tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post5740367252810294711..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Do You Have the Chief Hand?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-6984388014953740382015-01-19T10:12:23.617-05:002015-01-19T10:12:23.617-05:00Sandi,
It does, doesn't it? Something to consi...Sandi,<br />It does, doesn't it? Something to consider in light of goals for the new year. :)<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89880737650131671522015-01-19T08:18:16.952-05:002015-01-19T08:18:16.952-05:00Hmm...makes ya think.Hmm...makes ya think.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-83450443160856265552013-04-15T10:07:32.959-04:002013-04-15T10:07:32.959-04:00Jen,
I think you are right; a personal connection ...Jen,<br />I think you are right; a personal connection from people plays a big role. What would we do without our writer friends? :)<br /><br />Dotti,<br />It is like treasure hunting! :) So many goodies to explore, that's for sure! <br /><br />Sally,<br />I know what you mean. Once upon a time there were these things called typewriters - lol! I actually taught myself more typing skills through my laptop than I learned in typing in high school. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84918880254654319242013-04-14T23:49:12.451-04:002013-04-14T23:49:12.451-04:00I'm slipping to that age when I reflect on all...I'm slipping to that age when I reflect on all the tools students have at their disposal now that would have been SO terrific to have when I was in college. There was an electric typewriter with a self-corrector available in the library that had us dancing in the street. What I could have done with a word processing program! I love technology even if all the continual learning is sometimes irritating :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-26392859720026111272013-04-14T22:16:10.271-04:002013-04-14T22:16:10.271-04:00Yes... and yes again. Finding information and enco...Yes... and yes again. Finding information and encouragement in learning as an adult is like treasure hunting. I love it, and I've found some of the best places to learn and grow. My favourite would have to be online courses, workshops and conferences. <br /><br />Blessings<br />Dotti :)Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-11180601693807241202013-04-14T18:44:45.352-04:002013-04-14T18:44:45.352-04:00Oh, yes, I totally agree! And with so many resourc...Oh, yes, I totally agree! And with so many resources and groups available now, it's easier than ever to "help yourself."<br /><br />I find more help from blogs and groups of friends than I do books. There is something about being face to face that helps it sink in better for me!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-91983902716990076192013-04-14T14:27:38.724-04:002013-04-14T14:27:38.724-04:00Tyrean,
Sounds like you've been a dream encour...Tyrean,<br />Sounds like you've been a dream encourager! :) Learning like this and educating ourselves is such a good thing! :)<br /><br />Janette,<br />It is a blessing! :) I agree, the sky is the limit!<br /><br />Keith,<br />Hope your weekend is going well too! Thanks!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20602640381667621962013-04-14T11:10:43.276-04:002013-04-14T11:10:43.276-04:00Hope you're having a good weekend Karen!!Hope you're having a good weekend Karen!! Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33314053754815980942013-04-13T21:22:10.146-04:002013-04-13T21:22:10.146-04:00Karen:
We're so blessed to have so much infor...Karen:<br /><br />We're so blessed to have so much information (the internet, local libraries, etc.) at our fingertips. With some drive and discernment, the sky is the limit in terms of how much we can learn.<br /><br />Nice post. :-) Enjoy your Sunday.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-41854870536747605372013-04-13T18:34:26.494-04:002013-04-13T18:34:26.494-04:00I definitely agree! My oldest daughter (14) has be...I definitely agree! My oldest daughter (14) has been actively pursuing her dreams this year, with only permission and not much help from me. She landed a volunteer zoo job that she couldn't keep because it conflicted with training at a modeling and talent school she got accepted at (which was the result of her hard work and interview skills that she's been working on herself). She's chasing her dreams and pursuing her interests and education, and I feel like I'm just in the support position these days as coach and only sometimes as teacher.<br />I think anyone who wants to chase a dream and make it a reality has to make the time to educate themselves and make it happen.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-48449123524230642092013-04-12T13:48:20.378-04:002013-04-12T13:48:20.378-04:00Keith,
That's right! So glad you brought that ...Keith,<br />That's right! So glad you brought that up! :)<br /><br />Joy,<br />What a blessing, to have help from your father! Chief hands, I think we all have them, it's just a matter of how we use them. :) <br /><br />Rachna,<br />Thanks so much! :)<br /><br />Susan,<br />I wonder if everyone from all walks of life, writer or not, would benefit from this way of thinking, you know? :)<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20624655282166121682013-04-12T12:51:11.907-04:002013-04-12T12:51:11.907-04:00Nice, thought provoking post. I agree with the quo...Nice, thought provoking post. I agree with the quote and wish it were embraced by more writers. There's a great wealth of knowledge to be gained all around us and the Internet has been such a boon. I'd be no writer without it. Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-55315246415198959142013-04-12T11:55:57.840-04:002013-04-12T11:55:57.840-04:00Nice post, Karen. Nice post, Karen. Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7820938028417626532013-04-12T08:54:49.449-04:002013-04-12T08:54:49.449-04:00Indeed today the lack of finances need not be an o...Indeed today the lack of finances need not be an obstacle to learning, given the resources available via technology. That's something we didn't have in our time. <br /><br />I also agree with the "chief hand" as playing a major role in my education and learning process, followed by my father's guidance and lastly my constant, laborious efforts!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341706502020011897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-88790716834009305372013-04-11T12:03:07.519-04:002013-04-11T12:03:07.519-04:00A mind that continues to learn is forever young :)...A mind that continues to learn is forever young :) I truly believe that. Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-15375032980125708792013-04-11T11:21:25.770-04:002013-04-11T11:21:25.770-04:00Linda,
What do they say, the older you get, the mo...Linda,<br />What do they say, the older you get, the more you realize what you don't know? lol I'm with you! :)<br /><br />Rhonda,<br />Yes, the vocabulary thing, me too. Always something to learn, isn't there? And yes, those chief hands are always doing something! :)<br /><br />Annie,<br />I like that name, Chief Hands! Yes, it should go in a book. :)<br /><br />Joylene,<br />I'm with you, learning so much out of school! A good thing, I'm thinking! :)<br /><br />Nas,<br />I like that analogy! Glad you shared it! :)<br /><br />Lisa,<br />Me too - and there's so much I want to know too. :) <br /><br />Nutschell,<br />I think overall we are a curious bunch! :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37793852669940200502013-04-10T13:01:15.627-04:002013-04-10T13:01:15.627-04:00curiosity is very important when you're a writ...curiosity is very important when you're a writer. I do love learning new things:)<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-88791906478691355292013-04-09T21:32:49.696-04:002013-04-09T21:32:49.696-04:00Great quote, and I do agree! I actually think I pu...Great quote, and I do agree! I actually think I push myself harder to learn now than when I was younger. Maybe because the older I get the more I realize how much I have to learn.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-79278204739778857732013-04-09T18:25:10.733-04:002013-04-09T18:25:10.733-04:00I agree, Karen! A mind which is not curious is lik...I agree, Karen! A mind which is not curious is like still water which stagnates. Great post!<br /><br />NasRomance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56215886250855051432013-04-09T15:07:13.394-04:002013-04-09T15:07:13.394-04:00When I first started writing in 1984, it was so di...When I first started writing in 1984, it was so difficult trying to balance raising a family, job, motherhood, and visits to the library. I love the internet because information is so easy to obtain. Honestly, I learned more from online writer's group than I did at SFU. <br /><br />Yay, learning!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-81741978090777402762013-04-09T13:03:35.967-04:002013-04-09T13:03:35.967-04:00So true - with books and media of all kinds and th...So true - with books and media of all kinds and the web we are limited only by our own curiosity and ambition. Chief Hands, though? That sounds like a good name for a police chief in a small town mystery series!DearHelenHartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191525904664350294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-45631000274516460382013-04-09T08:48:23.665-04:002013-04-09T08:48:23.665-04:00Yes. Agree. I know that the reason for my vocabula...Yes. Agree. I know that the reason for my vocabulary is largely a lifetime of voracious reading. I've always devoured books, newspapers, etc., which keeps you learning all the time.<br /><br />Then, of course, I have to use those "chief hands" to do the laundry and get dinner on the table so, a) there's no mutiny and b) I can get back to my books. :D<br /><br />Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-65312550803454486152013-04-09T07:10:01.950-04:002013-04-09T07:10:01.950-04:00I am pretty much self taught in most areas. It is ...I am pretty much self taught in most areas. It is the will to learn, and my interests that make me pursue new topics. You are right, where there is a will, there is a way. Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20931652572652762632013-04-08T22:34:41.685-04:002013-04-08T22:34:41.685-04:00Kenda,
You know, I just thought you might! :) What...Kenda,<br />You know, I just thought you might! :) What a way to learn - with a trip to Europe!<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />My Mom used to say that too! And I still do...:) Discoveries and learning happen all the time, that's for sure!<br /><br />Connie,<br />So glad you came by! Thanks for following too. Enjoyed my stop at your blog today. :) Wow, you are learning some new things!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-29996234518694833302013-04-08T19:24:58.716-04:002013-04-08T19:24:58.716-04:00It's great to find your blog!
I think one of ...It's great to find your blog!<br /><br />I think one of the things I love most about writing is the research involved. Lately, I've learned about everything from tasers to chemical restraints to Uruk. :)Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.com