tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post5203437760004477689..comments2023-10-10T07:18:30.391-04:00Comments on Away We Go: Memoir: Locked InNancy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-36706815187843208062011-07-27T17:16:13.530-04:002011-07-27T17:16:13.530-04:00You are so brave. I'm a skier and refuse to ev...You are so brave. I'm a skier and refuse to even try snow boarding.<br /><br />Mostly because I'm a coward. But also because I don't let the good-mad propel me forward.<br /><br />I'm more of a giver-upper.<br /><br />And I don't want to be.<br /><br />So instead, I rarely try something I don't think I'll be good at.<br /><br />Which sucks in its own way.<br /><br />p.s. Your writing is white-hot. Love the transcendent snowflake melting in your palm. Such imagery. Shivers.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244839430462103487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-24107394550870075422011-07-27T15:28:27.249-04:002011-07-27T15:28:27.249-04:00I was right there. I've been skiing once in my...I was right there. I've been skiing once in my life, and it was a disaster. And let's just say when I saw the "bunny slope?" it didn't look very "bunny-like" to met at all. intimidating.<br /><br />you captured the frustration and anger perfectly. wonderful job!<br /><br />xoernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-86337933903929684252011-07-27T13:04:53.451-04:002011-07-27T13:04:53.451-04:00some wise words! a great prompt response too!some wise words! a great prompt response too!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666555088992266185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-63050734366363927752011-07-27T10:09:18.765-04:002011-07-27T10:09:18.765-04:00I understand the hatred of the five year olds. I f...I understand the hatred of the five year olds. I feel like this with any physical thing that forces me to compare myself to others. <br /><br />I haven't gone skiing in YEARS but it would be close to this scene for sure. Great piece!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564542013071462911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-70465367352815383662011-07-27T10:08:55.818-04:002011-07-27T10:08:55.818-04:00You are SO brave just for trying! I probably woul...You are SO brave just for trying! I probably would never... <br /><br />Good Lesson!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-46055573383152659042011-07-27T07:57:35.406-04:002011-07-27T07:57:35.406-04:00That is why I like skiing over boarding better.......That is why I like skiing over boarding better....you have to fall a lot to learn! Great story!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-91645688702417766092011-07-27T07:41:44.191-04:002011-07-27T07:41:44.191-04:00As always your words were so vivid I shivered and ...As always your words were so vivid I shivered and it's 75 degrees in PA right now. WOW.<br /><br />I have used anger for a lot of things, it's an emotion I've made friends with. ;)Kirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-87332795156807466332011-07-27T00:08:38.468-04:002011-07-27T00:08:38.468-04:00Those kids? So annoying. Stupid low center of grav...Those kids? So annoying. Stupid low center of gravity. Try learning to ski at age 23 and at 5-foor-8! Hmph!<br /><br />Sorry. You brought back my own ski rage.<br /><br />;)<br /><br />xoCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025221975648580117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-5788727894756349572011-07-27T00:06:40.575-04:002011-07-27T00:06:40.575-04:00white hot. glowing.
isn't a good mad the best...white hot. glowing.<br /><br />isn't a good mad the best?<br /><br />and while I can ski just fine, I've never snowboarded. If ever do, I'm going to think of you.CDG @ Move Over Mary Poppins!http://moveovermarypoppins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-37347868947221763462011-07-26T23:39:31.197-04:002011-07-26T23:39:31.197-04:00Oh Nancy, this. I get this.
Not the skiing- beca...Oh Nancy, this. I get this. <br /><br />Not the skiing- because my sense of adventure is oh-so-very small. But that anger.<br /><br />I love what she said about using your to make things happen. <br /><br />And I love your very last line. :)Galit Breenhttp://theselittlewaves.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-47339406234474382722011-07-26T23:20:59.312-04:002011-07-26T23:20:59.312-04:00Love your descriptions - I felt like I was there! ...Love your descriptions - I felt like I was there! I have never attempted to snowboard, but my husband did and he gave up! Good for you for pressing on!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763017413741647689noreply@blogger.com