tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post7461168231270272218..comments2023-10-30T15:13:22.680+00:00Comments on Strictly Writing: Bringing it all back homeDThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-80880404255090300932011-03-07T08:19:13.534+00:002011-03-07T08:19:13.534+00:00lovely post caroline..there's nothing like a m...lovely post caroline..there's nothing like a mother's love..nothing on earthJaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307744393832704228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-2141017744060816512011-03-04T09:51:35.364+00:002011-03-04T09:51:35.364+00:00Thanks Suzy and Adrian.
Adrian, I think that woul...Thanks Suzy and Adrian.<br /><br />Adrian, I think that would have made him proud, hearing you say that xCaroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-33163679423881262552011-03-03T08:45:29.721+00:002011-03-03T08:45:29.721+00:00With my dad dying last year, I notice I very much ...With my dad dying last year, I notice I very much have a different take on things. In many ways I feel like I've stepped out of his shadow and grown up -- though he cast no shadow, and I'm in my mid forties. The sense is of finding him in me, and honouring that presence. Where I turned to him, I now have myself to rely on. I'm taking bigger risks, which is something he did, and like him am prepared to live with the consequences.Adrian Reynoldshttp://www.youdothatvoodoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-84895738938578850362011-03-02T20:26:03.801+00:002011-03-02T20:26:03.801+00:00A lovely post, and great blog. I'd like to ad...A lovely post, and great blog. I'd like to add you to my list for a stylish blog award. I had mine from Teresa Ashby. No obligations. Thank you.suzy doodlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115717046181879704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-52627976876337995742011-03-02T16:59:01.435+00:002011-03-02T16:59:01.435+00:00Thank you MOB...lovely words.
And meant to say, D...Thank you MOB...lovely words.<br /><br />And meant to say, Debs, sorry that yours wasn't one to encourage. bet she'd still be proud of you though. Would be mad not to be.Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-83692396240873442452011-03-02T15:59:12.888+00:002011-03-02T15:59:12.888+00:00My mother has been dead 17 years this April and ye...My mother has been dead 17 years this April and yes those heart piercing moments ease with time. Here's what I think is happening to you; there is no one on this earth that can give you a sense of 'well done' quite like a mother can. I miss my mother's joy in all my achievements because she truly meant it without a hint of envy or rancour. It is true honest to goodness love and support that you neededn't second guess. <br /><br />Enjoy your success as she will no doubt be rooting for you!menopausaloldbag (MOB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04320287770097378027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-64486397349467569952011-03-02T09:27:56.575+00:002011-03-02T09:27:56.575+00:00Thanks so much everyone :) :)
Lindsay, here are s...Thanks so much everyone :) :)<br /><br />Lindsay, here are some good luck vibes that it happens for you.Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-67952121054369262702011-03-02T01:31:45.334+00:002011-03-02T01:31:45.334+00:00Hello Caroline,
I think it's about maturity. ...Hello Caroline, <br />I think it's about maturity. When my adored Mum died I was terrified that I would never get through life with out her. Over time I have grown and now I miss her most when good things are happening because I want so much to share them with her. The bad stuff I am able to deal with on my own.<br /><br />Anna May xAnna Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116772124748496194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-22315225464074805652011-03-01T22:49:25.665+00:002011-03-01T22:49:25.665+00:00Thanks for this wonderful post, Caroline. :)Thanks for this wonderful post, Caroline. :)Luisahttp://www.luisaplaja.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-24132405759551820502011-03-01T22:03:24.471+00:002011-03-01T22:03:24.471+00:00Beautiful post.I deeply missed my parents when my ...Beautiful post.I deeply missed my parents when my children were born. I think Derek may have a point. Loss isn't a one off - it reverberates.soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622183905989528786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-29952321991463509102011-03-01T19:04:05.798+00:002011-03-01T19:04:05.798+00:00I think you are right, and we often revive memorie...I think you are right, and we often revive memories of those we loved, during periods of transition, and of course as well as when there is something to celebrate! Somehow, I think those we have lost do somehow know of our triumphs. (My own mother keeps saying to me, 'I can't die until you're published.' She's almost 90 and is getting worried about hanging on...)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631254646368974136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-83376692104830177732011-03-01T16:59:53.530+00:002011-03-01T16:59:53.530+00:00Thank you everyone. Had some good news just now re...Thank you everyone. Had some good news just now re another writing project so feels like the post had extra meaning for me today.Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-3964926804798069002011-03-01T16:20:20.708+00:002011-03-01T16:20:20.708+00:00Lovely post. I feel the same way about my gran who...Lovely post. I feel the same way about my gran who I was very close too, and it happens more frequently when things are happening - good or bad :o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-72618638984991935622011-03-01T15:19:03.330+00:002011-03-01T15:19:03.330+00:00It's a touching post, Caroline. Maybe it's...It's a touching post, Caroline. Maybe it's the stability in your life now that gives you the clarity to experience whatever's going on beneath the surface.DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-17091697716505362552011-03-01T14:25:16.134+00:002011-03-01T14:25:16.134+00:00This brought a tear to my eye, Caroline. My mum a...This brought a tear to my eye, Caroline. My mum and I were never close but I thought we had years to get that way after I became a mother and it's such a shock when you it's over before it's begun. And I think you're right, as we get older and things start to change, for better or worse, we are strongly aware of where we came from and how people, family have helped shaped who we're finally becoming. I have no idea what my mum would say if she knew I was still writing, probably "stop imagining things and wake up to reality" - she was never a great source of encouragement!Debs Ricciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837598374947020855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-83599360387113694502011-03-01T13:57:44.582+00:002011-03-01T13:57:44.582+00:00Very touching post, Caroline.Very touching post, Caroline.Geraldine Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575892095296317266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-81185900659009665212011-03-01T13:05:02.991+00:002011-03-01T13:05:02.991+00:00Thanks everyone. :) :)Thanks everyone. :) :)Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-13216220876389587372011-03-01T08:32:50.761+00:002011-03-01T08:32:50.761+00:00Yes, my mum would have loved the fact i was writin...Yes, my mum would have loved the fact i was writing, too - she was a voracious reader and wrote stories for us when we were kids.<br /><br />I guess any big change in your life is going to make you think about the people closest to you, Caroline, (whether they are still with us, or not) and fulfilling a dream is a big change.<br /><br />No doubt she's somewhere close in spirit, cheering you on and incredibly proud.<br /><br />SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-7988026020793838392011-03-01T07:28:26.773+00:002011-03-01T07:28:26.773+00:00When I had my first book published a lot of friend...When I had my first book published a lot of friends and family said, 'your Dad would be so proud.'<br /><br />And he would have been. He bloody loved reading and would have understood the time and energy that goes into making them.<br /><br />I still feel sad every time I have new one out that he doesn't know...then again maybe he does.<br />HBxHelen Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266205672947750373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-44685434641634892882011-03-01T07:02:42.224+00:002011-03-01T07:02:42.224+00:00It's lovely you can gain motivation and suppor...It's lovely you can gain motivation and support from memories of your mum. It's quite natural for you to feel a little sad about not having her to see your accomplishments, of course she would be proud, that's what mums are for.<br /><br />Very sweet post :-)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.com