Comments on: I Need to Live in My Mud Boots

By: Smart Mouth Broad

Smart Mouth Broad — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:13:41 +0000

This post brings to mind a piece of art from Mary Engelbreit that I love. "If you're gonna pray for rain, you're gonna have to deal with a little mud." *sigh* Smart Mouth Broads last blog post..IS THIS SEXTING?

By: steenky bee

steenky bee — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:47:51 +0000

I’m with Heather Pride. I can’t wait to see the final thing once you’ve waded through all the mud, of course!

steenky bees last blog post..Tweens: A Study

By: Midlife Slices

Midlife Slices — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:40:30 +0000

It's the great stuff in the middle that makes a person want to attempt the beginning and hate it when it finally ends. That's my own personal measure of a great read. Good luck and I have no doubts you'll turn out a beautiful tribute to your Grandmother and her heart wrenching story. Midlife Slicess last blog post..Should We Eat Cake In The Cellar?

By: Madge

Madge — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:19:14 +0000

We all need to live in our mudboots for a couple of weeks. Madges last blog post..The Perfect Post

By: Margaret (Nanny Goats)

Margaret (Nanny Goats) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:28:46 +0000

It's good to hear (read, whatever) about other writers working on their long pieces. It helps inspire me to get back to rewriting my novel. Ugh - the middle. Can I borrow your mud boots when you're done? Margaret (Nanny Goats)s last blog post..Keys: The Lost Episodes

By: Pseudo

Pseudo — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:02:07 +0000

I'm going to be working on a writing project this summer. I can see myself where you are now. But still excited about it. Pseudos last blog post..Money in the Bank Meets Earth Day Leftovers

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:35:19 +0000

I was all ready to write my response when I saw it was already there, but someone else wrote it for me... (thanks Danielle!) Best of luck with the murkey middle, can't wait to see how it turns out. Hugs, Steph Stephs last blog post..Warm sun and longer days

By: Lisa P

Lisa P — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:56:30 +0000

Rushing to the ending is a problem for all of us. The middle gets passed over easily. My daughter is so excited to tell the punch line of a joke, the point leading up to it is full of holes. Often times she doesn't even notice because the ending is the part that matters to her. Good for you for being aware of the roots of your problem. Aside from jokes, I like it when people are telling a story or working through an idea without a committed ending. I get the most satisfaction when the author and I discover what the ending should be together. I've read things before where I've known almost instantly what the ending was going to be and kept hoping the author would surprise me and take me on a journey. When it didn't happen, it was a disappointment. Have fun in your mud boots. Although, maybe you should go barefoot so you can really feel and experience what you're walking through. Getting dirty might be the point. Lisa Ps last blog post..What’s My Rain

By: HeatherPride

HeatherPride — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:52:12 +0000

You are an intriguing woman, Tricia! I can't wait to see what you come up with! HeatherPrides last blog post..Marching for Maddie

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:24:10 +0000

What a great lesson for life as well. I’m often so concerned with an end result or what comes next, that I fail to live in the present…thanks for the insight today

Danielles last blog post..Earth Day Everyday