tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post6997280254963119970..comments2024-03-28T13:57:29.949-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: The Bag Lady puts herself out thereLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-74020113943130869462012-08-25T11:03:22.294-07:002012-08-25T11:03:22.294-07:00So good to catch up with what's going on in yo...So good to catch up with what's going on in your life. I'm intrigued by the gathering in October. I would love to hear more about it.<br /><br />Your book pitch will be hugely successful. Your book is absolutely terrific and should be everywhere on Veteran's Day.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-12722074837347646812012-08-24T01:06:55.846-07:002012-08-24T01:06:55.846-07:00Your entire post was inspiring. So many things you...Your entire post was inspiring. So many things you are a bit scared about, but everyone of them moving forward. Good for you!<br /><br />I try very hard as well to ignore that scared little voice inside because I never feel good when I give in to it. <br /><br />Africa IS expensive, there is just no way around it, but I'm sure you don't regret any of the travel you've done so far, and am confident you would only regret not going to Africa at this point!<br /><br />(And it's on our travel list of places to visit as well. :-)Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248579159497266955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-60759903463840657662012-08-22T05:25:13.214-07:002012-08-22T05:25:13.214-07:00You are such an amazement to me! Such courage and ...You are such an amazement to me! Such courage and such energy.<br /><br />I would like to remind you that when we met, not only did we manage to find things to talk about for more than 10 minutes, we could have gone on much longer if our guys weren't there with us. Plus the house on Vashon will be big enough that we can all escape from each other if we really need to. :-)<br /><br />I got a tingle reading about your Africa plans. Since Walt and I are just beginning to talk about our Africa trip, you've made me even more itchy to go. I wish we could come with you. At the very least, I can hardly wait to talk to you about the trip. That will take more than ten minutes - I promise. :-)<br /><br />Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-26209027974657790942012-08-21T15:02:20.182-07:002012-08-21T15:02:20.182-07:00Strikes me that the Bag Lady ought to stop being a...Strikes me that the Bag Lady ought to stop being afraid and let the courageous Linda take over.<br /><br />Meeting Bloggers is exciting, I've enjoyed every visit so far. <br /><br />Travelling is good for the soul, just think what splendid memories the Bag Lady will have when she's sipping water and crumbling that bread.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-27455376699685819232012-08-20T14:27:09.740-07:002012-08-20T14:27:09.740-07:00I applaud you so much for getting out there! Wow, ...I applaud you so much for getting out there! Wow, Africa is such a long journey but what an amazing experience you'll have. NOTHING is worth more than those kinds of memories.<br /><br />Let me know how it goes with the bookstores & library. I need to do the same as soon as I format my print for eBook (2nd wave of marketing yippie!) and being the same kind of shy means I'm dreading it too. I'm sure you didn't ramble even close to as much as you thought you did, we're always our own worst critics!Jenn Flynn-Shonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441834864191292424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-89529349182858526922012-08-19T17:47:03.589-07:002012-08-19T17:47:03.589-07:00You have lots on your plate, and a lot to think ab...You have lots on your plate, and a lot to think about! I'm with everyone else, bag up the bag lady and send her packing! <br /><br />We have a similar situation right now (maybe not quite so expensive, but still a quandary for us!) My oldest daughter is in Australia, and has a two week break coming up in September. My husband has always wanted to visit Australia, but we spent a small fortune for our family trip to Europe this summer. I told him, "Go visit Jess and see Australia with her on her break." He didn't want to spend the money, didn't think it was "fair" for him to go without me. <br /><br /> I told him I don't even want to get on another long plane ride, so don't worry about me. I think I've convinced him that life is too short to not do what you want to do. It will be fabulous for him to spend time with Jess, and see a place he's always dreamed about.<br /><br />Go to Africa. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-88147518011415227542012-08-19T14:58:34.568-07:002012-08-19T14:58:34.568-07:00Good for you! Your adventurous soul has kicked in ...Good for you! Your adventurous soul has kicked in and your timid "bag lady" (how well I know how she is!) can be darned. I look forward to hearing all about your future travels. I'm sending good thoughts your way in support of the marketing of the book. Just keep telling yourself, "I'm a formidable woman and no one can resist me!"Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-22265882729852435142012-08-19T12:22:25.196-07:002012-08-19T12:22:25.196-07:00Just go without thinking too much about it. Just go without thinking too much about it. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902618824470167859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-88820536620837759402012-08-19T11:16:42.601-07:002012-08-19T11:16:42.601-07:00Africa! Wow! Do it! Don't listen to that in...Africa! Wow! Do it! Don't listen to that inner bag lady. I agree, you will never be any richer than you are now, and you will never be any younger. Go for it! <br /><br />I admire you for so many reasons. You make a plan, and you work the plan. That is why I know the bag lady just needs to stop bugging you. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-50515298973833579052012-08-19T10:06:21.864-07:002012-08-19T10:06:21.864-07:00You have awesome adventures. Remember a few weeks ...You have awesome adventures. Remember a few weeks ago when you weren't feeling productive? Your system was getting some much-needed rest before kicking back into gear. The blogger gathering sounds like fun, and potentially more than fun. Don't worry about talking, that will take care of itself. And that bag lady? Tell her you'll listen politely, AFTER you go to Africa. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-62098764253607442602012-08-19T07:08:07.713-07:002012-08-19T07:08:07.713-07:00I have to say that you are truly gutsy! All those ...I have to say that you are truly gutsy! All those things you're planning are scary... but definitely rewarding. Tell your bag lady to take a hike. That's what I do between the hours of 10 and 6 - or I'd never get any sleep.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-52780086170669358972012-08-19T06:56:35.676-07:002012-08-19T06:56:35.676-07:00Oh, my. What an adventure. I can only dream about...Oh, my. What an adventure. I can only dream about Africa. Hog tie that bag lady and leave her in the broom closet. <br />I think you have a lot more to offer than you are giving yourself credit for here. Get yourself out there. (I got my copy of your book and will give it to Mike as a birthday present.)Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-12514565266239610602012-08-19T06:56:10.791-07:002012-08-19T06:56:10.791-07:00Perhaps you'll meet an African bag lady while ...Perhaps you'll meet an African bag lady while you're there. :)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-55008260690260190182012-08-18T21:20:23.959-07:002012-08-18T21:20:23.959-07:00You have so much drive, curiosity and courage! I ...You have so much drive, curiosity and courage! I admire you.<br />Go to Africa. You will make the most of it!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-70577162657678852582012-08-18T20:52:06.615-07:002012-08-18T20:52:06.615-07:00After spending a weekend with the bloggers, Africa...After spending a weekend with the bloggers, Africa will be a breeze!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-59707730127628138892012-08-18T19:52:44.100-07:002012-08-18T19:52:44.100-07:00Wow! Africa! I am truly impressed, Linda. That is ...Wow! Africa! I am truly impressed, Linda. That is a major trip and one of the most exciting I can imagine. I do hope you go. I sent you my share of the Lavender Hills cost and am really glad you have arranged this. It will be a great time! <br /><br />And good for you for getting Art's book out there, against all odds. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-49709571518828388442012-08-18T18:48:21.535-07:002012-08-18T18:48:21.535-07:00Hummm....Africa ...sounds amazing. Maybe we can jo...Hummm....Africa ...sounds amazing. Maybe we can join you :)<br />Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-62978904960654002692012-08-18T18:24:40.901-07:002012-08-18T18:24:40.901-07:00How exciting! I say go, and adjust your budget. Yo...How exciting! I say go, and adjust your budget. Your life may change in ways you don't anticipate; so, go and experience all you can.<br /><br />Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com