tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post6613451254406529131..comments2024-01-13T03:17:02.912-06:00Comments on S.K. Mayhew, Kid Lit Writer : TREATS AND PLEASURESSharon K. Mayhewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-10477668899413489452010-07-14T13:18:41.231-05:002010-07-14T13:18:41.231-05:00A special treat for me is meeting a fellow writing...A special treat for me is meeting a fellow writing friend at our local coffee shop - splurging on treats, spending an hour chatting, then ending our visit with a 15 minute "word war" on our laptops - to get us motivated with our writing again!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-36840828662136987292010-07-13T08:27:29.889-05:002010-07-13T08:27:29.889-05:00Hopefully everything is getting settled back in yo...Hopefully everything is getting settled back in your basement. I know from experience that a wet basement is not fun! Especially for those of us who can't stand a mess ~ ha!<br /><br />If I want to 'treat' myself, I have a long hot bath in the middle of the afternoon, good book in hand and a glass of my favourite wine on the side! mmmm... most enjoyable!<br /><br />Hope you are having a 'dry' week friend!<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-44564155180889993492010-07-12T16:28:17.757-05:002010-07-12T16:28:17.757-05:00Lovely questions, Sharon! I think somewhere along ...Lovely questions, Sharon! I think somewhere along the line, we draw circles around ourselves and forget to enjoy what we have. Sorry about your flooded basement :-(. That onion bulb is sure a beauty!Hema Penmetsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448481721288158816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-40890638822395305262010-07-12T14:56:43.328-05:002010-07-12T14:56:43.328-05:00Talli--Thanks...it's officially dry, but what ...Talli--Thanks...it's officially dry, but what a mess! <br /><br />It does always feel like you should be doing something (network wise) other than writing doesn't it! <br /><br />Elana--Dark chocolate is supposed to be good for you! No worries there, but I thought you were a twizzler girl???<br /><br />Susan Kaye--Thanks for stopping in! I'll hop over and check you out! Don't you love Jackee! She is so sweet...Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-17391933262030852912010-07-12T13:47:05.193-05:002010-07-12T13:47:05.193-05:00It would be a treat not to feel guilty for taking ...It would be a treat not to feel guilty for taking time off! Haven't figured out how to make that one work yet. I'm a new follower, jumped over from Jackee's blog - I'm also running a 100-follower contest, if you'd like to stop by and enter! :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-39176101699405515862010-07-12T13:34:42.963-05:002010-07-12T13:34:42.963-05:00I never feel guilty for taking time away. I someti...I never feel guilty for taking time away. I sometimes feel guilty for eating too much Dove dark, though.<br /><br />Sorry about the basement. I hope it gets cleared up soon. :)Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-6916361767305952642010-07-12T12:06:58.496-05:002010-07-12T12:06:58.496-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about your flood Sharon! ...I'm so sorry to hear about your flood Sharon! <br /><br />A treat, hm. A treat for me would be time away from the computer, blogging, tweeting etc without feeling GUILTY!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-32534250253195698142010-07-12T10:38:17.692-05:002010-07-12T10:38:17.692-05:00Yaya--Aww, thanks for thinking of me. I'm sur...Yaya--Aww, thanks for thinking of me. I'm sure you'll make Kanga a lovely home! <br /><br />I love new notebooks and pens too. :)<br /><br />Jemi--Thanks for stopping in...I'm awaiting the water guys right now. Hopefully, they are going to say it's dry and then we start the process of putting it back together again...<br /><br />Sarah--Thanks for dropping in. Don't you just love Jackee...I am so glad I met her!<br /><br />Susanne--I've started having a cup or tea in the evenings...you are right, they are a lovely guilt free (calorie free) treat. I like a really strong cup of coffee as a going out treat. :) (Of course I have to make sure it's not too late in the day or I won't be able to sleep...)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-68356190653805605282010-07-12T10:19:04.882-05:002010-07-12T10:19:04.882-05:00A cup of tea, I make at home, is a nice treat that...A cup of tea, I make at home, is a nice treat that is quilt free. <br /><br />An iced coffee or a cappuccino, that I have to go out to buy, is a guilty treat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-73458533213047879132010-07-12T09:08:42.362-05:002010-07-12T09:08:42.362-05:00Just wanted to let you know I'm over here foll...Just wanted to let you know I'm over here following you now from Jackee's blog. :)sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-48582856656333693982010-07-12T07:38:27.966-05:002010-07-12T07:38:27.966-05:00I popped over from Jackee's blog. You've g...I popped over from Jackee's blog. You've got a great place here. Hope your basement is fixed up soon - that's gotta be so frustrating!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-64152931181933160362010-07-12T01:31:57.930-05:002010-07-12T01:31:57.930-05:00By the way, I like your friend's blog, too. M...By the way, I like your friend's blog, too. My treat is always either a book or a new tablet of some kind. Or a new pen, or some kind of office supply-type toy, or stickers or craft toys. Well, you get the picture. I have no guilt about treating myself.<br /><br />That is one gorgeous onion. <br /><br /> ~ YayaYaya' s Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766073744832801633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-73901184361927006172010-07-12T00:49:55.306-05:002010-07-12T00:49:55.306-05:00Oh, Sharon; I am so sorry about the floody mess. I...Oh, Sharon; I am so sorry about the floody mess. I've been there and it is so not fun. Hope recovery is quick and complete.<br /><br />On another note; I wish you lived nearby. Someone dumped a little kitten along the highway... prob'ly not more than a month old... and you would be such a perfect person for her. At least, I think its a girl. Actually, I've given the kitten her space and not... well, you know... investigated. <i>ahem</i><br /><br />She is the sweetest little thing. I've been calling her Kanga on accounta' she hops like a kangaroo. And of course, you know she's being well taken care of. If you know of some way to get her to you, though, I know it would be a perfect match.<br /><br />Good luck with the floody mess. And thanks for the reminder that treats are good things.<br /><br /> ~ Yaya<br /><a href="http://yayashome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Yaya's Home</a>Yaya' s Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766073744832801633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-25784935931899160522010-07-12T00:13:16.788-05:002010-07-12T00:13:16.788-05:00Salt & Pepper pistachios are one of my favorit...Salt & Pepper pistachios are one of my favorite treats.<br /><br />Stories and poems, reading blogs, playing with my kids, and going for walks are treats as well.<br /><br />I'm sorry about the flood, but congrats on the followers.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-62049843817315690532010-07-11T20:37:06.661-05:002010-07-11T20:37:06.661-05:00Jeff--You are welcome! Remember when someone crit...Jeff--You are welcome! Remember when someone critiques your work, you don't have to follow their advice. You don't want to lose your "voice" by making changes to your manuscript. :)<br /><br />Nicole--Thanks...the guys get here tomorrow morning to evaluate. I've never had a chocolate macaroon. It sounds yummy!<br /><br />Jackee--We are going to have so much fun!!! <br /><br />I love orange spice tea!<br /><br />DL--That sounds sinfully good!<br /><br />Clara--It should be a fun few weeks we are going to kick of the fun on Wednesday...<br /><br />It's important to treat yourself. I buy flowers for people all of the time because I love flowers in the house. About six months ago I started doing flowers on Friday for myself, I stopped when Stripes died. I need to start doing it again. Having fresh flowers makes me feel more cheerful.<br /><br />Hilary--It's going okay. We'll find out about the walls tomorrow. I've got my fingers crossed. I love nature too. <br /><br />Sandy--Thanks. :) Jackee and I are going to throw one fun (long) blog party!<br /><br />Books are such a good treat. I left the house for the first time, since the flood, this afternoon. We went out for lunch and to B & N. I ordered some books, bought some books, and lost myself and the thoughts of the mess here for a good hour. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by everyone! I hope you'll come back on Wednesday!!!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-77624886249155602422010-07-11T20:21:22.270-05:002010-07-11T20:21:22.270-05:00Congratulations on reading 799 followers away from...Congratulations on reading 799 followers away from 1000, Sharon! :)<br /><br />I'm so sorry about the flood, and hope the sorting and recovery won't be really bad. <3<br /><br />This post is so lovely. It's true that as we grow older, we seem to be filled with guilt over having simple treats and pleasures. My treats are buying books (expensive, but they make me happy) and just having alone time with myself and no obligations. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-83518229467880317522010-07-11T18:09:50.487-05:002010-07-11T18:09:50.487-05:00Vicki--Thanks...the onion tasted lovely! We put c...Vicki--Thanks...the onion tasted lovely! We put chicken wire around the lettuce, carrots, spinach, peas and broccoli.<br /><br />Brian--I thought you might like the squirrel picture. :) Both of our cats were rescue cats. Stripes was from the Missouri Feline Rescue and Ginger came from a farm that had about 30 cats running around on it. <br /><br />Terra--Thanks for stopping in. You have a lovely blog. Those pictures are so funny!<br /><br />You shouldn't feel guilty for taking some time off...Every once and a while we have a stay in your pajamas all day day...Rest will make you more productive!<br /><br />Buffy--Thanks for the great quote! I should be feeling creative.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-51863419725495472212010-07-11T13:08:36.888-05:002010-07-11T13:08:36.888-05:00Hi Sharon .. I do hope the clearing up is going ok...Hi Sharon .. I do hope the clearing up is going ok & the problem has been resolved .. flooding at any time is not what you need.<br /><br />Taking time out .. though also helps .. just sitting being .. and wondering with the world at this world of ours - nature at its best all the times ..<br /><br />Hope all gets back to normal relatively soon .. look after yourself .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-78441223020601115362010-07-11T08:53:12.695-05:002010-07-11T08:53:12.695-05:00Weee, prizes!
Im so sorry about your house though...Weee, prizes!<br /><br />Im so sorry about your house though, Sharon!Hope everything gets back to normal as fast as possible! <br /><br />And I had totally forgotten about giving myself a little treat, its always work never fun. its great to sit bak and relax a little!Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062728322162370588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-57240006235448213512010-07-11T08:35:34.694-05:002010-07-11T08:35:34.694-05:00A $5 White Chocolate Mocha with a shot of Carmel f...A $5 White Chocolate Mocha with a shot of Carmel from the local coffee house is one of my treats.<br /><br />Good luck with your flood situation!DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-39251956795818179772010-07-11T08:34:31.643-05:002010-07-11T08:34:31.643-05:00It is going to be EPIC! So very exciting. :o) Than...It is going to be EPIC! So very exciting. :o) Thanks so much for including me--I'll have my party announcment up later today.<br /><br />And my special treat is anything comfortable. A warm cup of herbal tea and a quiet house are especially lovely.<br /><br />Sorry about the flood. :o( I hope things are fixed now.Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-33816886182453894512010-07-11T00:06:15.838-05:002010-07-11T00:06:15.838-05:00Congrats on being closer to 1000! And bummer about...Congrats on being closer to 1000! And bummer about the flooding - I know that sucks. What's my treat? A proper chocolate macaroon mmmmmmNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-73657502651929172562010-07-10T23:18:48.268-05:002010-07-10T23:18:48.268-05:00You're awesome, hope it all works out for you....You're awesome, hope it all works out for you.<br /><br />thx for your advice, it helps so much.Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-45983502255311114322010-07-10T22:16:25.854-05:002010-07-10T22:16:25.854-05:00Here's a quote to cheer you up:
“Chaos in the...Here's a quote to cheer you up:<br /><br />“Chaos in the world brings uneasiness, but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.” --Tom Barrett <br /><br />So you see, there's good in chaos, even when we can't see it. Like Grandma D says: Find the silver lining in the dark rain cloud.Buffy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033283884801658206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8449147139519589668.post-7420718586752293402010-07-10T21:46:34.013-05:002010-07-10T21:46:34.013-05:00I am a first time visitor. Saw your Centus on Jen...I am a first time visitor. Saw your Centus on Jenny's comments and decided to pop over. I hope you join in sometime yours was really good. I am sorry about your water...really - water can suck. I hope all falls back into place soon.<br /><br />A treat for me? Doing what I did tonight NOTHING worthwhile but yet so much...I finally blew through a months worth of pictures and drafted several posts! Now I have content for those LAZY days! YEAH. <br /><br />But I will in fact go to bed regretting it, I will be thinking of all the other things I now still have to do, I will feel guilty.Terrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112479764398508654noreply@blogger.com