tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post116510451954021360..comments2024-02-15T23:41:36.425-08:00Comments on SIMPLY WAIT: MY CHARACTERS AND I SHARE A MEALPatry Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165704866019407272006-12-09T14:54:00.000-08:002006-12-09T14:54:00.000-08:00ps-- My family's been giving me a hard time lately...ps-- My family's been giving me a hard time lately about my writing uniform-- this, even after I bought brand new PJ's that look vaguely like yoga pants. They finally coaxed me to dress at 1pm today...<BR/><BR/>Maryowlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169255573932551049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165704739871945652006-12-09T14:52:00.000-08:002006-12-09T14:52:00.000-08:00Hi! I just found your blog thru Publisher's Marke...Hi! I just found your blog thru Publisher's Marketplace. I loved your story there of the phone call from your agent. Lately I've been dreaming of such a moment myself..<BR/><BR/>Mary, writin' mom to manyowlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169255573932551049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165430487123505782006-12-06T10:41:00.000-08:002006-12-06T10:41:00.000-08:00fred: Wow! No wonder the food always sounds so app...fred: Wow! No wonder the food always sounds so appealing at your place!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165426338864140912006-12-06T09:32:00.000-08:002006-12-06T09:32:00.000-08:00Part of me is Italian. The name is Eastern Europea...Part of me is Italian. The name is Eastern European Jewish. Also have French, Dutch, Swiss, German, Austrian and Canadian. My wife is from Mexico so I am an equal opportunity gorger!Fred Garberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308938520063396329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165417743044761932006-12-06T07:09:00.000-08:002006-12-06T07:09:00.000-08:00fred: For some reason, I always thought you were I...fred: For some reason, I always thought you were Italian--though your name doesn't particularly support that theory. <BR/><BR/>patti: I always love your recipes! Sun dried tomatoes are an excellent idea...Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165415979889542632006-12-06T06:39:00.000-08:002006-12-06T06:39:00.000-08:00Hi Patry.I'm delighted that you and your character...Hi Patry.<BR/><BR/>I'm delighted that you and your characters liked the recipe! Tomatoes sound like a great idea. Maybe even sun dried would be a good addition.P. A. Moedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121653584180540590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165250302071252342006-12-04T08:38:00.000-08:002006-12-04T08:38:00.000-08:00I am with you on the tomatoes.I am with you on the tomatoes.Fred Garberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308938520063396329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165201115070581642006-12-03T18:58:00.000-08:002006-12-03T18:58:00.000-08:00amishlaw: I'm not claiming to be Dickens, but I do...amishlaw: I'm not claiming to be Dickens, but I do weep for my characters. After the demise of one particularly beloved character, I was so forlorn, I seriously thought I'd never write another word.<BR/><BR/>kg: The writer's uniform is the best outfit ever--but next time, I'll change before I go to the store. Folks in the real world just aren't as impressed with the magical pajamas as you and I are.<BR/><BR/>tinker: I think you and Kat and everyone from AEM have inspired me for life. Hope you enjoy the recipe!<BR/><BR/>tammy: Now THAT sounds like a marvelous outfit. I especially like the horizontally striped purple kneesocks. I think I need to get some of those to go with the polka dot pajamas from Target that Alexandra G. inspired me to buy.<BR/><BR/>colleen: Let me know how it turns out! The official name is spaghetti di ettore, but my character has a three year old who just calls it s'getti and eggs. Push the red peppers to the side and I think kids would love it.<BR/><BR/>delia: Lately your posts have felt like long, thoughtful November walks. I've enjoyed taking them with you.<BR/><BR/>kerstin: I grew up with spaghetti that was boiled to mush--as well as abominations like "Franco American", but I loved it anyway. Now, however, I'm spoiled. It has to be al dente--which usually happens instinctively around here.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for introducing me to Summer. I'm going to put up a permanent link to her blog tonight.<BR/><BR/>darlene: And easy to prepare. Don't forget that! Thanks for stopping by!Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165173399064487172006-12-03T11:16:00.000-08:002006-12-03T11:16:00.000-08:00MMmmmm looks healthy and yummy :)and I must try ou...MMmmmm looks healthy and yummy :)<BR/><BR/>and I must try out those sites, thanks sweetie :D<BR/>xxx darleneDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081653211179263967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165173073857259172006-12-03T11:11:00.000-08:002006-12-03T11:11:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165167383297589602006-12-03T09:36:00.000-08:002006-12-03T09:36:00.000-08:00I love spaghetti, too! Strangely enough, rather th...I love spaghetti, too! Strangely enough, rather than being a staple, they were considered somewhat of a delicacy and treat when I grew up. Only chefs in restaurants could be trusted to boil them to their al dente perfection, confirmed by my first attempt at overcooking them aged 14. Luckily living with an Italian family for one year as an au-pair means that I am now a mean al dente pasta cook. <BR/><BR/>I am glad you found Summer! She is one of my favorites, a truly multi-talented artist and I love her quirky and often funny writing; I have always said about her that when I read her stuff I can literally "hear" her talk. Having had the pleasure of meeting her in person my impression was confirmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165165891894144902006-12-03T09:11:00.000-08:002006-12-03T09:11:00.000-08:00Your writing muse is certainly inspired by fine fo...Your writing muse is certainly inspired by fine food isn't he/she? Mine has been inspired by long walks lately--and the bare-branches of the trees outside. Sounds delicious...<BR/>--D.--Left-handed Trees...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06057727021295729384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165161017389522142006-12-03T07:50:00.000-08:002006-12-03T07:50:00.000-08:00It's too early in the morning to be this intoxicat...It's too early in the morning to be this intoxicated with words, images, and new places. Your post got me blog hopping! And hungry! I've copied down the recipe. I'll let you know if I make it and how it turns out. <BR/><BR/>I love thinking about your character making and eating this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165149975728712132006-12-03T04:46:00.000-08:002006-12-03T04:46:00.000-08:00Coming in from Tinker's Art (and to her from AME)....Coming in from Tinker's Art (and to her from AME)...I had to leave a note about attire...I'm an artist. My studio is my basement and garage and I was packing for a show. It was chilly so I had on my painting tshirt, well worn clamdiggers and horizonatally stripped purple knee socks to be sure my legs didn't get chilly. then I realized I had to go and get "bank" for the show, slipped on my raspbery slides and out the door I went. Without a second thought until I got a really funny look at the bank. =] I also had to go to the grocery store but I took the socks off first....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165140655204540922006-12-03T02:10:00.000-08:002006-12-03T02:10:00.000-08:00Yum - thank you (and your characters :) for the li...Yum - thank you (and your characters :) for the link to the recipe - I've been looking for something new (and easy!) to try. I agree with your estimation of the tomato's divine properties, and think I might have to add some of those myself (substituting them for the capers - I love 'em, but my husband can't stand the sight of them - sigh).<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you're still experimenting with art - I can't wait to see what you do with those colored pencils!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165122614270996302006-12-02T21:10:00.000-08:002006-12-02T21:10:00.000-08:00The "official writing uniform." LOL! It's the magi...The "official writing uniform." LOL! It's the magical writing pajamas again --- they are so important. <BR/><BR/>I'm going to have to check out the Momster blog you recommend --- I need to learn more about making mess-proof rooms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695927.post-1165121714431064652006-12-02T20:55:00.000-08:002006-12-02T20:55:00.000-08:00Looks yummy. Sometime I'd like to read how you in...Looks yummy. Sometime I'd like to read how you interact with your characters. Do they become real people for you? I read a biography of Dickens which told how he would become very depressed and sad when one of his characters died.Crockheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410758631825372736noreply@blogger.com