tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post2629670513806397346..comments2023-06-04T05:30:22.619-05:00Comments on Two Kinds of People: Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They AppearSusan Bearmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-62813989286906430252012-01-19T14:19:00.992-06:002012-01-19T14:19:00.992-06:00So, true, Margot. My body is having some serious s...So, true, Margot. My body is having some serious sibling rivalry with my mind and has thus far come out like the much younger sister who feels left behind. I think it may be time for some family counseling.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-45871340070806396122012-01-19T08:16:58.721-06:002012-01-19T08:16:58.721-06:00I love the idea of focusing on moments that shimme...I love the idea of focusing on moments that shimmer. I'm taking this month to figure out my plan for the coming year and thinking on the things that went well last year may be just the thing.<br /><br />Shimmering moment of 2011 - making the commitment to exercise and following through on it. The body needs some of the attention that the mind has so greedily held onto.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00519692344916794840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-11466174521426495482012-01-09T13:18:16.260-06:002012-01-09T13:18:16.260-06:00Thanks, Meryl. Same to you.Thanks, Meryl. Same to you.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-39598339738726764242012-01-09T13:17:32.312-06:002012-01-09T13:17:32.312-06:00I love your outlook, philosophy and your ideas. I...I love your outlook, philosophy and your ideas. I wish you a happy, healthy, successful 2012 WITH LOTS OF SHIMMER!!!!!Merylhttp://departingthetext.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-12497776704502948552012-01-03T16:23:53.785-06:002012-01-03T16:23:53.785-06:00Good to keep in mind, Debra, especially for first ...Good to keep in mind, Debra, especially for first drafts.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-57464011372893706982012-01-02T23:24:41.592-06:002012-01-02T23:24:41.592-06:00I like Catherine Wallace’s suggestion for offering...I like Catherine Wallace’s suggestion for offering feedback because if I were honest with some of those whose work I’ve critiqued, I’d be spending too much time on their shitty first drafts and less on mine ;-) So when I do find anything – anything at all - that shimmers, that’s what I spotlight. <br /> <br />All the best in 2012Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-59481900950207097022012-01-02T15:00:11.423-06:002012-01-02T15:00:11.423-06:00Same good wishes for you, Kim. I can't wait to...Same good wishes for you, Kim. I can't wait to see your new home. It's been so much fun following your video blog.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-70441697052836113062012-01-02T10:55:10.401-06:002012-01-02T10:55:10.401-06:00"After years of waiting for life to "get..."After years of waiting for life to "get better", I think I've finally figured out that it just gets different. Changes come, some welcome, some un."<br /><br />That kinda sums thing up. My son's bar mitzvah and the (not quite ready for move-in) home purchase/renovation were highlights of my year. I look forward to finding a new normal with my family under our own roof.<br /><br />It sounds like you had a stellar year--at least when you focus on the positive-- and I hope more good things are ahead in 2012!Kim/reluctant renovatorhttp://www.reluctantrenovator.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-55418031695061779772012-01-02T10:31:37.193-06:002012-01-02T10:31:37.193-06:00Thanks, Lisa. I'm just going to pretend your s...Thanks, Lisa. I'm just going to pretend your son sent his good thoughts, as well.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-78064986641615230392012-01-02T08:47:18.828-06:002012-01-02T08:47:18.828-06:00oops - was signed in under my son's name - dit...oops - was signed in under my son's name - ditto above comment, Susan! <br />-- LisaLisa Romeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522310766694189857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-23172421498465871052012-01-02T08:45:53.389-06:002012-01-02T08:45:53.389-06:00Kudos, Susan, on all of your accomplishments. Much...Kudos, Susan, on all of your accomplishments. Much to admire!njdevilsfan24https://www.blogger.com/profile/17816971840901565011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-6268835993721544472012-01-02T08:31:02.907-06:002012-01-02T08:31:02.907-06:00EVF — annual is too limiting. I promised I would h...EVF — annual is too limiting. I promised I would head to Wisconsin. I'm available after 1/21, when my girl goes back to school. Look for something fun.<br /><br />KatieC — "Shimmer" really stuck with me, too. Good luck to you.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-12652395450417753602012-01-02T07:48:45.335-06:002012-01-02T07:48:45.335-06:00What a great way to look at things! I really love...What a great way to look at things! I really love that word--shimmer :)<br /><br />I hope to make my writing better than ever this year. Good luck with yours!KatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-80361351909948483992012-01-02T04:17:32.270-06:002012-01-02T04:17:32.270-06:00Susan, I hope our gatherings become an annual even...Susan, I hope our gatherings become an annual event. And congratulations on the Write It Sideways gig! I can only hope to have your kind of energy.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849650119285773009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-90044309821036352482012-01-01T14:36:29.530-06:002012-01-01T14:36:29.530-06:00Christine, you are an inspiration, too. I love you...Christine, you are an inspiration, too. I love your most recent post.<br /><br />winsombella — congratulations on your blog. I hope your 2012 is full of wonderful writing.Susan Bearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991968368214219371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-48633718315507136012012-01-01T10:02:35.228-06:002012-01-01T10:02:35.228-06:00My list of shimmers is underway--but starting my b...My list of shimmers is underway--but starting my blog will be near the top. Thanks for a refreshing perspective and good inspiration. And bravo to you for a fabulously productive and meaningful 2011.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009912368962227337.post-1960407822873539002011-12-31T16:53:35.691-06:002011-12-31T16:53:35.691-06:00Truly inspirational, Susan. I don't know how y...Truly inspirational, Susan. I don't know how you do it all. Cheers!Christine Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308809305549032089noreply@blogger.com