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Monday, May 10, 2010
While We Wait
There's always something for which to wait. In fact, I'm waiting right now. ` Have a seat. You take the left, I'll sit at the right, and we'll talk. Pass the time. Wait together.
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If you were sitting here with me, what would we talk about?
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Today I'd sit here and chat with you about impossible things. I wrote a post on it today.I am all for thinking about impossible things. And they are fun to talk about too :)
What we were going to eat for lunch! *smiling* Yeah, maybe I should have said "our writing" but we decided to talk about food instead and where we'd eat and how hungry we were . . . then we'd havethat comfortable silence while we sipped coffee....
It being spring, do you like gardening? We could talk plants. If that's not your thing, we could chat about authors we like. I'm on an Alice Hoffman kick right now.
Hmm, suggestions for keeping kids entertained when they need to be quiet--I am running short of ideas and have overkilled juggling routines and hand-shadows.
Sitting? Nope I wouldn't be sitting with that bookshelf behind us. Nosy me I would be scanning the titles, you can learn alot about a person from the books they read. I would ask what you are reading now and what is your favorite. From there I think it is pretty safe to say we would talk about writing and our mutual blog friends. :) Also I would compliment you on those chairs, love them.
I think I'd like to talk about what's on that table between the chairs. Then I might like to talk about writing. I usually don't get to do so with other writers, just my family :)
We could talk about how there is hope within waiting. Wha I hope for may be different from what you hope for, so it would be an interesting conversation.
Life. How the mystery of it all brought us together to that precise moment, this conversation.
I would watch your lips move to hear you, your hand movements and body language; letting myself get to know those things that make you unique in the way you carry yourself and talk.
First conversations mesmerize me with all the details to the above. I would seem shy at first so you...you dear friend would carry most of the conversation.
Promise though by it's end, I would know you and the tendrils of friendship would have dug deeper into the trunk of my being.
Heavy? Uh yeah...it's Monday, brain fog and all. (Hugs)Indigo
We would talk about coffee and tv shows and what kind of ding dongs they get on The Bachelor. Kids would probably enter into the picture because that's what moms do, and I'd tell you to find the magic spell to keep yours young because the aliens that possess them as teens are so annoying.
And then we'd talk about the fact that everyone else had gone in and how long the wait was, and then find out that we had talked through our appts and missed it completely.
Well, I hope we are sitting and talking after a tour of your house! I don't see dust bunnies...just so you know. Then we could talk about anything and everything. :-) -FringeGirl
When did you know you were called to write? What is your favorite thing to write? And then we'd have some chocolate and continue the conversation. Or maybe we should start out with chocolate?
I'd want to talk about what we don't say here on our blogs, and to hear about books you've read and words you've written. What a lovely thought this is, waiting together and enjoying the time.
Yeah, you're opening up a big old can of worms asking me to chat with you! The conversation would start with small talk and morph into all things kids and writing. Sprinkle in some talk about baked goods and we're good!
Someone recently asked me I could picture my life five years from now and I couldn't. It made me think back to any given year, and I knew that had someone asked me that question then I would have gotten it wrong every time. Did I get it wrong because I didn't have a picture in my head of five years from now? Or did I get it wrong because no one can actually see their life five years from now? Is it never going to be what you think? What do you think?
We would have wonderful talks about life, love, trials and tribulations. It would be a great talk and there would be a lot of deep insight as well as a lot of laughter. Hopefully one day!
Probably the books on your shelf, although the chairs are arranged rather intimately. We would have to turn to look at the books. Perhaps just light discussion, about spring's arrival and the summer to come.
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Today I'd sit here and chat with you about impossible things. I wrote a post on it today.I am all for thinking about impossible things. And they are fun to talk about too :)
What we were going to eat for lunch! *smiling* Yeah, maybe I should have said "our writing" but we decided to talk about food instead and where we'd eat and how hungry we were . . . then we'd havethat comfortable silence while we sipped coffee....
It being spring, do you like gardening? We could talk plants. If that's not your thing, we could chat about authors we like. I'm on an Alice Hoffman kick right now.
Probably the first thing I'd ask is for you to tell me about those pictures on that table.
Then, I have a feeling someone could try, but they wouldn't be able to stop us.
~ Wendy
Kids, parents, thrifting, lunch, books, funny things!
Hmm, suggestions for keeping kids entertained when they need to be quiet--I am running short of ideas and have overkilled juggling routines and hand-shadows.
You, of course. What is going on in your life? What are you making for dinner tonight? What are you doing this weekend?
How juggling custard could be achieved WITHOUT freezing or tinning it.
I don't go for sensible conversations. ;)
Adam
Sitting? Nope I wouldn't be sitting with that bookshelf behind us. Nosy me I would be scanning the titles, you can learn alot about a person from the books they read. I would ask what you are reading now and what is your favorite. From there I think it is pretty safe to say we would talk about writing and our mutual blog friends. :) Also I would compliment you on those chairs, love them.
Anything and everything to pass the time.
I'm so predictable, but I love talking to writers about writing. What are you working on right now, for instance?
I think I'd like to talk about what's on that table between the chairs. Then I might like to talk about writing. I usually don't get to do so with other writers, just my family :)
We could talk about how there is hope within waiting. Wha I hope for may be different from what you hope for, so it would be an interesting conversation.
Maribeth:)
Such a comfy little spot. I nice chat about our favorite books sounds great. :)
Thanks for visiting my blog and following!
I think we'd chat about how hard waiting can be and what we're both waiting for. *sigh* how I wish there was no waiting...
I love this scene, Janna! Is that your living room? Lovely.
I'd like to talk about my kids and grandkids, my diet, my paying job.
I'll ask you about your writing projects, how you got started writing, your kids, where you grew up, all that.
May I have another cup of tea, please? This is a delicious blend!
Life. How the mystery of it all brought us together to that precise moment, this conversation.
I would watch your lips move to hear you, your hand movements and body language; letting myself get to know those things that make you unique in the way you carry yourself and talk.
First conversations mesmerize me with all the details to the above. I would seem shy at first so you...you dear friend would carry most of the conversation.
Promise though by it's end, I would know you and the tendrils of friendship would have dug deeper into the trunk of my being.
Heavy? Uh yeah...it's Monday, brain fog and all. (Hugs)Indigo
What kind of snacks will be provided? LOL! We would talk about the importance of faith and a positive attitude whenever waiting is necessary.
We would talk about coffee and tv shows and what kind of ding dongs they get on The Bachelor. Kids would probably enter into the picture because that's what moms do, and I'd tell you to find the magic spell to keep yours young because the aliens that possess them as teens are so annoying.
And then we'd talk about the fact that everyone else had gone in and how long the wait was, and then find out that we had talked through our appts and missed it completely.
Silly us!!!
Well, I hope we are sitting and talking after a tour of your house! I don't see dust bunnies...just so you know. Then we could talk about anything and everything. :-)
-FringeGirl
when you knew you wanted to be
a writer and how you trained to do
that.
your favorite books.
We'd probably be talking about how long you've had to wait for the book you won on my blog eons ago. :)
When did you know you were called to write? What is your favorite thing to write? And then we'd have some chocolate and continue the conversation. Or maybe we should start out with chocolate?
You guys are great!
Now I really wish we were having a conversation, so I could answer your questions and ask them of you. :)
I'd want to talk about what we don't say here on our blogs, and to hear about books you've read and words you've written. What a lovely thought this is, waiting together and enjoying the time.
Yeah, you're opening up a big old can of worms asking me to chat with you! The conversation would start with small talk and morph into all things kids and writing. Sprinkle in some talk about baked goods and we're good!
Someone recently asked me I could picture my life five years from now and I couldn't. It made me think back to any given year, and I knew that had someone asked me that question then I would have gotten it wrong every time. Did I get it wrong because I didn't have a picture in my head of five years from now? Or did I get it wrong because no one can actually see their life five years from now? Is it never going to be what you think? What do you think?
I'd ask about your life. What are you doing? Where are you headed? What stops do you plan along the way?
Helen
Straight From Hel
Chat about expectations and miracles! :O)
Books/writing, family, faith.
I love talking to other writers about writing. Then we'd eat cake.
Hmm... our best friends... aka, favorite characters. :0)
We would discuss little tidbits of family news.
Then we would chat about our writing and how we met.
All this would be while enjoying those treats, the ones are saved for a special moment.
I'd bring a box of tissues and I'd ask you how your dad is doing and talk about how hard it is to lose those we love when they're so young.
We'd discuss something silly and gossipy if you were in the mood for it. Otherwise, if you were in the mood to talk, I'd just listen.
I'd be asking you..."How do you do it all?" You amaze me.
I can't keep up, but you do introduce me to new reading and new thoughts, so these feelings of inadequacy are mitigated by that.
Love and have a happy day,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
Maybe we'd talk about the blog award I just gave you...
:)
How cozy your house is! Plus LOTS more!
We would have wonderful talks about life, love, trials and tribulations. It would be a great talk and there would be a lot of deep insight as well as a lot of laughter. Hopefully one day!
Probably the books on your shelf, although the chairs are arranged rather intimately. We would have to turn to look at the books. Perhaps just light discussion, about spring's arrival and the summer to come.
I'd love to sit and talk to you about our shared faith in the Lord. :-)
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