tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post8442058859758308072..comments2023-10-30T05:01:33.905-07:00Comments on From the Inside...Out: I'm Such a Giverkathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-89851696539311580852010-08-15T18:04:00.492-07:002010-08-15T18:04:00.492-07:00HOW DID I MISS THIS?????
JohnHOW DID I MISS THIS?????<br /><br /><br />JohnFull-On-Forwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964018803560952364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-23803293322407340772010-08-11T19:03:00.179-07:002010-08-11T19:03:00.179-07:00Jan: You've been entered, sweetie! Thank you f...Jan: You've been entered, sweetie! Thank you for the lovely comment. Ms. O'Neal truly was inspirational...and a pleasure to speak with.<br /><br />Lucille O'Neal: Aw. It was <i>absolutely my pleasure</i>. I'm so glad you're pleased with what I've written...and I'm honored that you took the time to comment here! I'm announcing the four lucky winners tomorrow (8.12.10) and I <i>can't resist</i> linking back so everyone can see your lovely comment. Thank <i>you</i> for being such a patient and inspiring role model. I wish you continued success in all you do. Please stay in touch-kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-60399067209114133112010-08-11T18:56:25.786-07:002010-08-11T18:56:25.786-07:00Wendy Blum: Aw....aren't you sweet? I'd so...Wendy Blum: Aw....aren't you sweet? I'd somehow managed to pare down a 30 minute interview into under 1 1/2 minutes...it only took me ALL DAY to do it. So, I guess this means that I'll do anything <i>you guys</i> too!<br /><br />Gigi: No? Not too loud? God, I winced every time I heard myself. I kept thinking, "Shut up and let the woman tawk!!"<br /><br />Green Monkey: Welcome! I'm so sorry to be so late in saying this. I'm usually better at keeping up. I'm glad you're here and DO hope you stay a while!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-68683800699892914832010-08-11T18:52:25.032-07:002010-08-11T18:52:25.032-07:00Missed Periods: I can appreciate that...my LOUD NE...Missed Periods: I can appreciate that...my LOUD NEW YAWK VOICE would have undoubtedly woken hubby. I LOVE the title of her book...that's how I knew I wanted to read it!<br /><br />Jen: You are totally in the hat, sweetie! Thank you for the kudos...she was so kind and patient. I'm sure she must get tired of the same questions...it was a treat to make her laugh!<br /><br />One Woman's Thoughts: You have definitely been included. And I'm happy to reciprocate on all visits...sometimes it just takes me <i>forever</i> to get over there...but inevitably, I will. Promise.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-75851247977218781092010-08-11T18:47:27.553-07:002010-08-11T18:47:27.553-07:00talk before sleep: Hey you! I'm glad you stopp...talk before sleep: Hey you! I'm glad you stopped by! Even though I totally dropped the ball on answering you here, trust that I've entered you into the hat. I'm glad you could stop in...always great to see you, sweetie.<br /><br />Mark Price: You are too funny, mister! Well, I already follow you as well, especially when it's heading towards a bar. As you now know, the railroad-requirement was because I'd thought of YOU, so I knew you were covered there. And I do believe that tiara is very fetching on you. Try wearing it at the bar tomorrow night.<br /><br />Heather: I did! I promise! Thanks for the kind words, sweetie. I thoroughly enjoyed doing it...but I'm glad it's done. It was 4 months in the making!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-29411554217224029122010-08-11T12:10:39.274-07:002010-08-11T12:10:39.274-07:00My friend, I read the blogger interview and I just...My friend, I read the blogger interview and I just wanted to send a note to thank you for your support! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU...<br /> <br />It's been an exciting few months for me and I appreciate the time you took out of your own busy schedule to read and to listen to my story! I am celebrating life each day from now on and I encourage everybody to do the same! What I've learned and still share with others is the fact that our past...does not have to be our future! Let's live everyday and continue to thrive.Lucille O'Nealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-86771562211860741172010-08-10T07:37:29.249-07:002010-08-10T07:37:29.249-07:00Gay Guy: Sweetie, consider yourself thrown. Into t...Gay Guy: Sweetie, consider yourself thrown. Into the hat, that is. And you know your partner in crime so well...For a second there, instead of the Miss America wave, I think he may have flipped me off. It could have been the angle of the light, though...<br /><br />Jess: Hey, I think everyone feels as you do about having the author's signature inside the book...I think it <i>does</i> make the book more important! I've got you down!<br /><br />Tia: What is it with the injuries lately? You guys need to take more calcium!! Happy to put you in the hat. Hope your foot heals soon!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-42065247657451047102010-08-10T07:15:27.698-07:002010-08-10T07:15:27.698-07:00Tinkerschnitzel: Honey, you are exempt from the ho...Tinkerschnitzel: Honey, you are exempt from the hopping part...I don't need you hurting anything else! I've thrown your name into the hat!<br /><br />Sir Thomas: Well, there's two rules of thought on this: Either you're a creative dreamer...or you've got no sense of direction and are constantly banging into things. Which do <i>you</i> think it is??<br /><br />sage: Yeah...that Dinah's behavior was always questionable. I do believe my parents informed me that it was "just a song" and had no meaning whatsoever.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-48279933418252938422010-08-09T17:07:59.147-07:002010-08-09T17:07:59.147-07:00Would love the book! What a winner! Keep up the go...Would love the book! What a winner! Keep up the good work everyone: Kathryn, Lucille, and all who keep on truckin'...Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860108404265328595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-25396485789592925622010-08-06T06:53:11.090-07:002010-08-06T06:53:11.090-07:00I'm new here.... noticed the cocktail on the t...I'm new here.... noticed the cocktail on the table and thought I'd stay awhile.Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-22233062973488052862010-08-05T19:31:46.440-07:002010-08-05T19:31:46.440-07:00Lauren: Yeah...it was great, except for that "...Lauren: Yeah...it was great, except for that "speaking over each other" thing you get with the automated recording devices. It took us a little bit to get our mojo...then it was great!<br /><br />Vince: Well, just think of a really famous basketball player from your country...and there you go.<br /><br />Runnergirl: I think we all have differing levels of faith...but maybe it's simply important that you believe in <i>something</i>. Whether it's a higher power, or your own abilities. Faith is faith.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-61106856092317128382010-08-05T18:49:11.293-07:002010-08-05T18:49:11.293-07:00Lynn: Wow! That IS motivated! I'll admit...it ...Lynn: Wow! That IS motivated! I'll admit...it was way cool. What's even <i>cooler</i> was my getting those signed bookplates. I don't know if anyone else thought to ask...I'm just glad that I did!<br /><br />Alicia: You got it, sweetie! Yeah, I loved the way she described her ex as a "verbal serial killer". I'd never heard that expression...but I'll probably never forget it now.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-70724453913245469222010-08-05T18:40:00.871-07:002010-08-05T18:40:00.871-07:00"For some reason, I thought she'd hear me..."For some reason, I thought she'd hear me better if I was LOUD" has me cracking up over here. Why? Because my New Yawker hubby has the same thought. And no, you weren't loud. Believe me; living in this house, with these boys? I know loud.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-44291773934311334492010-08-05T18:34:56.129-07:002010-08-05T18:34:56.129-07:00Oddyoddyo13: You are TOO funny! SHE was a very SWE...Oddyoddyo13: You are TOO funny! SHE was a very SWEET lady and I had a BLAST. (Gee. I LIKE this! We should TALK like this ALL the TIME.)<br /><br />Jerry: Aw....I don't know about <i>that</i>. She had a whole truckload of people interviewing her that day. I'm sure we all blended together after a while!<br /><br />Christiejolu: Ms. O'Neal has certainly led an interesting life! If it's true what they say about "what doesn't kill you will make you stronger" then she must be pretty damn strong!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-1595366923187642942010-08-05T17:51:51.337-07:002010-08-05T17:51:51.337-07:00Spot: Ha! Ah, yes...you have already tolerated my ...Spot: Ha! Ah, yes...you have already tolerated my enthusiasm many a time on the phone, right? Ms. O'Neal has overcome many an obstacle...and we can relate to some of that, right? Hope Lu's hanging in there. Thinking good thoughts....xo<br /><br />K-J: I <i>do</i> appreciate that enthusiasm! Hey, if your name comes up as one of the fabulous four, then I'm sending it out. It may just take a while to get there!<br /><br />KellyGrrl: Ha! Well then, dance and sing at your own discretion! We don't need any more work rumors...I've put your name promptly in the hat, sweets!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-88621010151341195622010-08-05T17:30:03.059-07:002010-08-05T17:30:03.059-07:00Awesome that you got an interview with Lucille =) ...Awesome that you got an interview with Lucille =) And even better that afterwards you still stayed sweet and remembered all of your friends in blog-ville! My large pc is virus bound and gagged so I am using my laptop which has very poor sound. It's a used old Dell.<br />I am hoping to hear your interview soon. I may have to go to our local library with the headset. But as you always tell us, any thing for you ;)wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737799277071093390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-78602819380683137412010-08-05T17:24:39.478-07:002010-08-05T17:24:39.478-07:00Kimberly: YES, you are FIRST in line, bay-bee! Acc...Kimberly: YES, you are FIRST in line, bay-bee! Accent? <i>What</i> accent? I'm happily putting your name into the hat!<br /><br />Straight Guy: Yes, you did. And I'm so <b>LOUD,</b> 'cause...I'm a pushy New Yawker? I don't know <i>why</i> I sounded so loud. She's a sweet lady...I wish her only the best.<br /><br />Gigi: You are officially IN DA HAT, sweetie. I'm usually not that obnoxious (yes, I am) or as loud (yes, I am). It was a speaker phone setup...so, she and I kept talking over each other. For some reason, I thought she'd hear me better if I was LOUD.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-33564933219378217832010-08-05T16:48:28.466-07:002010-08-05T16:48:28.466-07:00Kathryn,
As you didn't say when the end d...Kathryn,<br /> As you didn't say when the end date for jumping into the drawing would be I hope I'm still eligible. And I didn't know the interviewer was you, how cool is that?<br /> Yes, I am a follower and please enter me in the drawing. I promise to share the book with others if I win.<br /> Thank you for the very kind comment on my post.One Woman's Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583825153877354947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-33955240801893333692010-08-05T14:17:31.412-07:002010-08-05T14:17:31.412-07:00I would love to get this book! This is so cool th...I would love to get this book! This is so cool that you have been able to coordinate this. The interview is terrific as well. Nice job!Jenhttp://www.whenpigsfly.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-91690985985036961022010-08-05T00:08:05.315-07:002010-08-05T00:08:05.315-07:00Please put me in your hat! That is just the kind o...Please put me in your hat! That is just the kind of book I like to read, real life.<br />Don't forget my URL has changed<br />http://www.welchhappenings.blogspot.com<br /><br />I would have been leary of a phone call like that, glad it wasn't a scam and your getting to do this.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-72010403301349193102010-08-04T23:15:22.842-07:002010-08-04T23:15:22.842-07:00I can't listen now because I have a sleeping h...I can't listen now because I have a sleeping husband and cat right by me, but I am looking forward to it. Very cool. Also, I like the title of her book.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-61833567578151441062010-08-04T22:03:22.245-07:002010-08-04T22:03:22.245-07:00I just realized you have 666 followers...creepy!I just realized you have 666 followers...creepy!Mark Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908489459365032010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-63311375786130624802010-08-04T22:00:59.884-07:002010-08-04T22:00:59.884-07:00Okie dokie, I'm following directions now.
I ...Okie dokie, I'm following directions now.<br /><br /> I really probably wouldn't read the book so don't enter me. (I find most books have lots of words and very few pictures...tragic really)<br /><br />I am a follower, of your blog... (more of a leader when headed for the bar).<br /><br />I actually have been workin on the railroad so I will excuse myself from the whistling requirement.<br /><br />My audiences are REAL...well in my mind anyway, and does this tiara make my head look big?<br /><br />Ok I followed most of your directions and even though I won't be getting a free book I do feel a little better about myself...except for the giant tiara head. Have a wonderful day!!Mark Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908489459365032010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-30026718922946563812010-08-04T21:30:22.852-07:002010-08-04T21:30:22.852-07:00Sounds great! I don't normally enter these-he...Sounds great! I don't normally enter these-her give-a-way thingys but having had a decent string of good luck in my life lately I thought it might be worth the try. Plus I love to read. And I also realized I haven't commented on your blog in a long while so I was over-due as well :) What a wonderful thing for you to be a part and kudos to you for helping to share such a great story!<br /><br />Aimeetalk before sleephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05314046307469365846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-25562960602639431662010-08-04T21:25:00.584-07:002010-08-04T21:25:00.584-07:00Phew. So glad we don't have to hop on our left...Phew. So glad we don't have to hop on our left foot because that foot is currently in a brace from a little mishap with my stairs. I would love to be entered to win a copy of this book. I am all about the single mom strength. :)Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409005614756083593noreply@blogger.com