tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post5126498363835736049..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Just BeingJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73167487063517707202019-10-15T21:37:04.547-04:002019-10-15T21:37:04.547-04:00California quail hold a special place in my heart....California quail hold a special place in my heart. Granddad used to feed a flock back by his old warehouse when we were growing up. It was always a great treat to help him spread the feed around sunset. And deer coming up from the creek to eat apples from his old tree, a nice but a rare surprise. <br /><br />I'm glad your surgeries have gone well. If you have to be "still" around here, Fall is definitely a good season to be still in. I haven't seen foxes around Sonoma county but I have less rural beauty where I live. Unfortunately I've had more than my fair share of skunks and those nasty, arrogant turkeys. Keep taking it easy. Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12348897919380684082019-10-15T21:18:10.638-04:002019-10-15T21:18:10.638-04:00I have boxes not unpacked in my apartment, Ellen a...I have boxes not unpacked in my apartment, Ellen and it's been two years for me too. Plus I have a storage unit across town that is full. We will get it done, someday.Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64795564015826366902019-10-15T18:29:12.564-04:002019-10-15T18:29:12.564-04:00I look out at my garden every day of the year but ...I look out at my garden every day of the year but am kind of glad that I don't have much to do in it until spring. This year I had so many bees, butterflies, birds, earthworms, etc. Thank goodness being in the city, we don't have deer. My garden gets enough damage from the squirrels! <br /><br />I go from one book to another so no real breaks but I watch TV, too. And sometimes do housework.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37533155266130984252019-10-15T15:02:31.324-04:002019-10-15T15:02:31.324-04:00Rhys, this post was really lovely. Not too sure I ...Rhys, this post was really lovely. Not too sure I could relax and recharge with such grace. I'm sending best wishes for you to feel great again soon, especially before your big conference in Dallas. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128026892155650398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89201281156768935432019-10-15T13:23:57.108-04:002019-10-15T13:23:57.108-04:00Clearing the mind between books -- for a writer, t...Clearing the mind between books -- for a writer, that's one thing, and one I know nothing of. For a reader, I just spend a day in the garden, I'm in Portland (OR) working or observing the inhabitants: Stellar Jays, Finches, Thrushes, Juncos, Robins, Northern Flickers, both red and grey squirrels, Rufus and Anna's Hummingbirds, Chipmunks and a Cooper's Hawk that visits every few weeks. Also Crows, which are ubiquitous. Even the occasional Coyote. So there's plenty to see, and we have to keep the birdbaths filled every day. Then too are the trees, shrubs and plants, which have turned or are in the process of it. Once I'm finished in my thoughts about the book I've just read, I spend time deciding on the next one to read, and by the next day or two off I go on that one.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-38855991254145438612019-10-15T13:14:21.344-04:002019-10-15T13:14:21.344-04:00Rhys, I'm so sorry you've had to deal with...Rhys, I'm so sorry you've had to deal with the health issues, and I'm glad you're on the downhill side of it. It sounds like you have a perfect place to just be, looking out at all that wonderous nature. I need a place like that. It's lovely to see the squirrels and the birds and the rabbits and such in my yard, but I really want the deer, too. Or, I'd love to take a vacation, just me, to somewhere that I could just be, either the mountains or the beach.<br /><br />And, I'm like so many others here that go from one book right to the next in reading. Not often is there downtime. However, if I've read a book that quite dark, I might cleanse my palate by reading a lighter cozy with some much needed humor. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61672192558046971562019-10-15T13:12:19.168-04:002019-10-15T13:12:19.168-04:002 years and not unpacked? I would be completely st...2 years and not unpacked? I would be completely starkers!Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41923877921794657502019-10-15T13:12:05.554-04:002019-10-15T13:12:05.554-04:00Human Be-ing is a good transition from human do-in...Human Be-ing is a good transition from human do-ing once one gets past the "I should be . . . " mindset. Heal well, my friend, and brava for appreciating the time of reflection. <3Storyteller Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807705866873141004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83444813816220891112019-10-15T12:32:45.135-04:002019-10-15T12:32:45.135-04:00We escaped the shut off but our daughter and famil...We escaped the shut off but our daughter and family came to us for two days plus ice chests for our freezer as they had no powerAuthorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62870832361299425642019-10-15T12:29:45.700-04:002019-10-15T12:29:45.700-04:00Rhys, I loved this post. So glad you are resting a...Rhys, I loved this post. So glad you are resting and feeling better! I'm actually very good at doing nothing. Too good, maybe:-) I love just sitting and watching nature. And people. And isn't it interesting that "doing nothing" allows our minds to disengage, then tap into creative energy? Two weeks to Dallas, so keep resting up!! xxDeborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55714947393174612992019-10-15T11:57:31.995-04:002019-10-15T11:57:31.995-04:00Rhys, wishing you a speedy recovery. I am so sorr...Rhys, wishing you a speedy recovery. I am so sorry about the skin cancer and hope that has been resolved. Glad that you are on the mend.<br /><br />Did your area have a power shut off by the power company? We were warned that we would have a power shut off in our area.<br /><br />When I am between books, I either binge watch streaming tv on my computer or clean up. It is really nice that you do not have to be anywhere and that you can relax. <br /><br />Look forward to reading your next book set in Venice. It is my favorite city in Italy because there are NO cars!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18416045495204161152019-10-15T11:43:24.201-04:002019-10-15T11:43:24.201-04:00A friend likes to remind us both that "we are...A friend likes to remind us both that "we are human beings, not human doings." Hard to put that into in-action sometimes! Thanks for the reminder, and glad to hear you're recovering so well. Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83899153658495699972019-10-15T11:36:12.490-04:002019-10-15T11:36:12.490-04:00Sorry to hear about the health issues, Rhys. Glad ...Sorry to hear about the health issues, Rhys. Glad you're on the mend.<br /><br />Sometimes all you really need is to sit still and observe the nature around you.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71975306302164336162019-10-15T11:27:44.376-04:002019-10-15T11:27:44.376-04:00So glad you’re on the mend, Rhys! And WOW, Venice,...So glad you’re on the mend, Rhys! And WOW, Venice, that’s a novel I can’t wait to read. <br />I am very good at doing nothing, being a champion daydreamer, and I do nothing whenever I can. <br />But life is busy, so when I can’t do nothing, I still do yoga, which reminds me to breathe. And do nothing.Paula Munierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892400411248241251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50400426868687893202019-10-15T10:43:04.922-04:002019-10-15T10:43:04.922-04:00Thank you! I do feel blessed to have so many frien...Thank you! I do feel blessed to have so many friendsAuthorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21522829480674515582019-10-15T10:41:25.725-04:002019-10-15T10:41:25.725-04:00Yes. It's an awful sport. I'm not sure the...Yes. It's an awful sport. I'm not sure they allow the dogs to kill the fox any more, though. It's just an excuse to ride fast and show off their fancy pinks. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34975696896025514052019-10-15T10:40:58.452-04:002019-10-15T10:40:58.452-04:00Very glad you are on the mend, and had the wisdom ...Very glad you are on the mend, and had the wisdom to follow through with the medical suggestions. <br />We all know the cliche "it's human being not human doing". When I was working I needed to post that thought near my computer. Meditation which includes sitting and watching/being helped me so much. Your relaxing and contemplating is so close to zen. You sound like a person who practices. <br /><br />I clear my mind (besides sitting) by doing something opposite of reading -- usually housework. Which is why the house is frequently inhabited by dust bunnies and spiders.. Reading is always at the top of the list. Keep on regaining your health, you are loved and valued. <br /><br />Coralee Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691335135691119400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19393235735591594462019-10-15T10:26:31.015-04:002019-10-15T10:26:31.015-04:00Thanks, Mark. Much better nowThanks, Mark. Much better nowAuthorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29724747780761091172019-10-15T10:25:04.210-04:002019-10-15T10:25:04.210-04:00See you in Dallas!See you in Dallas!Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56088801493533153332019-10-15T10:23:44.249-04:002019-10-15T10:23:44.249-04:00I can just picture you dripping it down daintily! ...I can just picture you dripping it down daintily! Smoke bothers me too. One of the reasons I'm glad we traded our condo for a house in Arizona. Our neighbors both smoked on the balconyAuthorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62074604076245727552019-10-15T10:20:30.828-04:002019-10-15T10:20:30.828-04:00I'm working my way back to full strength for D...I'm working my way back to full strength for Dallas. So looking forward to itAuthorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63609558428136863592019-10-15T10:19:17.390-04:002019-10-15T10:19:17.390-04:00A hunt club? I always used to take hunting for gra...A hunt club? I always used to take hunting for granted in England. Now I think about the poor fox Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54011010837184881002019-10-15T09:59:28.732-04:002019-10-15T09:59:28.732-04:00Sitting still and relaxing sounds so good. It is s...Sitting still and relaxing sounds so good. It is still too warm and humid to sit outdoors. I relax by reading and fortunately that can be done anywhere. Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63370029937933628052019-10-15T09:56:04.113-04:002019-10-15T09:56:04.113-04:00Rhys, You are an inspiration. How beautiful of you...Rhys, You are an inspiration. How beautiful of you to take this seeming sit back and turn it you are an inspiration. How beautiful of you to take this seeming set back and turn it into a thing of beauty. You are the thing of beauty! Cannot wait to see you in Dallas… Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72543733906868199792019-10-15T09:14:39.826-04:002019-10-15T09:14:39.826-04:00Last year it was John's turn, this year I gues...Last year it was John's turn, this year I guess wit as yours. So now your family can simply be healthy, I hope. This is so like you, Rhys, to turn what could be a sad, boring time into a way to reboot your energy. I'm so happy to hear that you're feeling much better. <br /><br />We see both the red foxes and grey foxes here in the Midwest. There is actually a hunt club here in Cincinnati, and it wouldn't surprise me to know there were more in Kentucky, especially around Lexington, with their overload of horse culture there. <br /><br />As for rejuvenation, while I've not written a book lately I have just finished a massive project, our new home. I'm overdue for some much-needed time at the farm, where I stand a good chance of seeing many of the same sights as you've seen on the other side of the country: courting deer, quails, foxes, many birds, fog rolling over the hills. Plus stars, if it's clear. Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.com