tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.comments2017-05-04T18:06:54.456-07:00Tales From the Podj9kovachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-79171499597666068682017-05-04T18:06:54.456-07:002017-05-04T18:06:54.456-07:00Janine, I had NO idea. To have all this ripped aw...Janine, I had NO idea. To have all this ripped away from us (because health care is a "responsibility" not a right) is incomprehensible. Thanks for re-posting. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716307294982814800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-21389606359424442772012-10-22T22:34:18.124-07:002012-10-22T22:34:18.124-07:00where would we be without the stories, right? Not ...where would we be without the stories, right? Not just as writers and readers but as humans. <br /><br />Thanks again for your talk last night. See you in November?j9kovachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-86516545952411672282012-10-22T22:32:40.453-07:002012-10-22T22:32:40.453-07:00I like that, Teri. "We all wear capes at some...I like that, Teri. "We all wear capes at some point."j9kovachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-62783043255083134402012-10-22T22:29:02.508-07:002012-10-22T22:29:02.508-07:00Hear hear! Thank you for sharing this heartfelt st...Hear hear! Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story. I know that for my mother, going through her battle with cancer this year meant holding on to stories of those who made it and thrived years later. I'm the one looking at statistices, but she gets the power of stories.Li Miao Lovetthttp://www.limiaolovett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-86953893047901112602012-10-22T22:17:48.336-07:002012-10-22T22:17:48.336-07:00My step-mom is undergoing chemo, it's not fun,...My step-mom is undergoing chemo, it's not fun, as you know. But she is a trooper. I like the image of your friend's Superhero's cape and will think of that often now, instead of her shaved head. We all wear capes at some point. Thank you. <br /><br />Also......we had a VERY generous soul today! Teri Stevensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-68785879642113148362012-10-22T11:05:32.594-07:002012-10-22T11:05:32.594-07:00Sounds amazing. 3 hours to write every week! Well ...Sounds amazing. 3 hours to write every week! Well done you!Claire Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576410137759875223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-60856267432908653442012-10-17T22:05:53.039-07:002012-10-17T22:05:53.039-07:00She is crazy, Claire! But she's also brilliant...She is crazy, Claire! But she's also brilliant. Her book is in our Lending Library!j9kovachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-12771724598060264662012-10-17T18:42:04.537-07:002012-10-17T18:42:04.537-07:00I don't know how you do it, you are both crazy...I don't know how you do it, you are both crazy! Thank God. What would we do without you. Kara sounds amazing.Claire Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576410137759875223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-36199878323310353972012-10-13T06:28:09.530-07:002012-10-13T06:28:09.530-07:00"I'm sure you have heard it said that app..."I'm sure you have heard it said that appearance does not matter so much, and that it is what's on the inside that counts. This is, of course, utter nonsense, because if it were true then people who were good on this inside would never have to comb their hair or take a bath, and the whole world would smell even worse than it already does."<br /><br />O.K., truth is: although I've bought LS books for Connor, I've never read more than a page or two. But here's another quote. NonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-13035083561542938612012-06-25T12:25:08.415-07:002012-06-25T12:25:08.415-07:00I guess that makes me hopeful, Claire! :) Great se...I guess that makes me hopeful, Claire! :) Great seeing you Sat.!j9kovachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-45220734480943866162012-06-25T11:50:44.330-07:002012-06-25T11:50:44.330-07:00Hilarious pictures! My son used to be really picky...Hilarious pictures! My son used to be really picky but has definitely improved thanks to my hubby. Mind you, his is 15 now! Just a few more years to go ...Claire Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576410137759875223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-7645485945898494772012-04-05T07:05:21.590-07:002012-04-05T07:05:21.590-07:00I like that anyone can apply what you teach even t...I like that anyone can apply what you teach even though our problems are so different from what you experienced. The photo of the newborn gives your column depth.Nonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-63922207527822354622012-04-04T23:29:55.981-07:002012-04-04T23:29:55.981-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-24099061735835192202012-03-30T18:58:49.956-07:002012-03-30T18:58:49.956-07:00Listen carefully and you'll agree that Wagner ...Listen carefully and you'll agree that Wagner said he was going to visit Nonna, heh, heh. That's some fancy airline that has grapevines from which the passengers can help themselves instead of peanuts! Nicely written--we can easily imagine what fun you all have.Nonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-69948433145343531152012-02-17T21:33:15.691-08:002012-02-17T21:33:15.691-08:00Oh, Janine, this is SO beautiful. You've made ...Oh, Janine, this is SO beautiful. You've made this pregnant mama all teary.Two new additionshttp://www.singlemomseeking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-28126507177782754032012-02-12T08:04:35.666-08:002012-02-12T08:04:35.666-08:00Great post, Janine! I love the concept AND the ex...Great post, Janine! I love the concept AND the execution.MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398377675514501038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-74631422968752700612012-02-12T06:44:18.456-08:002012-02-12T06:44:18.456-08:00You have told a mother's story, but so much be...You have told a mother's story, but so much better than most of us could. Very nicely written. How sweet that the boys' personalities are already developing so uniquely. Very vivid images. This will be a fun story to read to them aloud, perhaps someday soon.Nonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-75857107383544192472012-01-20T08:58:45.751-08:002012-01-20T08:58:45.751-08:00thanks, mom!thanks, mom!j9kovachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-13331789331361916632012-01-20T06:33:56.480-08:002012-01-20T06:33:56.480-08:00If only the cafe neighbor had in her vocabulary wo...If only the cafe neighbor had in her vocabulary words like, "Yes? Yes?" he could have impressed her with "Digger!" or "Garbage truck!"<br /><br />It may be Michael is smiling because he knows his brother is planning their next adventure.<br /><br />Great post. Really good images. So well-written. I could imagine the scene.Nonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-83797118696090306152012-01-11T10:41:08.344-08:002012-01-11T10:41:08.344-08:00Great post!! Can't wait to see Michael's....Great post!! Can't wait to see Michael's. :)MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398377675514501038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-38800927126772022432011-10-29T17:33:22.484-07:002011-10-29T17:33:22.484-07:00I was so glad that Chiara was A-O.K. being away fr...I was so glad that Chiara was A-O.K. being away from home and I didn't have to take her back in 24 hours. She is creative, happy, eats whatever is on her plate (that simplifies a great deal, and is very imaginative. She loved going wherever we went (even to the grocery store), and missed her home (parents) at bedtime. I am so glad her parents allowed her to visit us. Thank you!Nonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-39744491115563578252011-10-11T13:08:13.836-07:002011-10-11T13:08:13.836-07:00Awesome letter, Janine. Kudos.Awesome letter, Janine. Kudos.MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398377675514501038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-25512927858374919622011-10-03T13:16:19.647-07:002011-10-03T13:16:19.647-07:00I love how independent they are, one from the othe...I love how independent they are, one from the other: one pulls his toy behind him and the other walks backward so he can see his toy "in front of him" so to speak!<br /><br />I love how they interact with each other in laughter.Nonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-61535135726165519512011-09-07T13:10:15.379-07:002011-09-07T13:10:15.379-07:00Thanks, Claire! See you Sunday. (Nice to see your ...Thanks, Claire! See you Sunday. (Nice to see your photo next to your comment for a change! :) )j9kovachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03914843888423313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276428512314044181.post-34801288355786654082011-09-07T12:57:14.083-07:002011-09-07T12:57:14.083-07:00Hey, great piece and keep flying and writing. You ...Hey, great piece and keep flying and writing. You have a gift. Look forward to seeing you on Sunday :)Claire Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576410137759875223noreply@blogger.com