tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post1670255052724282153..comments2023-12-11T13:34:00.775-08:00Comments on Minuscule is good!: "Triumph"Mary Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-3220970574612525682017-03-22T08:18:42.228-07:002017-03-22T08:18:42.228-07:00Adelaide....
Thank-you for the reply, Friend!! Aga...Adelaide....<br />Thank-you for the reply, Friend!! Again!! ;)<br />'Congratulations for 'Capricorn', or 'Capri' as some people might call him.' Thank-you!! 'Capricorn' is not my nephew's real name.... It's his star sign, you know? What is 'Capricorn's' real name? I will never say!! 'Capri'!! I love that!! He already has a 'nickname'!! ;-D<br />'Colds...' Yeah.... My poor sore throat.... Ugh.... My throbbing head.... Sigh.... my runny nose.... But this too shall pass, right?! ;)<br />'Hope Michael gets better soon.' Yeah.... Michael was one of the first in our family to catch this head cold, so.... Yeah.... He is currently 'on the road to recovery', as they say!! ;-D <br />'Think I searched Triumph a lot during the past 5 years. There was a schoolteacher in my life who was very keen on that car or that motorbike.' Cool!! I had never heard of Triumph motorcycles before Bruce!! He got me to Google-search the company!! I guess when you are in love with somebody {or you're obsessed!! Whatever.} You intentionally Google-search the motorcycle that he rides!! ;)<br />'WOW! Young Bruce! He does have a smile!' Yeah.... Speaking of Bruce's smile.... Which we were.... Did you know that Bruce's youngest son, Sam is, like, the spitting image of his Dad?! Seriously.... Compare pictures of Bruce from, like, 1978, 1980.... Or even 1984.... To recently taken pictures of Sam!! It will obviously not work if Bruce was beard-faced, because Sam is a clean-shaven fireman!! But that smile!! Sam Ryan Springsteen definitely inherited it!! ;-D<br />Wait. Did Elvis {Presley, right?} ride Triumph motorcycles?! Cool!! Why am I not surprised?! Elvis is Bruce's idol, his hero!! ;)<br />Rest in peace, Chuck Berry.... Great, gifted, talented musicians never truly die. Their legacy, their music, their records, their memory.... Lives on forever!! Clarence--whose powerful saxophone I never go a day without--taught me that.... Several years after he died. And you know what? Speaking of Elvis.... Which we were.... I have recently discovered Elvis' song called 'Blue Suede Shoes'--less than four decades after he died--and I absolutely love it!! So, in a deeply spiritual sense, Elvis--just like Clarence--IS alive!! ;-D<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-85274565251143336112017-03-21T18:11:29.749-07:002017-03-21T18:11:29.749-07:00Congratulations for 'Capricorn', or 'C...Congratulations for 'Capricorn', or 'Capri' as some people might call him.<br /><br />Colds...<br /><br />Think I searched Triumph a lot during the past 5 years. There was a schoolteacher in my life who was very keen on that car or that motorbike.<br /><br />WOW! Young Bruce! He does have a smile!<br /><br />Hope Michael gets better soon.<br /><br />Here are some Triumphant companies according to Wikipedia - it originally came from the Roman soldier's victory parade:<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Motor_Company [the car company which stopped in 1984 after a hundred years of production].<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Motorcycles_Ltd [the motorcycle company which came out in the 1980s and is still very much around].<br /><br />[I don't think Springsteen is mentioned though some other celebrities like Elvis and Berry are].<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_Villiers_Triumph [this company was around for 6 years in the 1970s - established by the British Government].<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_(TWN) [German factory]<br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Engineering<br /><br />Glad you love Spring still.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-58450916467158082982017-03-21T07:51:28.019-07:002017-03-21T07:51:28.019-07:00Adelaide....
'The first day of Spring does do ...Adelaide....<br />'The first day of Spring does do things to people.' I love, love, love this season.... Despite suffering from mild seasonal allergies every single year!! But we have had a cold going around over here for several weeks now, at least.... Mom had it.... Michael has it.... My nieces, 'Amethyst' and 'Opal' had it.... Hopefully their baby brother 'Capricorn' {my new nephew!!} did not catch it.... And now.... It is apparently my turn.... Ugh.... I actually caught this head cold on Sunday evening. :-(<br />'Your words are very clear. Maybe these workers don't take a single woman seriously or her home caring needs?' What an interesting point!! Maybe so.... ;)<br />'Countries can be far away in time as well as in place. That is why we say: "The past is a foreign country".' I have never heard of that saying!! 'The past is a foreign country'.... I absolutely love it!! ;-D<br />'I thought Triumph might have been a company for motor vehicles. It might have performed in a few rallies.' Huh. I do not know about any rallies. Triumph is a British motorcycle company. Google-search it.... I did!! I have a picture {two of them, actually} of Bruce from 1974--beard-faced and curly-haired--wearing a Triumph motorcycle T-shirt!! It is easily one of my very favorite pictures of Bruce young, because, that smile!! Also.... I have several pictures of Bruce sitting on/riding a Triumph motorcycle from the late 1970's!! ;)<br />'Certainly good enough for re-reading.' Wow.... Thanks, Friend!! ;-D <br /><br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-35084729560963916532017-03-21T03:18:21.919-07:002017-03-21T03:18:21.919-07:00The first day of Spring does do things to people.
...The first day of Spring does do things to people.<br /><br />Your words are very clear.<br /><br />Maybe these workers don't take a single woman seriously or her home caring needs?<br /><br />Countries can be far away in time as well as in place. That is why we say: "The past is a foreign country".<br /><br />I thought Triumph might have been a company for motor vehicles. It might have performed in a few rallies.<br /><br />Certainly good enough for re-reading.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-39971707235135044932017-03-20T12:40:26.754-07:002017-03-20T12:40:26.754-07:00Adelaide....
Thank-you for the comment--and for gi...Adelaide....<br />Thank-you for the comment--and for giving 'Triumph' a +1 count--Friend!!<br />'I like the repetitions of phrases involved - very poetic.' Thanks!! ;)<br />'The way you pointed out the Challenge was a "self-serving missions trip" was very insightful and sharp.' Thanks!! At church last Spring, they talked about missionaries who were far away serving in foreign countries. That was when I came up with the idea.... I was--I still am, really--on a 'self-serving missions trip'.... To 1980!! ;-D<br />'If Lucky Town changed every time you imagined it, landmark navigation would be a lot harder. It made me think of my own Lucky Town and Lucky Places. And the way they feel like home, hope and redemption when we are there. Or when we remember them.' I believe that Lucky Town is within everybody's heart, soul and mind.... You just have to search for it.... Or crash and burn your metaphorical motorcycle there.... I think that Bruce would agree!! ;)<br />'Shelton is a great character - very gruff and eccentric.' Thanks!! I absolutely loved creating Shelton!! ;-D<br />'That observation about the workers. They would be "lucky" to have a job inside or outside Lucky Town.' I absolutely agree.... My Dad--for example--would show up at your house on time and do his job right if he were, say, a plummer, an electrician or a repairman.... However. Based on my own observation and experience--as I expressed in 'Triumph'--that is seldom ever the case, unfortunately!! :-(<br />'Finally - I'd like to say I printed it out so I can read it again and again. And read it to other people too.' Really?! You did?! 'Triumph' is good enough for rereading it and sharing it with others?! That blessed my heart, Friend!! ;-D<br />'And if you had never known Triumph - so cool to have it as a motorbike by the way - you would never try to get it back.' Yeah.... Triumph is actually a motorcycle company.... You know, like Harley Davidson? Bruce has actually ridden on Triumph motorcycles!! I may--or may not--have done that on purpose!! But.... My key word 'Triumph', is also deeply metaphorical.... As in, I triumphed over being unable to attend Bruce's show on March 22nd, 2016!! <br />PS. I'm writing this reply with a First Day Of Spring head cold, so if my words seem as foggy as my brain, I apologize!! <br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-19823896565310127862017-03-18T04:27:09.667-07:002017-03-18T04:27:09.667-07:00Hi, Raelyn:
I found TRIUMPH a week ago.
Really g...Hi, Raelyn:<br /><br />I found TRIUMPH a week ago.<br /><br />Really glad you have that introspective character.<br /><br />And I like the repetitions of phrases involved - very poetic.<br /><br />The way you pointed out the Challenge was a "self-serving missions trip" was very insightful and sharp.<br /><br />Did you enjoy #WorldBookDay?<br /><br />If Lucky Town changed every time you imagined it, landmark navigation would be a lot harder.<br /><br />It made me think of my own Lucky Town and Lucky Places. And the way they feel like home, hope and redemption when we are there. Or when we remember them.<br /><br />Shelton is a great character - very gruff and eccentric.<br /><br />I've been looking at various schools and clinics and seeing what they say about resilience - it's a core value for lots of people.<br /><br />That observation about the workers. They would be "lucky" to have a job inside or outside Lucky Town.<br /><br />Yeah - green-coloured signs are characteristic of the Pacific Northwest. That was one of my navigation points into TRIUMPH.<br /><br />Finally - I'd like to say I printed it out so I can read it again and again. And read it to other people too.<br /><br />And if you had never known Triumph - so cool to have it as a motorbike by the way - you would never try to get it back.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-34025716513174928822017-03-09T21:33:59.019-08:002017-03-09T21:33:59.019-08:00Nuk & Family....
Thanks for the comment, Frien...Nuk & Family....<br />Thanks for the comment, Friend!!<br />'Good to hear from you!' Thanks!! I am back and I'm already thinking about April's fictional story!! However. When you've been away for as long as I have, I've got--to quote Bruce from 1981--'a pocketful of ideas'!! Yeah.... A HUGE pocketful!! Ha!! ;-D<br />Stay tuned.... ;)<br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-12746341603966971752017-03-09T13:52:59.364-08:002017-03-09T13:52:59.364-08:00Good to hear from you!
Nuk & FamliyGood to hear from you!<br /><br />Nuk & FamliyTimberLovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273078876037010647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-80260062043951861532017-03-04T12:26:22.420-08:002017-03-04T12:26:22.420-08:00Lynne....
Thank-you for the comment, Friend!!
...Lynne....<br />Thank-you for the comment, Friend!! <br />'Your welcome!! I can't believe it has been a year and three months since you last posted! Where does the time go?' Well, you know, I went down to the river.... You have no idea how many times I hip swayed/danced/cut loose to that song!! And yet, I am not sick and tired of it!! Just sentimental.... ;)<br />'I know exactly what you mean, people who create things sometimes don't like to share and keep their creations for themselves. And why shouldn't we? They are our babies right? It is sometimes good to show the world too and let people enjoy what you did.' I absolutely agree!! My fictional stories, my characters, they are my babies, my kids, my creations!! So why shouldn't I share them with the world? From one artist to another, you 'get' me!! ;-D<br />However. Occasionally, my fictional stories are too personal for sharing with the world.... Even Bruce has songs like that!! 'Triumph' was the most personal emotionally autobiographical fictional story that I have posted on 'Minuscule is good!'!! Thus far.... ;)<br />'Thank you for your comment about my metal objects drawing, I like to play around with different art supplies and see what they can do.' You're welcome!! playing around as an artist is called experimenting!! I do it all the time with my fictional writing!! ;-D<br />'Stay hard, stay hungry, stay alive', Raelyn <br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-6897935726134474182017-03-04T10:41:29.106-08:002017-03-04T10:41:29.106-08:00Realyn
Thank you for your sweet comments on my blo...Realyn<br />Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog. I can't believe it has been a year and three months since you last posted! Where does the time go? I know exactly what you mean, people who create things sometimes don't like to share and keep their creations for themselves. And why shouldn't we? They are our babies right?<br />It is sometimes good to show the world too and let people enjoy what you did.<br />Thank you for your comment about my metal objects drawing, I like to play around with different art supplies and see what they can do.<br />Take care dear friend.<br />Lynne xxSketching with Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270151161020999871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-9848313368680091562017-03-03T14:38:28.220-08:002017-03-03T14:38:28.220-08:00Lynne....
Thank-you for the comment, Friend!! Wow....Lynne....<br />Thank-you for the comment, Friend!! Wow.... My first comment on my 'comeback story'!! So there really is 'anybody alive out there'!! ;-D<br />'What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how you are. It's lovely to see you back Raelyn with another brilliant story too!' Ah, thanks!! I am doing good. I'm older, more mature.... The River Challenge was truly quite a journey!! Well.... I needed to take a break from writing fictional stories, anyway, but, of course, I did not expect my hiatus to be so long!! ;) <br />'Wonderful ending and I especially like the paragraph where you wrote about life being a mixture of sorrow and happiness and all the chances you miss that you should have taken. So true!' Thank-you!! That is my very favorite part of 'Triumph'!! Originally {in my first version} those were the wise words of her therapist.... However. I eventually decided to take Dr. Downey out and make my character introspective.... Like me!! Because I feel way too much, I possess a crazy never-shuts-down brain and.... To quote Bruce from 1980, 'I'm a thinkin' fool'!! ;-D<br />'Stay hard, stay hungry, stay alive', Raelyn<br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301856142185199039.post-44569072205830902162017-03-03T13:05:06.053-08:002017-03-03T13:05:06.053-08:00What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you ...What a coincidence, I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how you are. It's lovely to see you back Raelyn with another brilliant story too! Wonderful ending and I especially like the paragraph where you wrote about life being a mixture of sorrow and happiness and all the chances you miss that you should have taken.<br />So true!<br />Lynne xSketching with Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270151161020999871noreply@blogger.com