tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post116313009614252497..comments2024-02-15T23:41:36.425-08:00Comments on SIMPLY WAIT: TWO SHOVELS AND A HOEPatry Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163783091580536392006-11-17T09:04:00.000-08:002006-11-17T09:04:00.000-08:00thanks, ainelivia!thanks, ainelivia!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163724051584672742006-11-16T16:40:00.000-08:002006-11-16T16:40:00.000-08:00a really great site patry. the synopsis of your bo...a really great site patry. the synopsis of your book has whetted my appetite even more now, I look forward to the book itselfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163518175916491522006-11-14T07:29:00.000-08:002006-11-14T07:29:00.000-08:00Thanks, Colleen. Wonder if we ever passed each oth...Thanks, Colleen. Wonder if we ever passed each other on the street, or maybe on Nantasket Beach...wonder if our grandparents might have known each other, maybe even worked in the same factory. Funny, isn't it?Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163479345911405272006-11-13T20:42:00.000-08:002006-11-13T20:42:00.000-08:00Love the website and the photos of you on the beac...Love the website and the photos of you on the beach and your talk about Brockton make me homesick. My grandmother lived in Brockton and worked in a shoe factory. We went to her house every Thanksgiving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163394586681303062006-11-12T21:09:00.000-08:002006-11-12T21:09:00.000-08:00donna: Thank god for that, eh?donna: Thank god for that, eh?Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163393112985051302006-11-12T20:45:00.000-08:002006-11-12T20:45:00.000-08:00Hey, you forgot to have eight more kids and become...Hey, you forgot to have eight more kids and become president!donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762690167864156774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163303847338922882006-11-11T19:57:00.000-08:002006-11-11T19:57:00.000-08:00cloudscome: Thank you and welcome! Great photo by ...cloudscome: Thank you and welcome! Great photo by the way!<BR/><BR/>jane poe: (I love that name) Strangely, that last line was instinctive and I wasn't exactly sure what it means. But you are surely right--both about the line, and the message my subconscious is giving me about my life.<BR/><BR/>natalie: thank you, and I agree with you about the photos. The beach shots were all taken by my husband, and capture the real me, messy hair and all, much better than the made-up professional one does.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163267974780855952006-11-11T09:59:00.000-08:002006-11-11T09:59:00.000-08:00Patry, the site looks/functions beautifully. And I...Patry, the site looks/functions beautifully. And I love the striking photo of you standing defiantly, proudly, confidently in the tall grass. Much better than the somewhat too sweetly-smiling one in the bio.<BR/>XXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163265058556659132006-11-11T09:10:00.000-08:002006-11-11T09:10:00.000-08:00This photograph almost looks like a painting! Won...This photograph almost looks like a painting! Wonderful haibun, I love the last line <I>what will we dig for now?</I> ...indeed, what new adventure or exploration waits? <I>much peace, JP</I>JP (mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03120439923927414464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163242893858432722006-11-11T03:01:00.000-08:002006-11-11T03:01:00.000-08:00I love how the photo and haibun compliment each ot...I love how the photo and haibun compliment each other so well. Nice job!Andromeda Jazmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355192738014962965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163232472547995172006-11-11T00:07:00.000-08:002006-11-11T00:07:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163218978923077752006-11-10T20:22:00.000-08:002006-11-10T20:22:00.000-08:00zhoen: Potatoes maybe?zhoen: Potatoes maybe?Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163218314541013352006-11-10T20:11:00.000-08:002006-11-10T20:11:00.000-08:00I wanted to tell you to take your pick.I wanted to tell you to take your pick.Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163217197224461752006-11-10T19:53:00.000-08:002006-11-10T19:53:00.000-08:00robin: In the past, I was almost never capable of ...robin: In the past, I was almost never capable of brevity, preferring--or maybe needing to s-p-r-a-w-l, but lately I've seen the value of economy. <BR/><BR/>kathryn: Seeing the Website, I did feel a bit grown up, like I needed to go out and get myself a pair of patent leather shoes and a matching bag. But when I looked in the mirror, the same old face looked back. <BR/><BR/>gulnaz: thank you sweetie--especially for envisioning the movie! Hold that thought for me, okay?<BR/><BR/>mb: I still remember when you posted the champagne bottle on the day I sold my novel. Your friendship meant and continues to mean a lot. I thank you for it.<BR/><BR/>pearl: Thank you. Really enjoyed working in a structured form--which is usually not my style at all.<BR/><BR/>tinker: Maybe you should try one? With one of your fabulous drawings to go with it, of course.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163216090909359452006-11-10T19:34:00.000-08:002006-11-10T19:34:00.000-08:00The website looks fantastic - and I like the haibu...The website looks fantastic - and I like the haibun (and the photo). I only read just recently of that form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163193306500547932006-11-10T13:15:00.000-08:002006-11-10T13:15:00.000-08:00Lovely cadence. Very seasonal.Lovely cadence. Very seasonal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163191893495817432006-11-10T12:51:00.000-08:002006-11-10T12:51:00.000-08:00Patry, have you any idea how proud and happy I am ...Patry, have you any idea how proud and happy I am for you? I love the luminosity of your eyes in that light in the photograph, wow. Enjoyed your haibunMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515233228776181123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163189968645495552006-11-10T12:19:00.000-08:002006-11-10T12:19:00.000-08:00btw, i can see a tv show or a movie based on it.btw, i can see a tv show or a movie based on it.gulnazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303326222747011474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163189888398338882006-11-10T12:18:00.000-08:002006-11-10T12:18:00.000-08:00i loved reading about your grandfather and getting...i loved reading about your grandfather and getting to know about your life a little more.<BR/>i'm so happy for you!<BR/>XOXOgulnazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303326222747011474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163189404695895412006-11-10T12:10:00.000-08:002006-11-10T12:10:00.000-08:00that was beautiful!i did not know about haibun, th...that was beautiful!<BR/>i did not know about haibun, thanks...i loved it!<BR/>i cant wait to read your book!!<BR/><BR/>the website is fantastic, loved it and you are looking luminous in the picture!gulnazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303326222747011474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163181831701007002006-11-10T10:03:00.000-08:002006-11-10T10:03:00.000-08:00Patry, very impressive site! Congrats! And nice ha...Patry, very impressive site! Congrats! And nice haibun and photograph too.paris parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163181076553776502006-11-10T09:51:00.000-08:002006-11-10T09:51:00.000-08:00Your website is impressive! You're "all grown up" ...Your website is impressive! You're "all grown up" now as a writer. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163178717208512482006-11-10T09:11:00.000-08:002006-11-10T09:11:00.000-08:00Patry-- My email was returned.It will not be deliv...Patry-- My email was returned.<BR/><BR/>It will not be delivered. Would you email me -- newdharmabums at yahoo dot com. I have been wanting to write you for a while. Thank you.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386655587963143782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163178369709784522006-11-10T09:06:00.000-08:002006-11-10T09:06:00.000-08:00It's a wonderful site, Patry. I can't wait to read...It's a wonderful site, Patry. I can't wait to read the book. I sent you an email. <BR/><BR/>I love the idea of haibun. I am very drawn to brevity.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386655587963143782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1163176589124078402006-11-10T08:36:00.000-08:002006-11-10T08:36:00.000-08:00k: Here's hoping!sara: Ooh, cognac ads on the beac...k: Here's hoping!<BR/><BR/>sara: Ooh, cognac ads on the beach with the dogs! I can see it now! <BR/><BR/>gerry: Thanks for the good wishes, and yes to second and third and hundredth printings.<BR/><BR/>kat: There seem to be a lot of us Mass. natives floating around the blogahood. Thanks for casting your artistic eye on the site!<BR/><BR/>Tarakuanyin: Thank you. You all have no idea how nice it is for me to be able to share this with you--Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.com