tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post4049935639832478743..comments2024-03-18T07:18:42.413-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Highlights BeginningsLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80908102638701643102017-10-26T00:30:59.481-06:002017-10-26T00:30:59.481-06:00Hmm, what a choice, the forest or the words, I lik...Hmm, what a choice, the forest or the words, I like them both, as you do, and one definitely Wins from both. I look forward to hearing more from your poetry trip, thanks Linda!Michelle Koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575814872372518994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82931926599197417902017-10-23T06:19:23.314-06:002017-10-23T06:19:23.314-06:00Thanks, Catherine. While there, I remembered our t...Thanks, Catherine. While there, I remembered our time together, but am glad you're having fun with your new remodeling!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1917140654860150262017-10-22T18:14:00.466-06:002017-10-22T18:14:00.466-06:00Your last two lines are perfect, Linda. I'm so...Your last two lines are perfect, Linda. I'm so glad you had such a wonderful week at Highlights. I was with you in spirit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81737407602456785142017-10-22T08:05:30.553-06:002017-10-22T08:05:30.553-06:00Thanks, Bridget, it's nice to write and rememb...Thanks, Bridget, it's nice to write and remember about this wonderful time.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59009626166012447112017-10-22T08:04:41.171-06:002017-10-22T08:04:41.171-06:00Thanks, Alex, it seems that all of us love that fo...Thanks, Alex, it seems that all of us love that forest roaming. This really was a beautiful place!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18236311742443081832017-10-22T07:31:53.715-06:002017-10-22T07:31:53.715-06:00"Win-win" indeed, Linda! I love your poe..."Win-win" indeed, Linda! I love your poem - I know the feeling when a poem "makes my heart beat faster". Looking forward to more from your Highlights experience. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91816094490070504182017-10-22T06:53:53.960-06:002017-10-22T06:53:53.960-06:00What a wonderful poem, Linda. I love roam through ...What a wonderful poem, Linda. I love roam through forests and woodland areas. I love the smell, the sounds, the things I see, and those that grow there naturally. Being able to put it into words is definitely a win-win. Thank you for sharing yours. Your poems are always just lovely.Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16947545743645642742017-10-21T18:58:07.377-06:002017-10-21T18:58:07.377-06:00I did take a lot of pictures, Kiesha. There is so ...I did take a lot of pictures, Kiesha. There is so much beauty in a forest! From your posts, I know you love the out of doors, too! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88819146484900632212017-10-21T18:56:45.585-06:002017-10-21T18:56:45.585-06:00Thanks, Leigh Anne, just back from working the aft...Thanks, Leigh Anne, just back from working the afternoon shift at the bookstore, more book love! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27161560967516021892017-10-21T18:56:08.496-06:002017-10-21T18:56:08.496-06:00It is wonderful thing to be able to go, Kay. I'...It is wonderful thing to be able to go, Kay. I'll share when I can. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67244197088018592922017-10-21T15:19:11.895-06:002017-10-21T15:19:11.895-06:00The forest quiets my heart, too Linda! I saw your ...The forest quiets my heart, too Linda! I saw your post on twitter and was instantly drawn to the image of the woodland path and rocks. Beautiful!Whispers from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819098985292406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67832239481422732882017-10-21T12:48:45.559-06:002017-10-21T12:48:45.559-06:00I am sure you had a wonderful and enlightening wee...I am sure you had a wonderful and enlightening week. I look forward to reading all that this week has inspired. I love the thought of "rambling in the world of words." Happy Saturday, Linda!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62574925709381154162017-10-21T11:42:32.817-06:002017-10-21T11:42:32.817-06:00IF this poem is a glimpse, the week must have been...IF this poem is a glimpse, the week must have been fabulous, with time for quiet reflection and time to write words to quicken the heart. I can't wait to hear more. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14262282520085274492017-10-21T10:56:07.051-06:002017-10-21T10:56:07.051-06:00Thanks, Margaret, It is truth to me! And yes, I wr...Thanks, Margaret, It is truth to me! And yes, I wrote a lot!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81883253832870071032017-10-21T10:55:14.331-06:002017-10-21T10:55:14.331-06:00Thanks, Brenda!Thanks, Brenda!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3813353671156142202017-10-21T10:02:45.081-06:002017-10-21T10:02:45.081-06:00My heart beats faster at these words, "The fo...My heart beats faster at these words, "The forest quiets my heart;<br />the poem makes my heart beat faster." Is this the beginning of a treasure full of new poems? Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3863426817047519972017-10-21T07:09:48.685-06:002017-10-21T07:09:48.685-06:00Lovely, and that last line. Ahhh.Lovely, and that last line. Ahhh.Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42891734018437186972017-10-21T06:54:13.236-06:002017-10-21T06:54:13.236-06:00Thanks, Mary Lee. Thanks, Mary Lee. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24479926486468672812017-10-21T06:53:57.039-06:002017-10-21T06:53:57.039-06:00It's a special place, Ruth, and yes, I did!It's a special place, Ruth, and yes, I did!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86194167792111393982017-10-21T06:53:27.514-06:002017-10-21T06:53:27.514-06:00Yes, it was terrific, Kat!Yes, it was terrific, Kat!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48330955987313759542017-10-21T06:12:21.310-06:002017-10-21T06:12:21.310-06:00Love the compare/contrast and the ultimate win+win...Love the compare/contrast and the ultimate win+win!!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15825020697119868642017-10-21T06:10:42.354-06:002017-10-21T06:10:42.354-06:00Beautiful! Sounds like you had a wonderful time!Beautiful! Sounds like you had a wonderful time!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82429515689928774422017-10-21T02:31:31.685-06:002017-10-21T02:31:31.685-06:00A whole week of retreat!? With friends?! Sounds wo...A whole week of retreat!? With friends?! Sounds wonderful!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85783204263432708802017-10-20T19:23:20.249-06:002017-10-20T19:23:20.249-06:00Yes indeed. I have many trees and green space surr...Yes indeed. I have many trees and green space surrounding me, but it is still NOT the forest. Thanks, Carol.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49449332183291934202017-10-20T18:59:43.165-06:002017-10-20T18:59:43.165-06:00Linda, I am so glad that the Highlights retreat wa...Linda, I am so glad that the Highlights retreat was full of inspiration, walking trails, and words floating around you. I went on a walk in an upstate NY forest today and it had magical sounds (real and unreal). Win - win for writers!Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.com