tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post6631724829248324158..comments2023-11-02T16:24:33.638+01:00Comments on Ramblings Of A Madman: Reflecting on "Rubicon Heart"R.E.H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-59195046634587341252008-02-01T21:08:00.000+01:002008-02-01T21:08:00.000+01:00Guilty Secret: Thanks. That good feeling has a way...<B>Guilty Secret:</B> Thanks. That good feeling has a way of fluctuating though ;) Sometimes I worry about what I will write in the future... but, as I said in the introduction - the dice is cast - the rubicon is crossed - there is no turning back ;)R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-72653425706571022562008-02-01T19:45:00.000+01:002008-02-01T19:45:00.000+01:00I have so enjoyed catching up on what you have pos...I have so enjoyed catching up on what you have posted so far. I really can't wait to read on and I'm really pleased for you that you're feeling good about sharing it with us :)Guilty Secrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421149287486690752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-64125294217287227862008-01-14T19:53:00.000+01:002008-01-14T19:53:00.000+01:00G-Man: Thanks, [G-]Man.<B>G-Man:</B> Thanks, [G-]Man.R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-47047350483865050702008-01-14T16:05:00.000+01:002008-01-14T16:05:00.000+01:00Looking forward to it.Looking forward to it.g-manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419315566397268656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-72479739972936264822008-01-13T13:27:00.000+01:002008-01-13T13:27:00.000+01:00Tequila Mockingbird: Sorry to hear about your pare...<B>Tequila Mockingbird:</B> Sorry to hear about your parents. It's not right of them to drag you into it... you should just up and say something like:<BR/><BR/>"The divorce is your own problem, I will just keep on lovin' the both of you seperately"... but then, of course, I have little to no knowledge of the situation. I hope it all works out ok though.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. And, thanks for your encouragement.<BR/><BR/><B>Jo:</B> Thank You. I've also found that it is a lot harder than I thought it would be... putting all the fragments of my memory together... sometimes I'm not sure which happened first - and to make a narrative that is supposed to be linear is difficult.<BR/><BR/>The first chapter, I thought I had it all planned out - but now I've realized that I'm missing a lot of the pieces of the puzzle... I might have to rethink and merge the first two intended chapters into one.R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-57591770763812819562008-01-13T11:26:00.000+01:002008-01-13T11:26:00.000+01:00This caught me in your response to Emmeline: ...so...This caught me in your response to Emmeline: <I>...some of it may not be 100% accurate, but it will be in accordance with my memory of how it all went down.</I><BR/><BR/>I think that's a beautiful part of what you're doing here. One part is living it, the other part is living with it...what you give to your memories is also a form of creation, seeing the poetry, discovering what you got from a moment in time. It's fascinating, I'm glad you're sticking with it!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638509010212406012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-38905855563332619122008-01-13T00:05:00.000+01:002008-01-13T00:05:00.000+01:00i totally think it will be worth it. like, if i h...i totally think it will be worth it. like, if i had serious balls, i would be writing about my parents divorce right now. it's been going on for almost 2 years now, and granted i'm long out of the house, but since i'm an only child, they drag me into it, and it seriously headfucks me. it just needs to be done. like right now, i'm drunk before 5 because i started talking to my dad on the phone and ugh. i wont get into it. my point is, you have the balls to put painful aspects of your life out there on your blog, which is amazing. dont stop.Tequila Mockingbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898464891080149448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-81735793183917509312008-01-12T11:30:00.000+01:002008-01-12T11:30:00.000+01:00Tequila Mockingbird: Thank You. It's a challenge, ...<B>Tequila Mockingbird:</B> Thank You. It's a challenge, what I'm doing. But I believe (and hope) it will all be worth it.R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-42639957786961129852008-01-12T03:31:00.000+01:002008-01-12T03:31:00.000+01:00hot. seriously though, kudos for putting your per...hot. <BR/><BR/>seriously though, kudos for putting your personal self out there like that. i dont have the balls to do that. ive did it here and there, but i make an effort to close off my personal life from my blog. i totally heart what youre doing here.Tequila Mockingbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898464891080149448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-68790066957128158272008-01-11T23:44:00.000+01:002008-01-11T23:44:00.000+01:00Emmeline: In that way you are lucky... you have wr...<B>Emmeline:</B> In that way you are lucky... you have written documents to fall back on to remind you of the events.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to dig my story up from memory alone, mostly. This will make it very hard to create that dramatic flow and plot that I want for the story, so some of it may not be 100% accurate, but it will be in accordance with my memory of how it all went down.<BR/><BR/>i.e. A conversation between two people will be written in dialogue as in a novel, whereas the lines spoken may not be accurate - the general consensus of the conversation will amount to the same.<BR/><BR/><B>Tequila Mockingbird:</B> Well... #3 is my lucky number... ;)R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-12964700093988161522008-01-11T22:59:00.000+01:002008-01-11T22:59:00.000+01:00i cant wait for the next installment.so lets see, ...i cant wait for the next installment.<BR/><BR/>so lets see, you are telling the story of your first love, there's probably a second love somewhere, sooooo that means i'll be like # 3 right?Tequila Mockingbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898464891080149448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-48460491130293950452008-01-11T19:43:00.000+01:002008-01-11T19:43:00.000+01:00My roommate in college suggested I compile my lett...My roommate in college suggested I compile my letters to The Sports Fan and turn them into a story of some kind. I started to, back then, but it is still on my computer, unfinished. If I ever finish it I will look into publishing it. But it's different from the way I've been telling the story on the blog. The blog version of the story is much more raw. The version I have written out on the computer reads like a novel. We'll see if it ever goes any further. I don't know if I'll need it to, after doing the blog posts. This whole process has been really cathartic for me. I hope yours will be the same way for you!<BR/><BR/>EmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-69366410028571960582008-01-11T19:26:00.000+01:002008-01-11T19:26:00.000+01:00Dana: Well, I sure hope I don't cause you to lose ...<B>Dana:</B> Well, I sure hope I don't cause you to lose control of your bladder ;)<BR/><BR/><B>TT:</B> Yes, my blogfriends have been really friendly - so far. It's really great with all the support.<BR/><BR/><B>Leighann:</B> I'm glad that seems to be the general consensus here - that I write it as I see fit. On the other hand... why would anyone think differently?<BR/><BR/><B>Elle:</B> Sufficient encouraging ;) More coffee and you'll sound like you're on a caffeine high ;)<BR/><BR/>BTW - Link to your blog works just fine here; Forget previous reply.<BR/><BR/><B>Samantha K:</B> I might be fishing for your love and affection, sweetie ;)<BR/><BR/>Patience is a virtue, my dear.R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-50792089774534419512008-01-11T18:30:00.000+01:002008-01-11T18:30:00.000+01:00You fishing for compliments, sugar? Kidding, kiddi...You fishing for compliments, sugar? <BR/><BR/>Kidding, kidding. We all love you, so keep writing already. We're accepting but impatient ;)Samantha_Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396874424323846683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-57675470023875914172008-01-11T15:50:00.000+01:002008-01-11T15:50:00.000+01:00Yay! Go! Fire it up! Other encouraging words I can...Yay! Go! Fire it up! Other encouraging words I can't come up with without more coffee!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944744604331899166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-49353043825972511532008-01-11T14:51:00.000+01:002008-01-11T14:51:00.000+01:00I think you should write it however you're comfort...I think you should write it however you're comfortable writing. It's a personal experience and that alone is going to compell the words to flow just the way you want them to.<BR/><BR/>Good luck and I can't wait to read more!Leighannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412277002373792242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-69835858086431509792008-01-11T14:04:00.000+01:002008-01-11T14:04:00.000+01:00I'm hooked. No matter how it's written I'll read i...I'm hooked. No matter how it's written I'll read it.<BR/>It is nice to know that ppl in the blogworld are ( at least those who respond regularly) so great to help us 'champion' our musings. <BR/>Can I keep you?<BR/>;)tthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157492410943794052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-60162010690939549732008-01-11T12:44:00.000+01:002008-01-11T12:44:00.000+01:00I think it's your story and you should write it in...I think it's your story and you should write it in whatever way your story needs to be told! I have no doubt that some chapters will be dark, and some will have me peeing my pants - kind of like life in general.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05427053242655177097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-63925391345843513312008-01-11T12:30:00.000+01:002008-01-11T12:30:00.000+01:00Jay: I've noticed the same about people in Blogvil...<B>Jay:</B> I've noticed the same about people in Blogville. Maybe we are special kind of people - us bloggers. We all did choose to start a blog, and to write stuff about ourselves and all - and maybe because of that we have something in common...<BR/><BR/><B>Sparkling Red:</B> Writing stuff down is indeed a very powerful source for healing. Makes you think about stuff objectively, and not just fall into the depression.<BR/><BR/><B>RockDog:</B> I hope it will Rock your socks off! ;)<BR/><BR/><B>Lakota Princess:</B> You are so right. And it will be a pleasure to have your company as I take a walk down that path.R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-67087902971573182532008-01-11T12:20:00.000+01:002008-01-11T12:20:00.000+01:00Exposing the deep internal places within yourself ...Exposing the deep internal places within yourself is never ever easy and it never gets any easier. But it's only by following through with that kind of courage that we can grow creatively and in new experiences. It is the path to adventure and fullfillment my friend!L.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05748306284982275068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-77431344492031942112008-01-11T02:58:00.000+01:002008-01-11T02:58:00.000+01:00I'm excited for this adventure that you are about ...I'm excited for this adventure that you are about to take us on! For better or for worse this is gonna rock!MrRyanOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607621271037613315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-71108374862688199722008-01-11T02:40:00.000+01:002008-01-11T02:40:00.000+01:00A lot has been written on the healing power of sto...A lot has been written on the healing power of story-telling. This is quite a journey you're embarking upon. I feel honoured to share it with you.Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-18197781976382171172008-01-11T02:34:00.000+01:002008-01-11T02:34:00.000+01:00The biggest surprise I've found on blogs is how ac...The biggest surprise I've found on blogs is how accepting people are. I expected to get lots of negative feedback a few times and it never really happened. People are pretty supportive around here and it makes me feel better about people in general. <BR/><BR/>Maybe part of it is cause we all put a part of ourselves out there every once in a while and had those same feelings you did. So, no fear dude. Just put it all out there!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134850383532818765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-70488446284198241112008-01-11T01:44:00.000+01:002008-01-11T01:44:00.000+01:00Loving Annie: Yes, being able to tell this story w...<B>Loving Annie:</B> Yes, being able to tell this story will be helpful. Most of my Vicinity World friends would not want to hear it, but often the need to express it has been there.<BR/><BR/><B>Beautifully Profound:</B> Thank You. It is nice to have you sticking around too. It's like we go way back ;)<BR/><BR/><B>Jen:</B> Thank You very much. I can't wait to see what those things might be ;)<BR/><BR/><B>Fiwa:</B> It <I>will</I> be first person. Just not like a letter - more like a traditional fictional story with the structure of a novel in first person view.<BR/><BR/><B>Karen:</B> I'm sure it will be difficult - never tried it myself (when it's personal).<BR/><BR/>Though there is this movie script I wrote which was very inspired by my questioning the purpose of life... but that was all fictional - only the mood of the thing was personal.<BR/><BR/><B>Alli:</B> I hope to have that ready for you early next week (or maybe mid-week).R.E.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04959653462160442710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9185971001235723488.post-43390106980013992792008-01-11T01:10:00.000+01:002008-01-11T01:10:00.000+01:00I'm looking forward to the first chapter! :)I'm looking forward to the first chapter! :)Allison Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706754318123107871noreply@blogger.com