tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1511325054076075882..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Grinning for Poetry FridayLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30845033232608461172014-10-05T16:13:14.479-06:002014-10-05T16:13:14.479-06:00What a MARVELOUS poem, Linda. I could just eat it ...What a MARVELOUS poem, Linda. I could just eat it up! :-)<br />And I'm jealous of both you and JoAnn, both for being able to attend the workshop and for meeting each other. I hope to meet you in person one day, too. Keep on smiling!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55477045137818645582014-10-05T15:29:55.447-06:002014-10-05T15:29:55.447-06:00I love it! It's hard to write about happiness...I love it! It's hard to write about happiness. You did a great job!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22711532754562632982014-10-05T12:16:59.711-06:002014-10-05T12:16:59.711-06:00Thanks, Myra, I appreciate the thought!Thanks, Myra, I appreciate the thought!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22256133129607993092014-10-04T22:43:20.021-06:002014-10-04T22:43:20.021-06:00Reminds me of Pharrell's HAPPY! But infinitely...Reminds me of Pharrell's HAPPY! But infinitely more lyrical - as only you can write it, dear Linda. GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19619563027585394172014-10-04T05:50:45.618-06:002014-10-04T05:50:45.618-06:00Ha! Funny, Michelle, a big smile in the early morn...Ha! Funny, Michelle, a big smile in the early morning is a good thing! Thank you.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91791127710917077092014-10-04T05:49:50.472-06:002014-10-04T05:49:50.472-06:00Thank you, Tabatha. I will look for Poetry In The ...Thank you, Tabatha. I will look for Poetry In The Halls-haven't heard of it.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53130461881209725782014-10-04T05:13:20.142-06:002014-10-04T05:13:20.142-06:00You hit happy on the head with this one, Linda! (...You hit happy on the head with this one, Linda! (And that's a good thing-- happy likes being hit on the head.)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81302174878394542702014-10-04T04:49:47.148-06:002014-10-04T04:49:47.148-06:00I like the generosity of offering a bucketful of g...I like the generosity of offering a bucketful of grins, smiles, and guffaws to all comers! This would be great for Poetry in the Halls (poems in schools for National Poetry Month).Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21654376574262364492014-10-03T20:12:02.883-06:002014-10-03T20:12:02.883-06:00You're welcome, Mandy, everyone needs a shelf-...You're welcome, Mandy, everyone needs a shelf-full I think! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37966971812205514092014-10-03T19:47:58.735-06:002014-10-03T19:47:58.735-06:00Linda, I'm in awe of your recent writing oppor...Linda, I'm in awe of your recent writing opportunities and then I read a poem, I just want to print and keep in my pocket. I'm going to think about laughter in my cupboard, thanks for the ponder.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082337415906808358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76070116993865959032014-10-03T19:38:56.631-06:002014-10-03T19:38:56.631-06:00Thanks Jeannine, writing doesn't get much bett...Thanks Jeannine, writing doesn't get much better than being in such a place. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32045104622264494632014-10-03T19:37:54.189-06:002014-10-03T19:37:54.189-06:00Thanks Tara, it was pure pleasure!Thanks Tara, it was pure pleasure!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90478561542467183122014-10-03T19:11:53.839-06:002014-10-03T19:11:53.839-06:00I smiled even as you described the stuck moments, ...I smiled even as you described the stuck moments, but knowing you were in good company, in a beautiful place, doing work you love, I smiled even more reading your joyful poem. Yay for a great retreat!Jeannine Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886966069866356470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48128274600127484172014-10-03T18:52:16.066-06:002014-10-03T18:52:16.066-06:00I had a feeling that this visit to Highlights woul...I had a feeling that this visit to Highlights would bring you much happiness, Linda! I can imagine what fun it must have been to be a lovely place, with inspiring company, tasked to reach into your well of creativity and write. Your happy poem made me happy, my friend.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72864492068636416092014-10-03T18:41:01.860-06:002014-10-03T18:41:01.860-06:00Thanks Becky, so glad you enjoyed it!Thanks Becky, so glad you enjoyed it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42979838043893247852014-10-03T18:40:34.370-06:002014-10-03T18:40:34.370-06:00Thanks Margaret. I'm sure I'll post more, ...Thanks Margaret. I'm sure I'll post more, but this poem was such fun, & as you see, rather a 'happening'. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82173568808361242642014-10-03T18:39:44.527-06:002014-10-03T18:39:44.527-06:00Ha! This has been fun to hear everyone's repli...Ha! This has been fun to hear everyone's replies-big smile, Jane!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5040316283557598402014-10-03T17:50:45.657-06:002014-10-03T17:50:45.657-06:00Wonderful poem, Linda! I especially love the image...Wonderful poem, Linda! I especially love the image of "laughter in your cupboard." I am so glad you enjoyed your week in Chautauqua! Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43545932094428203642014-10-03T17:16:23.336-06:002014-10-03T17:16:23.336-06:00I've been waiting to hear about your week in t...I've been waiting to hear about your week in the woods with like-minding writing fools. I love your happy poem. It's full of giggles and tee hees. Adorable. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45493362612029359202014-10-03T17:14:20.851-06:002014-10-03T17:14:20.851-06:00I love, love, love your poem. I am counting my tee...I love, love, love your poem. I am counting my tee-hees, so I can pay the price of it! :) Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-51547607266948849552014-10-03T16:59:50.649-06:002014-10-03T16:59:50.649-06:00Thanks, JoAnn. I tweaked it a bit since I read it ...Thanks, JoAnn. I tweaked it a bit since I read it to you all yesterday. I'm glad we met, too, & hope you have a wonderful autumn writing, writing!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74689551478867043442014-10-03T16:31:30.612-06:002014-10-03T16:31:30.612-06:00Your poem makes me happy, Linda! I'm so glad w...Your poem makes me happy, Linda! I'm so glad we got to spend some time together in the lovely environment of the Highlights Foundation workshop. I came home inspired, too!JoAnn Early Mackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812079420917080829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88218992586885112662014-10-03T16:30:32.889-06:002014-10-03T16:30:32.889-06:00Thanks Jone-smiles all around!Thanks Jone-smiles all around!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-181241012877195412014-10-03T16:30:13.527-06:002014-10-03T16:30:13.527-06:00Behind this curving wall are more places to sit, r...Behind this curving wall are more places to sit, rocks dotting the floor with words on them, to inspire, or to write with. We had a fun picture session there. Thanks Jan.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25208172042152304382014-10-03T15:05:21.819-06:002014-10-03T15:05:21.819-06:00"heaps of happy", "gifts some giggl..."heaps of happy", "gifts some giggles", and "guffaws"...such rich words. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com