tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post3766932652418274891..comments2023-10-31T07:31:41.202-07:00Comments on ~* The Chronicles of an Enamored Soul *~: ~Sunday Stew - June 5th, 2011~~Enamored Soul~http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480923281335495661noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-32412701434392899792011-06-09T22:45:39.913-07:002011-06-09T22:45:39.913-07:00Thanks, sweetie. And indeed, hugs to you--in honor...Thanks, sweetie. And indeed, hugs to you--in honor of your uncle.lauren myraclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11492911563284162077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-21021648186715504172011-06-08T19:27:56.850-07:002011-06-08T19:27:56.850-07:00I LOVE the rose pictures. I saw the first pic you ...I LOVE the rose pictures. I saw the first pic you posted and it triggered the image of the postmistress. you're so right about that. <br /><br />that pink rose is sheer gorgeousness. seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-34245797884016503582011-06-08T07:58:18.048-07:002011-06-08T07:58:18.048-07:00Hira, I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle and...Hira, I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle and sharing your feelings with us is a good thing. I still mourn my auntie and she's been gone a long time and well, with Buddy, I'm not sure I'll ever get over it. Grief is something we each work through in our own time and we have to allow ourselves that. <br /><br />I love your photos! The flowers are so beautiful. The lilac trees all around my home have been blooming and they smell so heavenly. I put a vase of them in my room the other day and they smelled wonderful. <br /><br />Hugs!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-30968476006115659062011-06-05T12:05:52.278-07:002011-06-05T12:05:52.278-07:00@Amy (ArtsyBookishGal)
Amy, Amy, Amy,
Haha, darl...@<a href="#c3569139173244529119" rel="nofollow">Amy (ArtsyBookishGal)</a><br /><br />Amy, Amy, Amy,<br /><br />Haha, darling...I believe you are not obligated to write a book (or at least a post) titled "Attack of the Rose Bush" - I will most certainly read it! :) I am sure if you did write about the subject, it would be an insightful post. I am sorry to hear that you were a cutter, as was I. To me, the scars on the cover NEVER incite the desire to cut again - but they make me want to read out into the cover and hug the girl whose arm it is. I am not afraid of my past, I have come to embrace it. I am in complete support of Cheryl Rainfield's book "Scars", as well as Lauren Myracle's book "Shine" - I think our youth needs to know about what they could face,or what their peers could already be facing! Thank you for your comments :)<br /><br />~Hira~~Enamored Soul~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480923281335495661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-75242751216180311762011-06-05T12:02:50.438-07:002011-06-05T12:02:50.438-07:00@Cici
Darling Cici,
I am so sorry to hear about ...@<a href="#c424949955794588032" rel="nofollow">Cici</a><br /><br />Darling Cici,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I believe I will never forget my Uncle either. I'm glad that people are speaking and communicating their outrage over the article - it was shoddy reporting, really. No article in the WSJ should be so biased, and without any relevant input/insight from the parties being written about. Thank you for your comment, and I hope you'll continue to visit! :D<br /><br />~Hira~~Enamored Soul~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480923281335495661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-5098113250889154982011-06-05T12:00:33.513-07:002011-06-05T12:00:33.513-07:00@Shannon@BooksDevoured
Dear Shannon,
As always, ...@<a href="#c8553033339598913438" rel="nofollow">Shannon@BooksDevoured</a><br /><br />Dear Shannon,<br /><br />As always, your commentary is spot-on, and immensely thought-provoking! I love that you said "The more we talk about it the less power it has to hurt us." - because so many still believe that hiding issues of relevancy and importance under layers of secrecy is the way to "shelter" our children, and it is not. I believe that we must make our children aware of any and all things that they may face, so (Heaven forbid), if they're ever faced with them - they're not blindsided! :) Thank you for your comment - and thank you for the Sunday Stew :D<br /><br />~Hira~~Enamored Soul~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480923281335495661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-45768677792507344052011-06-05T11:58:19.654-07:002011-06-05T11:58:19.654-07:00@readerofthepack
Hello,
Welcome, and thank you f...@<a href="#c5148603095548606800" rel="nofollow">readerofthepack</a><br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to comment! I am glad that you felt that way about "Shine" - I haven't read the book yet, and I still feel that way. I am absolutely unashamed to say that if I had a teenage child, I would not shy from giving them that book as a present, to read. I believe that educating your child, and teaching them tolerance & acceptance is a way to make the future a better place, absolutely. I hope you'll continue to visit the blog! :)<br /><br />~Hira~~Enamored Soul~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480923281335495661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-35691391732445291192011-06-05T11:51:12.227-07:002011-06-05T11:51:12.227-07:00OMIGOSH!!!! I'm scared of all those roses!!! ...OMIGOSH!!!! I'm scared of all those roses!!! Those pictures are scarier than the WSJ article. OK, maybe I'm reacting a little (A LOT) to the attack of the killer rose bush the the cellulitis that resulted. But still, be careful. Rose bushes are nastier than WSJ writers.<br /><br />As for the WSJ article, while I don't feel the need to conjure up a personal response on my blog because the rest of you are doing such a remarkable job, I do think the writer has a point...the covers of SCARS is a bit triggering for former cutters. Speaking as a former cutter, I can definitely agree. In fact, I have the picture on my blog for a giveaway and it sort of creeps me out. However, I never heard of MOST of the books he mentioned, and think it's hilarious that he doesn't see all the AWESOME YA books available for consumption. As if most of us buy our books at Barnes & Noble anyway...<br /><br />I'm not sure if I properly expressed my condolences over your uncle's passing, but a great light seems to have gone out in our world. I am so glad that you got to know a wonderful man. Keep honoring his life and memory.Amy (ArtsyBookishGal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07339780609570583055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-4249499557945880322011-06-05T11:06:43.619-07:002011-06-05T11:06:43.619-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a friend 24 y...I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a friend 24 years ago and I still think of him and miss him daily. The WSJ article seems to have really struck up some conversation. Honestly, I think a lot of great things will come from that article. Those flowers are absolutely beautiful! Great pictures of them as well. <br />@shannon, very well put "When you bring something into the light it starts to release the shame."<br />Have a wonderful week!Cicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465990302371697260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-85530333395989134382011-06-05T08:03:36.829-07:002011-06-05T08:03:36.829-07:00Thank you Hira for being so honest and sharing so ...Thank you Hira for being so honest and sharing so much! Sometimes things like that WSJ article turn out to be the best thing that could have happened. It sure has everyone up in arms and supporting the YA genre. A few bloggers have opened up and shared some very personal things. The more we talk about it the less power it has to hurt us. I think that is what YA does. When you bring something into the light it starts to release the shame.DevouredShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540236869104256532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233043295287975570.post-51486030955486068002011-06-05T07:08:24.017-07:002011-06-05T07:08:24.017-07:00I think this is my first time commenting, so hello...I think this is my first time commenting, so hello! I read Shine and felt very strongly that if only every high school student in America were assigned to read it, perhaps it could change a few minds and make the world a little bit better place. I actually think that the ending leaves the reader with a feeling of hope that people can change for the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com