There's Always Hope - All Comments

re: A Secret Prayer

amazonratz — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:36:17 GMT

you never know what path your life will take. with destruction also comes new life. endings and beginnings are cut from the same cloth....karen

re: A Secret Prayer

Fancifalls — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:31:45 GMT

I'm quivering with the emotional pang and tang of this beautiful story. What a love story!

re: A Secret Prayer

chameleon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:25:22 GMT

A compelling and beautifully crafted story told in a touching and real way, copper cat. How wonderful that the ending - where love is found - is made beautiful by its' sincerity.

~ chameleon

re: A Simple Story

Sandi — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:03:52 GMT

What a wonderful gift the lady in the laundromat gave to you! Maybe she was an angel?

Sandi

re: Now Showing: Chris Tessnear

chameleon — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:25:51 GMT

Super job with this Artist to Artist interview, copper cat! Well-chosen questions and answers examined the life, motivation, and direction of Chris' art and gave me a better understanding of her work. Thanks to both of you for the inspiration and insight!

~ chameleon

re: A Simple Story

Fancifalls — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:15:01 GMT

What a wonderful gift that elderly woman gave to Nicey and what a wonderfully talented, empathetic, creative woman Nicey has grown to be.

Karen

re: A Simple Story

amazonratz — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:36:53 GMT

This is lovely and touching. karen

re: A Simple Story

chameleon — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:28:01 GMT

That's very odd.....I could swear that a woman I know now, calling herself "copper cat", has grown into the most caring, poetic, artistic, person with those very same green eyes. I believe they sparkle as brightly as her puursonality.

~ chameleon

re: A Simple Story

Constance Bates — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:32:39 GMT

What a beautifully tender, heart-rending story!

Have you read "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"? I believe you would like it -- and it may temper your own story here.

I understand how you'd be humbled and speechless at winning before. Some of us don't know how to build on success; it simply embarrasses or confuses us. Please rethink excluding yourself from competition, though; make sure it isn't from some misplaced emotion. We LOVE to see you succeed!

With appreciation,

Constance

re: Addictions

Marilyn — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:51:20 GMT

You're on the right track..it's so much fun when you see many of the desparate ideas meld into one great thing. It will happen; just keep exploring.

I really enjoy your free, expressive writing!

Calliope

re: Say It to Mean It

Fancifalls — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:14:50 GMT

You are a wonderful writer and artist! I'm happy that you're sharing your gifts with us.

re: Say It to Mean It

MarneyM — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:23:38 GMT

This is wonderful! You are such a significant part of Artella and I hope you always remember that this is a place where you can stand up and BE AN ARTIST - in word, thought, and deed - all the time. You are terrifically talented and I'm just so glad you're here!

re: Say It to Mean It

Constance Bates — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:43:51 GMT

Hurray, Jani'ce! You are a published artist AND a published writer! (I've found that, for those who don't live this world, that two-syllable adjective -- "published" -- makes a difference.) I think it was James Michener who told the story... He'd had a dozen best-sellers, yet was refused a home loan. The bank pointed out that just because he WAS a top-selling writer didn't mean he would be ever be one again. Wozzie, next time somebody asked what you're doing when it's obvious what you're doing, say "Nothing. Nothing at all," quickly cover up your writing, act like you're straightening a micro-earpiece, bring your arm up to your face and whisper pointedly into the inside of your wrist, nod your head, then fold your hands and smile sweetly.

re: Say It to Mean It

Cheryl — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:48:46 GMT

Jani'ce,

YOU ARE A WRITER AND ARTIST. I have admired your writing and art ever since you came to Artella. I love this post because it conveys emotion most of us here can relate to.

And congratulations on having your article published!!!

Way to go!

Hugs,

Cheryl R

re: Say It to Mean It

Wozzie — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:08:35 GMT

It's so powerful to say that you are indeed a writer, artist, photographer etc. I have struggled with this for years and years. Whileat my writing place the other day and working on my journaling and writing exercises, a friend and his friend stopped by to chat and asked what I was doing. I said quite painfully that I was a writer. And the friend's friend said "Ah, journaling. Okay." I have no idea if that was meant as "oh, journaling isn't real writing" but I took it that way and felt so silly. But he may not even have meant that. I am learning slowly that it matters if I believe, not anyone else. This is SO hard.

I guess that is a long way to simply say...I understand and YOU GO GIRL. :)