tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post5974197153980278807..comments2024-02-17T21:40:24.532-07:00Comments on Carol's Corner: SLICE #31- And it's a wrap!Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-85107247901519745702018-03-31T20:36:06.906-06:002018-03-31T20:36:06.906-06:00As you know, Carol, I am a great fan of your writi...As you know, Carol, I am a great fan of your writing and love all of the stories you tell, even when I don't comment. In this post, I love that you analyzed your blogging pattern for the month. That made me realize how much easier it is for me to write about school. For next year I'm going to challenge myself to share more personal stories. It is like pulling teeth for me. <br /><br />Your post also made me wish The Bookies was still open so I could see if they have a copy of Poems are Teachers for me. <br /><br />Finally, I've been inspired by you, Elisabeth, Glenda, GirlGriot, Melanie, and the other Welcome Wagon folks. One of my goals has been to learn how you all manage to leave such thoughtful, meaningful comments on so many blogs a day. I haven't figured it out yet, except to think that you must be completely exhausted! Thanks for all you did to make it a great month of slicing! Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660363677243450442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-45544432048346307332018-03-31T18:15:22.375-06:002018-03-31T18:15:22.375-06:00I think it's about the story too. I don't ...I think it's about the story too. I don't mind a longer post if there's a story there to spark my interest. Yes, comments get comments. I think it's only polite that if someone comments on my post, I go to theirs and give back. Sometimes those connections become bonds that tie us together. Some day I will be coming through Denver and we will have dinner together. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706233557206210670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-19072186915314982052018-03-31T14:25:39.529-06:002018-03-31T14:25:39.529-06:00I just love stories, too! :-) I was going to say t...I just love stories, too! :-) I was going to say that Michelle wrote similarly about commenting, but I see she already left you a comment! I like how you looked back at the patterns of your writing and how many posts you wrote about certain topics. It's always interesting to see what parts of our lives call to us to tell their stories, and how often!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-5598113145046640922018-03-31T12:18:26.171-06:002018-03-31T12:18:26.171-06:00Definitely get Poems Are Teachers. I've got it...Definitely get Poems Are Teachers. I've got it from the library right now and I'm liking it a lot. Maybe I'll use it next month and write some poetry with you! And yes, yes, yes to the stories. It's what I love about March too. I was just commenting on comments at Glenda's blog. I think you are right: some slicers may not realize the importance of comments yet. It was interesting to me to watch a couple of my Welcome Wagon folks start getting a ton of comments partway through the month--I'm pretty sure it was because they were commenting on so many blogs. A few other bloggers who complained about not getting comments on their blogs were not people I ever saw commenting on other blogs. Which isn't to say they weren't doing the minimum; I'm sure they were. It's just such a key part of the challenge and community. As you know, I love your slices so very much. I look forward every day to visiting your blog and reading your stories. I didn't write about parenting really at all this month because of exactly what you noted: we're in the same place, in a holding pattern, it's hard and I'm tired and I just want to think about something else! Here's hoping for some movement for next year!Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-18061180959019061542018-03-31T11:08:47.108-06:002018-03-31T11:08:47.108-06:00I reflected on the challenge this year too, Carol ...I reflected on the challenge this year too, Carol and we shared similar thoughts, even about the commenting. I'm so thankful to read your stories and learn from you and laugh with you and cry with you. Thank you for all the comments on my blog too! They really do matter to me! :) I'm still proud to say that we finished a month of writing, but I'm okay with taking a little break from writing. Best of luck on the poetry journey in the month of April! :) See you on Tuesday!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7724394291330902141.post-20949876930145893312018-03-31T10:06:04.296-06:002018-03-31T10:06:04.296-06:00I love your beginning quote and your central theme...I love your beginning quote and your central theme about the love of stories. Stories drive this challenge, and even if there are less comments than hungered for, may you putting your stories in writing for future readers to discover be satisfying in and of itself. All the best in your continued writing. Btw, I am having a hard time posting this comment because the site thinks I am a robot. Maybe this has contributed to less comments than usual?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com