it all out. I love books!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-42868879824847699872010-05-27T13:48:22.897-06:002010-05-27T13:48:22.897-06:00I'm going to have to print that one and post i...I'm going to have to print that one and post it on my desk! I love it. So true! Stories are the morsels of life, aren't they? I'm so glad to have found your blog! I look forward to reading more.Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-80484291292106148782010-05-27T13:37:53.377-06:002010-05-27T13:37:53.377-06:00Fantastic post, as always.:)
Books I read tend to ...Fantastic post, as always.:)<br />Books I read tend to help quiten my mind and relax me. My own stories are company, friends I've created and feel at ease with. Sometimes they frustrate, but that is like family. You get annoyed, but love them all the same.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-2244088335116314102010-05-27T13:01:40.127-06:002010-05-27T13:01:40.127-06:00Great observations! My story puts me to bed at ni...Great observations! My story puts me to bed at night.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-63701195126548433292010-05-27T12:44:38.310-06:002010-05-27T12:44:38.310-06:00What a great post and quote. A story takes care of...What a great post and quote. A story takes care of me when I've been moved, whether to tears or anger, reminding me I'm alive.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-46642076193778750512010-05-27T12:31:10.250-06:002010-05-27T12:31:10.250-06:00It let's be breathe, let's me be "me&...It let's be breathe, let's me be "me" and let's me stay sane. Amazing post! I love that quote.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-70534375338930138502010-05-27T11:57:10.690-06:002010-05-27T11:57:10.690-06:00Mine definitely add a little sunshine to my life. ...Mine definitely add a little sunshine to my life. I feel like I live in those worlds sometimes (or at least wish I did . . . sometimes).Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-55605932722665363362010-05-27T11:43:27.850-06:002010-05-27T11:43:27.850-06:00My faith in my story definitely keeps me going on ...My faith in my story definitely keeps me going on days when I'm lacking faith in myself.<br /><br />Great post, Shannon!Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-87010724144467438292010-05-27T11:41:53.023-06:002010-05-27T11:41:53.023-06:00I think my stories remind me to love more, live be...I think my stories remind me to love more, live better--and keep on learning!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-29690495342142300902010-05-27T11:36:46.836-06:002010-05-27T11:36:46.836-06:00Writing my stories make me feel more alive. I not...Writing my stories make me feel more alive. I notice the little things. When I'm not writing I'm cranky.<br /><br />Great post!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-65421384975687494632010-05-27T10:34:16.415-06:002010-05-27T10:34:16.415-06:00My stories stir me. I feel more alive when I'm...My stories stir me. I feel more alive when I'm creating them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-44722816130732106632010-05-27T10:25:44.314-06:002010-05-27T10:25:44.314-06:00Another fantastic post #2--as always. And my story...Another fantastic post #2--as always. And my story lets me get out all my inner silliness. (Well, not ALL of it--I have quite a lot of silly in me). But I'm a big kid at heart, so getting to think like a bunch of twelve-year-olds and live vicariously through them is amazing. Perfect escape from my boring, tax paying, grown-up life. :)Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-66011227031071410282010-05-27T10:18:30.663-06:002010-05-27T10:18:30.663-06:00Your post reminded me of this on 'Nuturing cre...Your post reminded me of this on 'Nuturing creativity':<br /><br />http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html<br /><br />It's worth a watch if you haven't seen it. Very inspirational!Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-17849206761722402972010-05-27T10:17:57.691-06:002010-05-27T10:17:57.691-06:00i think you totally nailed it, Shannon! another fa...i think you totally nailed it, Shannon! another fantastic post! <br /><br />our books do amazing things for us -- sometimes being the shoulder we need to cry on, the hug we need on a mediocre day, or the laugh we could really use at a moment like *this*.<br /><br />books make my world a better place.<br /><br /><333Taherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.com