tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post4770449713219246609..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Writing & Hockey - 5 Things They Have in CommonKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-8572228322832037642017-06-23T16:08:27.822-04:002017-06-23T16:08:27.822-04:00Years ago, I went to a friend's son's hock...Years ago, I went to a friend's son's hockey games. They're certainly action packed. I loved their enthusiasm and their willingness to play hard.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-30608835006187655892017-06-21T15:43:42.848-04:002017-06-21T15:43:42.848-04:00Susan,
It works for soccer too, I agree! :) It'...Susan,<br />It works for soccer too, I agree! :) It's fun to watch the kids play, isn't it? Can't beat a good writing team, right? :) <br /><br />Crystal,<br />Glad you liked them. Not inclined to be a sports fan either, but when the kids play, well, I just got into it! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-64919969669941231312017-06-21T15:38:14.977-04:002017-06-21T15:38:14.977-04:00Excellent comparisons. I'm not an avid sports ...Excellent comparisons. I'm not an avid sports watcher, but it wouldn't take much to get me there. I think writing is the athletics of the mind, so of course the same lessons would apply, eh?Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-74458605736431240642017-06-20T09:34:36.060-04:002017-06-20T09:34:36.060-04:00Your points all align with my thinking on soccer, ...Your points all align with my thinking on soccer, the favorite sport of our grandson, Sam. He plays his heart out! Great post, Karen. I am constantly encouraged by my writing "team". God bless. Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-12741777545348844032017-06-20T08:35:36.331-04:002017-06-20T08:35:36.331-04:00Victoria,
Glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for...Victoria,<br />Glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for coming by! Blessings to you as well. :)<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-85420161717883521842017-06-17T17:16:43.264-04:002017-06-17T17:16:43.264-04:00These are excellent reminders and tips for writers...These are excellent reminders and tips for writers and hockey players, Karen. Thanks so much for sharing them with your followers. All the best to you, my dear. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-48676450565492563352017-06-17T15:55:16.589-04:002017-06-17T15:55:16.589-04:00Jess,
Thank you! It's a great quote - that'...Jess,<br />Thank you! It's a great quote - that's fun that Stephanie uses it for the presentations. :)<br /><br />Joylene,<br />Uh oh! Well, he joins the ranks of many seasoned hockey players, I'm thinking. :) <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-6077794441777175092017-06-15T19:00:10.775-04:002017-06-15T19:00:10.775-04:00My little grandson got hit in the mouth in one of ...My little grandson got hit in the mouth in one of his games and lost his front teeth. He was so proud! LOL. I was devastated. I love all things hockey. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-55665956789878906472017-06-15T18:15:04.415-04:002017-06-15T18:15:04.415-04:00Great post! My co-author, Stephanie, loves hockey ...Great post! My co-author, Stephanie, loves hockey too and she uses that Gretzky quote in our presentation. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-59600813115040300022017-06-14T17:40:10.012-04:002017-06-14T17:40:10.012-04:00Jen,
Indeed it does! Glad you thought it was fun. ...Jen,<br />Indeed it does! Glad you thought it was fun. ;) Always good to see you. <br /><br />Linda,<br />So glad you liked it! A team effort, for sure. <br />Appreciate your input here! ;)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />Karen Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-30969703312604528062017-06-14T09:44:12.829-04:002017-06-14T09:44:12.829-04:00Well this was a fun post. Writing certainly IS a t...Well this was a fun post. Writing certainly IS a team effort.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-65476124291787363482017-06-13T19:31:48.116-04:002017-06-13T19:31:48.116-04:00Skill enhances scoring! Fun post here. Thanks for ...Skill enhances scoring! Fun post here. Thanks for sharing, Karen. :-) Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44511676679094501522017-06-13T15:07:46.135-04:002017-06-13T15:07:46.135-04:00Hilary,
Yes, I don't think hockey's got qu...Hilary,<br />Yes, I don't think hockey's got quite the following in your neighborhood! :) But tennis is fun to watch too. Didn't catch any of the French Open but I know I'll see some later this summer. We usually catch some of the US Open.<br /><br />Natalie,<br />Ah, so you've been introduced to hockey! That was a good game to watch. Lots of action and scoring chances. Was hoping that Nashville would force a game 7 but it wasn't to be. :) <br /><br />Alex,<br />Thanks so much. Yes, Crosby is very talented. I've heard he's been called "The Next One", similar to Gretzky's "The Great One". Just love the sport! :) <br /><br />Diane,<br />This is so true! And often easier said than done. A reminder is what I need from time to time! :) <br /><br />Martha,<br />You are very welcome! As for the south, yes, there don't seem to be as many hockey fans. But Nashville sure seems to have embraced the sport and their team! :) <br /><br />Lee,<br />They do! I've actually been thinking about this for a while and just now getting around to writing about it. :) <br /><br />Cecelia,<br />Yes, even if you don't like or follow sports, there are several parallels, aren't there? :) Appreciate your thoughts here.<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53135900502294185722017-06-12T14:21:11.204-04:002017-06-12T14:21:11.204-04:00Although I am not really a sports fan, I do see th...Although I am not really a sports fan, I do see the similarities, discipline, team work and some patience are required as a writer. Thank you for the reminders.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-25846720716796664742017-06-12T13:51:42.062-04:002017-06-12T13:51:42.062-04:00Sports and writing do have a lot in common!Sports and writing do have a lot in common!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3352688837796687372017-06-12T12:08:01.458-04:002017-06-12T12:08:01.458-04:00Living in the South, we're not big hockey fans...Living in the South, we're not big hockey fans, but your analogy between the game and writing is a perfect one. As a published author, I know first hand that we writers need all of the things you've mentioned in order to push on and keep going in our pursuit.<br />Thanks so much for this inspiring advice, Karen!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84838067034945123292017-06-12T11:49:22.315-04:002017-06-12T11:49:22.315-04:00Always keep your eyes on the goal and not on the d...Always keep your eyes on the goal and not on the distractions.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-8578803908285196852017-06-12T08:01:10.151-04:002017-06-12T08:01:10.151-04:00Excellent comparisons. And yes, the Penguins won t...Excellent comparisons. And yes, the Penguins won the Stanley Cup last night. Crosby will go down as one of the greatest players ever.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-71991062863807572872017-06-12T07:56:02.481-04:002017-06-12T07:56:02.481-04:00So funny that you're comparing writing to hock...So funny that you're comparing writing to hockey since last night I watched a bit of the championship with my boyfriend. Never really watched hockey before. Agree with your analogies.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-17657805582109605802017-06-12T07:34:03.200-04:002017-06-12T07:34:03.200-04:00Hi Karen - not following the finals ... but did wa...Hi Karen - not following the finals ... but did watch the French Open over the weekend - tennis for me!! We need to work together, and we need to focus ... so I agree with you - the writer's life is a journey in life ... cheers and enjoy the rest of the finals - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com