tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post2313179893048657796..comments2023-07-20T06:36:57.370-06:00Comments on Divergent Pathways: That Gaggle of Friends I've Been Craving on GuernseyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-58532375086871832322009-10-28T17:42:44.267-06:002009-10-28T17:42:44.267-06:00How wonderful. Thank you for including me in such ...How wonderful. Thank you for including me in such a stellar list, and thank you for letting me know via email, which i am just now getting to (sorry).<br /><br />I miss you, but in part, knowing you are around (in spirit, if not physically) helps me not feel to bummed about being so busy. I'll be back eventually... :)Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-10337799769595866122009-10-20T13:00:13.690-06:002009-10-20T13:00:13.690-06:00So sweet! I'm touched! I have been putting o...So sweet! I'm touched! I have been putting off coming to your blog for so long b/c I knew I would have a lot to catch up on and I didn't want to miss a single one. Today I had some quiet time and so I came here--and I'm so glad I did!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-73865160856994147452009-09-17T21:05:42.575-06:002009-09-17T21:05:42.575-06:00This book is on my to read list ... I can't wa...This book is on my to read list ... I can't wait to get to it! And I also can't wait to visit many of the people you listed in this post!An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-2782493527813659182009-09-15T11:22:18.724-06:002009-09-15T11:22:18.724-06:00I love this post! I read the book, after you reco...I love this post! I read the book, after you recommended it on your blog, and LOVED it! Now that you've reviewed it again, I too, want to go back and read it again . . . that is the kind of book that is probably worth a second reading. <br /><br />And it's so wonderful to compare the letters they wrote to blogging!! After I read it, I was nostalgic for the days when people wrote heartfelt letters . . . but now that I think about it, you are SO right! It is exactly like blogging! Oh blog world I've missed you!!Jessica Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944990982584233095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-82413931469018190272009-09-11T19:18:40.433-06:002009-09-11T19:18:40.433-06:00I'm half way through , I bought in on our trip...I'm half way through , I bought in on our trip having seen a shout out from another trusted blogger. It is amazing that I am coming to trust and think about some of these on line friends. It is reassuring to see your mention of it here. I love love love the book so far..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-58618527323603934302009-09-08T14:48:37.077-06:002009-09-08T14:48:37.077-06:00Hi Jana,
I really loved the book too - I haven'...Hi Jana,<br />I really loved the book too - I haven't managed yo squeeze Good Reads into my life yet, but as luck would have it, Mum is firmly implanted in both GR and my life, so she gives me wonderful new suggestions (as well as reiterations of all the classics I still haven't read) so I'm lucky :)<br />would love to visit the beauty of the channel islands, and am greatful for blog world as well. I font get to visit as often as I would like, but I love it when I do, and your blog is one of my very favourites.<br />Thanks for your visits to mine as well :)<br />xo TammyTammy Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419410261955929701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-63914039409622504232009-09-05T14:00:52.082-06:002009-09-05T14:00:52.082-06:00Somehow I missed this post.
And I had to skim i...Somehow I missed this post. <br /><br />And I had to skim it a little because I'm in the middle of convincing my book club that we have to read it and I don't want to know anything about it before-hand.<br /><br />But I did get to read through all your kudos so firstly, thank you! And I love what you said about each of these friends. You're such a special lady, friend.Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-61299824234869017792009-09-04T17:21:11.700-06:002009-09-04T17:21:11.700-06:00I am so honored I haven't the words. You are &...I am so honored I haven't the words. You are "friend" in the same definition as "home." So very unique for me. I cannot begin to express my love for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-52078891478144056602009-09-03T20:34:48.041-06:002009-09-03T20:34:48.041-06:00You know, while I was in hospital last week there ...You know, while I was in hospital last week there was a small handful of blogging friends I missed and thought about often. You and a few other gals who are that lovely, blush-inspiring list of yours stood out in my mind. Like InkMom said. Authenticity, reality, sincerity, truth. I missed the women who are real to me.<br /><br />And I can't believe I haven't read that book yet...Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-43549575559354833002009-09-03T15:16:41.820-06:002009-09-03T15:16:41.820-06:00After reading you post about this book twice, I ac...After reading you post about this book twice, I actually went to the BYU bookstore and bought it. I'll let you know what I think. As always I love your thoughtful writing and am so glad you have such wonderful friends.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270023198628339157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-35237841256295638772009-09-02T23:16:06.163-06:002009-09-02T23:16:06.163-06:00Great book, C. And thanks for the comparison to a...Great book, C. And thanks for the comparison to a Guernsey lady! <br /><br />I love the way we get to know people through blogging. It is still shocking to me how it works!Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-62082134338792238422009-09-02T21:50:09.595-06:002009-09-02T21:50:09.595-06:00You sweet lady. I love these women, too. And now...You sweet lady. I love these women, too. And now I have to come back to your house and see your paintings of Guernsey! This lady spoke in sacrament meeting on Sunday, and was talking about internet relationships. And she said, "THEY'RE NOT REAL, PEOPLE!!"<br /><br />And while I understood that she was talking about gamers' chat rooms and things like that, I couldn't help but mutter, "Uh-HUH! They are TOO real!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532225334730948057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-48796225481855192702009-09-02T18:37:54.816-06:002009-09-02T18:37:54.816-06:00Ach, yer sech a love.
(That was my imitation of a...Ach, yer sech a love.<br /><br />(That was my imitation of a Guernsey accent.)Luisa Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-44058379615128020352009-09-02T09:44:10.895-06:002009-09-02T09:44:10.895-06:00I do consider you dear friend, Jana. Some of my de...I do consider you dear friend, Jana. Some of my deepest friendships have been made over the Internet. Thank you for your kind words. My cover as an uncaring person is blown!Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-87191655362178317222009-09-02T09:09:53.212-06:002009-09-02T09:09:53.212-06:00It made my heart happy to be mentioned as one of t...It made my heart happy to be mentioned as one of the likes of those letter writing Guernsey friends. I did love that book, and even bought it in hopes that I convince Justin to read it. I find myself lucky to live in a time where my reaching out to become friends with total strangers is something within my comfort zone. :)Miss Breckenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311882886417123043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-22946203641896332452009-09-02T08:55:13.500-06:002009-09-02T08:55:13.500-06:00I read that book on your recommendation and I LOVE...I read that book on your recommendation and I LOVED it.<br /><br />I also love how you compare it to the blog-world. I feel the same way. <br /><br />My daughter has a friend she left behind in San Diego that she emails. They decided to become real "pen pals" too. Now they email to tell each other that they sent a letter! Too cute!val of the southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916872722362877176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-86385009733627178742009-09-02T08:38:20.041-06:002009-09-02T08:38:20.041-06:00That was my favorite book last year. LOVED it for ...That was my favorite book last year. LOVED it for all the reasons you mentioned. I loved too that there wasn't this tendency to fall into absolutes in characterizing the goodness or evil of the people fighting on each side of the war. I found that fascinating.<br /><br />And as for the shout out....awwwwww. Thanks. I think I read just about everyone you included in your list and I think your assessments are spot on.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-21843640599237892742009-09-02T07:03:58.164-06:002009-09-02T07:03:58.164-06:00(I love the first photo caption :)
I really enjoy...(I love the first photo caption :)<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading 'TGLAPPPS' too. And felt as you did: how nice it would be to write to them all myself! And agree with you that blog-land is our present-day version of that. I'm very happy and honoured to be one of the quirky characters to have crossed your path and to enjoy your friendship in Cyberspace :) My life is more blessed because I have you, as a friend, 'out there.' <br /><br />It's wonderful too, that the enjoyment of my friendship with you can be multiplied almost endlessly when I read about your other friends. <br /><br />It's especially wonderful to me that I can learn about the unique beauty of so many, through this medium, that I would otherwise never come to know. <br /><br />I'm very glad to know that so many special individuals people the wide world out there! From my little corner - I'm glad to know that 'you' are where you are: living, loving, laughing and striving, just as I am!<br /><br />Jana, I think that you would make a very beautiful painting from any of these scenes!<br />:)Sandy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09463236853839331077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-38388907958714543212009-09-02T06:55:32.840-06:002009-09-02T06:55:32.840-06:00I need to read that book.
And you, "Charette...I need to read that book.<br /><br />And you, "Charette," are high on my list of best friends I've never met. It's an odd list to have, but I love it, and I'm so glad to know you.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-823847273927280303.post-77979597608036798302009-09-02T06:41:01.393-06:002009-09-02T06:41:01.393-06:00I have a book that I use as a resource when choosi...I have a book that I use as a resource when choosing reading material for my children: "Some of My Best Friends are Books"<br /><br />I would alter it: some of my best friends are blogs. I should have known that's how it would be. When my husband and I were engaged, we lived in our respective home towns where we both already had good jobs and places to live. We saw each other only on the weekends, and in the days before cell phones, we couldn't afford the long distance charges to talk each day, so we e-mailed. I still have all those e-letters and I am amazed at what we learned about each other through that exchange of the written word (and at what we didn't know about each other yet even though we were already engaged -- scary!). <br /><br />I think that with blog writing, it goes one of two ways: either you are your most authentic self or you are a completely fictitious character, and it's not too difficult to find the ring of truth in an author's compositions.<br /><br />That's what I love about you, and about every single one of the blog authors you listed in this post: Authenticity. Reality. Sincerity. Truth. And that's why some of my best friends are blogs!InkMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519976062467674531noreply@blogger.com