tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post5606864216665027034..comments2024-03-08T07:00:30.850-06:00Comments on Write From the Heart: A fascinating memoirLinda O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-26668568611839700702010-04-12T07:55:32.675-05:002010-04-12T07:55:32.675-05:00"The Liar's Club" is one of my favor..."The Liar's Club" is one of my favorite books. I ate it up when it came out. After that, I bought Karr's follow-up, "Cherry," and was disappointed. It was some of the same moments from TLC, regurgitated, and not as well. Karr writes poetry too, but I believe TLC is her great work.<br /><br />For my older creative writing students, I use "The Liar's Club" as an example, however, of a model memoir. It is the perfect length, depth, and breadth.Julia Gordon-Bramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682792436253939395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-70457291333281691222010-04-01T08:03:43.949-05:002010-04-01T08:03:43.949-05:00Cathy, you crack me up!!Cathy, you crack me up!!Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-70215495074124770432010-03-31T21:53:05.869-05:002010-03-31T21:53:05.869-05:001. I read Liar's Club years ago and you're...1. I read Liar's Club years ago and you're right about the raw part. And yet, I remember some laugh-out-loud moments, too. <br />2. Congrats on Sasee! I like that pub, too-hope you'll post the link.<br />3. I have a big swing mirror in my room, next to the window. And if I stand close, when the sun is shining, I find that I do, in fact, have a moustache. So I try not to stand too close-especially when the sun is shining.Cathy C. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491874468936336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-28191866682635128082010-03-31T05:33:14.968-05:002010-03-31T05:33:14.968-05:00Lisa,
I see both of my parents' attributes whe...Lisa,<br />I see both of my parents' attributes when I look in my mirror too: my dad's wrinkles and my mom's deepset eyes which are my first line of communication. Bill says all one has to do is look at my eyes to know what's on my mind. I wonder if that is like looking on top of a bald guy's head to see his thoughts?Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-9887887290683961832010-03-31T05:30:27.537-05:002010-03-31T05:30:27.537-05:00Becky,
Your comment about sagginess made me laugh....Becky,<br />Your comment about sagginess made me laugh. And as for wearing costumes while driving,I get one of two reactions: people smile and it makes their day to see a free-spirited woman, or people avoid looking at the crazy driver. My kids tell everyone how I used to embarrass them in my clown outfit or Halloween costumes.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-20566435907996301822010-03-31T01:41:40.133-05:002010-03-31T01:41:40.133-05:00I see my mom. I've inherited her "saggine...I see my mom. I've inherited her "sagginess" in all the wrong places!<br />And if it were me...I would've driven to school in my "normal" clothes, and THEN changed into my Bunny Suit! :)BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-55296616290718853512010-03-30T20:54:30.969-05:002010-03-30T20:54:30.969-05:00Oh yeah, absolutely. The bunny must be seen! Congr...Oh yeah, absolutely. The bunny must be seen! Congrats on the Sasee pub!<br /><br />The mirror finds me looking more like my mom than I ever expected. She was tiny and blond with beautiful blue/green eyes. I'm taller than she with my dad's dark hair and eyes. Still, I see my mom in the shape of my jaw, the tilt of my eyes, the shape of my mouth. Subtle hints.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-46759853520076496332010-03-30T20:21:26.306-05:002010-03-30T20:21:26.306-05:00Beautiful post, and I...fourth?...fifth?...the bun...Beautiful post, and I...fourth?...fifth?...the bunny picture!<br /><br />If I look in the mirror and tilt my head just so, my left eye (but not the right; I'm lopsided) is my dad looking back at me. Weirdly enough, it comforts me.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-87968636021752173302010-03-30T18:41:23.840-05:002010-03-30T18:41:23.840-05:00Thanks Beth, and all the rest. Bunny photos forthc...Thanks Beth, and all the rest. Bunny photos forthcoming.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-16638630299564532402010-03-30T18:40:16.509-05:002010-03-30T18:40:16.509-05:00Susan,
Sasee is a woman's publication (on news...Susan,<br />Sasee is a woman's publication (on newsprint actually) in magazine format. It is very colorful and each story has accompanying pictures. It is out of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Checke them out on line. One of my stories is posted.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-50470908159493800312010-03-30T18:37:22.160-05:002010-03-30T18:37:22.160-05:00Claudia, I know how difficult it is to put a loved...Claudia, I know how difficult it is to put a loved one in a nursing home. Go as often as you can. I'm glad I made you smile thinking of this big pink rabbit!Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-42844498838248956242010-03-30T11:25:34.225-05:002010-03-30T11:25:34.225-05:00Linda,
First of all, your post is sooo well writte...Linda,<br />First of all, your post is sooo well written. Congrats on the Sassee article, can't wait to read it ; )<br />And yes - post the picture already!!Beth M. Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-90145859690917628412010-03-30T10:34:38.766-05:002010-03-30T10:34:38.766-05:00Hi Linda...Hope you have FUN in school today. Thos...Hi Linda...Hope you have FUN in school today. Those kids are so lucky to have such a "hoppity" teacher! Good for you. Kids need to laugh and have fun in school.<br /><br />As for the mirror images, I definitely see my Mom's expressions at times. Someone recently told me to look in the mirror and say how "beautiful" I am. Then wink! Ha! Had a hard time with that one. <br /><br />Congratulations on your essay getting ready for publication. What is Sasee Magazine. Is it a regional publication? Sincerely, SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-61508247568255260812010-03-30T10:25:54.701-05:002010-03-30T10:25:54.701-05:00I think it's great that you'd dress up in ...I think it's great that you'd dress up in a bunny suit for the kids - that is so sweet. I too would like to see a picture of you! I looked in the mirror this morning and thought my walking and eating no sugar isn't doing much good :-) but I'll keep at it a while longer.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-66607716683168110352010-03-30T09:38:19.982-05:002010-03-30T09:38:19.982-05:00Yes, post a bunny picture. It sounds like fun for ...Yes, post a bunny picture. It sounds like fun for you today. We had to put father in law in nursing home yesterday and it was horrible day. Thanks for sharing about the bunny suit as the thoughts of a preschool with laughter added to sunshine outside is helping to start this day!Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-86593714412763411932010-03-30T07:23:13.232-05:002010-03-30T07:23:13.232-05:00Okay, now you have to post a picture of you as the...Okay, now you have to post a picture of you as the Easter bunny.Pat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.com