tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post5805455779293786531..comments2024-03-29T10:59:34.918-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Life Happens, Writing Isn't Always the Highest PriorityJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-23833240212405975022021-11-15T16:02:07.210-05:002021-11-15T16:02:07.210-05:00Debra, we have to keep our perspectives--and somet...Debra, we have to keep our perspectives--and sometimes writing does fall to the bottom of the list. It doesn't mean we care any less, it just means we have to take care of the truly important things in our lives first.<br /><br />Jim, another similar saying is "Man proposes, God disposes." And "The best laid plans of mice and men..."<br /><br />Margaret, one of my sisters hit a similar problem when she ordered a new wall oven. Her solution was to buy a used kitchen range and have it installed in the garage. She'll sell it back to the appliance story when she doesn't need it any more. Not terribly convenient, but better than nothing. And you might want to add a portable roaster and a hot air fryer to your appliances, if you don't have them already.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-65152737474704145152021-11-15T13:09:47.263-05:002021-11-15T13:09:47.263-05:00Wise words, Debra. Hope things turn around for you...Wise words, Debra. Hope things turn around for you soon.<br />Margaret - bribe the installer!Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68046671034450350112021-11-15T11:43:46.501-05:002021-11-15T11:43:46.501-05:00Life - it's such a wit and a wag and sometimes...Life - it's such a wit and a wag and sometimes a gray slog. Glad you see a better time coming soon, Debra.Molly MacRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755143318141885327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-83460953815039323552021-11-15T11:12:11.776-05:002021-11-15T11:12:11.776-05:00Family, Guppy Classes, Holiday short story, Thanks...Family, Guppy Classes, Holiday short story, Thanksgiving guests coming, Christmas Shopping, and construction crew at my house! Yes, I can feel your pain, Debra. For some reason, this year is more stressful and those past. <br /><br />I'm so sorry, Margaret. Kids and no cookies! E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-58892173225795592172021-11-15T10:47:30.055-05:002021-11-15T10:47:30.055-05:00Thanks everyone... I think my woes look mild compa...Thanks everyone... I think my woes look mild compared to Margaret and 5 kids coming for the holidays and no oven..... Another few days and I'll be back in the swing of always being a step behind catching up, but knowing I'm doing it :). Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-47693743123972134092021-11-15T09:41:52.917-05:002021-11-15T09:41:52.917-05:00Hugs, Debra. I try to give myself permission to do...Hugs, Debra. I try to give myself permission to do what has to be done instead of beating myself up. The good news is that it will turn around. Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-77139360501847940012021-11-15T08:57:23.673-05:002021-11-15T08:57:23.673-05:00Virtual hugs, Debra. What's the Yiddish expres...Virtual hugs, Debra. What's the Yiddish expression -- Man plans and God laughs? Sometimes you just have to laugh with God about your plans. Hope the world turns more normal for you soon.<br /><br />Margaret -- That is outrageous. Tons of new houses going up and I'll bet they are getting installers.Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-83866870558728726012021-11-15T08:33:40.367-05:002021-11-15T08:33:40.367-05:00Life happens. My wall oven control panel died on F...Life happens. My wall oven control panel died on February 1st. In June, I found an installer who could configure a new wall oven and microwave oven. His dealership said "positively for Christmas."<br /><br />On November 1st, I called for an update. "Sorry, now it's looking like Easter at the earliest."<br /><br />I have five kids coming for Christmas. I just ordered an instant pot. There will be no cookie baking this year.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810307017440257313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-20489566426089685192021-11-15T07:18:07.505-05:002021-11-15T07:18:07.505-05:00I wish I was able to keep to a better writing sche...I wish I was able to keep to a better writing schedule, but I haven't figured out a way to make that happen. My muse needs to cooperate! Korina Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533228666706765470noreply@blogger.com