tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post4114761256166429290..comments2023-07-31T07:45:24.501-07:00Comments on Laura's Simple Pleasures: Thoughtful Thursday: A Heartfelt ThanksLaura Martonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-10416680583775520372009-12-07T11:57:52.668-08:002009-12-07T11:57:52.668-08:00Yup, he's indeed a keeper. And, yes, he's ...Yup, he's indeed a keeper. And, yes, he's quite the little cook, too. Lucky me!<br /><br />I WILL keep going with my fiction - just not right now. But thanks for the encouragement, Jan. I really appreciate it.Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-4088360999954231632009-12-07T11:43:01.778-08:002009-12-07T11:43:01.778-08:00Aw, what a lovely tribute to a man who definitely ...Aw, what a lovely tribute to a man who definitely sounds like a keeper. (I remember that he cooks for you too.) And too funny that you and I have two blog post tags the same on a similar meme.<br /><br />I hope you keep going with your writing. It can get discouraging at times, but then, that's true of all worthwhile things. Bet there was a time or two even the sainted Danny Boy almost wore his dessert, but you kept him around. :)<br /><br />Anyway, wishing you are heartful of gratitude, a husband who continues to put it there, and a muse who is cooperative for 2010.Jan O'Hara (Tartitude)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04930129153455367820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-954576468684570072009-10-02T11:43:14.836-07:002009-10-02T11:43:14.836-07:00Becky - Yeah, you right! (to quote a New Orleanian...Becky - Yeah, you right! (to quote a New Orleanian) Dan IS a "keeper" - and I have no doubt that you have some crazy park ranger stories to share. No career is perfect, that's for sure. Best to stick with what I love, right? <br />P.S. Lunch was fun - glad we could meet up!<br /><br />Thanks, JM! It sure is nice to have people on our side, huh? Glad to hear that you have your own loyal supporters - we probably couldn't pursue such crazy dreams without them! <br /><br />Deb - Hubby in one hand. Check. Pen in the other. Check. Now, where does the cat go? On my head? <br /><br />Cindy - That's right! You've had his grub firsthand. That sure was a yummy dinner. Yep, I got lucky - good food and lotsa love are always guaranteed. :-)Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-31767021918876579382009-10-02T11:37:23.644-07:002009-10-02T11:37:23.644-07:00Christine - I am surely blessed... for my hubby, a...Christine - I am surely blessed... for my hubby, as well as for the pretty flowers. He's definitely a flower kind of guy. I manage to get mine to last a week or so - they're a fleeting beauty, for sure, but so are lots of pretty things... sandcastles, ice sculptures, etc.<br /><br />Thanks for the pick-me-up re: writing. You're so right about never giving up. In fact, now I have that GALAXY QUEST line stuck in my head... "Never give up. Never surrender!"Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-56875655019754681752009-10-02T10:47:55.137-07:002009-10-02T10:47:55.137-07:00Not only that, but he is a great cook!! And a real...Not only that, but he is a great cook!! And a real nice guy. It is a privilege to know you both.Cynthia Boal Janssenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942239966696403545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-90191060882978032382009-10-02T07:45:02.312-07:002009-10-02T07:45:02.312-07:00Ah, what a great guy! You hang onto him with one h...Ah, what a great guy! You hang onto him with one hand and keep your pen firmly clutched in the other :) Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-5817674040509831432009-10-02T07:17:51.998-07:002009-10-02T07:17:51.998-07:00Very nice post. And congratulations. Certainly mad...Very nice post. And congratulations. Certainly made me think of those that have put up with me, and my many frantic moments.Jm Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542245056831474827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-55076361227749409522009-10-02T05:42:31.716-07:002009-10-02T05:42:31.716-07:00Dan's a "keeper" for sure! And I co...Dan's a "keeper" for sure! And I could tell you some crazy park ranger stories. Any career has it's ups and downs. Hang in there!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436825220887971278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-42618845301851007982009-10-02T05:29:14.699-07:002009-10-02T05:29:14.699-07:00P.S. I know just how you feel about the novel writ...P.S. I know just how you feel about the novel writing process. Keep going! Never give up! The worst that can happen is that it keeps getting better.Nighfalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745824744507928211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-11670447583802727892009-10-02T04:09:42.181-07:002009-10-02T04:09:42.181-07:00Laura, you are so blessed to be with a man who is ...Laura, you are so blessed to be with a man who is so supportive of your dreams, and who even buys you flowers! <br /><br />It's been a long time since I've gotten roses for any reason, but in DH's defense, it seems that every time he buys any, they die the next day, so he's so fed up he won't spend money on them anymore.Nighfalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745824744507928211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-85274951558902897132009-10-01T22:55:14.614-07:002009-10-01T22:55:14.614-07:00Aw, shucks, Marguerite. Now, I'm blushing... t...Aw, shucks, Marguerite. Now, I'm blushing... thanks for the positive vibes!Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-18470579440142394692009-10-01T22:26:23.298-07:002009-10-01T22:26:23.298-07:00A sweet man, for a sweet lady. For me, the journey...A sweet man, for a sweet lady. For me, the journey is a fun adventure with so many things to learn and discover, along the way. Bon voyage!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-86634096578461659172009-10-01T21:38:50.253-07:002009-10-01T21:38:50.253-07:00Thanks, Angie!Thanks, Angie!Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-87695157610583244272009-10-01T21:38:24.906-07:002009-10-01T21:38:24.906-07:00L.T. - Good movie, that NEMO. Yes, and it IS wonde...L.T. - Good movie, that NEMO. Yes, and it IS wonderful to have a partner who supports my dream and keeps me on track. I'm grateful for him every day.<br /><br />Bane - Got it! And, yep, that Dan o' mine is one awesome dude. Other hubbies could learn from him (wink, wink).Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-76047678896028049052009-10-01T20:51:56.063-07:002009-10-01T20:51:56.063-07:00A man with flowers? Very nice.
Good luck with yo...A man with flowers? Very nice. <br /><br />Good luck with your revisions!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-37612914855575508032009-10-01T20:16:08.210-07:002009-10-01T20:16:08.210-07:00Sorry, Martha -- just popped into my head...
Laur...Sorry, Martha -- just popped into my head...<br /><br />Laura, the cornerback reference is this: a good cornerback is one who, like Dorey, has a short memory. Anyhoo, props to Dan for doing a good job.Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-33390431250152059682009-10-01T19:57:53.728-07:002009-10-01T19:57:53.728-07:00I am trying to get my WB to watch Nemo. He needs t...I am trying to get my WB to watch Nemo. He needs to see that movie, haha.<br /><br />And awwwww... nice flowers! It's so nice to have a partner that supports the dream. I often feel that it's crazy, and he comes along (along with all of you) and helps me stay on track :)L. T. Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448176940211118898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-33274079893224257742009-10-01T19:29:09.072-07:002009-10-01T19:29:09.072-07:00Oh, Martha, there are worse things to get stuck in...Oh, Martha, there are worse things to get stuck in your head!Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-13149965286865886702009-10-01T19:22:41.224-07:002009-10-01T19:22:41.224-07:00Thanks, Kristi. I WOULD make a fine park ranger - ...Thanks, Kristi. I WOULD make a fine park ranger - that's what I keep telling my hubby... but he doesn't believe me. :-( <br /><br />Course, I'd rather keep writing (or editing, in my case), but right now, the end seems far, far away.Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-41836575142779959782009-10-01T19:07:27.449-07:002009-10-01T19:07:27.449-07:00Thanks, Bane... now guess what is stuck in my head...Thanks, Bane... now guess what is stuck in my head??? Just keep swimmin', Just keep swimmin'... Ah! LOL!Martha Whttp://marthwarner.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-81355583083994370722009-10-01T18:45:25.953-07:002009-10-01T18:45:25.953-07:00While I'm sure you'd make a fine park rang...While I'm sure you'd make a fine park ranger, I hope you stick w/ the writing...and good luck w/ the edits. You'll get there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-72213560312251623812009-10-01T18:22:35.039-07:002009-10-01T18:22:35.039-07:00Bane - You said it. Course, I had to look up what ...Bane - You said it. Course, I had to look up what a cornerback's duties are... but the Dorey analogy made sense immediately. ;-)<br /><br />Susan - Yay! Compatriots in revision purgatory! Glad I'm not alone. :-)Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-36143437527117090152009-10-01T18:02:23.366-07:002009-10-01T18:02:23.366-07:00Ahhhh! That's so sweet. And I know how you f...Ahhhh! That's so sweet. And I know how you feel. Based on my critiques, I have a long journey ahead of me, too. We're on it together, friend. We're on it together.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-20175062443315634312009-10-01T17:58:57.585-07:002009-10-01T17:58:57.585-07:00In guy terms, sometimes we need a cornerback's...In guy terms, sometimes we need a cornerback's memory, in gal terms, sometimes we need Dorey's memory -- just keep swimming.Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362484318535208583.post-89916264245696239902009-10-01T17:54:21.198-07:002009-10-01T17:54:21.198-07:00Martha - Yep, he is one fantabulous guy! I can vou...Martha - Yep, he is one fantabulous guy! I can vouch for that.<br /><br />As for writing, yes, you're absolutely right. Time and practice - then more time, more practice. The revision just seems never-ending sometimes. I was on the brink of quitting it today - but Danny, as usual, pulled me back from the ledge. Before him, I had a dream. With him, I have a goal... and there's a big difference between the two. <br /><br />P.S. Thanks for the warm and fuzzy thoughts. They are much appreciated.Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.com