tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post3960621922609786220..comments2023-10-10T07:18:30.391-04:00Comments on Away We Go: Red Writing Hood: Flaming RedNancy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-37639208739978619102011-06-11T16:54:58.021-04:002011-06-11T16:54:58.021-04:00Incredible! So glad you were "picked" b...Incredible! So glad you were "picked" by TRDC. I didn't get a chance to come by last week and I would have missed out on a GREAT story had you not been chosen. I cannot relate to being a mom, but I can relate to wanting something outrageous and going with practical instead.THE SARCASM GODDESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701902616479991303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-67462915337041489542011-06-09T15:21:46.340-04:002011-06-09T15:21:46.340-04:00This is beautifully written. I've been that gi...This is beautifully written. I've been that girl in the chair. I think every woman has. And you illustrated it so perfectly.Kristin @ What She Saidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059205340350718840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-74988442113737920002011-06-09T12:16:13.219-04:002011-06-09T12:16:13.219-04:00This was utterly amazing. You've hit on a part...This was utterly amazing. You've hit on a part of every mother, every woman really, that craves something red. Something a little wild. Something free.<br /><br />Amazing job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-56636293978114512382011-06-08T21:46:55.968-04:002011-06-08T21:46:55.968-04:00That was fantastic. Really. I 100% get it.
Came ...That was fantastic. Really. I 100% get it.<br />Came from TRDC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-30982276018562915062011-06-08T08:04:18.995-04:002011-06-08T08:04:18.995-04:00new to red dress ... haven't written for it ye...new to red dress ... haven't written for it yet, but wanted to comment that I loved this piece ... beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-33065805240297391112011-06-05T11:20:39.593-04:002011-06-05T11:20:39.593-04:00Your approach on this week's writing prompt is...Your approach on this week's writing prompt is interesting and relate-able! I really enjoyed your writing... underneath the surface there was honesty, self-doubts (and we all have them!!!), and most importantly that fiery spirit waiting to come out. Thanks for sharing it with us!<br /><br />Looking forward to reading more from you.Sweatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886118636402604168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-53875848677362200242011-06-04T19:15:58.105-04:002011-06-04T19:15:58.105-04:00I like it. It makes me wanna get my hair colored. ...I like it. It makes me wanna get my hair colored. :) Maybe the red would work during the winter...not during swim season.Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-86580420987992968332011-06-04T09:19:25.641-04:002011-06-04T09:19:25.641-04:00I know this character so well. So many of us moms...I know this character so well. So many of us moms have been there or are there, wanting both to be their own person with a life of their own and be able to be home with their children so they can give them everything they need. And isn't that the truth about women and hair! How many of us think a new hairdo is going to fix everything, make us feel better about ourselves? Loved this!Susanhttp://comingeast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-17294681050869030012011-06-04T08:44:35.895-04:002011-06-04T08:44:35.895-04:00This piece cut right to my core. I know this woman...This piece cut right to my core. I know this woman, have been this character, maybe still am. Why do we let people talk us out of things we really want to do? Especially things that can be undone if we decide it was a mistake? Beautiful piece.christine @ quasiagitatohttp://quasiagitato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-18089387717162037012011-06-03T17:00:37.337-04:002011-06-03T17:00:37.337-04:00I was red for several years in my other life... no...I was red for several years in my other life... now I'm getting blonder as I get older. <br /><br />The writing here is great - but you forgot the photo! <br /><br />xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-7314680999758283802011-06-03T15:50:24.373-04:002011-06-03T15:50:24.373-04:00one of my favorites of yours, really. I can just s...one of my favorites of yours, really. I can just see you sitting in that chair, the red so tempting. <br /><br />I feel that way too, to just want "Something" that says "THIS IS ME" inside, this is how I feel. <br /><br />It was so descriptive and wonderful. I hope you know how VISIBLE you are to me. ;)Kirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-67572940876856398062011-06-03T10:54:26.507-04:002011-06-03T10:54:26.507-04:00This is amazing, Nancy. Truly. Absolutely one of y...This is amazing, Nancy. Truly. Absolutely one of your best. I've been having similar thoughts, lately, of being invisible. Especially at my age and current position in life.<br /><br />I would love to see you translate THIS kind of writing into fiction. It comes so much more naturally to you. Everything flowed. You captured your vulnerability so beautifully.<br /><br />Love!<br /><br />xoCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025221975648580117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-69843555688620052382011-06-03T10:38:53.946-04:002011-06-03T10:38:53.946-04:00Cute story. I say try the red hair, you don't...Cute story. I say try the red hair, you don't have a professional job where you can't. The boys aren't old enough to be embarrassed, they might think its cool. And like the stylist said, it won't last long. If you love it, you can always do it again!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137679065512495707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-81403380575268688012011-06-03T10:03:23.706-04:002011-06-03T10:03:23.706-04:00Ummm Pic? =)
I did the red....maybe not "fla...Ummm Pic? =) <br />I did the red....maybe not "flaming" but I went from always being a blond to being Red that always fades back to it's blondish roots<br /><br />Definitely think it would be something to try....just for fun!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395153992892479101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-78176227595674351132011-06-03T09:36:08.264-04:002011-06-03T09:36:08.264-04:00Ooh, this is so good!! I didn't want her to ca...Ooh, this is so good!! I didn't want her to cave, I wanted her to have her red hair!! This was so so good!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940118384108153753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-17854418459147548452011-06-03T01:14:37.556-04:002011-06-03T01:14:37.556-04:00Oh Nancy, your souls slays me.
Yes, this desire t...Oh Nancy, your souls slays me.<br /><br />Yes, this desire to be seen. To be right there "in it" where we are but to stride right out into MORE. I get this.<br /><br />The flaming red hair? A perfect analogy and example.<br /><br />And your writing? Absolutely divine.<br /><br />Perfectly crafted moment in time.<br /><br />XOGalit Breenhttp://theselittlewaves.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-10255917341949387252011-06-03T00:55:01.092-04:002011-06-03T00:55:01.092-04:00Oh I love, I love...this in particular "prope...Oh I love, I love...this in particular "properly brined and pruny" just delicious. And I want the character to fight harder, but then again I love the humor at the end, paying all that money for brown. Nicely done.Yuliyahttp://www.shesuggests.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-5678702167492994632011-06-03T00:50:34.523-04:002011-06-03T00:50:34.523-04:00I just love this! Especially the line "the i...I just love this! Especially the line "the image of my vibrant, red-headed self sputters, an engine stalled." The longing that has been stifled (perhaps again? Because SOMEONE ELSE isn't sure?) is so apparent.<br /><br />Natalie doesn't HAVE to be happy with it. Girl, go red.<br /><br />You once told me about breastfeeding: "It's just food."<br /><br />I say, "It's just hair!" Go for it!<br /><br />Although that's where the analogy breaks down. Hair and breast milk are vastly different. ;-)Cobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704408483741211604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-39322342028012376262011-06-02T19:59:12.223-04:002011-06-02T19:59:12.223-04:00I'm with Joann. And it might be the glass of r...I'm with Joann. And it might be the glass of red, but I also have tears. That desire - to be noticed for something other than snack dispenser. Yes, that would be nice.<br /><br />The other night I commented to G about the beautiful women in the Miami stands during the NBA finals. He looked at me and said "there's beautiful women right here in Dallas." I swooned until Oldest said - "you mama! when you cover up this (pointing to the scar on my face) and wear your hair and..." he shut up about then.<br /><br />I wanted to show him pictures of my in expensive suits and new highlights that I used to get touched up every 6 weeks, but he's right. I hit the hairdresser on Saturday. I've already tried red, not good. Maybe really blonde :)<br /><br />Your writing is so good. So good.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16041241998702255016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-21628123513201879702011-06-02T19:36:43.906-04:002011-06-02T19:36:43.906-04:00Beautifully written. I love this line:
I want eve...Beautifully written. I love this line:<br />I want everything for me and everything for them. Or at least really amazing hair.<br /><br />AND the last line. <br /><br />So relate-able - the daily angst, yet set among words that really work.Kristy @Loveandblasphemyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634987114195614214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-44424584192142532742011-06-02T18:55:46.448-04:002011-06-02T18:55:46.448-04:00Sometimes, I ache, physically ache when I read som...Sometimes, I ache, physically ache when I read something that is just so gorgeous, so full, so eloquent. I've got that ache right now. <br /><br />The longing you captured in your short, powerful piece was so palpable. Maybe, because I longed for both of those worlds, too, especially when they were young and some days were nothing but maddening and the next day was joyous in its sweet simplicity. <br /><br />I think this is my favorite of yours...so far. <br /><br />Really beautiful, Nancy. Now, I'm going to go read it again and maybe again and again.Joann Mannixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163491824085428085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-1053548258727159752011-06-02T18:22:29.619-04:002011-06-02T18:22:29.619-04:00I just said today I wanted to go red...and then de...I just said today I wanted to go red...and then decided strawberry blonde might make more sense. I think you've given me some courage...maybe I will go red! <br /><br />And very sweetly written! Loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-3374136770662991522011-06-02T16:33:20.314-04:002011-06-02T16:33:20.314-04:00um, you were supposed to post a pic with this, sil...um, you were supposed to post a pic with this, silly! i wanted to see the new 'do!<br /><br />i've always wanted to put a few streaks of hot pink in my hair. not permanent, obviously, just a little something fun.<br /><br />but i can relate to the desire for red.<br />;-)<br />xoxo<br />this piece was impeccable.erin margolinhttp://www.erinmargolin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-43632871814033643132011-06-02T16:30:08.515-04:002011-06-02T16:30:08.515-04:00I really love the way you write! Your flame will c...I really love the way you write! Your flame will come out in other ways! When we lived in Germany any and every color was worn I remember seeing more shades of red and pink known to mankind. Once saw a lady with white bangs and black hair now that was freaky.Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-11264344755395753282011-06-02T15:23:19.349-04:002011-06-02T15:23:19.349-04:00You knock it out of the ballpark every time, my fr...You knock it out of the ballpark every time, my friend. Your writing is so natural and engaging. I never get tired of reading here. <br /><br />PS I've been all shades of red. It just fades away but that flame inside you won't. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com