Comments on: My Love Affair With Writing Began In Childhood http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/ Because everybody's special... Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:54:51 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: amypalko http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1683 amypalko Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:53:13 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1683 I completely understand, Deb. It can be difficult to write originally once you've been influenced by another. I've actually just read your entry this evening, and I loved it! Well done :-) I'm so pleased that you think so, Karen! I do think that it's all in trying to maintain that balance between allowing yourself to dream, but remembering to share it with others. But then, I'm clearly preaching to the choir here. You write so beautifully yourself; you already maintain that balance so beautifully. I completely understand, Deb. It can be difficult to write originally once you’ve been influenced by another. I’ve actually just read your entry this evening, and I loved it! Well done :-)

I’m so pleased that you think so, Karen! I do think that it’s all in trying to maintain that balance between allowing yourself to dream, but remembering to share it with others. But then, I’m clearly preaching to the choir here. You write so beautifully yourself; you already maintain that balance so beautifully.

]]> By: Karen Swim http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1682 Karen Swim Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:41:12 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1682 Amy, Mrs. Faulds was right! You are gifted! Thank you so much for keeping your head in the clouds and sharing what's up there with the rest of us. This was beautiful! Karen Amy,

Mrs. Faulds was right! You are gifted! Thank you so much for keeping your head in the clouds and sharing what’s up there with the rest of us. This was beautiful!

Karen

]]> By: Deb @ Three Weddings http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1681 Deb @ Three Weddings Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:43:44 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1681 Sorry I'm late joining in, but your title was so close to what I was writing I wanted to wait till I got my own thoughts down. This was sweet story. I love how your teacher encouraged you. So many times people go into teaching but have no real gift with children. It is so nice to find the ones that encourage and strengthen you. You were truly blessed. Good luck on your book. Sorry I’m late joining in, but your title was so close to what I was writing I wanted to wait till I got my own thoughts down. This was sweet story. I love how your teacher encouraged you. So many times people go into teaching but have no real gift with children. It is so nice to find the ones that encourage and strengthen you. You were truly blessed. Good luck on your book.

]]> By: amypalko http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1680 amypalko Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:54:52 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1680 How different indeed, Brad! I'll need to try and watch that movie someday - I've been meaning to catch it for years. She was a wise woman, Barbara, but most of all, she was a compassionate woman who wanted the best for her students. Yes, I think you're right, Damien, it's a case of balancing the two. If you keep your head in the clouds, you don't get the words on the page. If you keep your feet on the ground, you lose your inspiration. I'll let you know once I've managed it! I'm one of those, Glenn, who believes that teachers appear when you're ready for them. You never know when or where you'll find them, but they always seem to find you at the right time. Joanna's wonderful group writing project has helped me find new teachers, and for that I am extremely thankful. Glad you enjoyed my contribution :-) How different indeed, Brad! I’ll need to try and watch that movie someday – I’ve been meaning to catch it for years.

She was a wise woman, Barbara, but most of all, she was a compassionate woman who wanted the best for her students.

Yes, I think you’re right, Damien, it’s a case of balancing the two. If you keep your head in the clouds, you don’t get the words on the page. If you keep your feet on the ground, you lose your inspiration. I’ll let you know once I’ve managed it!

I’m one of those, Glenn, who believes that teachers appear when you’re ready for them. You never know when or where you’ll find them, but they always seem to find you at the right time. Joanna’s wonderful group writing project has helped me find new teachers, and for that I am extremely thankful. Glad you enjoyed my contribution :-)

]]> By: Glenn http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1679 Glenn Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:06:19 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1679 Hey Amy, This was a great post; I think a lot of writers have had those one or two GREAT teachers who really inspired them to pursue writing... I know I have, at least, which is probably a primary reason as to why your entry appealed to me so much. This has been a great testament to the impact the Confident Writing group writing project has already had -- I have tracked down a few other bloggers who entered, and all the works have been superb. Great job. Hey Amy,

This was a great post; I think a lot of writers have had those one or two GREAT teachers who really inspired them to pursue writing… I know I have, at least, which is probably a primary reason as to why your entry appealed to me so much.

This has been a great testament to the impact the Confident Writing group writing project has already had — I have tracked down a few other bloggers who entered, and all the works have been superb. Great job.

]]> By: Damien Riley http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1678 Damien Riley Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:04:38 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1678 Great memories. I would have to say though that great writers need their heads in the clouds. They also need their feet on the ground. Keep those head IN the clouds! Great memories. I would have to say though that great writers need their heads in the clouds. They also need their feet on the ground. Keep those head IN the clouds!

]]> By: Identifying Dragons « Lives Less Ordinary http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1677 Identifying Dragons « Lives Less Ordinary Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:40:54 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1677 [...] Identifying Dragons Posted by amypalko under Creativity, Inspiration   Following on from my previous post, I want to share a little bit more about the book, Everyone Knows What A Dragon Looks [...] [...] Identifying Dragons Posted by amypalko under Creativity, Inspiration   Following on from my previous post, I want to share a little bit more about the book, Everyone Knows What A Dragon Looks [...]

]]> By: barbara http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1676 barbara Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:54:32 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1676 What a very wise woman. What a very wise woman.

]]> By: Brad Shorr http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1675 Brad Shorr Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:41:58 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1675 Last night I was watching one of my favorite movies, "Mr. Holland's Opus". Your story reminds me of that film. You are blessed to have Mrs. Faulds, your own Mr. Holland. How different our lives would be without those inspiring teachers. Last night I was watching one of my favorite movies, “Mr. Holland’s Opus”. Your story reminds me of that film. You are blessed to have Mrs. Faulds, your own Mr. Holland. How different our lives would be without those inspiring teachers.

]]> By: amypalko http://www.lessordinary.org.uk/index.php/2008/02/my-love-affair-with-writing-began-in-childhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1674 amypalko Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:07:08 +0000 http://liveslessordinary.wordpress.com/?p=277#comment-1674 Maybe I'll need to write a follow-up post, Joanna, where I describe the story and how it relates to writing. In fact, I find I'm already composing it in my head! I think it often takes another person to point out our strengths and potential, Wonderwebby. Also, I think that if someone has taken the time and attention to give that gift to you, then it raises your awareness of just how powerful that gift is, and how important it is for you to pass the gift on to others. Thank you for your comment, Wonderwebby, and welcome to Lives Less Ordinary :-) One person really can make all the difference, can't they, Marcia? And I think that feeling special is such an important component in our self development. When we experience it early on, it's easier to cling onto when reach adulthood. I'm glad that you were allowed to tap into your 'specialness' as a child :-) Maybe I’ll need to write a follow-up post, Joanna, where I describe the story and how it relates to writing. In fact, I find I’m already composing it in my head!

I think it often takes another person to point out our strengths and potential, Wonderwebby. Also, I think that if someone has taken the time and attention to give that gift to you, then it raises your awareness of just how powerful that gift is, and how important it is for you to pass the gift on to others. Thank you for your comment, Wonderwebby, and welcome to Lives Less Ordinary :-)

One person really can make all the difference, can’t they, Marcia? And I think that feeling special is such an important component in our self development. When we experience it early on, it’s easier to cling onto when reach adulthood. I’m glad that you were allowed to tap into your ’specialness’ as a child :-)

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