tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post5223359553509984711..comments2023-10-30T04:40:49.109-05:00Comments on be yourself...everyone else is taken: wide open...bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-87225832390983398092010-01-14T23:14:03.881-06:002010-01-14T23:14:03.881-06:00i always love to visit here...your writing and pic...i always love to visit here...your writing and pictures are spectacular!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-53932653630709596412010-01-14T16:29:19.703-06:002010-01-14T16:29:19.703-06:00superb writing
and wonderful style.
plenty of surp...superb writing<br />and wonderful style.<br />plenty of surprises, the senses.<br /><br />loved the dragon fly wings!<br /><br />you're going places!<br />(and you're already there.)<br />ChuckChuck Dilmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943387105378540037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-89573400053689669952010-01-14T10:19:41.561-06:002010-01-14T10:19:41.561-06:00this is such beautiful writing. you really capture...this is such beautiful writing. you really captured me. can't wait for more.<br /><br />there is an interesting quality about the photograph too.<br /><br />wonderfulspread your wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011822215520854377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-74535337428524868272010-01-14T05:03:19.677-06:002010-01-14T05:03:19.677-06:00I'm a bit confused ... is this your own writin...I'm a bit confused ... is this your own writing?<br /><br />It is very beautiful and it just drew me in. I'm now waiting for the last part, please publish it before taking anything the doctor prescribes. Don't go to sleep on us now :)<br /><br />Seriously...I hope you are sleeping better soon.Memories Of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372908229050942550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-19338757064819784612010-01-13T21:17:22.756-06:002010-01-13T21:17:22.756-06:00Your story drew me in and I wanted to hear more.
...Your story drew me in and I wanted to hear more.<br /><br />Sleep does go in cycles, at least I think so. I find Meletonin (spelling is questionable) help to break the cycle.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-86797978127960214412010-01-13T18:33:54.710-06:002010-01-13T18:33:54.710-06:00phew.... hmmmm. I was getting a little hot!
I thi...phew.... hmmmm. I was getting a little hot!<br /><br />I think our bodies go into strange rythyms! I have been finding myself waking up every night at 4AM - hey if we're both up we could chat! lol!<br />Happy Wednesday!Olivia StClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347734640804622763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-65356302219281871182010-01-13T17:48:49.011-06:002010-01-13T17:48:49.011-06:00such breathtaking words!
...i was watching it on ...such breathtaking words!<br /><br />...i was watching it on Lifetime....were you??!!! LOL<br /><br />and i love meg ryan in anything as well, she is my absolute favorite actress!missysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765736982384547276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-63816448120343041812010-01-13T15:15:44.888-06:002010-01-13T15:15:44.888-06:00so this is what swirls around your head when you c...so this is what swirls around your head when you can't sleep? No wonder you can't sleep! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-52380290843340495772010-01-13T14:59:45.525-06:002010-01-13T14:59:45.525-06:00Ha! I thought you were talking about you and hubby...Ha! I thought you were talking about you and hubby until I thought - who's Christopher? Wait who's Natalie? Ok, I'm slow today. It's really good. I hope you're feeling ok. And if you're too restless perhaps you're being called to create more. I do remember now that someone is an artist besides a photographer. And now a writer.Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363914463883000210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-37489878716924668932010-01-13T14:27:40.417-06:002010-01-13T14:27:40.417-06:00I swear that my natural rhythm is set to second sh...I swear that my natural rhythm is set to second shift...around ten am until after midnight. I just function better during those hours.<br /><br />I love this story. Very visual, with your descriptive.<br /><br />Now, about this powwow...am I invited? ;)Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972079738846934736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-46476488596692986042010-01-13T14:05:23.228-06:002010-01-13T14:05:23.228-06:00This is wonderful Beth, so sorry about your sleep,...This is wonderful Beth, so sorry about your sleep, I wish I could be creative when I am tired. Take care. big hugs.Cindy https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552572705763406197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-27739108594363921152010-01-13T14:04:32.955-06:002010-01-13T14:04:32.955-06:00What a beautiful job, Beth! Take a bow!
Have you...What a beautiful job, Beth! Take a bow!<br /><br />Have you ever taken a Benadryl or two before bed? If not, one will do it.<br /><br />It's extremely benign. I have to take it every night to breathe...and it makes me drowsy.People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-2924935244255159832010-01-13T13:00:12.258-06:002010-01-13T13:00:12.258-06:00I am here at the computer so many nights that slee...I am here at the computer so many nights that sleep eludes me but, unfortunately, nothing so beautiful as your writing, with its vivid story that makes us hunger for more, results from it! I cannot wait for the next installment but I would wish you no more sleepless nights.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-42836463995180157012010-01-13T12:59:11.708-06:002010-01-13T12:59:11.708-06:00...your insomnia certainly is related to your crea......your insomnia certainly is related to your creativity...this is going to be fun to follow even if I do really hope you get some good restful sleep...<br /><br />I have to agree with rad6 tho in that the cigarettes and liquor taste is a real turn off to me...GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-24224651876215651842010-01-13T12:49:56.233-06:002010-01-13T12:49:56.233-06:00Beautiful writing, you have found a wonderful voic...Beautiful writing, you have found a wonderful voice. I love this part<br />"remembering this was the only place she had ever truly fit" ah.<br /><br />And sleep...elusive for me too right now. I've tried extra exercise, no sugar, no wine and that just makes for a dull day and still no sleep! <br /><br />Still, in the no sleep time you are creating a beautiful story!Marion Williams-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741729110133561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-71889377643285159482010-01-13T11:06:49.327-06:002010-01-13T11:06:49.327-06:00It's a good "left hanging" that make...It's a good "left hanging" that makes me lust for more. And sometimes, sleep and creative bursts just aren't compatible. Are there any other signs that the sleep disturbances are a problem?Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-5990164649782268962010-01-13T10:29:59.405-06:002010-01-13T10:29:59.405-06:00you write amazingly... pulls the reader in. Howev...you write amazingly... pulls the reader in. However the thought of someone tasting like old cigarettes swimming in a deep dark liquor... kind of killed the moment for me. <br />nevertheless, the writing is still amazing.rad6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07496595973916917276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-53559556989124882712010-01-13T09:29:29.494-06:002010-01-13T09:29:29.494-06:00Hi there tender soul. I thought you deserved this ...Hi there tender soul. I thought you deserved this Award. You can pick it up on my blog. Hugs DagmarDagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711553888657920818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-37210613344593486762010-01-13T09:18:44.877-06:002010-01-13T09:18:44.877-06:00such beautiful writing...can't wait to find ou...such beautiful writing...can't wait to find out what happens next! sleep eludes me these days...i am sure it is hormonal for me...sucks!erin's art and gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808723849785207747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-51443141442956156102010-01-13T08:24:25.760-06:002010-01-13T08:24:25.760-06:00maybe when you write it all out, sleep will return...maybe when you write it all out, sleep will return ? just a thought...<br /><br />A breathing trick I learned in meditation class that often helps me - not always, but often -<br /><br />exhale for twice as many counts as you inhale<br />example<br />inhale to the count of 3, then exhale to the count of 6...<br /><br />Repeat, and repeat, and repeat...<br />Apparantly this causes a physical change in your brain that signals deep relaxation or sleep. Like I said, it has worked for me.<br /><br />Wishing you peace and rest, lovely lovely Friend !Kim Mailhothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849980369873306402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-49151162440353664872010-01-13T08:08:23.087-06:002010-01-13T08:08:23.087-06:00so intimate... I almost feel I am intruding and I ...so intimate... I almost feel I am intruding and I have to slow down to make sure I capture each nuance you suggest with your words... powerful writing!<br /><br />Have you tried melatonin? Its a great place to start before you reach for the prescriptions.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-72185463542403585412010-01-13T07:28:12.051-06:002010-01-13T07:28:12.051-06:00Oh Beth you swirl me of my feet with these beautif...Oh Beth you swirl me of my feet with these beautiful stories. But I'm worried about you not sleeping. So really do take good care of yourself please. Warm coco hugs from me.Dagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711553888657920818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-32953061587133256052010-01-13T06:37:10.852-06:002010-01-13T06:37:10.852-06:00this is outstanding!!!! i want MORE! please...this is outstanding!!!! i want MORE! please...Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-82554025290133513542010-01-13T06:37:09.604-06:002010-01-13T06:37:09.604-06:00perfect continuation of a great start! Your insom...perfect continuation of a great start! Your insomnia equals our rapt attention....(sorry for that though- I know that stinks to not sleep)Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993186190720192589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-85672984989565340232010-01-13T06:32:45.463-06:002010-01-13T06:32:45.463-06:00Great writing! I love how you're doing this i...Great writing! I love how you're doing this in little installments - great idea!<br /><br />And, I love that shot! Beautiful!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07002773498908304706noreply@blogger.com