tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post6572633931277805066..comments2023-12-24T07:03:54.887-04:00Comments on Oasis Writing Link™: Hugs (abrazos) to All; Sisterhood and Friendship AwardsCynthia Pittmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-31296138451112183232009-03-28T19:58:00.000-04:002009-03-28T19:58:00.000-04:00I remember seeing quite a bit about the free hugs ...I remember seeing quite a bit about the free hugs campaign - It's been going on for years on and off I understand - It is breathtakingly beautiful to witness, from the clips I have seen - ~I remember sobbing, or perhaps that was joy mingled with grief - A hug means so little - Such a small gesture... but it can mean so much physically and mentally to someone who has been longing for it, n'est-ce pas, Cynthia. Hugs, dahlink! ((x))A Woman Of No Importancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194976046531063422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-50155922470654444472009-03-27T18:41:00.000-04:002009-03-27T18:41:00.000-04:00Sweet photo. Sign of the times that the police wo...Sweet photo. Sign of the times that the police would question huggers! I've been considering a scene in my book where someone blows a hug out of proportion and uses it as a weapon against the hugger. Odd times.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-1968939732485797382009-03-27T14:35:00.000-04:002009-03-27T14:35:00.000-04:00Hi Cynthia,Thank you for the beautiful response. ...Hi Cynthia,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the beautiful response. I think that would be a great post for everyone!<BR/><BR/>I am reading Among Flowers right now. Please tell Ms. Kincaid she has a new fan.<BR/><BR/>I will work to shrug off the disappointment and summon the courage. Fortunately, my father is not diabolical. He's merely concerned about what everyone else thinks, exactly what 'Acceptable in Thy Sight' was about. Peace and HugsButternut Squashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703748547994069092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-34791636648674365332009-03-27T12:08:00.000-04:002009-03-27T12:08:00.000-04:00Free Hugs...that video was one of the first ones I...Free Hugs...that video was one of the first ones I "favorited" on YouTube. And how wonderful, special, gratifying and awesome that your daughter and her friends followed and made their own very special impact on the world on that day.<BR/><BR/>Be proud and give lots of hugs :)Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats https://www.blogger.com/profile/00995773243323674858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-45429786785345178622009-03-27T01:24:00.000-04:002009-03-27T01:24:00.000-04:00Hearty congratulations on your awards! And thanks...Hearty congratulations on your awards! And thanks for all the new suggestions of places to visit!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-38184793597912890202009-03-26T23:47:00.000-04:002009-03-26T23:47:00.000-04:00Hello dear -According to my dashboard there is a n...Hello dear -<BR/>According to my dashboard there is a new post over here but I think it is just your widget. Since I'm here - I'm saying Hi! Hi!<BR/>Catherineceeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962254736526651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-45224639175536608862009-03-26T14:29:00.000-04:002009-03-26T14:29:00.000-04:00R. Ramesh, Hello to you also, friend. Pat, thank y...R. Ramesh, Hello to you also, friend. <BR/><BR/>Pat, thank you for letting me know. This is the last round for you now? No more awards. I understand the blogging hobby can be pretty time consuming. I still enjoy connecting in this way. I find a lot of good blogs through the award process of linking. Thank you for recognizing mine. <3<BR/><BR/>Butternut, Hi Butternut! In response to your comment on my blog, thank you, and about waiting 25 years to write your stories, I have much (too much?)to say. <BR/><BR/>I found a quote by Margaret Atwood who is commenting about diverse motivations for writing, "To write is to take risks and it is only by taking risks that we know we are alive." If you wait too long the stories will change, or not come into being or your motive to write will diminish. <BR/><BR/>Writing is empowering and sometimes there is a fallout. In my opinion, it's better to answer the muse in whatever way he/she directs. That's your way, your path, your unique contribution. Most people either love to see themselves described on the page...only a few are uncomfortable. <BR/><BR/>Your stories are mild; I'm working with Jamaica Kincaid and she really tells all. But then again, she changed her name to JK- it was Elaine Potter Richardson. Quite soon after that she wrote more stories that were so clearly autobiographical that the name change was not effective...then she stopped caring about hiding the details. <BR/><BR/>What is true anyway? We all have diverse perceptions. Write from the heart...otherwise you are not validating your own life experience. I also really enjoyed the family story. I told some of it to my husband. I wanted to read more detail. <BR/><BR/>I think it's the beginning of a great collection of fictional stories. Did you know that most first books are autobiographically based...if you don't write your first book, the second one is stuck, too. Out with the funk and in with the new! <3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-78962111138547036192009-03-26T10:39:00.000-04:002009-03-26T10:39:00.000-04:00Hi Cynthia,I loved the peace hugs! What a fantast...Hi Cynthia,<BR/><BR/>I loved the peace hugs! What a fantastic idea. <BR/><BR/>Thank you also for the blog award. It came at the right time. I recently receieved a note from my dad that suggested that I shouldn't write any more stories using abstractions of characters from my childhood for another 25 years until everyone who might know him or me passes away. I've been in a bit of a funk.Butternut Squashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14703748547994069092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-10524922625424717942009-03-25T23:38:00.000-04:002009-03-25T23:38:00.000-04:00I am acknowledging the very nice friendship award ...I am acknowledging the very nice friendship award you gave me on my blog tomorrow Cynthia. Thanks again for thinking of me!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-46044905689152125432009-03-25T11:36:00.000-04:002009-03-25T11:36:00.000-04:00Hiiiii.Just dropped in 2 say hiiiii..cheersHiiiii.Just dropped in 2 say hiiiii..cheersR. Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314470449340373184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-86736024348285111472009-03-24T14:56:00.000-04:002009-03-24T14:56:00.000-04:00Marie Isabelle, oh my! I don't know about appl...Marie Isabelle, oh my! I don't know about apples falling and all that but I do have a 40's hair style thanks to you! Anyone who wants to play with a new look, go to Marie's Monday post and watch the hair tutorial. What FUN! Thanks for the visit! <3<BR/><BR/>Ingrid M., a hug back to you, too!! OOO<BR/>Janice T., you're welcome, friend, though my daughter is her own person. I only get a little credit. :-) <3<BR/><BR/>Sydney,hi new friend! I went over to your blog and answered you in detail. (Too much?)We both work for testing services. It's usually a part-time contract position. (He's said he's at it full-time for a couple of months.) They need to hire professionals trained in assessment during their evaluation periods. <BR/><BR/>I loved your blog post today. Great self-reflective exercise paired with your own personal sharing! <3<BR/><BR/>Paris,hi there and thank you. I enjoyed your post this week! <3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-24539404584426742872009-03-24T10:42:00.000-04:002009-03-24T10:42:00.000-04:00Congrats, Cynthia!Thanks for stopping by my blog a...Congrats, Cynthia!<BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog and joining. Welcome! :)mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200927211755492605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-87421016610492206202009-03-24T08:45:00.000-04:002009-03-24T08:45:00.000-04:00I applaud your daughter for doing this kind of pro...I applaud your daughter for doing this kind of project there. And congrats on all the awards (they feel so good don't they --and are fun to give back out too!).<BR/><BR/>YOu said you do the same work as Pink Cowboy and I am totally stumped as to what that's all about. Can you fill me in? Why are teachers not correcting their own tests? He is doing it for a publishing co... perhaps they put the tests out and just want to see how accurate their product is?I guess my question is, why the big brother timing on those correcting them? If you have a moment to tell me, can you comment on my blog at http://lookyhereu.blogspot.com/ <BR/><BR/>Thanks!Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085490655524570481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-57809449941761530952009-03-23T12:45:00.000-04:002009-03-23T12:45:00.000-04:00What a lovely post Cynthia! Congrats to your daugh...What a lovely post Cynthia! Congrats to your daughter who understands the true meaning of love and how a simple hug can spread universal joy.Janice Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506920585319893814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-24024147497210821812009-03-23T12:17:00.000-04:002009-03-23T12:17:00.000-04:00A hug can change the course of a day. Hugs to all....A hug can change the course of a day. Hugs to all.Ingrid Midahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609389355426171504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-871333613457797792009-03-23T08:35:00.000-04:002009-03-23T08:35:00.000-04:00What a gorgeous and open hearted daughter you have...What a gorgeous and open hearted daughter you have! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, eh? :) Happy Monday!Marie Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071668321977054448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-68104192500175463892009-03-22T22:39:00.000-04:002009-03-22T22:39:00.000-04:00Lori Ann, I so enjoyed your post this week and the...Lori Ann, I so enjoyed your post this week and the trip to Africa...really it seemed like Out of Africa over there at Lori times five. I hope I corrected the problem with the intrusion. I set the security lower so the pop up blocker would stop blocking you. I think that was the problem. Thank you for the visit, dear sister friend. xx <3<BR/><BR/>R.Ramesh,you are welcome here! Thank you for your kindness. <3<BR/><BR/>Dianne, hello dear friend and blog sister, glad you came over. I know you are busy now with the new offer...success is here! xx<3<BR/> <BR/>Lakeviewer, welcome to our sisterhood! So exciting to have you here from so far away!<BR/><BR/>Just a Plane Ride Away, hi again, friend, I just thought of Roxi's auditions and how you are going through all of that with your daughter. Amber sings, too. Your daughter seems as if she might go professional later...she's so poised. <3<BR/><BR/>Kim, thank you, friend for you comments. I appreciate that you understand the peace bringing gesture. I know you think about how to improve the world as well. Have a lovely creative week. <3<BR/><BR/>Yoli,thanks for the praise of Amber. She is growing up! I'm glad she has academic goals. Also, thanks for the visit...I know you are a busy mom. xx <3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-8005129440161194912009-03-22T22:20:00.000-04:002009-03-22T22:20:00.000-04:00Susan!!! I can't get into your blog comment se...Susan!!! I can't get into your blog comment section...sorry, I also cannot email you because of some POP3 block...if you can help me with this...are you writing somewhere else? I found a new blog of yours but I can't find it again. Thank you for you comments here, friend! Sorry I skipped over you in my reply order, I went to try again at your blog and got lost! xx <3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-31736548439630240732009-03-22T21:20:00.000-04:002009-03-22T21:20:00.000-04:00Is that your daughter? She is lovely! Wow! Congrat...Is that your daughter? She is lovely! Wow! Congratulations on having an intelligent beauty with a big heart.Yolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068063513978782703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-17349201258959282822009-03-22T16:48:00.000-04:002009-03-22T16:48:00.000-04:00Your daughter is a beautiful young woman, Cynthia....Your daughter is a beautiful young woman, Cynthia. You have every right to be proud of her and proud of yourself, too...it says a great deal when a parent raises such a thoughtful child who is willing to put themselves out there and do their part for world peace...yes, world peace! When we can begin to understand how important these little gestures are in the world, maybe we can come to some understanding of how respect and love plays such an important part in world peace! Congratulations on your fine work as a mother, too!<BR/><BR/>Clearly your blog awards are very well deserved...there is no doubt about that. Again, Congratulations! (and thanks for the intro to some lovely bloggers)!Andrea and Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337904921232330088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-68672637038503348132009-03-22T15:48:00.000-04:002009-03-22T15:48:00.000-04:00Congratulations on your well deserved awards!!And ...Congratulations on your well deserved awards!!<BR/><BR/>And thank you dear friend, for my award! <BR/><BR/>Bravo to your daughter for her beautiful, caring heart. I can see that she takes after her lovely mother :-)TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580447766102705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-48756857758688543452009-03-22T12:15:00.000-04:002009-03-22T12:15:00.000-04:00Cynthia, thanks for signing up to follow my humble...Cynthia, thanks for signing up to follow my humble blog. I'm honored to be part of a bigger sisterhood out there.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-82486785980368206312009-03-22T11:59:00.000-04:002009-03-22T11:59:00.000-04:00Dear Cynthia,What a gorgeous daughter you have, bo...Dear Cynthia,<BR/>What a gorgeous daughter you have, both inside and out! You must be so proud of her being involved in something so beautiful as a free hugs campaign!<BR/>Thanks so much for the lovely Sisterhood Award, I am honoured.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013538024712245709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-25087460914784717052009-03-22T11:12:00.000-04:002009-03-22T11:12:00.000-04:00gr8 to c there r good and affectionate people like...gr8 to c there r good and affectionate people like u on this planet..from my heart..cheers friendR. Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314470449340373184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-261918990960241225.post-41898366319228091492009-03-22T11:03:00.000-04:002009-03-22T11:03:00.000-04:00What a beautiful daughter you have Cynthia, and wh...What a beautiful daughter you have Cynthia, and what a moving post! it's easy to see where she gets her loving compassionate nature. <BR/>And Congratulations on your well deserved awards! (i was finally able to stay on your site, i'm often bumped off)<BR/>xxx loriLori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.com