tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post2137174514108902369..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Winter Writing WonderlandTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21698073504979962322011-03-01T18:31:38.985-08:002011-03-01T18:31:38.985-08:00@ Len, if I try to have perfect conditions, I'...@ Len, if I try to have perfect conditions, I'd never write! But I do feel better when things are organized and quiet. And preferably some sun is streaming through the window. <br /><br />I'm glad you found the post!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-82700724775579127252011-03-01T18:09:56.506-08:002011-03-01T18:09:56.506-08:00Ahhh what a day you had there, Theresa! I wouldn&#...Ahhh what a day you had there, Theresa! I wouldn't be in the right frame of mind either.<br /><br />Schedule? Argh. I can't follow one even if I try. My life is different each day. On a good day, I am able to write for hours when the conditions are perfect and my son is at school and well, the house is in order, and there aren't errands or any appointments to go to. February was a bad writing month for me. I wasn't able to do much. There was a lot of stress around me that I couldn't think properly and wasn't even able to read the book I have been wanting to read.<br /><br />How could I have missed this post?Len Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-73967033094988813722011-02-24T06:21:49.167-08:002011-02-24T06:21:49.167-08:00@ Alesa, I'll probably go purple since it'...@ Alesa, I'll probably go purple since it's my favorite color. Maybe I can convince the publisher to make the cover purple so it will look like a book promotion. I'm sure there are plenty of people my age with purple hair.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-19979106875304720452011-02-24T06:12:04.449-08:002011-02-24T06:12:04.449-08:00Perhaps you should celebrate the day you become a ...Perhaps you should celebrate the day you become a full time author with a new colour of hair? (^-^)Avohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-19870852764793875662011-02-24T05:59:37.438-08:002011-02-24T05:59:37.438-08:00@ Trisha, I don't get a week because there'...@ Trisha, I don't get a week because there's too much else going on. Today, I'll be lucky if I cram in an hour! But I appreciate the week nonetheless. Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />@ Alesa, the pink hair is to promote The Liar Society by sisters Lisa and Laura Roecker. The protagonist has pink hair, so fellow bloggers are showing their support of the book by getting their hair pinkified. Should I do it for real?<br /><br />I never used eggplant in korma. My base is broth, cashews, onion, shallot, garlic, ginger, spices, a little coconut and a little cream.<br /><br />I love saag. No, I bought nan. We sometimes fry papadam, but not this time.<br /><br />@ Sari, I had a huge writing day yesterday. I'm about to post about it. Thanks for the comment!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-65838638784366341222011-02-23T22:29:55.956-08:002011-02-23T22:29:55.956-08:00Wow sounds like a loooong day. I hope you managed ...Wow sounds like a loooong day. I hope you managed to get some writing done with nothing else going wrong!Sari Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157780034728554529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-22292815430445356872011-02-23T18:30:17.129-08:002011-02-23T18:30:17.129-08:00I see pink hair.... ?
Insofar as I make korma, I ...I see pink hair.... ?<br /><br />Insofar as I make korma, I use a mixture of coconut milk and crème fraiche, cashews, eggplant, and red onions (and spices of course). <br /><br />I've never made saag paneer, but Khnoum occasionally gets it when we go out for Indian. Are you making flat bread to go with these indian dishes? <br />Mmm... Whenever you talk about cooking, you make me feel like eating. : jAvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-2028844297116660792011-02-23T18:01:25.179-08:002011-02-23T18:01:25.179-08:00I'm jealous of your week full of writing! very...I'm jealous of your week full of writing! very jealous. hehe<br /><br />But then, I tend to do LESS writing when I'm on holidays.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-90065848725194742352011-02-23T17:27:11.420-08:002011-02-23T17:27:11.420-08:00@ Elana, I feel like a badger for everything. I n...@ Elana, I feel like a badger for everything. I need a badger badge.<br /><br />I only try create a schedule when I have too many days of getting nothing done. <br /><br />@ Niamh, it's sad how our time gets taken with other stuff. Today I got to write for hours and it was so satisfying. I won't be able to devote as much time tomorrow, but I hope to squeeze in some writing.<br /><br />@ Shopgirl, thanks for the comment. I guess being a parent brings the same challenges to everyone. <br /><br />Glad you became a follower!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25192142466425419202011-02-23T17:05:42.250-08:002011-02-23T17:05:42.250-08:00Your life sounds too much like mine, except for th...Your life sounds too much like mine, except for that part about being a teacher, which I admire. Love that quote!<br /><br />New followerShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435291786820680344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-40102904740942325892011-02-23T14:30:56.810-08:002011-02-23T14:30:56.810-08:00Thats such a good post, sorry for your hectic days...Thats such a good post, sorry for your hectic days but they made me feel better reading about them! esp your head spewing moment! Your not alone! <br /><br />Glad to hear in the comments section that you did get some writing! <br /><br />I agree fully with your quote, really well chosen, i used to have a schedule, mornings, two hours, three days a week, but somehow we parted ways..so much to do! These past few days I've taken to carrying around my writing folder to grab a moment during the day...knowing me I'll probably lose it!<br /><br />Thanks for this post!Niamhhttp://niamhboyce.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14266172859311196332011-02-23T11:34:45.513-08:002011-02-23T11:34:45.513-08:00Oh my heck! I know I shouldn't be laughing but...Oh my heck! I know I shouldn't be laughing but I am. Especially over the "choose a breakfast" badgering. I swear that's ALL I DO.<br /><br />Love the day. I never stick to a schedule. I do what I can at the last possible second.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87295459238491616542011-02-23T11:22:25.426-08:002011-02-23T11:22:25.426-08:00@ Alesa, at least I'm making it up today. I t...@ Alesa, at least I'm making it up today. I tweaked chapters 17-21 and wrote 3.5 words so far. Since it's 2:20 pm, I should probably shower soon. And iron. <br /><br />I used coconut milk, but I think next time I'd do a yogurt combo. It came out pretty. Tonight I'm cooking Saag Paneer. <br /><br />How do you make Korma?<br /><br />@ Glynis, I'm pretty unscheduled too. If I do have a day off, I try to spend the morning writing. But that only works if nobody is home.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-16265938915032723992011-02-23T09:59:24.682-08:002011-02-23T09:59:24.682-08:00I am worn out reading your day!
No schedule for m...I am worn out reading your day!<br /><br />No schedule for me. I try. I fail. I give up. ;0Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41673982551519705482011-02-23T08:24:11.767-08:002011-02-23T08:24:11.767-08:00Blah... To the blah day! Still, you seem to have w...Blah... To the blah day! Still, you seem to have weathered it well all things considered! <br /><br />And chicken Korma! Yum! Do you use coconut milk, or yoghurt, or both? <br /><br />I hope that today works out for you!Avohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808959359850145003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-51377635034044364792011-02-23T05:39:59.764-08:002011-02-23T05:39:59.764-08:00@ Nas, thanks. Craziness/life happens!
@ LR, I&#...@ Nas, thanks. Craziness/life happens!<br /><br />@ LR, I'm often like that too. But since I don't get much time anymore, I need to take advantage when I can. Today is the day... probably. Definitely.<br /><br />@ Angela, 9am blogging stops and writing begins!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-4553540609582962462011-02-23T05:34:37.692-08:002011-02-23T05:34:37.692-08:00@ Kelly, glad that day is over! Today is filled w...@ Kelly, glad that day is over! Today is filled with possibilities. <br /><br />@ Neurotic Workaholic, perfect point. If we don't participate in life, what would we write about?<br /><br />When it comes to planning and the act of writing itself, I'm a panster, like you. I can schedule here and there to write, but mostly it all gets done by the seat of my tights.<br /><br />@ Al, so true. I never got back into the right frame of mind yesterday, but I hope to get there today. <br /><br />@ Sharon, thank you. Me too!<br /><br />@ Brigid, they need to be invited. Today, my daughter will go to a friend's house. My son is self-sufficient. I'm going to write and write (I hope).Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-67638593321687511172011-02-23T05:26:55.393-08:002011-02-23T05:26:55.393-08:00@ Jules, glad you liked the quote. If the calling ...@ Jules, glad you liked the quote. If the calling didn't work, I may have resorted to a rock but only to get the sister's attention. I didn't need to since she locked herself outside!<br /><br />@ CherylAnne, that is how it feels - make the time by being selfish. There's always cooking, laundry, and other chores to do. We have to carve out time. Yesterday didn't work, but I hope today will.<br /><br />@ Jemi, the day was filled with stuff to do. Post office food shopping, and laundry. My chicken korma came out pretty good.<br /><br />@ Tana, I'm not so unusual, am I? Though the story itself doesn't happen everyday!<br /><br />@ Joanne, I need to write FICTION. I'm not counting the blog stuff! Yes, today will be Writing Wednesday beginning at 9am.<br /><br />@ The Words Crafter, planning chaos sounds dangerous. Life has got so much unplanned chaos as it is!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-18431018087744437192011-02-23T05:21:17.904-08:002011-02-23T05:21:17.904-08:00Most entertaining blog post ever! I'm sorry yo...Most entertaining blog post ever! I'm sorry you had one of those days. I hope you found time to write later, or maybe today? Who knows . . .Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-834776190383574162011-02-23T01:15:46.392-08:002011-02-23T01:15:46.392-08:00No schedule for me! There is just no use.
I'l...No schedule for me! There is just no use.<br /><br />I'll do nothing for 4 days and then write like crazy for 2. That's how I roll. Can't change it. :)LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29560563185857639702011-02-22T23:48:03.831-08:002011-02-22T23:48:03.831-08:00I so agree with all the above comments. Poor you.I so agree with all the above comments. Poor you.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-88880413907638953972011-02-22T23:29:44.451-08:002011-02-22T23:29:44.451-08:00Theresa, poor you. The frame of mind has to be ri...Theresa, poor you. The frame of mind has to be right.<br />What about trying to organise a sleepover for both your kids at their friends? May work for you.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-56489236689325833922011-02-22T22:38:53.251-08:002011-02-22T22:38:53.251-08:00I'm so sorry you had such a stressful day. :...I'm so sorry you had such a stressful day. :( I hope tomorrow goes better. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-58756072677520484942011-02-22T22:36:43.444-08:002011-02-22T22:36:43.444-08:00I hate moments like those and it does take ages to...I hate moments like those and it does take ages to get back in the right frame of mind to write.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25001973573394355802011-02-22T20:51:31.969-08:002011-02-22T20:51:31.969-08:00Hahaha, your description made me laugh! But I'...Hahaha, your description made me laugh! But I'm laughing with you, not at you. :) I'm sorry you didn't get time to write, but it's like what they say...sometimes life just gets in the way. <br />I have tried making schedules before, but the hard part is sticking to them. Like you said, something always seems to come up that prevents me from doing what I planned to do. It'd be easier if I lived in isolation and didn't have to answer to anyone. But then I might not have anything to write about.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.com