tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post9025273973407635550..comments2023-10-31T23:27:18.777-04:00Comments on Random Noodling: Poetry Friday--Highlights of HighlightsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-6307844339636830322017-11-08T20:07:51.171-05:002017-11-08T20:07:51.171-05:00It seems like it was months ago! Life has a way o...It seems like it was months ago! Life has a way of pushing memories aside. I'm glad we have the FB page going.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-39776619409935856102017-11-08T20:06:11.719-05:002017-11-08T20:06:11.719-05:00Now, a month later, I'm finding I'm fallin...Now, a month later, I'm finding I'm falling back into old habits! Yikes! Think surprise! Think surprise! Think surprise!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-67763599927670928242017-11-08T18:01:55.843-05:002017-11-08T18:01:55.843-05:00What a great post! So happy we all had those wonde...What a great post! So happy we all had those wonderful days together!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079757464666655152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-37436703604749489252017-10-30T11:01:45.362-04:002017-10-30T11:01:45.362-04:00Hi Diane! It was wonderful to meet you. I also hav...Hi Diane! It was wonderful to meet you. I also have been outside walking in search of ideas. Thanks for the pictures. I look forward to following Poetry Friday. I have been looking to avoid cliche and write something surprising. Janice Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913934779785635150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-23822293415067626482017-10-29T18:11:23.888-04:002017-10-29T18:11:23.888-04:00That would have been fun, Keri! If I win the lott...That would have been fun, Keri! If I win the lottery, I definitely will go again in 2018. (Who's going to remind me to play?)Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-22753247302529416572017-10-29T15:53:35.748-04:002017-10-29T15:53:35.748-04:00A Highlights workshop is on my bucket list! I woul...A Highlights workshop is on my bucket list! I would have loved to be there with you and Linda!!!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754424789728293252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-82544877244904818052017-10-29T11:44:10.218-04:002017-10-29T11:44:10.218-04:00I'm in southern NH, so I'd love to meet up...I'm in southern NH, so I'd love to meet up with you. I'll be in touch.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-14783934706365620452017-10-29T11:43:32.728-04:002017-10-29T11:43:32.728-04:00It was fun--we even played a few team games. Oops...It was fun--we even played a few team games. Oops, did I say play? I meant we participated in a few cut-throat activities. ;-)Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-49166409572442000802017-10-29T11:41:56.197-04:002017-10-29T11:41:56.197-04:00Georgia and Rebecca was very approachable in perso...Georgia and Rebecca was very approachable in person, so you would definitely enjoy the face-to-face.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-75763906161997910892017-10-29T11:40:36.481-04:002017-10-29T11:40:36.481-04:00It is easy to fall back on cliche. You know then ...It is easy to fall back on cliche. You know then that everyone will "get" it. The trick with metaphor and simile is to say it so that the reader isn't left scratching her head.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-40079321624880415992017-10-29T11:38:55.897-04:002017-10-29T11:38:55.897-04:00There are probably plenty in your area, Jane. As ...There are probably plenty in your area, Jane. As librarians we should be able to find a listing of writers' workshops.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-77870682075311716192017-10-29T11:37:34.454-04:002017-10-29T11:37:34.454-04:00The tips are only those that resonated with me, th...The tips are only those that resonated with me, there was much more shared.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-43570857416356987492017-10-29T11:36:22.412-04:002017-10-29T11:36:22.412-04:00It was great. I wish I had taken more photos!It was great. I wish I had taken more photos!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-31189374619853028072017-10-29T11:35:43.120-04:002017-10-29T11:35:43.120-04:00Yes, it went too fast. And, after being home for ...Yes, it went too fast. And, after being home for a week, it is fading... :-(Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-2729888565845786292017-10-29T11:34:51.335-04:002017-10-29T11:34:51.335-04:00All the windows in the dining area made everyone a...All the windows in the dining area made everyone and everything glow!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-78208150773113693712017-10-29T11:33:54.278-04:002017-10-29T11:33:54.278-04:00We all benefited from picking each others' bra...We all benefited from picking each others' brains. Not to get too zombie-like, but it was quite nourishing!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-55420874054791303472017-10-29T11:32:34.548-04:002017-10-29T11:32:34.548-04:00I wish I could say I spent time between sessions w...I wish I could say I spent time between sessions writing, but I didn't. I needed that time to allow my expanding brain to relax! <br /><br />I did find out that Highlights allows individual writers to book a room for several days so that they can work on a project. That is an awesome service. The food is excellent!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-33355754005990890652017-10-29T11:29:40.517-04:002017-10-29T11:29:40.517-04:00I long ago learned about the importance of writing...I long ago learned about the importance of writing tight from a book by William Brohaugh, <i>Write Tight: How to Keep Your Prose Sharp, Focused, and Concise.</i> It's even more important in poetry.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-35812184403012679172017-10-29T10:40:01.189-04:002017-10-29T10:40:01.189-04:00Diane, I love seeing these photos. It let me imagi...Diane, I love seeing these photos. It let me imagine being there, for a few brief seconds. I would have loved it. I have a Georgia Heard anthology on my nightstand this morning. One day, we should meet up for poetry and lunch. Are you in MA?Brenda at FriendlyFairyTaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13368709489341876324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-33600190975135227752017-10-29T06:47:48.253-04:002017-10-29T06:47:48.253-04:00It looks like so much fun!It looks like so much fun!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-71441656477996487672017-10-28T11:47:52.763-04:002017-10-28T11:47:52.763-04:00I am so glad you shared your experience and take-a...I am so glad you shared your experience and take-aways from the conference. It looks like an incredible time. I once took an online course with Georgia Heard and learned so much from it. Maybe one day I'll make it to one of the Highlights workshops. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-4612367344343612372017-10-28T08:27:16.066-04:002017-10-28T08:27:16.066-04:00I'm SO looking forward to the year when it wil...I'm SO looking forward to the year when it will be my turn to go to a Highlights workshop!<br /><br />Thank you for the concise list of rules. #3 gave me a chuckle.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-86111130113221093262017-10-28T00:24:02.771-04:002017-10-28T00:24:02.771-04:00I would love, love, love to attend a Highlights wo...I would love, love, love to attend a Highlights workshop, how I wish I didn't live so very far away! Thank you for sharing your experiences, I feel like I've had a taste of the workshop! Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-16430593986838362302017-10-27T11:49:14.478-04:002017-10-27T11:49:14.478-04:00Loved seeing the pictures. I was there last year a...Loved seeing the pictures. I was there last year and had a fabulous time. Thanks for sharing the poetry tips!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3868976411159042945.post-37224073716606841782017-10-27T11:32:07.844-04:002017-10-27T11:32:07.844-04:00Love that handprint! Thanks for sharing the photos...Love that handprint! Thanks for sharing the photos and thoughts. Looks like a great time.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.com