tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post5560329707440853555..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Is love dead?Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1559552909724402542019-02-17T10:14:47.294-07:002019-02-17T10:14:47.294-07:00Thank you, Polly. Don't get me wrong--I have b...Thank you, Polly. Don't get me wrong--I have bad guys in my stories; they're just outnumbered by the the guys (or gals) in white hats. Endings are not always the happily-ever-after-type, but they're realistic. While my stories include romance, thriller, mystery, young adult,and occasionally other elements, they are always literary rather than genre fiction. On another note, it's so sad to lose friends and family as we grow older. I think it's especially challenging for at least some of us who write because those we are often most closely associated with are our characters, and they may not age. By the way, I hope you do "write something happier"; I'd love to read it. :-)Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-24964967915698107402019-02-16T15:54:26.675-07:002019-02-16T15:54:26.675-07:00What a wonderful post, Linda. I've become much...What a wonderful post, Linda. I've become much more of a hermit in my golden years, not because I don't like people, but many of my friends are gone. You also make me think about what I write, which is usually dark and filled with bad people. Maybe I'll write something happier after I finish my WIP, just to see if I can. You are an amazing writer.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-3805273564357323502019-02-06T16:39:22.194-07:002019-02-06T16:39:22.194-07:00You're welcome, Ann. :-)You're welcome, Ann. :-)Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-3542268692078483082019-02-06T14:11:49.360-07:002019-02-06T14:11:49.360-07:00Thank you for getting to the heart of things, Lind...Thank you for getting to the heart of things, Linda! Ann Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348291444414701054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-39909260307912742122019-02-05T18:21:33.575-07:002019-02-05T18:21:33.575-07:00I agree about hope and idealism. We are indeed kin...I agree about hope and idealism. We are indeed kindred spirits, Maryann. :-)Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69922320285393450272019-02-05T17:44:58.780-07:002019-02-05T17:44:58.780-07:00Nice post with so much food for thought. You and I...Nice post with so much food for thought. You and I are much alike, Linda, always hopeful and a bit idealistic. Not a bad place to be, though.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-29224379574566881032019-02-05T17:43:49.174-07:002019-02-05T17:43:49.174-07:00You are right about the aberration making more noi...You are right about the aberration making more noise. Just think of what is in the news these last few years. I remember the years I worked at a newspaper and we were almost always sent out to get the trauma, the drama, and the worst of humanity. I hated doing news stories then, and was much happier writing my humor column. But people reacted to the news stories in letters to the editor, rarely to one of my columns. <br /><br />Human nature is weird. LOL<br />Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-33521837121804260072019-02-05T12:51:04.658-07:002019-02-05T12:51:04.658-07:00To each his own, Dani. I know you reach out to oth...To each his own, Dani. I know you reach out to others because you do that here on BRP. I remember how excited I was several years ago when you invited me to join the BRP team after seeing my posts on another blog. You will never know what a wonderful boost that was to my self-confidence and my belief in me as a writer and editor. There are many ways of interacting and touching beyond the borders of rubbing elbows and sharing hugs. By the way, I'm very much a reclusive introvert, so I relate to your position.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-82569267320890129362019-02-05T11:43:28.205-07:002019-02-05T11:43:28.205-07:00I'm such a misanthrope, staying isolated is a ...I'm such a misanthrope, staying isolated is a form of self-love. That doesn't mean I don't reach out to help others. I just don't necessarily want to rub elbows with them.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-85005646379306233542019-02-05T10:55:09.205-07:002019-02-05T10:55:09.205-07:00Interesting idea, Diana. Perhaps the aberration ge...Interesting idea, Diana. Perhaps the aberration gets more attention because it makes more noise. Love, on the other hand, is gentle and quiet. It works behind the scenes for the greater good and doesn't vie for position or power. Not a great headline maker.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43450846578134901212019-02-05T10:46:57.360-07:002019-02-05T10:46:57.360-07:00This is not intended to suggest that valid issues ...This is not intended to suggest that valid issues should not be addressed. Absolutely, they should be. Many more might come out in support of those who advocate change or action (especially in cases of discrimination or abuse) if they didn't have to contend with the vocal minority who scream loud and long about anyone whose perspective differs from theirs, no matter how legitimate another point of view may be. Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17292894483772877862019-02-05T10:32:27.253-07:002019-02-05T10:32:27.253-07:00There's this theory that we are all a part of ...There's this theory that we are all a part of a gigantic atomic web, like a spider's web, and a motion on any one point can spread. And that if we all focused on love instead of hate, we can change the world. I hang on to that idea and spread as much love and light as I can. I like to think of love as the default and hate as the aberration. It just gets more attention.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17999094798117797862019-02-05T10:32:24.394-07:002019-02-05T10:32:24.394-07:00I agree. I am almost always suspicious of those wh...I agree. I am almost always suspicious of those who relentlessly toot their own horns and those who foment angst and animosity among their listeners with relentless vocal (and written) attacks on practically everyone and everything. Too bad people don't let them rant without response; this would likely put a damper on their toxic vocalizations.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12824467516114534142019-02-05T08:53:03.916-07:002019-02-05T08:53:03.916-07:00Excellent post, Linda. I think one thing we fail t...Excellent post, Linda. I think one thing we fail to acknowledge is that a few hateful folks can create the illusion that love has abandoned the world, when the truth is that those who love the most act selflessly and anonymously. I believe there are more of those quiet folks doing good things than hateful folks loudly trying to wreak havoc.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-56832012308984978292019-02-05T04:13:42.722-07:002019-02-05T04:13:42.722-07:00Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Expressi...Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Expressions of love rarely make headlines, yet they often change people's lives for the better and give all of us a glimmer of hope for a kinder, more loving future.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34008176067912651202019-02-05T02:14:32.405-07:002019-02-05T02:14:32.405-07:00A great reminder of the need to show and write lov...A great reminder of the need to show and write love, Linda.<br />I like this passage you wrote:<br />"We humans have a great capacity to love and a strong desire to be loved. While we cannot alter world events, we can certainly control how we respond to them, how we deal with others, how we reach out to help where help is needed".<br />Thank you for putting St Valentine's Day back in its context, and reminding us that there is still a great deal of love in this seemingly loveless world.<br /> Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631383229115149965noreply@blogger.com