Friday, January 18, 2008

Swish...


Here's an award I'll be giving out once I catch my breath. There are several qualities I greatly admire, and kindness is at the top of the list. So is grace under pressure. And so is a genuine and unique sense of humor.
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I and my poetry are headed to a manuscript conference this weekend--face-to-face meetings and mentoring from publishers and editors. I have mixed feelings about going at this crazy time, but it's an important step for my writing and jb's best friend is coming to help out here at the #9 Ranch.
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Have a good weekend, all. Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. It really helps. I've discovered that once one gets depleted, it's no small feat to recharge. Oh, that reminds me of another quality I admire: patience. And guts. And wanderlust.....
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16 comments:

  1. pieterbie18 January, 2008 03:52

    I'm sure it will do you good to get out. And enjoying an intellectual challenge is always fun, I find.

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  2. Anonymous18 January, 2008 03:57

    OH well my blogs won't qualify because I tell the truth in not often kind ways! Hhehheee Hope your wearing pearls with your pyjamas on this latest adventure KJ! :)

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  3. Anonymous18 January, 2008 04:17

    I completely agree with Pieterbie. Let us know how things were going there.

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  4. Miladysa18 January, 2008 05:10

    Have a wonderful time KJ - I'm sure you will shine :)

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  5. Melissa18 January, 2008 08:48

    Have a wonderful, inspiring, recharging time, KJ! I can't wait to hear all about it ... :) xoxo

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  6. RED MOJO18 January, 2008 08:53

    That will be refreshment for your soul, which in turn will boost your creativity and you'll be energized on your return. Have fun!

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  7. carla18 January, 2008 14:29

    Have a wonderful time at the conference. I am sure that you'll find the interaction very energizing... I imagine that your world has closed in around you a bit, and that always saps energy! Enjoy the figurative fresh air!

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  8. Ces Adorio18 January, 2008 18:05

    I miss you already!

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  9. Debra Kay18 January, 2008 18:35

    That sounds like wonderful fun-a writer's retreat. I want to retreat!

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  10. Ces Adorio24 January, 2008 07:29

    Come out, come out wherever you are!

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  11. Ces Adorio24 January, 2008 12:49

    Knock! knock!

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  12. Anonymous25 January, 2008 04:34

    *banging two saucepans together*

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  13. Ces Adorio25 January, 2008 06:53

    I have brought firecrackers and am lighting them in front of your blog door...

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  14. Melissa25 January, 2008 08:41

    I'm joining Anon with Ces, and I raise them two screaming children below the age of seven -- believe me, they can shatter glass!!

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  15. kj25 January, 2008 09:15

    all this commotion woke me up from my sorely needed sleep. none-the-less, since i am happily part of our playgroup, i will try-try-try to reappear soon-soon-soon.

    ps thank you.....
    :)

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  16. Debra Kay26 January, 2008 12:39

    kj-I miss your posts.

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