tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post1901512460835821393..comments2023-10-29T03:59:36.834-06:00Comments on Dirty Shame: Shoo FlyJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00704980791674041790noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-30282789266094458262008-10-16T18:38:00.000-06:002008-10-16T18:38:00.000-06:00As the sole male voice here...I sure hope you and ...As the sole male voice here...I sure hope you and Mer do something to preserve these written memories. Can you imagine the kids approaching 40 and reading all about this simple but powerful night? A true gift on so many levels. Blessings.Pilgrim Pathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858405632293506404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-17842965462732810242008-10-16T12:21:00.000-06:002008-10-16T12:21:00.000-06:00that's quite a repertoire for a middle school band...that's quite a repertoire for a middle school band. an artist is one who actually smells the newly cut grass or hears the church bells in the distance - those things they write about that the reader is either alerted to or pretends to hear too. Was it Picasso who said that art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life?<BR/>Thanks for smelling and hearing and then sharing your art with us.Wendy Melchiorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613577270360904451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-7218333158105412932008-10-15T14:15:00.000-06:002008-10-15T14:15:00.000-06:00Laure has really captured your gift well..."your a...Laure has really captured your gift well..."your ability to lead people into their own tenderness."<BR/><BR/>We catch a glimpse of your family's warmth while being inspired to capture our own and not let it slip away unnoticed.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800875348050052144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-83910900746611861962008-10-15T07:46:00.000-06:002008-10-15T07:46:00.000-06:00i was doing well with judy collins and the awkward...i was doing well with judy collins and the awkward sixth, seventh and eighth graders and the kisses and the leaning in ... really i was ... but then you had to go and say, "skip to my lou, my darlings..." <BR/><BR/>i was thinking about you yesterday, John. thinking about your ability to lead people into their own tenderness.<BR/><BR/>and so i sit here smack dab in the middle and without a tissue in sight!Laurie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11835435551938917829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-8038294595817720782008-10-15T06:49:00.000-06:002008-10-15T06:49:00.000-06:00This is beautiful on so many levels......as a pare...This is beautiful on so many levels...<BR/><BR/>...as a parent, I inhale and try to preserve those moments as you do. And dream BIG, yet wait for what the Father has in store. But I'm not good at waiting.<BR/><BR/>...as a daughter, this post heals on so many levels and gives such hope.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-1194936625542006022008-10-15T06:35:00.000-06:002008-10-15T06:35:00.000-06:00I always feel so warm each time you write about yo...I always feel so warm each time you write about your relationships with your children.<BR/><BR/>What a special night for you guys!<BR/><BR/>My heart can't even contain itself when I think of the depth of the promises and dreams I have for my blessed treasures :) ....I pray that they'll reveal themselves to my kids in every conversation we have together, every meal, every teachable moment...every snuggle and kiss...<BR/><BR/>okay, I've gotta get some lovin' from those babies right now!! I'm all verklempt!Tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320279256655289711noreply@blogger.com