tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4515122622911261020..comments2024-03-29T05:48:17.640-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What to Do When the World's on FireJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80505025153930101602022-11-07T20:18:02.611-05:002022-11-07T20:18:02.611-05:00There's a good motto: Keep moving toward the l...There's a good motto: Keep moving toward the light!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69962729264346272192022-11-07T20:17:39.568-05:002022-11-07T20:17:39.568-05:00Loved the Music Man--Hugh Jackman was amazing and ...Loved the Music Man--Hugh Jackman was amazing and in the end, it had a very uplifting message!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67345749391851299002022-11-07T20:15:58.018-05:002022-11-07T20:15:58.018-05:00thanks for being here Pat--we rely deeply on our r...thanks for being here Pat--we rely deeply on our reader friends to help keep us sane!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61551307462112954832022-11-07T17:27:07.024-05:002022-11-07T17:27:07.024-05:00Forgot to say, also, bright public life is coming ...Forgot to say, also, bright public life is coming back. After holding ticket for more than 2 years, I finally got to see Music Man on Broadway ( a show with sentimental meaning for me. And Hugh Jackman) And I will see Tom Stoppard new play next week. And we will go to amazing light show at Botanic Garden in Dec. WITH grandkids and old friends.Triss Steinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-625811370112889792022-11-07T17:10:55.760-05:002022-11-07T17:10:55.760-05:00I'm not sure I know the answer to keeping sane...I'm not sure I know the answer to keeping sane these days. The terrifying politics and the prolonged stresses of covid (even without any loved ones in hospital) have left a lot of us beaten up, and the last few years have also brought family stress and writing life stress for me. I want to read funny books and watch silly movies (It helps to have grandkids for that!) I do try for what many of you say, and rightly so - focus on the good right in front. The crocuses and daffodils I just planted WILL come up in the snow next spring. The wandering, pointless writing I have been doing WILL turn into something eventually. Travel is opening up again. (We are going to Yellowstone. I've never been. In January. Are we completely crazy?) And a dear friend of my whole adult life, seriously ill, is better. And there are good books and friends who write them. So we move toward the light as well as we are able, right? Triss Steinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51971230992630181072022-11-07T17:08:30.923-05:002022-11-07T17:08:30.923-05:00Much loveMuch loveAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36514546383878879692022-11-07T17:07:41.769-05:002022-11-07T17:07:41.769-05:00Magpie Murders! Loving it Magpie Murders! Loving it Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37859392542729422952022-11-07T17:04:44.227-05:002022-11-07T17:04:44.227-05:00Loved the cat video--humor helps, but I understand...Loved the cat video--humor helps, but I understand Hank's rant and Pamela's point about rage. I wish I had a profound response, but exercise and being outside and finding humor helps me.Priscilla Patonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682269071922132687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35142553658014810462022-11-07T16:16:47.525-05:002022-11-07T16:16:47.525-05:00I try to do what Hank does. I work and keep busy. ...I try to do what Hank does. I work and keep busy. I try to be nice to everyone. But it is very hard when someone I don’t even know gets angry at me for breathing. Or driving the speed limit. There’s so much rage. But I’m not going to partake in the rage.Pamela Priestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81955402447915914152022-11-07T15:44:16.608-05:002022-11-07T15:44:16.608-05:00My plan is to get thru tomorrow Thank God for bo...My plan is to get thru tomorrow Thank God for books And binge watching Inside Man with Tucci and Tennant. And Bills football games. And seeing my kids in Texas. <br /><br />And long naps. And apple pies And the RedsAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89340509336240144932022-11-07T15:36:10.697-05:002022-11-07T15:36:10.697-05:00One thing that keeps me sane is reading this blog....One thing that keeps me sane is reading this blog. I love reading, I love reading mysteries and love reading about the process of writing mysteries (or any genre, actually). I also love the mundane things that are sometimes discussed here because it feels like a discussion I’d have with my girlfriends at lunch. And lastly, though I, too, am terrified of what the election results will bring (and, as a History major, can see so many parallels between the rise of Nazism and what’s happening in the US; never ever thought it could happen here), I find sanity and reassurance reading today’s blog subject. I find it comforting to know that so many of you agree with me on this particular topic (having lived most of my adult life in a conservative area and feeling alone with my few like-minded friends). I wish I could say and believe, “This, too, shall pass”, but I am not certain how long it’ll take and at what cost? But thanks to you, Reds, for all you do for me. <br /><br />Pat S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19261617071899242442022-11-07T15:32:45.426-05:002022-11-07T15:32:45.426-05:00Gigi, you have been missed. Sending strengthening ...Gigi, you have been missed. Sending strengthening thoughts. ElisabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64580621204329504172022-11-07T13:41:58.417-05:002022-11-07T13:41:58.417-05:00Laughing at the cat video. The dance prof cat rem...Laughing at the cat video. The dance prof cat reminded me of my cat because they walked in a similar manner.<br /><br />DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45941347814887057742022-11-07T13:40:59.569-05:002022-11-07T13:40:59.569-05:00Agreed. DianaAgreed. DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44332099578486972002022-11-07T13:20:16.750-05:002022-11-07T13:20:16.750-05:00It is a challenge. Unfortunately most people have ...It is a challenge. Unfortunately most people have abandoned masks. I still wear mine in public indoor spaces.Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13778838745987711002022-11-07T13:18:56.808-05:002022-11-07T13:18:56.808-05:00I had the same thought--we've missed you Gigi!...I had the same thought--we've missed you Gigi! Hope your health improves quickly.Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75822801601040042872022-11-07T13:17:51.304-05:002022-11-07T13:17:51.304-05:00The one good thing about that pandemic is that you...The one good thing about that pandemic is that you can learn so much online these days! Hope you find a good painting class.Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23756880379357301182022-11-07T13:16:42.556-05:002022-11-07T13:16:42.556-05:00My existence is synonymous with stress. So many de...My existence is synonymous with stress. So many deadlines to meet and very little time, not to mention what a chaotic world we live in. Sometimes I've forgotten what peace of mind feels like :(Damyanti Biswashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101150230749343025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28402318133817639962022-11-07T13:16:28.875-05:002022-11-07T13:16:28.875-05:00Good for you Lisa!Good for you Lisa!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5409599360953804792022-11-07T13:08:57.095-05:002022-11-07T13:08:57.095-05:00Gigi, have missed your comments here! Best wishes ...Gigi, have missed your comments here! Best wishes for continued improvement in your health. I have a shelf of comfort reads and comfort movies, too, when I just need a break from the world.Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68335953359212724922022-11-07T12:32:55.200-05:002022-11-07T12:32:55.200-05:00🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26442326738315393432022-11-07T12:27:51.002-05:002022-11-07T12:27:51.002-05:00I refuse to dread the election results. We will p...I refuse to dread the election results. We will prevail.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55288314672112687582022-11-07T12:26:34.657-05:002022-11-07T12:26:34.657-05:00p.s. I VOTED EARLY. Got a notification from the l...p.s. I VOTED EARLY. Got a notification from the local Election office that my vote has been counted.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54875776925681730552022-11-07T12:25:53.876-05:002022-11-07T12:25:53.876-05:00Wonderful tips, everyone! Thank you so much!
Wha...Wonderful tips, everyone! Thank you so much!<br /><br />What kept me sane? Reading lots of good books, especially happy books. However, the stress from the pandemic caught up with me this summer with my falling down in late May. I think I have anxiety from the pandemic, <br /><br />Now many people are not wearing masks. I do not want to shop at a store where no one is wearing a mask. Even if I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I have walked out of the grocery shop if the check out person is NOT wearing a mask. I have walked out of a coffee shop when the only employee available to deal with customers was NOT wearing a mask.<br /><br />Yes, I have tried to stay civilized despite some people's thoughtlessness. Trying very hard NOT to kick the other person. Ha ha. I do walk away if I can.<br /><br />Currently taking an online health education class to deal with anxiety. <br /><br />Staying sane is quite a challenge right now.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-49828861492264209252022-11-07T12:24:32.633-05:002022-11-07T12:24:32.633-05:00I've been struggling with health problems sinc...I've been struggling with health problems since March, and sometimes I just don't have the energy to deal with the wider world. I hope I have turned a corner and am back on the road to wellness, but I still spend a lot of time hiding inside the covers of favorite books that I enjoy re-reading. I hope for the future, but dread the election results. It's all a little bit much for me these days.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.com