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Re: The Arrangement on E!

kimtracyprince — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:10:12 -0000

That's so sweet, Michelle. And an inspiration to me, too. There's always room in life to write.

Re: Our little island // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame

kimtracyprince — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 19:02:28 -0000

Thank you for sharing that. Glad you found your people.

Re: Our little island // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame

kimtracyprince — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 19:01:30 -0000

Ooh, Julie, this: "One of my friends who also relates to this wonders if those who create demanding social groups for themselves and their families aren't content just being with their own family (and husband)."

In the months since writing my piece, I have mindfully strengthened good local friendships, and our family bonds. It helps.

Re: Our little island // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame

kimtracyprince — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:56:55 -0000

Hi Laura! Thank YOU for reading and commenting!

Re: Our little island // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame

kimtracyprince — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:56:22 -0000

It's such a bummer when that happens. I guess I always thought I'd be one of those people and I do have them, but I have to travel far to be with them.

Re: Our little island // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame

kimtracyprince — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:55:43 -0000

Thank YOU for sharing that, Pat. Yes, it is up to us, isn't it? Sometimes it's exhausting.

Re: Our little island // News // Notre Dame Magazine // University of Notre Dame

kimtracyprince — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:55:39 -0000

Thank you!

Re: Open Doors: News From Home

kimtracyprince — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 10:49:38 -0000

That sounds very similar to PFA board drama. May the force be with you. (LFL FTW)

Re: WHEN BREATH BECOMES AIR by Paul Kalanithi [(Audio)Book Thoughts]

kimtracyprince — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:38:05 -0000

Dude. The excerpts, quotes, and your own review made me cry. I do not think I am the right reader for this book (to use a line you taught me)...at this time. Wow.

Re: Damage Control; Or, 5 Things I Tried This Week

kimtracyprince — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:57:58 -0000

You're wise to make some adjustments to put your own oxygen mask on first! I have to ask -- how did eating yogurt at lunch instead of breakfast make a difference? (Also, thanks for the link to BBAW - that seems really interesting and I will follow!)

Re: From the Clipboard: A Link Roundup

kimtracyprince — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:06:53 -0000

WOW. What riches in this one post! I am off to read Beth's post because damn that is one of my biggest struggles writing truth AND fiction!

Re: Star Wars: The Fan Awakens

kimtracyprince — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:59:54 -0000

Me too! All of it! I clapped and cheered and even cried. Sigh. I can't wait until it comes out on DVD so I can watch it over and over again.

Re: According to Isabel Allende…

kimtracyprince — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:38:29 -0000

This is similar but different: my family has a 3-year tradition and growing of putting 550+ piece puzzles together at Christmastime. It's mostly me and my mother, who helps when she visits at Thanksgiving. The kids partake as well, but sporadically. During its assembly, which stretches out for weeks, the puzzle grows on an extra table that we keep in a corner. I found that during the holidays, when I worked on the puzzle, my mind would wander and flit, and then calm down nicely. Spending 10-20 minutes with the puzzle helped clear my mind so that I could untangle a snafu in my writing, get some clear direction, and move on.

Luckily, we got some new puzzles for Christmas, and now I have a nice Harry Potter one to work on when my mind clouds. I didn't think of setting one up in my office near my desk. I might try it.

Re: 2015: The Year in Books (And a Few Numbers)

kimtracyprince — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:11:13 -0000

I only read 43 books in 2015, and reviewed far fewer. I blame that on the fact that I had a print subscription to the New Yorker. But it's not a competition, is it? I am grateful for your posts because so far everything that I have read that you have written about has been a good one.

Re: Not A Real New Year’s Post

kimtracyprince — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 02:51:21 -0000

Well, a real blog post, a *real* real blog post, IMO, doesn't care what the comments say, either, or if there are any. It is just written because it has to be, to express a thing the writer needs to express, regardless of whether anyone even reads it. Because that, for me, is what it always comes back to. Writing because I want to, and not getting any clicks or comments. Just like in the olden days! The rest is delightful gravy.

And anyway, WHO is writing about the journey to old age? NOBODY. So...you've cornered the market there, ahead of your time, as usual.

Re: Show-and-Tell Sunday: Rocky New Year

kimtracyprince — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:12:43 -0000

Wow Florinda when you texted me this I didn't realize it was this serious. I am so sorry this happened. Jeez, I visit you ONE TIME and see what happens?!

Anyway since I'm relatively close let me know if there is anything i can help you with. I'm happy to swing by with cookies. :)

And i like your resolution about dessert.

Re: Book Talk: CHARMED PARTICLES by Chrissy Kolaya (via Shelf Awareness)

kimtracyprince — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:37:47 -0000

Here is one that I can tell from your description I will enjoy. As I work through writing my own debut novel (she says, wishfully thinking) I am fascinated by the way stories and characters are built and they way they unfold. Thanks for continuing to bring these titles out into the light!

Re: True Stories: A Day in My Work Life

kimtracyprince — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:26:51 -0000

So, oddly I found this fascinating. I'm curious about that list app thingy.

Re: (Audio)Book Talk: STATION ELEVEN by Emily St. John Mandel, read by Kirsten Potter

kimtracyprince — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:13:14 -0000

I loved this book. Devoured the print version.

Re: Afternoon Memoir Writing Workshop

kimtracyprince — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:13:00 -0000

I'd like to reserve a spot!

Re: Amy Schumer’s Brilliant Take on Sexism and “Women of a Certain Age”

kimtracyprince — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:46:14 -0000

VANILLA OF A CERTAIN AGE. OMG. I am otherwise speechless. This is hilarious.

Re: The Single Person’s Life

kimtracyprince — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:26:50 -0000

I lived that life for several days while my husband and children were vacationing without me and it was exactly as you describe except for the slimmer part!

Re: A Beautiful Mess: When Your Insides and Outsides Don’t Match

kimtracyprince — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:16:22 -0000

Thank you for sharing more of yourself. It's scary, but you did it right.

Re: NaNoWriMo: How’s The Editing Going?

kimtracyprince — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:45:30 -0000

Sign me up! I'm mortified by my "novel," and yet, maybe it isn't so bad...

Re: Scene from the “Who Gives A Shit” File

kimtracyprince — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:05:17 -0000

I'm sure the management at Skechers would be mortified. Seems like a post to show them.

Also I love that you chose a photo of NOT SKECHERS to illustrate this story.