tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post9006574683918914462..comments2024-03-28T17:16:03.754-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Sunday at VashonDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-33182975703515302512017-10-16T17:04:53.818-07:002017-10-16T17:04:53.818-07:00Sweet memories and dear friends indeed. You got my...Sweet memories and dear friends indeed. You got my attention right away when you mentioned a atom bomb loaded plane crashing close by. I think I was practicing "duck and cover" at about that time in elementary school. And you were sound asleep....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-37249716145061107132017-10-15T03:40:38.343-07:002017-10-15T03:40:38.343-07:00...and I thought I was the only one who got fright......and I thought I was the only one who got frightened when driving?! I feel sadness in your post this morning and that isn't unusual in our lives as we get older. Whilst we must explore new avenues and new pursuits, it is the old and familiar that give us the most comfort. It is always sad to move on, give up on certain journeys, but behind every door is a new beginning, a new room to explore, new friends... Have a safe trip home. x StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-29048023094431349452017-10-11T15:05:09.287-07:002017-10-11T15:05:09.287-07:00Hi DJan, I sure hear you in your first paragraph t...Hi DJan, I sure hear you in your first paragraph talking about the Seattle traffic. People are moving into this city like crazy. Glad you made it to Vashon safe and sound. It is kind of sad to hear that this will be the last year for the Vashonistas to get together to converse about writing. :-) This much is for sure: You are an excellent writer, your blog is great, and I hope you will continue to publish! Bet you are back in Bellingham by now and hope you are having a good week. Take care and thank you for all your kind comments on my blog. JohnJohn's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-17798329272316072962017-10-10T19:32:22.329-07:002017-10-10T19:32:22.329-07:00I am glad you had the experience and I do hope you...I am glad you had the experience and I do hope your write something...at least enough to say you did it! I bet it was a bittersweet feeling as you boarded the ferry back :)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-58993301225442395522017-10-10T03:14:00.900-07:002017-10-10T03:14:00.900-07:00They do look like a loving and happy group and I c...They do look like a loving and happy group and I can see why you would be motivated to stretch yourself. It is harder bringing back that energy when you get back home and into your regular habits. My writing desire is there, my muse left a while back. I have had personal struggles that distract and exhaust. Maybe this winter ...Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-64198946964564897842017-10-09T22:53:39.463-07:002017-10-09T22:53:39.463-07:00While I was never in your group, just reading your...While I was never in your group, just reading your individual accounts made me feel like a visitor to something special. I struggle to see now but I still love to drop by and discover what's up. It is an invisible bond on blogger I chose for myself. Since Buddy takesa fair bit of my time reading and sharing with you becomes something magical for me. It is a sense of feeling a value amongst understanding,intelligent, caring women. It is very precious. I try to keep in touch for it matters a lot in my little world. Thanks DJan and the whole group too. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48807494255007224812017-10-09T11:37:02.899-07:002017-10-09T11:37:02.899-07:00You all will keep in touch, regardless. What wond...You all will keep in touch, regardless. What wonderful memories for all of you to treasure. Bittersweet drive home, I'm sure. Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-30824538773086158242017-10-08T20:43:48.855-07:002017-10-08T20:43:48.855-07:00Well I've enjoyed sharing your visits to Vasho...Well I've enjoyed sharing your visits to Vashon Island (virtually). And I'm sure you are all taking away wonderful memories of your times together. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-75167643755299888892017-10-08T15:41:20.407-07:002017-10-08T15:41:20.407-07:00I went to a similar writing workshop long ago. It ...I went to a similar writing workshop long ago. It was a good exercise. It's a bit stressful at first and then when you see what you get out of it it goes well.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-65734975964440764372017-10-08T12:42:51.564-07:002017-10-08T12:42:51.564-07:00I'm sad that this tradition is coming to a clo...I'm sad that this tradition is coming to a close too. But the friendships you have forged are deep and cannot be broken by distance.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-8059235783359577022017-10-08T12:40:53.053-07:002017-10-08T12:40:53.053-07:00This is truly beautiful. I am so grateful to have...This is truly beautiful. I am so grateful to have found you here in the blogosphere and love these ruminations you share with us. Thoughts which frequently follow me through the week.<br />Enjoy your final day - and your homecoming.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-22562165001298744172017-10-08T12:06:17.696-07:002017-10-08T12:06:17.696-07:00So sorry that this is coming to an end but is it? ...So sorry that this is coming to an end but is it? Your friendships are tight and the skills and prompts you developed are permanent. Have you thought of joining or starting a writing club in your area when you get back? I did when I first came here and found those evenings to be both mentally stimulating and fun. <br />Not so sure about that writing in longhand though?:)) I can barely read my shopping lists. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5354504736972720972017-10-08T07:42:32.630-07:002017-10-08T07:42:32.630-07:00I'm crying. As Deb said, the farmhouse and al...I'm crying. As Deb said, the farmhouse and all of the island is a magical place, but the real magic was the dynamic that was created when we all came together. I write this on my computer. Near me are little souvenirs and reminders of our times together: a card from the owners of Lavender Hill Farm that is framed as a reminder of that much loved place, a rock in the shape of a heart that Deb found and gave me, another heart that was a gift from a Vashionista, and yet another large stone heart that I purchased at the Giraffe Store on the island. They are touchstones for me. The represent times spent with dear women with whom my heart connected through writing and sharing on the internet. They represent stepping out of my comfort zone and flying to meet women I only knew through the internet. They represent one of the deepest connections I've ever felt with a group of women. <br /><br />I never could have made it through the loss of my daughter without you, dear DJan. You have been my mentor, my guide, my dearest friend. Yes, the bond is strong. Hugs. Much love. Until we meet again.<br />Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-37067874869576293792017-10-08T07:32:59.585-07:002017-10-08T07:32:59.585-07:00That one afternoon/evening spent with the six of y...That one afternoon/evening spent with the six of you was lovely, something I remember well, and cherish. It gave me an opportunity to meet special women with whom I continue to have a blogging relationship. <br />I have always enjoyed your Vashonista reports from Lavender Hill. It's always a bit sad to see good things come to an end, but I know your friendships will last. The bond is strong. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35169328727316029602017-10-08T06:45:35.946-07:002017-10-08T06:45:35.946-07:00Isn't it amazing how a group of women can nurt...Isn't it amazing how a group of women can nurture each other. Enjoy your last day!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-55364924659894970412017-10-08T05:45:34.202-07:002017-10-08T05:45:34.202-07:00A beautiful reflection on what has been a magical ...A beautiful reflection on what has been a magical time in a magical place. I hope you'll continue to stretch beyond the confines of your comforts. You are a gifted writer. Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.com