tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post8875819180931570441..comments2024-03-25T05:22:06.514-04:00Comments on Merely Day By Day: SOLS #1: Stories Over CoffeeCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-7863742313058332022014-06-14T12:50:00.572-04:002014-06-14T12:50:00.572-04:00My dad, your grandpa... What else can I say... W...My dad, your grandpa... What else can I say... What an awesome man he was and he is forever in our hearts and souls... He would be so proud of you and all that you have become... I know he smiles down on you everyday!!!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265164408058950552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-77221049731901392092012-03-03T11:23:44.594-05:002012-03-03T11:23:44.594-05:00Thanks, Lee Ann. It was fun to write.Thanks, Lee Ann. It was fun to write.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-6586798680409635912012-03-03T11:23:23.621-05:002012-03-03T11:23:23.621-05:00Thanks, Julie. I think it is fun to have so many ...Thanks, Julie. I think it is fun to have so many friends joining in the challenge.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-41337653575035043402012-03-02T19:12:29.896-05:002012-03-02T19:12:29.896-05:00Oh, Cathy,
Just beautiful. I can see the counter, ...Oh, Cathy,<br />Just beautiful. I can see the counter, the quarter, your legs swinging from the stool--touching and nostalgic images. Loved it.Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-91724083159676587612012-03-02T14:07:12.394-05:002012-03-02T14:07:12.394-05:00Beautifully written Cathy. Grandparents are truly...Beautifully written Cathy. Grandparents are truly the source of so many beautiful stories. I'm glad to be on this journey with you.Julie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497758310228642932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-43479780025287996592012-03-02T06:55:10.751-05:002012-03-02T06:55:10.751-05:00Ruth,
The event you and Stacey have organized came...Ruth,<br />The event you and Stacey have organized came along at the perfect time. Your session at Dublin Lit really made me realize I needed to get back in the writing habit. Now to figure out how to balance writing, reading, and commenting.<br />Thank you!<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-27967641441259876742012-03-02T06:52:09.040-05:002012-03-02T06:52:09.040-05:00Michelle,
I am here because I have so enjoyed your...Michelle,<br />I am here because I have so enjoyed your slices. Thanks for stopping.<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-73085857614268291602012-03-02T06:51:11.975-05:002012-03-02T06:51:11.975-05:00Thanks, Karen. A reminder that the ordinary thing...Thanks, Karen. A reminder that the ordinary things are extraordinarily important.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-37339503506195197912012-03-02T06:50:05.664-05:002012-03-02T06:50:05.664-05:00MaryHelen,
Thanks. I was a bit surprised to find ...MaryHelen,<br />Thanks. I was a bit surprised to find myself writing a poem. My grandfather was full of stories. Thankfully he shared them often. They constantly replay in my mind. <br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-38155917932406551232012-03-02T06:48:18.387-05:002012-03-02T06:48:18.387-05:00Mardie,
Spending time with my grandpa was one of m...Mardie,<br />Spending time with my grandpa was one of my favorite things to do. I could write thirty slices just about him. <br />CarhyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-35713437082006488102012-03-01T23:28:55.826-05:002012-03-01T23:28:55.826-05:00Cathy --
I can't wait to get to know you more ...Cathy --<br />I can't wait to get to know you more through your slices...and what a treat they are! I love how you shared the background of your process. Your precise word choice is stunning.<br />RuthRuth Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691244229499772525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-68288117580883183672012-03-01T22:00:21.101-05:002012-03-01T22:00:21.101-05:00I think the poem turned out to be quite powerful, ...I think the poem turned out to be quite powerful, didn't it? A simple outing with Grandpa, yet I could picture the moments so clearly as if I were sitting there watching. Just love: W leave our empty glasses, but carry our stories with us. A beautiful sentiment. Happy writing!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-12942271022077093622012-03-01T21:38:16.733-05:002012-03-01T21:38:16.733-05:00This slice of life involving your grandfather is w...This slice of life involving your grandfather is wonderful. I love the memories you have of such a simple event.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549453373381775445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-60341310993138377142012-03-01T21:33:13.223-05:002012-03-01T21:33:13.223-05:00This post is amazing! My favorite is "We leav...This post is amazing! My favorite is "We leave our empty glasses but carry our stories with us." To share stories. Grandparents are wonderful! MaryHelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-36323687991757183612012-03-01T20:48:57.681-05:002012-03-01T20:48:57.681-05:00Your poem is testimony to the fact that we carry o...Your poem is testimony to the fact that we carry our stories with us as you paint such a detailed picture of the moments spent at the restaurant counter with grandpa. It's truly amazing what we remember, isn't it? So telling of what's important.Mardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237463317290624819noreply@blogger.com