tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post8738917449622758670..comments2024-03-26T06:47:57.605-04:00Comments on Get Lost in a Story: Lynda Simmons!Jacqui Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12793508141294935459noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-31992888240546792872010-12-30T16:34:28.432-05:002010-12-30T16:34:28.432-05:00MARY SULLIVAN is the winner of Lynda's book: I...MARY SULLIVAN is the winner of Lynda's book: Island Girl.Angi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-85074875984286725652010-12-07T08:43:37.697-05:002010-12-07T08:43:37.697-05:00Great interview, Maureen and Lynda. Alzheimers is ...Great interview, Maureen and Lynda. Alzheimers is a touchy subject for me since my mother has it or another insidious form of dementia. She lived with my family for a while, requiring constant care and not knowing who any of us were--it's a brutal disease. Forgiveness definitely played a role and was another challenge for me. Your book sounds very poignant, Lynda. Looking forward to reading it!Sharon Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217273228819776912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-37765767380890006462010-12-07T07:52:54.978-05:002010-12-07T07:52:54.978-05:00Thanks for having me!Thanks for having me!Lynda Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831922819410869886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-78908318596783669612010-12-06T23:11:04.577-05:002010-12-06T23:11:04.577-05:00For some reason, my post never came through. Isla...For some reason, my post never came through. Island Girl looks like a phenomenal read. Thanks for joining The Get Lost group at Get Lost in a Story, Lynda!Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-87216587010922024022010-12-06T20:56:32.421-05:002010-12-06T20:56:32.421-05:00Lynda, I'll e-mail you my postal code and you ...Lynda, I'll e-mail you my postal code and you can find out. :)Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-83504803079832607952010-12-06T18:49:24.232-05:002010-12-06T18:49:24.232-05:00Stinky forever? Now I'm curious. What could it...Stinky forever? Now I'm curious. What could it be?Lynda Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831922819410869886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-24187048718083444632010-12-06T16:08:39.887-05:002010-12-06T16:08:39.887-05:00I just checked, Lynda.
The closest to me is calle...I just checked, Lynda.<br /><br />The closest to me is called "Stinky Forever" which does not increase my curiosity for finding it. ;)<br /><br />But there's another one close that's been there since 2003! That's kind of cool.Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-29203237778104030292010-12-06T14:42:16.205-05:002010-12-06T14:42:16.205-05:00I love your book cover, the premise, everything ab...I love your book cover, the premise, everything about the book sounds challenging and wonderful. Forgiveness is very much a part of my real life right now. My husband and I are separated and I keep hoping he will 'forgive' me for a series of misunderstandings that exist between the two of us and now is pulling us apart. But he is stubborn, hard headed, proud - and it looks like that ain't gonna happen and we will be divorced.<br /><br />Forgiveness for me has always been easier, I think because I need good people in my life. People are flawed, just like all our characters, that's what makes them interesting and frustrating to deal with. People who can't forgive strike me as stalwart souls with a need to be right. It can be a lonely place to be. I have a friend right now who is estranged from her entire family. It just seems so sad to me. Oh, well, can't wait to read ur book!Word Actresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041865850513656748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-85141734064132505032010-12-06T14:36:26.198-05:002010-12-06T14:36:26.198-05:00I'm curious, has anyone gone to the geocaching...I'm curious, has anyone gone to the geocaching site and put their postal code in, just to see what happens?Lynda Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831922819410869886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-64896258046022814102010-12-06T13:36:33.453-05:002010-12-06T13:36:33.453-05:00Congratulations on your latest release! It does so...Congratulations on your latest release! It does sound intriquing. My personal opinion to your question is no. An illness does not excuse a lifetime of sins, but still, I do believe that it would be much easier to forgive someone with such a dreaded disease looming over them, knowing they won't be around forever.Patrice Wiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661573813759737938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-30128502637211296722010-12-06T12:03:41.262-05:002010-12-06T12:03:41.262-05:00Hi, Lynda! And thanks for coming by GLIAS today. ...Hi, Lynda! And thanks for coming by GLIAS today. I found your interview fascinating and was very drawn by the premise of "Island Girl". My poor TBR pile...growing and growing! :)<br /><br />I so agree with you about audio books. The more I'm writing (and the more active the 2 y/o gets...seriously, so much energy!), the less time I have to sit and read. I LOVE being able to listen to the TBR list...makes the mundane go by faster and allows me to "read" in places I otherwise wouldn't have gotten to.<br /><br />Thanks again, and have a lovely day!Heather Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711640649711338968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-77549479059869134952010-12-06T11:49:05.474-05:002010-12-06T11:49:05.474-05:00Ha! Lynda, you are the dreamteam, clearly. :)Ha! Lynda, you are the dreamteam, clearly. :)Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-13138693022887433832010-12-06T11:42:58.744-05:002010-12-06T11:42:58.744-05:00Great post, and this book sounds fascinating! I al...Great post, and this book sounds fascinating! I always like to see a book set in Toronto. And I totally believe that about the geese.<br /><br />As for the other question, that's a tough one. Guess you have to read the book to see how the characters answer it!Simone St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644672414225842277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-85987987467605675282010-12-06T11:37:55.045-05:002010-12-06T11:37:55.045-05:00An added problem with Alzheimer's is that the ...An added problem with Alzheimer's is that the person appears the same on the outside, making it harder in the early stages to view them differently. With other illnesses, there is usually a physcial deterioration, making it clear to us visually that this person needs our empathy, our support etc. Alzheimer's on the other hand,slowly steals the essence of the person while leaving the shell in tact. Lynda, posting as Dreamteam for some reason. Technology is not always my strong point.Lynda Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831922819410869886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-19280266703416902712010-12-06T11:36:05.594-05:002010-12-06T11:36:05.594-05:00Great article and dialogue Maureen and Lynda.
Tha...Great article and dialogue Maureen and Lynda.<br /><br />That comment about Candian Geese... every 6 minutes, huh? Wow.<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-58318921171856097432010-12-06T11:34:50.995-05:002010-12-06T11:34:50.995-05:00A lifetime of sins?
Wow...that's a really har...A lifetime of sins?<br /><br />Wow...that's a really hard question. Lots of IFs attached to the answer. Depends on the person, the circumstances, how much I wanted them to ask for the forgiveness. Very deep... But it might be easier.<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-13537160177585977082010-12-06T10:25:13.795-05:002010-12-06T10:25:13.795-05:00Hi Lynda! ISLAND GIRL sounds wonderful!
What a di...Hi Lynda! ISLAND GIRL sounds wonderful!<br /><br />What a difficult question!<br /><br />I think the problem with trying to forgive someone with Alzheimer's with whom you have had a rocky relationship is that THEY have changed, but YOU haven't. You would still have all of your memories of what they did. It would be so hard to accept their change when there are no physical manifestations of the disease as there would be with something like cancer, and so you are looking at someone you think is the same. You would want them to still carry guilt for past sins, but they might not even remember them!<br /><br />Making a conscious decision to react to their change by making a change in yourself and your own attitudes would be so tough.<br /><br />I'm with Maureen in that I'd like to think I could rise above the past and my own bias to forgive a person who will soon be 'gone.'<br /><br />Best of luck with the new book!mary sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769283159178695510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417651694294092310.post-62432021048377126362010-12-06T09:59:51.999-05:002010-12-06T09:59:51.999-05:00Lynda, thanks again for stopping by.
Your questio...Lynda, thanks again for stopping by.<br /><br />Your question is a tough one and I can't wait to read the book to see how Liz handles it. I'd like to think that I'd find it in my heart to forgive. But I also think developing an illness doesn't give someone a free pass. Tricky thing with Alzheimer's is while it doesn't erase the past for the family members, it can for those afflicted. Very hard.Maureen McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494408580378817045noreply@blogger.com