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Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "ButterflyMan Slipped From Chrysalis"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from Linda Kay
This article did ring true to me of Spring bringing the sense of rebirth and coming out of the winter cocoon. I like the smooth down-to-earth tone, and thought the beginning paragraphs of you sitting in your chair in a Hawaiian shirt visualized as a freshly emerged butterfly had a bit of a Walter Mitty feel to it. Unfortunately, in my teaching profession, Spring brings "testing fever" and all of the related anxiety, but is quickly followed by the freedom of summer (which officially ends tomorrow!). Thank you for an interesting read.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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This article did ring true to me of Spring bringing the sense of rebirth and coming out of the winter cocoon. I like the smooth down-to-earth tone, and thought the beginning paragraphs of you sitting in your chair in a Hawaiian shirt visualized as a freshly emerged butterfly had a bit of a Walter Mitty feel to it. Unfortunately, in my teaching profession, Spring brings "testing fever" and all of the related anxiety, but is quickly followed by the freedom of summer (which officially ends tomorrow!). Thank you for an interesting read.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Thanks for reading, Linda. Yes, I was a little late in posting this. This was laid back. Part II will be meatier. Hope you're back to read it.
Comment from Shirley McLain
I like how you contrasted the season of Spring against writing, but as writers do we really renew ourselves come springtime? I fill like I have to renew every time I start a new writing project. Let me know if I didn't understand your piece correctly. Shirley
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I like how you contrasted the season of Spring against writing, but as writers do we really renew ourselves come springtime? I fill like I have to renew every time I start a new writing project. Let me know if I didn't understand your piece correctly. Shirley
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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First of all, thank you for the six stars, Shirley. Much appreciated. You are absolutely in the majority about each new project being springtime, representing new beginnings. I was simply using springtime as an extended metaphor. I think you'll like part II which I'll post fairly soon.
Comment from Adri7enne
Hello, you big Monarch butterfly. Where'd you find that perfect picture?
I read it, I left it, I reviewed other posts. I came back to it. "Come on," I coaxed myself, "It pays $l.08. Write something!" LOL! Yep," the old coot waxed awfully poetic." You are teaching me patience, Jay. LOL! You must be getting a kick out of dragging this out, flying around the room, chuckling at all the eyes following you. Good for the ego if nothing else. I'll be the one standing in the corner with the flyswatter, waiting for you to land. LOL! We'll blame it on springtime.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Hello, you big Monarch butterfly. Where'd you find that perfect picture?
I read it, I left it, I reviewed other posts. I came back to it. "Come on," I coaxed myself, "It pays $l.08. Write something!" LOL! Yep," the old coot waxed awfully poetic." You are teaching me patience, Jay. LOL! You must be getting a kick out of dragging this out, flying around the room, chuckling at all the eyes following you. Good for the ego if nothing else. I'll be the one standing in the corner with the flyswatter, waiting for you to land. LOL! We'll blame it on springtime.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Ha-ha you weren't alone, if you read my crits on this. People are used to my peripatetic style, but expect it to lead to something with more meat on the bones. This is only an introduction, though. the meat's in the next chapter.
Comment from Spiritual Echo
In actual fact, New Year was once in spring. Somewhere a zillion years ago, the Romans changed the calendar to have the year begin in January, but some people refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on April 1ST. They were considered...April fools....true story, you can google it.
Without daydreaming, no creative mind cab function. But we're in a heat wave, so my imagination isn't being coaxed by lilacs. Good stuff.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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In actual fact, New Year was once in spring. Somewhere a zillion years ago, the Romans changed the calendar to have the year begin in January, but some people refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on April 1ST. They were considered...April fools....true story, you can google it.
Without daydreaming, no creative mind cab function. But we're in a heat wave, so my imagination isn't being coaxed by lilacs. Good stuff.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Good God, Ingrid. I wish I'd been aware of that before I wrote this post. Thanks though for reading and giving that info.
Comment from IndianaIrish
Okay, I'm confused. I thought this book is your series about cries that I read a few years back? Instead, I find a wonderful short story about my favorite butterfly man and how spring is inspiring and encouraging in so many aspects of our lives. Shame on me?
My dear 70whatever friend, you are the epitome of containing to see and celebrate the world through the eyes of a wondering and discovering child. I love you for that! Look forward to part two.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Okay, I'm confused. I thought this book is your series about cries that I read a few years back? Instead, I find a wonderful short story about my favorite butterfly man and how spring is inspiring and encouraging in so many aspects of our lives. Shame on me?
My dear 70whatever friend, you are the epitome of containing to see and celebrate the world through the eyes of a wondering and discovering child. I love you for that! Look forward to part two.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Hey, Karyn. You were right. The critter series re-post ran its course but I got a lot of request for posting more. I realized I had a lot of material on my blog that was fresh to FanStory, so I've been posting them as an extension of the Crit series. Thanks so much for being so kind about it.
Comment from Eric1
Hi Jay, I enjoy reading these wonderful ramblings (not meant to offend) they always manage to cheer my mornings up!
You wax away my friend, and thank you for calling me a young whippersnapper lol.
looking forward to number two my friend.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Hi Jay, I enjoy reading these wonderful ramblings (not meant to offend) they always manage to cheer my mornings up!
You wax away my friend, and thank you for calling me a young whippersnapper lol.
looking forward to number two my friend.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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At my age I always look forward to number two. LOL, thanks for reading and for your kind words.
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LOL Jay, you crease me up!
Comment from Curly Girly
This was an interesting read, Jay. 73 is not too old! I fully expect to see you springing around when I pass your office.
Africa hardly has a traditional 4 seasons, because it is mostly warm all year. Now that I live in NZ, I have come to experience 4 definite seasons like Europe and USA. For me, I hate spring the most because of the heavy winds we get (we live in the roaring 40s). It is a beautiful time of the year, when the wind stops for five minutes, but mostly it just blows everything horizontal. The wind keeps one awake at night and it carries on and on for days on end. Fatiguing, and yet that is the time lambs are born.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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This was an interesting read, Jay. 73 is not too old! I fully expect to see you springing around when I pass your office.
Africa hardly has a traditional 4 seasons, because it is mostly warm all year. Now that I live in NZ, I have come to experience 4 definite seasons like Europe and USA. For me, I hate spring the most because of the heavy winds we get (we live in the roaring 40s). It is a beautiful time of the year, when the wind stops for five minutes, but mostly it just blows everything horizontal. The wind keeps one awake at night and it carries on and on for days on end. Fatiguing, and yet that is the time lambs are born.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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I'm 76 now. That was a post taken from my blog when I was 73. That said, I don't feel old at 76. I'm starting to catch up with the reflection I see in the mirror now, but energetically, I'm in for the long haul. NZ sounds lovely to me.
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NZ is beautiful when compared to a desert, but our spring is harsh.
Comment from barkingdog
I like the idea of celebrating New Years in the Spring when everything in nature is beginning again after a long winter's rest. It only seems natural. I look forward to your downside of spring. (I know there are a lot more pesky bugs. lol)
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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I like the idea of celebrating New Years in the Spring when everything in nature is beginning again after a long winter's rest. It only seems natural. I look forward to your downside of spring. (I know there are a lot more pesky bugs. lol)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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THank you, Ellen. Happy you've read this and are gonna stay around for part II. I think you'll find it enjoyable.
Comment from jpduck
I'm afraid this didn't ring many bells for me. Sure, spring is a rejuvinating time of year -- it gets the old boy out a bit. But I cannot find any correlation between this or any other time of year, and my creative ideas for writing.
The only correlation which operates for me is the fact that, frequently, my inspirations (if I dare call them that) come at night as I am drifting off to sleep. If, by chance, they are still there the next morning, they are added to my written list as a three or four word note. For every three new notes, one gets crossed through as completed.
All this makes me feel very lucky. But the notes are only seeds, and I have no way of knowing whether they will grow into nettles or calla lillies.
Bloody nerve I've got, pretending this is a review and grabbing your funny money.
Adrian
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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I'm afraid this didn't ring many bells for me. Sure, spring is a rejuvinating time of year -- it gets the old boy out a bit. But I cannot find any correlation between this or any other time of year, and my creative ideas for writing.
The only correlation which operates for me is the fact that, frequently, my inspirations (if I dare call them that) come at night as I am drifting off to sleep. If, by chance, they are still there the next morning, they are added to my written list as a three or four word note. For every three new notes, one gets crossed through as completed.
All this makes me feel very lucky. But the notes are only seeds, and I have no way of knowing whether they will grow into nettles or calla lillies.
Bloody nerve I've got, pretending this is a review and grabbing your funny money.
Adrian
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Hey, did you get anything but the bucks. With the leprechaun thing on there as well, many get pumps, too. Anyway, You brought up something I hadn't thought of when I wrote this. The springtime in other countries aren't necessarily the same as ours here. Many might be scratching their heads over this post. Anyway, part II will have more meat to it, so I hope you'll be there for it.
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As if I would ever miss anything of yours!
Adrian
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Good piece and a fun read. I love that you said it's always springtime for kids, for everything is fresh and new.
I guess I'm in springtime with my writing now, leaving the drudgery of novels behind to try short stories. I'm lovvving it, too. :)
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Good piece and a fun read. I love that you said it's always springtime for kids, for everything is fresh and new.
I guess I'm in springtime with my writing now, leaving the drudgery of novels behind to try short stories. I'm lovvving it, too. :)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Short stories are fun, aren't they? Thanks for reading, Phyllis and for the kind words.