tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post94832585817469667..comments2023-08-29T07:27:24.934-06:00Comments on The Pajama Gardener: RetreatsCarleen Bricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-81553361359263021802007-09-12T16:35:00.000-06:002007-09-12T16:35:00.000-06:00Actually I think the Puritan work ethic has a lot ...Actually I think the Puritan work ethic has a lot to do with it! I'll be happy to have a Chichi for you, Carleen, as soon as I find out what the heck one is. I have a feeling they're really good. :)Sustenance Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980573661955592633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-10999643818731895052007-09-12T14:26:00.000-06:002007-09-12T14:26:00.000-06:00What is it with the American hang up about pleasur...What is it with the American hang up about pleasure and joy?! All these years later are we still Puritans? Enjoy Hawaii! Take lots of pictures and post 'em on your blog, and drink a chichi for me!Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-21389706854501253172007-09-12T13:00:00.000-06:002007-09-12T13:00:00.000-06:00And now I've discovered Patricia Wood and I can't ...And now I've discovered Patricia Wood and I can't wait to learn more about her, her writings, her fascinating life. I hesitated to admit when I first read this post and commented, but the hubby and I are going to Maui next month for a long-overdue grown-ups only getaway thanks to his mom and sisters who will get to hang out with our kids here in Denver while we're gone. Funny thing about growing up Catholic, but when you do decide to do something special for yourself, even when you know it's a fantastic thing to do, you feel incredibly guilty. Or at least I do. It helps that I've been so busy I haven't really thought about this trip yet (though I have to admit a visit to Patricia's blog got me pretty excited!), but the guilt's always there. Whatever! We'll all just have to plan to go the Maui conference next year (that includes you, too, Lisa!) so my upcoming trip can be purposeful; I'll be sure to take notes on all the best restaurants, for example. First on my list: have a Chichi at Kumu's! :)Sustenance Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980573661955592633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-17927053324938288402007-09-11T08:03:00.000-06:002007-09-11T08:03:00.000-06:00Hi Patricia! Thanks for stopping by. Don't know ...Hi Patricia! Thanks for stopping by. Don't know what a Chichi is, but I'm in! :-)<BR/><BR/>And apologies to MISS Snark. Never Ms.Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-22056116307134980482007-09-10T18:39:00.000-06:002007-09-10T18:39:00.000-06:00I too think you should go to Maui. I can't tell yo...I too think you should go to Maui. I can't tell you how wonderful the retreat was and working with Karen Joy Fowler. The networking is fabulous and I learn so much each year. I know it's easier for me (living on Oahu) but it is a focus for me each year and each year I come back rejuvenated.<BR/>As encouragement?<BR/>I'll buy you a drink at Kumu's - The Chichis are made with FRESH coconut milk-<BR/>ps thanks for the kind comments about LOTTERYORIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534064935115027523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-75561275206910950752007-09-10T10:35:00.000-06:002007-09-10T10:35:00.000-06:00Let's try this again...:)Thank you for stopping by...Let's try this again...:)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping by my blog and congrats on your upcoming release...<BR/><BR/>Go to Maui - don't worry about the cost - you owe it to yourself and your inner artist.<BR/><BR/>Joy!<BR/>BBernice L. McFaddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225126036805589903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-24172671538242172542007-09-10T10:33:00.000-06:002007-09-10T10:33:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bernice L. McFaddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225126036805589903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-31375087691414617102007-09-10T09:43:00.000-06:002007-09-10T09:43:00.000-06:00Ello, I used to hang out in Snark World a lot (too...Ello, I used to hang out in Snark World a lot (too much!). Imagine how many writers Ms. Snark has helped?!<BR/><BR/>As for Maui, let's ALL go! And I would love to autograph your book!<BR/><BR/>Kelly, thanks for stopping by! I think you're right: little rewards along the way are good too.Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-76753378379340867172007-09-10T09:26:00.000-06:002007-09-10T09:26:00.000-06:00I haven't giving myself a big treat for my writing...I haven't giving myself a big treat for my writing. I give myself little ones along the way for hard work. It's fun!Kelly (Lynn) Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827605655761900263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-90436968193784295852007-09-10T09:20:00.000-06:002007-09-10T09:20:00.000-06:00I used to see Pat Wood's comments on Miss Snark's ...I used to see Pat Wood's comments on Miss Snark's site all the time - she posted as Orion. And so when news of her book being published came out, it was big news over at Snark world. I of course had to buy and read Lottery and I have to tell you I loved it. Yes the villians are nearly caricatures of villainy, but you fall in love with the main characters and the story just really moves you. <BR/><BR/>My opinion on the Hawaii trip is this - life passes so quickly and we should not look back with regrets. If you keep telling yourself you don't deserve this expensive trip, one day you'll look back with regret for not going. Just do it. You don't have to have a book published and doing well to go, you just have to want to go. You don't need to rationalize it beyond that it is a wonderful experience for any writer. Lisa's right, if not now, then when? So if I can go next year, I know you will definitely be there, right? That way you can autograph my copy of Orange Mint and HOney. ;o)Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-28419364642226292702007-09-10T09:08:00.000-06:002007-09-10T09:08:00.000-06:00I haven't read Lottery yet, but it looks good.Lisa...I haven't read Lottery yet, but it looks good.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, thanks for the encouragement. You're right!Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-5187039226762500882007-09-09T22:10:00.000-06:002007-09-09T22:10:00.000-06:00I think you've more than earned Maui for your inne...I think you've more than earned Maui for your inner artist. Why not say you're going now? Three non-fiction books published and a debut novel due this year? If not now, when? Sure, it's expensive, but how much do you indulge yourself? Between the retreat fee and the books I read to go, I was into Grand Lake for $1,000. If it's the one thing you've wanted for years, is $5,000 really that unreasonable? I wouldn't base the "reward" on anything tied to things you can't control, like sales. Maybe you can set a goal for making some amount on certain freelance assignments. But seriously, you deserve this and you've really earned it for yourself already. You just need to give yourself permission and do it!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31902352.post-18767091264384880432007-09-09T21:58:00.000-06:002007-09-09T21:58:00.000-06:00I just read about Lottery; have you read it? I'll ...I just read about Lottery; have you read it? I'll have to check out her site, too. So many blogs, so many books! I guess that's how I say yes to my inner artist, by promising time to read even when there's no time to read. Whatever works! K.Sustenance Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980573661955592633noreply@blogger.com