tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post1738492558511963901..comments2023-07-20T09:10:25.850-07:00Comments on The Misadventures In Candyland: Rip through your cocoon and fly awayCandylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-4840158052935534822010-07-01T19:53:15.460-07:002010-07-01T19:53:15.460-07:00I'm so sorry for your loss. Funerals are a dif...I'm so sorry for your loss. Funerals are a difficult thing. <br /><br />The whole writing thing totally makes since to me. <br /><br />Beautiful post Candy. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-87677605387610532512010-07-01T18:29:08.349-07:002010-07-01T18:29:08.349-07:00Death sucks. I should probably leave it at that, ...Death sucks. I should probably leave it at that, but I won't because I've been drinking.<br />Seriously, I don't think my brain is capable of dealing with the permanence of it. Obviously it hurts more when it's a loved one -- but everyone is someone's loved one.<br /><br />I was so inappropriate at the last funeral I went to. I was whispering jokes about vampires and misinterpreting Bible verses left and right. But only my husband could hear me. And I did wear black. :)Erin Kane Spockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-22815208652835325652010-07-01T17:58:47.431-07:002010-07-01T17:58:47.431-07:00The night before my mom's funeral, my brothers...The night before my mom's funeral, my brothers, sisters and I (along with a few others) sat around playing Apples to Apples. We laughed ourselves sick. And it is exactly what Mom would have wanted. I totally get where you're coming from.<br /><br />Literary crush? I'm sure there have been a lot, but you know the old one gets replaced by the new one (I'm fickle like that)...so I'll go old school and say Mr. Knightley from Emma. mmmmmmmm.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-36623828981261576492010-07-01T17:47:27.005-07:002010-07-01T17:47:27.005-07:00Gorgeous post. I'm so sorry for your loss. I h...Gorgeous post. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hate funerals and death and the possibility of death that can shadow your entire life if you let it. <br /><br />Hug your family and enjoy your long weekend. That always seems to help a little. XOXOlisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-74628562918121068632010-07-01T16:24:33.088-07:002010-07-01T16:24:33.088-07:00Everything is always right and wrong in the world....Everything is always right and wrong in the world. Even when someone is sad, another is happy.<br />When we were driving to the graveyard after my grandfather's funeral, I glanced out the window and saw two older teenagers walking down the block, laughing together. Don't they know that someone died today?<br />The answer: No.Riv Rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385226727864037794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-8821060026407494192010-07-01T14:16:51.323-07:002010-07-01T14:16:51.323-07:00I'm glad you're back. Your hubby is entert...I'm glad you're back. Your hubby is entertaining and all but he's no Candyland :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737620211363427992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-36408847152471418032010-07-01T12:15:18.505-07:002010-07-01T12:15:18.505-07:00What a great post. Death is a part of life... as c...What a great post. Death is a part of life... as contradictory as that sounds, and I love that you're embracing it and making it seem natural, not all stilted and awkward as it usually comes across.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-1379969364535530192010-07-01T11:33:34.131-07:002010-07-01T11:33:34.131-07:00I lost my mom when I was 17. I lost a husband and...I lost my mom when I was 17. I lost a husband and more recently, my dad. So I get the whole death thing. I like that you dressed in colors and sang. And it was right. I know the sadness that comes but experiencing is so much better than denial. You are a great writer.middle childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09805863175279915034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-57694499586882725692010-07-01T08:43:25.184-07:002010-07-01T08:43:25.184-07:00I agree that life is not the easiest to explain, n...I agree that life is not the easiest to explain, nor is it's counterpart--writing. Thank you for coloring it so vividly and fluently.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-78115221442285765452010-07-01T07:05:19.341-07:002010-07-01T07:05:19.341-07:00I agree that writing can portray all of the above....I agree that writing can portray all of the above. That's why its so magical- don't ever stop! thanks for sharing this. And as for my literary crush...hmn. I admit I kind of had a thing for Calvin from the sweep Series.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-2530497231749959862010-07-01T06:34:23.917-07:002010-07-01T06:34:23.917-07:00Beautiful post, and I can relate totally. You word...Beautiful post, and I can relate totally. You words are as clear as the sun that was shining yesterday.<br /><br />My literary crush(ES) are Marilynne Robinson and Margaret Atwood. :o)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-24461340853354043102010-07-01T06:23:50.751-07:002010-07-01T06:23:50.751-07:00Hmmm. Do you mean author crush or character in a b...Hmmm. Do you mean author crush or character in a book crush?<br />Character in a book would be Jake Brigance from a Time to Kill.<br />Author....Adam Rex's writing makes me laugh and he writes poetry and mg well (not to mention he's an excellent illustrator too). I'm looking forward to his YA, Fat Vampire this summer!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-62075232422120428292010-07-01T06:22:26.715-07:002010-07-01T06:22:26.715-07:00That resting place where your dad is, well thats m...That resting place where your dad is, well thats more for you than for him. You should imagine him as a beautiful butterfly and everytime you see one it will be like a sign from him letting you know everything is okay. He is okay. And believe it or not, so are you.Kelly Breakeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170230808730463954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-26658151912811486072010-07-01T05:52:36.368-07:002010-07-01T05:52:36.368-07:00My literary crush would be John Steinbeck. I love ...My literary crush would be John Steinbeck. I love the way that man puts sentences together...however, I picture him as a young Henry Fonda, and that helps a lot too. ;-PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-38188419551635014492010-07-01T05:38:12.766-07:002010-07-01T05:38:12.766-07:00Candyland this post was very special... and ended ...Candyland this post was very special... and ended nicely talking about pool boys and the hubs (the post I missed yesterday *blushes*)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-57506596315210546212010-07-01T05:37:57.126-07:002010-07-01T05:37:57.126-07:00Death can be so painful for those left behind and ...Death can be so painful for those left behind and so ... awkward for those on the fringes of association to the deceased. <br /><br />Life is suffering. I think that's what you mean when you compare it to writing, which is such a great point.<br /><br />I don't really have a literary crush, but I did admire Lyra Belaqua. Crushing on her would have been gross since she was like 12 or something.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-61643728634869005662010-07-01T05:32:50.400-07:002010-07-01T05:32:50.400-07:00I love you. There are no other words. I think you ...I love you. There are no other words. I think you are one of the kindest, smartest, most creative individuals I have met. Your post always stop and make me think. Thank you for that. <br /><br />~JDJEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390400360357693403noreply@blogger.com