tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post6513245212593177620..comments2023-07-03T08:50:54.449-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, & Stuff That Makes Me Crazy: Welcome Guest Blogger: Renee KnowlesMarianne Arkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-74990503270712055112008-08-21T13:54:00.000-04:002008-08-21T13:54:00.000-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Amy!ReneeThanks for stopping by, Amy!<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-82737718622369104682008-08-21T01:08:00.000-04:002008-08-21T01:08:00.000-04:00Lots to think about, Renee. Thanks for sharing.Lots to think about, Renee. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-70106408003068006482008-08-20T21:09:00.000-04:002008-08-20T21:09:00.000-04:00Hi Deb,What a great list! I especially could use t...Hi Deb,<BR/><BR/>What a great list! I especially could use the one about the hubby who grilled the hamburgers so you could write!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by to read my post!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-41606066609138566572008-08-20T21:08:00.000-04:002008-08-20T21:08:00.000-04:00Hi Brandy! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed...Hi Brandy! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-27809263909610012192008-08-20T21:07:00.000-04:002008-08-20T21:07:00.000-04:00Hi Savanna!So good of you to stop by! It IS a powe...Hi Savanna!<BR/><BR/>So good of you to stop by! It IS a powerful experience. And it helps me unwind and get ready for whatever may happen the next day.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-90537567729730323502008-08-20T21:06:00.000-04:002008-08-20T21:06:00.000-04:00Hi Tara,Writing can certainly take its toll. And s...Hi Tara,<BR/><BR/>Writing can certainly take its toll. And some days are harder than others in this business. I actually keep a folder/e-folder of all my "positives" when it comes to writing--i.e. great reviews, a wonderful reader e-mail, a note from my editor, etc.<BR/><BR/>This helps when the times are tough.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting!<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-75409681764572757492008-08-20T21:04:00.000-04:002008-08-20T21:04:00.000-04:00Hi Helen! Thanks for coming by :)Yes, doesn't it j...Hi Helen! Thanks for coming by :)<BR/><BR/>Yes, doesn't it just take remembering a few things each night to make a difference?<BR/><BR/>BTW, looking forward to reading Seduced in Seoul this week!!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-49131975756056781332008-08-20T20:15:00.000-04:002008-08-20T20:15:00.000-04:00Marianne, I have this silly grin on my face just n...Marianne, I have this silly grin on my face just now. I'd never heard of a gratitude journal, or anything close, but what a simple, and powerful way to strengthen our positive thoughts.<BR/><BR/>As for me, tonight I'm grateful for<BR/>1 - The feel of the night breeze through the open window,<BR/>2 - A dear husband who grilled hamburgers so I could write, and finally,<BR/>3 - For the friend who sent me the link to your post! <BR/><BR/>Thank you!!! Now back to my book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-89816081748964789982008-08-20T17:01:00.000-04:002008-08-20T17:01:00.000-04:00Wow! What a beautiful and insightful post. Thank y...Wow! What a beautiful and insightful post. Thank you!<BR/>I hope you have a pleasant day!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-43040226228231333042008-08-20T16:01:00.000-04:002008-08-20T16:01:00.000-04:00Hi, Renee, beautiful blog. I never did journaling ...Hi, Renee, beautiful blog. I never did journaling on gratitude. But I decided to make a habit of being grateful for the things I hadn't noticed before. It is a powerful experience, and very eye opening. And for years I had a peace I hadn't known before.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1608417755426048252008-08-20T14:48:00.000-04:002008-08-20T14:48:00.000-04:00Good post and maybe that is something I ought to t...Good post and maybe that is something I ought to try. Some days writing can take its toll too and this might be a way to remind oneself its still worth doing it.Tara S Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09564165360221348612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-75574472689791740222008-08-20T13:48:00.000-04:002008-08-20T13:48:00.000-04:00Hi Renee! What a wonderful idea. It's so easy to...Hi Renee! What a wonderful idea. It's so easy to take the blessings in our lives for granted. While I've never kept a gratitude journal, I did keep a journal where, in the evenings, I'd write down three good things that happened during the day. Kind of the same thing. Great post!<BR/><BR/>Helen<BR/>www.helensheroes.blogspot.comHelen Hardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820047167673628170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-57895661417569184802008-08-20T13:39:00.000-04:002008-08-20T13:39:00.000-04:00Hi Paisley,Friends and family are the best! I am v...Hi Paisley,<BR/><BR/>Friends and family are the best! I am very blessed as well.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment!<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-4972619217161694252008-08-20T13:38:00.001-04:002008-08-20T13:38:00.001-04:00Hi Melissa! Thanks for stopping by!ReneeHi Melissa! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-50900832660543106142008-08-20T13:38:00.000-04:002008-08-20T13:38:00.000-04:00Hi Diane,I learned that lesson as well when my dad...Hi Diane,<BR/><BR/>I learned that lesson as well when my dad passed on a couple of years ago--the gratitude journaling merely made it stick :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting!<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-24929779769556657682008-08-20T13:36:00.000-04:002008-08-20T13:36:00.000-04:00Thanks, Sarita! What a lovely name you have :)Rene...Thanks, Sarita! What a lovely name you have :)<BR/><BR/>ReneeRenee Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10244916099751419606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-64004327156348851212008-08-20T13:11:00.000-04:002008-08-20T13:11:00.000-04:00You are so right, Renee. I know how you feel abou...You are so right, Renee. I know how you feel about luck. I am not lucky at cards, etc. but I do have a great family and friends who are so supportive. I count that as my best luck of all.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-32798453430175199702008-08-20T10:36:00.000-04:002008-08-20T10:36:00.000-04:00Thanks for the post!Thanks for the post!Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-29060670000528034682008-08-20T10:03:00.000-04:002008-08-20T10:03:00.000-04:00I agree with you, Renee! We have to concentrate on...I agree with you, Renee! We have to concentrate on the things that make our lives precious and to be thankful! Great post!Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-7924157423861516862008-08-20T08:04:00.000-04:002008-08-20T08:04:00.000-04:00What a wonderful post! A fabulous way to begin the...What a wonderful post! A fabulous way to begin the day. Thank you. :)Sarita Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236262575377618259noreply@blogger.com