tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post531416432925104928..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: The Iron NailsAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-31635011858428310692009-11-20T12:40:09.270-05:002009-11-20T12:40:09.270-05:00Garce, your posts always leave me unable to think ...Garce, your posts always leave me unable to think of a coherent response that wouldn't diminish your voice. Thank you.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241398166886138241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-69638415924459278362009-11-19T06:16:40.315-05:002009-11-19T06:16:40.315-05:00Hello, Garce,
You may as you claim be spiritually...Hello, Garce,<br /><br />You may as you claim be spiritually ill, but you are anything but shallow. Your experiences of pain, of abandonment, of disillusionment, are just as much part of finding who you are as was your father's quest for his own freedom. <br /><br />I think you are right about what matters, what is "authentic". It is not what we accomplish, how many books we publish, how much money we make. It is the level of compassion that we are able to express, and the determination to take care of those for whom we are responsible, even when that is difficult. <br /><br />"Erotic romance I would argue, far from being junk reading, represents a kind of hard nosed innocence. It is a sweet fireproof faith against reality, which can be so cruel, that a consuming passion and true love can exist somewhere."<br /><br />This may be the best summary of the value of romance that I've ever read. <br /><br />Thank you for another stunning post.<br /><br />Much love,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-76283265172751791622009-11-18T17:30:55.268-05:002009-11-18T17:30:55.268-05:00Hey Jude!
Yeah, you got me there. Its for the wr...Hey Jude!<br /><br />Yeah, you got me there. Its for the writer too.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-37231290341096884132009-11-18T17:30:16.998-05:002009-11-18T17:30:16.998-05:00Hi Susan!
I can't imagine what that would be ...Hi Susan!<br /><br />I can't imagine what that would be like, being abandoned at birth. YOu must have a lot of stories to tell and to work from. I hope you find ways to write them.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-88765033792548184822009-11-18T17:28:21.249-05:002009-11-18T17:28:21.249-05:00Hi Anonymous!
Thanks for reading my stuff. I saw...Hi Anonymous!<br /><br />Thanks for reading my stuff. I saw "anonymous" and for a second I thought you were that guy from last week - but I'm happy that you;re not. I relate to what your dad said. Sometimes when I wish i could be on my own I ask what my life would be worth without my family and the answer always seems to be - not much. So I'm glad I have these two people in my little corner of the world. <br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-71272716968496180922009-11-18T17:25:48.134-05:002009-11-18T17:25:48.134-05:00Hi Ashley!
Thanks - yours too.
GarceHi Ashley!<br /><br />Thanks - yours too.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-91539404410347040322009-11-18T14:09:17.764-05:002009-11-18T14:09:17.764-05:00Hi Garce,
Interesting. Romance and erotica as not...Hi Garce,<br /><br />Interesting. Romance and erotica as not only escapism, but a kind of catharsis. I'll take that a little farther. It's not only thus for the reader, but often for the writer. Yes?<br /><br />Good post!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-22425675543024396312009-11-18T10:56:40.026-05:002009-11-18T10:56:40.026-05:00I was impressed with what you had to say..being ab...I was impressed with what you had to say..being abandoned at birth I often wonder what life would had been like with a true family but than I stop and think it wasn't all that bad with what I had. I stopped thinking of what may had been and enjoyed what was. Now in my 60's I feel that was a good choice to undertake but at times I still wonder but don not dwell on it. susan L.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719916545911843485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-30409785673749446952009-11-18T08:45:05.928-05:002009-11-18T08:45:05.928-05:00Garce, I love how you are able to plumb the deeper...Garce, I love how you are able to plumb the deeper meanings out of the mundane. You are such a subterranean writer and very authentic, whether you realize it or not. <br /><br />I asked my Dad what gave him value. He said, "Your mama, loving your mama, loving you kids." That was his authenticity. His life has not been easy, but I don't perceive an ambiguity from him, or a regret. Maybe that devotion was his passion, and he did gain satisfaction from his work life. <br />my point is this: my dad's path was authentic, but it was one path. there are many authentic paths and they each look different, imo. <br /><br />Finally, I love what you say about romance and eroticism at the end. Very elevating. <br />Godspeed, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-19344519191218807002009-11-18T02:48:27.212-05:002009-11-18T02:48:27.212-05:00Garce,
Profound and moving. As always, it's ...Garce,<br /><br />Profound and moving. As always, it's a pleasure to read your writing.<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.com