tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.comments2023-06-22T06:03:28.789-04:00Upstate GirlLaura J. Wellner (author pseudonym Laura J. W. Ryan)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02521328695400639226noreply@blogger.comBlogger353125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-60949976780973708382015-09-20T09:28:22.186-04:002015-09-20T09:28:22.186-04:00I understand the love of the process: the "do...I understand the love of the process: the "doing of" may be the real bliss, where joy and peace live. I think of Da Vinci who died with the Mona Lisa under his bed, still unfinished after 15 years. My watercolor teacher said she has seen paintings she's sold, years later, and wanted to haul off the wall and fix. Enjoying the journey is key. You're doing that beautifully!Linda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953031044908634218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-33562578678172678192014-06-03T23:05:49.271-04:002014-06-03T23:05:49.271-04:00Enjoyed your advice, Laura - you have a direct sty...Enjoyed your advice, Laura - you have a direct style and clear perceptionsMerytahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048372027356495875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-44455888397709918652014-06-03T23:03:53.835-04:002014-06-03T23:03:53.835-04:00Good stuff, Laura - I hope you get lots of connect...Good stuff, Laura - I hope you get lots of connections. For other visitors - I this afternoon read three pieces from laura on the GR site and each is thoughtful and entertaining --- shall now stick to the schedule and go do some physical work. Merytahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048372027356495875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-84793392308011347642014-04-30T22:20:25.248-04:002014-04-30T22:20:25.248-04:00Go with a free platform to start, why stress finan...Go with a free platform to start, why stress financially? Wordpress, Blogger, Tumblr...any of them.<br /><br />Advice: Write. Read...read a lot, and read outside your comfort zone, and keep your mind wide open to receive knowledge. Be humble. Be brave. Write and write some more. Walk away from it...leave it for months...start something new. When you go back to it, be honest with yourself, edit...make it bleed red ink. It does get better, trust me on this.<br /><br />Keep writing. <br /><br />Practice, Patience, Persistence. <br /><br />(Sorry, I don't follow links to websites from people I don't know very well...especially, ANON posts...from now on, I don't allow them any more.)Laura J. Wellner (author pseudonym Laura J. W. Ryan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02521328695400639226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-69796962359723256322014-04-30T08:04:54.426-04:002014-04-30T08:04:54.426-04:00Great blog! Do you have any helpful hints for aspi...Great blog! Do you have any helpful hints for aspiring writers?<br />I'm planning to start my own website soon but I'm a <br />little lost on everything. Would you advise starting with a free platform <br />like Wordpress or go for a paid option? There <br />are so many choices out there that I'm totally overwhelmed <br />.. Any recommendations? Appreciate it!<br /><br />my site: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUd_pOTD-kQ" rel="nofollow">Water Features Colorado Springs CO</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-41206578998601546382013-12-21T11:39:31.746-05:002013-12-21T11:39:31.746-05:00So sorry to hear of your loss. They become 'p...So sorry to hear of your loss. They become 'people' to us. We care for them, and they for us. We love them to the end and beyond. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931027714158560469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-51633194958974508562013-12-16T23:54:02.024-05:002013-12-16T23:54:02.024-05:00So sorry about Max! He always reminded me of my be...So sorry about Max! He always reminded me of my beautiful Jade who was a lab-shepherd mix. Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-63506772356767620442013-12-12T14:59:03.276-05:002013-12-12T14:59:03.276-05:00what a beautiful post about a beautiful little- we...what a beautiful post about a beautiful little- well sort of- spirit. <br />I lost my own dear boy three years ago in October. He was also a just like a little dog and there is never a good time to say goodbye to our beloved fur babies.Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-74501457580204380932013-09-20T03:46:30.380-04:002013-09-20T03:46:30.380-04:00Hi I am so delighted I found your web site, I real...Hi I am so delighted I found your web site, I really found you by accident, while I was searching on <br />Yahoo for something else, Anyhow I am here now and would just like <br />to say kudos for a remarkable post and a all round thrilling blog (I also <br />love the theme/design), I don't have time to read through it all at the moment but I have book-marked it and also added your <br />RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read a great deal more, Please <br />do keep up the awesome work.<br /><br />My weblog :: <a href="http://ktwlfd1.dothome.co.kr/eco/6476" rel="nofollow">carrier air conditioning filters</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-39483434131018371272013-08-28T22:09:49.423-04:002013-08-28T22:09:49.423-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Chonghttp://bestrecumbentexercisebikes.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-73660549403935338632013-08-07T00:17:46.935-04:002013-08-07T00:17:46.935-04:00Precious each one. Congratulations! Precious each one. Congratulations! Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931027714158560469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-35434747236207326252013-07-19T10:35:42.328-04:002013-07-19T10:35:42.328-04:00They are too cute. Hope all goes well. They are too cute. Hope all goes well. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931027714158560469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-15067093457259361172013-06-10T22:10:39.564-04:002013-06-10T22:10:39.564-04:00Love the shots of the dumpster Laura. Beautiful de...Love the shots of the dumpster Laura. Beautiful decay!Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-36680729196992932022013-05-27T13:33:42.137-04:002013-05-27T13:33:42.137-04:00Love the lilacs and the dumpster.Love the lilacs and the dumpster.helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487040672600743298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-29007154791743694602013-03-22T22:37:29.750-04:002013-03-22T22:37:29.750-04:00That was wonderful!
Just what I need in the midst...That was wonderful!<br /><br />Just what I need in the midst of yet more snow and cold.<br /><br />Love it.<br /><br />Thanks, Laura.<br /><br />RicRic Marionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-7299824815221795452013-03-03T21:28:34.195-05:002013-03-03T21:28:34.195-05:00Stunning photos of the morning glories - I thought...Stunning photos of the morning glories - I thought I'd stumbled upon a close-up of an O'Keeffe - Thank you especially for that first, sublime shot.gabrielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-10021638166928359722012-12-31T20:41:34.660-05:002012-12-31T20:41:34.660-05:00I am very sorry to read you have lost your Willy B...I am very sorry to read you have lost your Willy Big... and earlier Fatty-Woo Hobbes.<br /> Where would we be and who would we become without our animal companion friends.. They have left many good memories.<br />xoGwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-44458340990819312012-11-15T13:52:46.341-05:002012-11-15T13:52:46.341-05:00Old family photos are wonderful and yours are real...Old family photos are wonderful and yours are real gems!helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487040672600743298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-28309823075269176252012-08-31T10:59:39.611-04:002012-08-31T10:59:39.611-04:00Washed Glass -love the title. As you know, Black R...Washed Glass -love the title. As you know, Black Rose, gathers washed glass and makes jewellery from it. We will be looking for this one - can't wait to read it. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931027714158560469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-60946257840077490112012-07-02T13:03:59.206-04:002012-07-02T13:03:59.206-04:00Love the photos - when will we be really free!Love the photos - when will we be really free!helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487040672600743298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-30194396245514891172012-04-10T08:42:25.108-04:002012-04-10T08:42:25.108-04:00Beautiful, Laura. Makes me want to read Dusty Wate...Beautiful, Laura. Makes me want to read Dusty Waters again, which is a darn good idea. Thank you for sharing your words and your stories.Linda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953031044908634218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-19158298389259627412012-03-11T15:05:10.449-04:002012-03-11T15:05:10.449-04:00I'm with you on daylight savings time. FDR put...I'm with you on daylight savings time. FDR put it in place to help the farmers. Don't know why it's still around when so many of our family farms are not. Life moves on, except where government is involved...Love your late winter pictures!Linda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953031044908634218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-30166378643025398502012-02-07T17:07:36.065-05:002012-02-07T17:07:36.065-05:00Nice images and some very insightful comments.Nice images and some very insightful comments.helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487040672600743298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-6547535552342745352012-01-20T11:37:34.006-05:002012-01-20T11:37:34.006-05:00The stairway lighting is awesome. I'm so glad ...The stairway lighting is awesome. I'm so glad you have your camera ready to share those shadows. Happy creative new year!Linda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953031044908634218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945280587128640479.post-47170777868109641792012-01-08T14:16:04.684-05:002012-01-08T14:16:04.684-05:00My sincere late condolences. Took special note of ...My sincere late condolences. Took special note of your lovely tribute as we lost our Mother Oct 21 Hope its getting somewhat easier but I know there are days just as hard as the early ones. We did just make it through Christmas which is some kind of milestone. I don't know about you but its still so early on yet I feel like I've been grieving forever. <br />Again condolences and thanks for the comfort from your lovely post<br /> FredElfRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13986982752062794888noreply@blogger.com