tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post7156355496159196824..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: First Love: The Art of Making Doughnuts: The Latest IWSG Anthology!Fundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-3645547054028245162022-09-20T11:15:17.143-06:002022-09-20T11:15:17.143-06:00Your comments are coming through, Baili! I have m...Your comments are coming through, Baili! I have my first infusion for my double vision tomorrow (Wednesday 9/21). Finally! I'm optimistic that this will help my eyes. I have to have eight infusions at three-week intervals, so it's a 24-week process. Slowly, but surely, I'm getting there! 🤞 Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-1700571106320944022022-09-20T11:11:44.253-06:002022-09-20T11:11:44.253-06:00Thanks for your compassion, Baili! Hugs nd blessi...Thanks for your compassion, Baili! Hugs nd blessings back at you, my dear friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-67095625444951764022022-09-20T11:10:00.481-06:002022-09-20T11:10:00.481-06:00I hear your frustration! Good luck!I hear your frustration! Good luck!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-68869078399522125332022-09-19T05:30:01.712-06:002022-09-19T05:30:01.712-06:00My comments? My comments? bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-31478327782654369422022-09-19T05:29:17.411-06:002022-09-19T05:29:17.411-06:00Precious Louise wanted to thank you for for lovely...Precious Louise wanted to thank you for for lovely comments always. Sadly can't comment though my youngest son 's laptop for unknown reasons which can be luxury to because typing on laptop is easier than tablet and quicker as well.<br />I hope you are enjoying your visit.<br />You mentioned that one of your sisters is sick with lecumia. I am sorry for this inconvenience. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through because of this. But as you mentioned your sister is fighter and will surely be fine by the Grace of the lord hopefully!<br /> My heartfelt best wishes and prays are with her and you.<br />I found all the ten stories beautiful and I would love to read them in some time.<br />Hugs and blessings bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-24637399499686820722022-09-18T19:51:37.870-06:002022-09-18T19:51:37.870-06:00JUST TESTING AS I CAN NO LONGER COMMENT. THIS IS H...JUST TESTING AS I CAN NO LONGER COMMENT. THIS IS HAPPENING ACROSS BLOGGER BLOGS. MOST OF US HAVE GONE BACK TO POP-UP COMMENTS WHICH IS A PAIN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-15565068034351925382022-09-18T19:04:33.636-06:002022-09-18T19:04:33.636-06:00Yes, our reactions to stories are so subjective. I...Yes, our reactions to stories are so subjective. I'm glad I made Santorini come alive; that was part of the plan. I like for my settings to become characters. I'm chuffed when readers email me and tell me I should have won. I think it's a great collection for those who like short stories.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-1522517053072883302022-09-17T08:50:13.321-06:002022-09-17T08:50:13.321-06:00Thanks, Denise! We had a great trip home, and eve...Thanks, Denise! We had a great trip home, and everything went smoothy. Terry is an excellent trip planner. Reading is definitely subjective, and I'll bet that every story will have readers thinking it's the best. Congratulations on landing a place in the anthology. I really enjoyed your story. It's amazing how having a purpose for living can change your life. You have to have the courage to shake things up and step out. Your story had the best sense of place of any of the stories. You really made Santorini come alive. Enjoy the fun of being a winner! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-76442083036007355892022-09-17T08:41:08.230-06:002022-09-17T08:41:08.230-06:00I'm sorry you have been having anxiety over fa...I'm sorry you have been having anxiety over family issues, Yvonne. As for Covid, it's still killing hundreds of people every day here in the USA. I was vaccinated twice, boosted twice, and still very sick when I caught it. So was Terry, who had some serious health complications. It exacerbated everything else I was dealing with medically as well. But that's the past. Things are much improved for Terry and me. It's certainly a sad weekend and a time for reflection in the UK as you all sy goodbye to QEII. Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-8812829323280154092022-09-17T06:44:43.790-06:002022-09-17T06:44:43.790-06:00I visited Yosemite National Park some years ago , ...I visited Yosemite National Park some years ago , a wonderful place.<br />Sorry you have not been well and wish both you and husband better health in the future. I have had much anxiety over family issues and Covid still being around but must try and get myself together.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-59991625179029020102022-09-16T19:59:03.146-06:002022-09-16T19:59:03.146-06:00It's a really good anthology, Pat! We had a w...It's a really good anthology, Pat! We had a wonderful time, and I survived being without my computer, the internet, cell phone service, and a tv. I connected to the internet a few brief minutes here and there if we happened to be at the Snow Lodge sitting in the right spots. The geology of the park is incredible, and Terry was such a good sport putting up with me as I raved about the geothermal features and the super volcano. And he knew I was not going to get out of that park without one or two geology books. We're already planning to go back again. I hope that your nephews are enjoying the start of the school year. It's been fun enjoying the photos of all your adventures this summer. Have a great weekend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-58623018134936807622022-09-16T19:52:07.684-06:002022-09-16T19:52:07.684-06:00Thanks, Kim! My husband and I made it home just f...Thanks, Kim! My husband and I made it home just fine, although it was hard to leave Yellowstone Nation Park. Congratulations on winning a place in the anthology! It's such an honor and a thrill! The beginning of your story was so funny. I just knew Lizzie's cringeworthy comments were going to come back to bite her. But love wins out in the end ~ Thank goodness for Lizzie and Fritz!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-49003216224405834692022-09-16T19:48:23.290-06:002022-09-16T19:48:23.290-06:00Enjoy your flight, Fundy Blue. Thanks for the time...Enjoy your flight, Fundy Blue. Thanks for the time you put into this post. Was lovely seeing your take on each story. Reading is so subjective, isn't it? And the images added a pizzaz to the post. Thanks again.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-80347788880701069632022-09-16T19:38:13.464-06:002022-09-16T19:38:13.464-06:00Hi, Michael! I loved Olivia and Oliver's stor...Hi, Michael! I loved Olivia and Oliver's story. I never knew my grandfathers or great grandfathers, because they all died young. But I used to have tea with my Great Uncle Stan, and your story brought back wonderful memories for me. The story rang so true. And, of course, I really enjoyed the love story. Congratulations on being featured in the anthology!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-52067031892959723492022-09-16T19:33:44.707-06:002022-09-16T19:33:44.707-06:00Thanks, Melissa! Your story was so much fun! I c...Thanks, Melissa! Your story was so much fun! I can't imagine marrying someone I had never met other than through exchanging letters. Sometimes you have to take a big risk to achieve what you want out of life. Yay for Abby and John both! And congratulations to you for being chosen for the anthology!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48407815476939651362022-09-16T19:26:26.734-06:002022-09-16T19:26:26.734-06:00Both stories were great, Diane. I enjoyed them an...Both stories were great, Diane. I enjoyed them and the other eight between them. I'm not sure if your husband did the cover image, but it is awesome. The IWSG's seven anthologies are so varied and fun. What a great book to add to the collection. Well done!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-64247337038662150992022-09-16T19:22:41.523-06:002022-09-16T19:22:41.523-06:00I loved your story, Linda! Congratulations on ear...I loved your story, Linda! Congratulations on earning the top spot and being featured on the cover. You deserved it, hands down! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-67012876492781958532022-09-16T19:17:32.435-06:002022-09-16T19:17:32.435-06:00Thanks, Alex! Everything went smoothly. However ...Thanks, Alex! Everything went smoothly. However long or short a trip, it's always good to come home. Fingers crossed, I hope the anthology sells well. Have an enjoyable weekend.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-52184912783364295912022-09-16T19:15:13.695-06:002022-09-16T19:15:13.695-06:00Thanks, Jeff! We arrived home safe and sound, and...Thanks, Jeff! We arrived home safe and sound, and I survived three days and nights without my computer, the internet, cell phone service, and a tv. Yellowstone is magnificent. It felt so good to get out into the wilderness, even if it is sitting atop perhaps the most dangerous volcano on the planet. Have a good weekend, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-50493710636473359282022-09-16T19:10:32.726-06:002022-09-16T19:10:32.726-06:00Thanks, Yvonne! We have just arrived home after t...Thanks, Yvonne! We have just arrived home after three wonderful nights in Yellowstone National Park. Terry and I are doing so much better compared with where we were six weeks ago when we had to cut our family visit to Nova Scotia and fly home for medical reasons. I'm going to have fun sharing some of my photos. Have a great weekend, my friend. Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47020959160864934552022-09-16T18:08:30.818-06:002022-09-16T18:08:30.818-06:00Sure a great batch of stories in the latest anthol...Sure a great batch of stories in the latest anthology indeed.<br /><br />Hopefully you enjoyed your trip and will get home safe and sound.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-86466140574672335742022-09-16T14:22:39.272-06:002022-09-16T14:22:39.272-06:00Thanks for reading and promoting the anthology! I ...Thanks for reading and promoting the anthology! I enjoyed reading your thoughts on each story. Have a safe flight!Kim Elliotthttp://www.kimelliottauthor.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-5192878160098775572022-09-16T12:22:06.232-06:002022-09-16T12:22:06.232-06:00Hi Louise, Michael Di Gesu here. I am having a har...Hi Louise, Michael Di Gesu here. I am having a hard time commenting that is why it's showing anonymous. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. All writers appreciate reviews and you took so much time doing this one. Thanks again! I am so happy you enjoyed the collection! Safe travels!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-18583645119040463652022-09-16T09:16:37.113-06:002022-09-16T09:16:37.113-06:00Thanks for reviewing the anthology. We appreciate ...Thanks for reviewing the anthology. We appreciate the time you invested and your kind words. Have a safe flight!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-58738987079577921522022-09-16T08:49:07.483-06:002022-09-16T08:49:07.483-06:00I'm delighted you enjoyed the stories so much....I'm delighted you enjoyed the stories so much. Yes, the winner is always first, but we like to end on a high note and place the second best story last.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com