tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post2352513260727044786..comments2024-03-15T16:31:30.503+01:00Comments on Everything Must Change: IWSG DAY, January 8, 2020, In the Beginning by Pat GarciaPat Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-9806888943904668582020-01-23T04:50:03.149+01:002020-01-23T04:50:03.149+01:00I like what you said about yeast in a loaf of brea...I like what you said about yeast in a loaf of bread. Teachers can be such an inspiration. I'll never forget those who inspired me.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-66861349899869284652020-01-17T03:30:58.430+01:002020-01-17T03:30:58.430+01:00Seems a lot of writers started so naturally, they ...Seems a lot of writers started so naturally, they don't remember how it happened. But glad it did!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-40691721517457563782020-01-16T04:54:47.999+01:002020-01-16T04:54:47.999+01:00I love teachers like that. The first book I was gi...I love teachers like that. The first book I was gifted was Judy Blume's "Fudge-A-Mania." And it was from the director of the daycare I went to. She'd noticed my love for reading and thought I'd enjoy it. From the faint memory of myself in sitting by myself, absorbed in the book and laughing like a loon.Lidyhttps://pavingmyauthorsroad.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-16018938714486885392020-01-11T22:32:24.201+01:002020-01-11T22:32:24.201+01:00"I fell into writing."
I'm not surpr..."I fell into writing."<br />I'm not surprised. Your stories are lovely, Pat. Good luck with your writing in 2020.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-41342599339905880962020-01-11T01:21:37.093+01:002020-01-11T01:21:37.093+01:00Enjoyed reading about your journey. I am late mak...Enjoyed reading about your journey. I am late making the rounds. Happy IWSG!Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-51040306865640427822020-01-10T18:35:18.418+01:002020-01-10T18:35:18.418+01:00I'm glad you've found the writer within yo...I'm glad you've found the writer within you, too, Pat. Keep believing and moving forward. Nice post! I wish you every success in 2020.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-20848526002536357422020-01-10T00:31:56.861+01:002020-01-10T00:31:56.861+01:00I love how our teachers influenced us to read! Rea...I love how our teachers influenced us to read! Reading is the gateway to writing.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-83810111418293815732020-01-09T17:21:29.510+01:002020-01-09T17:21:29.510+01:00So glad you found the writer in you. Enjoy writing...So glad you found the writer in you. Enjoy writing this month.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-5488504827311469472020-01-09T15:36:30.189+01:002020-01-09T15:36:30.189+01:00Thank you for sharing your journey into reading an...Thank you for sharing your journey into reading and writing. It's great to have a teacher that can inspire you. Good luck for 2020!Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-21218138644829296052020-01-09T06:43:06.329+01:002020-01-09T06:43:06.329+01:00They see in me what I can't see.
That is so tr...They see in me what I can't see.<br />That is so true of so many things. You are surely a writer Pat. Have a great writing month!Sonia Dograhttps://soniadogra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-57179314372242293182020-01-09T05:53:42.185+01:002020-01-09T05:53:42.185+01:00I loved reading a little about how you began writi...I loved reading a little about how you began writing Pat. We all start with a fascination with books, don't we? I remember loving Heidi and how it introduced me to Switzerland. So maybe it influenced my love of travel too.<br /><br />Thanks for your loyalty to WEP. I hope we continue to enjoy your great stories in 2020!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-49502083326542199962020-01-09T05:32:06.351+01:002020-01-09T05:32:06.351+01:00Then you must keep on doing exactly that, writing!...Then you must keep on doing exactly that, writing! But I know you will, and I look forward to reading your stories.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-10393134265790935662020-01-09T03:23:12.067+01:002020-01-09T03:23:12.067+01:00I love your post. It's great to have a teacher...I love your post. It's great to have a teacher that encouraged you.<br /><br />Allie<br /><br />www.alliebock.com Allie Bockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225588061469262261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-73023342211265354292020-01-09T02:05:58.140+01:002020-01-09T02:05:58.140+01:00I enjoyed reading about your writing journey. The ...I enjoyed reading about your writing journey. The yeast is a good analogy. It was meant to be.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-35768204043027759052020-01-09T00:16:23.695+01:002020-01-09T00:16:23.695+01:00As a former teacher, I love hearing a writer who h...As a former teacher, I love hearing a writer who had some influence from a teacher. I was a reader of everything and still am. I guess that's what got us here. Happy New Year.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-21946523122107210882020-01-08T23:15:23.761+01:002020-01-08T23:15:23.761+01:00Hi Pat,
I always love the journey you take me on. ...Hi Pat,<br />I always love the journey you take me on. Innocent, honest, inspiring and always a delight. I was speaking to a mutual friend of ours, Joylene. We both admire you and your writing style.<br />Lynn La Vita blog: <a href="http://la-vita.us/Write/" rel="nofollow"> Writers Supporting Writers</a>Lynn La Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946462373947759641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-10798595208812649622020-01-08T21:04:50.554+01:002020-01-08T21:04:50.554+01:00You are definitely a writer. You are definitely a writer. T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-73466276229518694032020-01-08T19:56:08.271+01:002020-01-08T19:56:08.271+01:00I think we both have the writing gene. ;-)
Anna ...I think we both have the writing gene. ;-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-8555211963820690552020-01-08T19:46:56.821+01:002020-01-08T19:46:56.821+01:00I agree with Julie's comment about the yeast r...I agree with Julie's comment about the yeast rising - such a great image! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-83389955702871319772020-01-08T17:52:57.044+01:002020-01-08T17:52:57.044+01:00Love the comparison to the yeast rising. Perfect. ...Love the comparison to the yeast rising. Perfect. Happy 2020 to you, Pat!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-56034684343998257062020-01-08T17:29:01.907+01:002020-01-08T17:29:01.907+01:00The way your words always flow, I'm in complet...The way your words always flow, I'm in complete agreement - a writer is who you areJemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-45735083405754963462020-01-08T14:37:37.857+01:002020-01-08T14:37:37.857+01:00That's cool that you started out writing poetr...That's cool that you started out writing poetry. I admire anyone who can write it because I so can't. I wish I would have started writing as a kid like you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-34395504585991893342020-01-08T13:39:46.495+01:002020-01-08T13:39:46.495+01:00Whatever sparked it, I'm sure you've enjoy...Whatever sparked it, I'm sure you've enjoyed the journey.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com