tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post4369366302078007072..comments2024-03-26T04:24:19.478-07:00Comments on Sweet Romance Reads: Who Knew Writer’s Block Could be this Cute? By Karen RockDonna Fasanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386295931460318306noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-13276032784232270572015-04-29T16:26:05.725-07:002015-04-29T16:26:05.725-07:00Hi, Pam :-) I'm so glad you stopped by! Apache...Hi, Pam :-) I'm so glad you stopped by! Apache is your horse, too. Horses don't just come for anyone so you have a bond that can't be broken. My neighbors had horses and ponies and they let us ride them. It was such a thrill and I felt like I owned the horse (Dusty) whenever I rode him- so I know how you feel <3Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-31931262308965454712015-04-29T16:21:15.780-07:002015-04-29T16:21:15.780-07:00Haha- I want those Keebler elves so they'll br...Haha- I want those Keebler elves so they'll bring me cookies, too :) alas, we're on our own... Though luckily we have each other in our wonderful SSR sisterhood who support each other xoKaren Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-49459503473460575412015-04-29T16:18:08.009-07:002015-04-29T16:18:08.009-07:00Thank you, Aileen- that was so sweet to say <3Thank you, Aileen- that was so sweet to say <3Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-5820868780396984182015-04-29T16:17:25.876-07:002015-04-29T16:17:25.876-07:00We have great taste in pet names, Julie- lol- and ...We have great taste in pet names, Julie- lol- and I love labs! They are the ultimate family dog with such huge hearts. Tell her from me that her grey makes her look distinguished:)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-59434998066575750432015-04-29T16:17:17.635-07:002015-04-29T16:17:17.635-07:00Hey Karen! Now you know your biggest fan is gon...Hey Karen! Now you know your biggest fan is gonna jump in on this discussion! Today I went up where Doug an I used to live when we were teenagers to the horses that are living across from where I once lived. Most people are going to share with you about cat's and / or dog's. These aren't my horses but I sure wish the one could be! Apache' is a sweet girl and I love taking apples and carrots to her and the other two. The one horse shy's away and that's ok. Apache' however, knows when I come walking up the road or when I drive up. She comes right to me like she is mine and for that few minutes she is! She let's me pet her, talk to her, and hand feed her those treat's. So doesn't the other horse. I have no idea what that one is called so I just say , " hey , Blaze"! She , too, is sweet and loves the treats. I have always wanted a horse and I know I never will so this is as close to owning one as I will get. Apache' sometime last summer or fall got into what we call burrdocks in her mane. No one took the time to clean it out of her braids. When I stopped today she was very well groomed to the point of nothing in her mane!! That made me happy. I felt sad tho because she has a mark , near her eye, that healing. It might be a hoof mark from one of the other's.... I am most happiest when I get to see " my" horse and talk to her like some lunatic! I hope she is there for many more years to come. PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-47097119632900216792015-04-29T16:15:31.188-07:002015-04-29T16:15:31.188-07:00Aw! You are so good to Mocha! I never thought to p...Aw! You are so good to Mocha! I never thought to put a cushion by a cabinet for our daring kitties. I remember when one of my cat's got atop our kitchen cabinets (and they nearly reach the ceiling) and I panicked! As for the writing, I'm glad if I inspired a possible approach. It really does help to just write at a certain time and be firm with yourself that no matter how bad it comes out, you're not stopping- eventually your mind will give up the good stuff :-)Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-62749978838964425312015-04-29T16:10:19.855-07:002015-04-29T16:10:19.855-07:00Denise, your story made me cry with you. You were ...Denise, your story made me cry with you. You were a wonderful pet mom and she came to you because somehow she sensed you would care for her as beautifully as you did. She's meowing at angels and waiting until you are surely united some day ((HUGS))Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-56174855951178378842015-04-29T16:09:17.799-07:002015-04-29T16:09:17.799-07:00Zoey is a darling little dog, Karen. I can underst...Zoey is a darling little dog, Karen. I can understand why she takes all your time. Glad you have a routine again, though. Those books don't write themselves! Unless there really are writing elves or promotion elves out there.Helen Scott Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254001495060374379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-88293225198126608552015-04-29T13:28:38.721-07:002015-04-29T13:28:38.721-07:00Awww! How sweet they are!Awww! How sweet they are!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00043935779762436112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-52471520690610330212015-04-29T13:00:40.381-07:002015-04-29T13:00:40.381-07:00So cute. I have a "Zoe" too, but she doe...So cute. I have a "Zoe" too, but she doesn't look like your "Zoey." She's a big chocolate lab that is getting gray around her mouth. We've had her about 11 years. She's such a sweet girl. Julie Jarnaginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066689616022777802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-55886198094244505092015-04-29T12:53:30.497-07:002015-04-29T12:53:30.497-07:00I'm so glad you have your new little puppy, Ka...I'm so glad you have your new little puppy, Karen! But I know what you mean about the extra attention needed. It had been awhile since we had kittens around our house, & when we brought home Mocha, we were reminded to keep him away from anything dangerous, carefully remove him from the curtains he climbed, and set a cushion next to the china cabinet for him to land on after leaping up there from another table (when he was a little older). <br /><br />You bring up an interest insight concerning writing schedules. I hadn't thought about it that way, but it makes sense. Now if I can just get my mind to kick in more during writing sessions and less when I'm trying to sleep!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-53225314412189602712015-04-29T12:27:41.952-07:002015-04-29T12:27:41.952-07:00Karen, I went through a similar thing with a pure ...Karen, I went through a similar thing with a pure white cat that landed on my doorstep in a shopping bag--no bigger than a mouse. She was only about two weeks old! Her chances of survival were very slim, but she made it and lived for 15 years. She had to have both ears removed, one at a time, due to skin cancer. It was more traumatic for me than her, but...gosh, I have to quit writing about this. That hole in my heart from her passing is making me emotional. She's been gone for a long time, but it still seems like yesterday. I now have 3 other cats that I love very much, but that one will always be my baby. Northern Lights Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10623514975932651388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-85564725680585672032015-04-29T10:06:52.086-07:002015-04-29T10:06:52.086-07:00You're welcome, Beate :) I love posting on the...You're welcome, Beate :) I love posting on the Sweet Reads Blog. Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-89768610561547782212015-04-29T10:05:24.908-07:002015-04-29T10:05:24.908-07:00Great advice, Karen! I don't have a puppy but ...Great advice, Karen! I don't have a puppy but have to stick to a routine, too! Thanks for posting!Beate Boekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299015488989360031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-51039744725618792122015-04-29T09:59:25.820-07:002015-04-29T09:59:25.820-07:00Haha- if you only knew the crazy words I've po...Haha- if you only knew the crazy words I've posted... especially with my "smart" (not!) phone autocorrecting me. Sheesh. Thanks, Muriel :) Older, sedentary dogs like Cheyenne are wonderful! Loving and they know all the routines. If Greg hadn't surprised me with Zoey, I wouldn't have gotten another dog but now I'm glad he did. She is a sweetie!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-56386271179310602072015-04-29T09:02:48.884-07:002015-04-29T09:02:48.884-07:00Not 'eight.' but 'right.' Remember...Not 'eight.' but 'right.' Remember to proofread before publishing!Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-50494443618851260822015-04-29T09:01:59.152-07:002015-04-29T09:01:59.152-07:00Eight, this is what we're always telling each ...Eight, this is what we're always telling each other - the writer has to live to have something to write about - to WANT to write. Zoey is adorable and as I read your schedule, I thank God for 12-year-old, sedentary Cheyenne.Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-51449337446301889002015-04-29T08:40:22.388-07:002015-04-29T08:40:22.388-07:00Aw! Thanks so much, Melinda :) You're right. Z...Aw! Thanks so much, Melinda :) You're right. Zoey is a gift and I'm blessed to have her in my life. Deadlines- shemdlines- lol. Tally sounds cute and I love that you are boosting her confidence with so much time, attention and love. You're a great pet mom!Karen Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621736343432643472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-63324514595450766372015-04-29T08:09:31.357-07:002015-04-29T08:09:31.357-07:00Oh, Karen! I am still walking this path with 18 mo...Oh, Karen! I am still walking this path with 18 month old Tally. We run every morning. We play fetch while I check social media. She gnaws on disgusting smelling hooves filled with a coating of peanut butter.<br /><br />To build her confidence, we got a dog trainer - first here at home when she was very young, and then in classes. Tally has had swim lessons and goes on field trips. Last week we had dinner with a class filled with German Shepherds at Panera Bread (no shrubs were destroyed, no diners disrupted). <br /><br />The lost "productivity" is so worth it. She gives back much more than I could ever give to her - unconditional love, a reminder that life is meant to be lived (not spent looking at a computer screen). Enjoy your new addition. She looks adorable.Melinda Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07008876199054404069noreply@blogger.com