I finally found my old copy of "A Confederacy of Dunces" and started reading it again last night. It's even funnier the tenth time around. LOL! I'm so you're enjoying the read. Laughter is good for the soul. It's a classic. Love & Blessings, dearest friend!
Thank you so much for your warm message, Renee. You're a star! I have turned the harvest post into a print give away. So hopefully it would be ok to enter you into the draw if this is ok with you?
I have a card that I bought the other day, meaning to send it to you. Something about the picture made me think of you. I have it on my table of things to be posted! This quote goes exactly with the feeling the card gives me. Synchronicity! xx
wonderful message and image. i am also having a soundless day (as always),all i can hear is the rain and the wind banging on my glass windows and wall. it's like we are having a storm today.
My life pattern, I do believe! A daily adventure.I hope you are doing well,my friend. Hugs to you on this cool Saturday morning from NE Texas and happy weekend!
Renee, John Kennedy Toole never got "A Confederacy of Dunces" published while he was alive and his mother got it published though her hard-headed motherly wiles by hounding Walker Percy who taught at Loyola in the 60's---the time after Toole's death. Toole had sent the manuscript to Simon and Schuster and, despite initial excitement about it, they eventually rejected it, commenting that it "isn't really about anything." Toole's health began to deteriorate as he lost hope of seeing his work—which he considered a comic masterpiece—in print.
He stopped teaching, quit his doctoral classes and began to drink heavily while being medicated for severe headaches. I think he suffered from severe depression and the rejection of the novel did him in. There's all sorts of speculation about his overbearing mother, him being homosexual (no proof of that) and other crap. It's just so sad that we lost such an amazing writer. What blows me away is that it went on to win the Pulitzer Prize!! I only hope that somehow, some way, Toole knows the success his life's work became. (I could go on an on about him. He and his book are one of my favorite subjects!)
I am there with you! I'll walk hand in hand, heart to heart down any road with you Renee. And the wonders we shall see on our way are almost to wonderful to talk about! Love ~Pattee
I shall definitely take your hand, my dear. And it won't matter if where we end up is vast and amazing or dark and gloomy, because we will be together.
oh renee this post is still so laden with sorrow. how is jacqui and your mom? how are you?i keep seeing sheldon's lovely face in front of my eyes. his last few months meant a lot to me in may ways that you will never know. xxx
You and I had never let go of each other's hand, and we never shall. The circle will never be broken, LALF. Give my love to Jacquie, I dreamt of her last night. I love you too.
What wonderful advice Renee! Thank you for stopping by my blog. My son and husband are much better now. After reading through a lot your blog, I don't feel any of us have too much to complain about. You are an amazing woman! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy
So true, so very true. Grab a Hand and Hold on. There is something Amazing in store for you. It may be the beauty of a sunset, the smile of a stranger, finding your favorite shoes on sale, winning the lottery, or just finding new good friends to hold hands and walk the path of life with you for a while. Thank you for sharing this. Love and Light, Nina P.
I wonder what it would look like if everyone who reads your blog could hold hands all the way to you? Now that would be something to see. I'm in. I'll even do my nails. :) My hand is always here for you, my friend! xoxoxox Pam
Let's ALWAYS hold hand Renee~ and NOT let go or be afraid!! Alright? Peace be with you on this special Autumn day, Renee. Special on account that we are friends.
To you and your sweet sister Jacquie, I blow a kiss.
Very true. Maybe our paths have crossed some where, some time, some way.:D I suppose they have because here we are. Hope all is a little better. Take care.
there is nothing i like better than holding hands with someone i love.
i've been in the city today with my niece, helping her move in and get settled. i've seen mr. ryan and baby drew. i've watched my jessica glow for no reason. i ate at my beloved mr. sushi. i shopped for furniture and doodads.
i had a simple day with simple pleasures. it's about time.
Hello Renee - sorry I haven't been around recently but you have been in my thoughts. I love this quote. Joining hands across the miles with you. Love Caroline x
I am reading this marvellous post a day after my wife and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Synchronicity? Maybe. But then again, you are an amazing kindred soul, so no surprises there :-).
Hi Renee, I love this too in Mark. He is such a solid grounded, loving person. So pleased you have a good hubby also and that he has you. Thank you Renee!
Yes who knows where it goes but oh it's good to have hands to hold...I'm giving yours a squeeze...can you feel it honey...and oh I can't help it...am givin you a big gentle hug as well...
I have been down with the flu for two weeks (yes THAT flu). I am so sorry sweet Renee. I have just found out. I am heartbroken. Dear sister, if my tears could heal your wound somehow, you would be whole again. I mourne your loss, applaud your strength and love you unconditionally. xxooxx Trace
Hi Renee - just stopping by (since the computer says I can for just a minute!) to say hello and to give you a big hug. A BIG HUG. Really big. So big you would not believe it. :) xoxox Pam
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wise device, and soooo nice!!
i'm just added your blog to Wabi & Sabi... ok my friend!
agneta
I like this Renee!!
Love, Darla
VEry profound advice...taking the path that we just don't know what the ending will be but hope that it will be fantastic! Happy weekend, Renee!
Alicia
There is no better way to go than hand in hand. Especially on that unknown path.
(((HUGS)))
soo true...good morning, renee
Awesome quote, Renee!
I finally found my old copy of "A Confederacy of Dunces" and started reading it again last night. It's even funnier the tenth time around. LOL! I'm so you're enjoying the read. Laughter is good for the soul. It's a classic. Love & Blessings, dearest friend!
This is beautiful, and so true. No one ever got anywhere in life without taking risks! Thanks for posting, Renee.
Hi Renee!
That is the best quote to start off my day! I will follow that advise!
Hope your doing well girlfriend!!
manon
xoxo
I love this. love it.
Thank you so much for your warm message, Renee. You're a star!
I have turned the harvest post into a print give away. So hopefully it would be ok to enter you into the draw if this is ok with you?
Love and hugz!
Absolutely! And let's not let an ocean get in the way - here, here's my hand, Renee.
Been thinking about you today, how are you doing darling girl? xxx
I have a card that I bought the other day, meaning to send it to you. Something about the picture made me think of you. I have it on my table of things to be posted! This quote goes exactly with the feeling the card gives me. Synchronicity!
xx
wonderful message and image.
i am also having a soundless day (as always),all i can hear is the rain and the wind banging on my glass windows and wall. it's like we are having a storm today.
bregards.
That is beautiful.
I pray for you constantly and I send you hugs and positive thoughts.
Much love to you my dear friend,
Meghann
My life pattern, I do believe! A daily adventure.I hope you are doing well,my friend. Hugs to you on this cool Saturday morning from NE Texas and happy weekend!
Renee, John Kennedy Toole never got "A Confederacy of Dunces" published while he was alive and his mother got it published though her hard-headed motherly wiles by hounding Walker Percy who taught at Loyola in the 60's---the time after Toole's death. Toole had sent the manuscript to Simon and Schuster and, despite initial excitement about it, they eventually rejected it, commenting that it "isn't really about anything." Toole's health began to deteriorate as he lost hope of seeing his work—which he considered a comic masterpiece—in print.
He stopped teaching, quit his doctoral classes and began to drink heavily while being medicated for severe headaches. I think he suffered from severe depression and the rejection of the novel did him in. There's all sorts of speculation about his overbearing mother, him being homosexual (no proof of that) and other crap. It's just so sad that we lost such an amazing writer. What blows me away is that it went on to win the Pulitzer Prize!! I only hope that somehow, some way, Toole knows the success his life's work became. (I could go on an on about him. He and his book are one of my favorite subjects!)
Blessings, dear Renee!
Very cool! Autumn blessings to you, Renee!
**hold hands** **blows kisses** Deb
A wonderful idea- Let's go.
I am there with you!
I'll walk hand in hand, heart to heart down any road with you Renee. And the wonders we shall see on our way are almost to wonderful to talk about!
Love ~Pattee
I shall definitely take your hand, my dear. And it won't matter if where we end up is vast and amazing or dark and gloomy, because we will be together.
What a wonderful thought, and great piece of artwork to illustrate it. Thank you for posting it. I hope your weekend is a good one! XO
oh renee this post is still so laden with sorrow. how is jacqui and your mom? how are you?i keep seeing sheldon's lovely face in front of my eyes. his last few months meant a lot to me in may ways that you will never know. xxx
It may . . . and wouldn't that be loverleeeee . . .
How are you doing Renee? And how is your dear sister?
Thinking of you - xo
Oh yes, hold hands to keep one another steady. I always hold my friends' hands and I'll hold yours.
Wow, hands across the ocean, a great line of hands reaching out and lifting up each and every one of us :)
You and I had never let go of each other's hand, and we never shall. The circle will never be broken, LALF. Give my love to Jacquie, I dreamt of her last night. I love you too.
What wonderful advice Renee! Thank you for stopping by my blog. My son and husband are much better now. After reading through a lot your blog, I don't feel any of us have too much to complain about. You are an amazing woman! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy
That's just lovely, both the picture and the words.
So true, so very true. Grab a Hand and Hold on. There is something Amazing in store for you. It may be the beauty of a sunset, the smile of a stranger, finding your favorite shoes on sale, winning the lottery, or just finding new good friends to hold hands and walk the path of life with you for a while. Thank you for sharing this. Love and Light, Nina P.
So true. Even if we could know where it led, would we want to know? But it sure would be nice to have friends to go with. Hugs!
I wonder what it would look like if everyone who reads your blog could hold hands all the way to you? Now that would be something to see. I'm in. I'll even do my nails. :) My hand is always here for you, my friend! xoxoxox Pam
PS The computer gods smiled again!
Let's ALWAYS hold hand Renee~
and NOT let go or be afraid!! Alright?
Peace be with you on this special Autumn day, Renee. Special on account that we are friends.
To you and your sweet sister Jacquie, I blow a kiss.
Love,
Constance
Very true. Maybe our paths have crossed some where, some time, some way.:D I suppose they have because here we are. Hope all is a little better. Take care.
This is great advice for sure!! Thanks for sharing!
:)
~Tabitha
Beautiful sentiment dear Renee.
Going hand in hand, we will be able to help each other.
How are you all doing?
I think of you lots.
Sending love & hugs
Carolyn xo
Yes, it might. And if not then at least our hands will be warm.
xo
erin
(you are so very kind to me, Renee. Thank you.)
Love that saying..wil add to the wall of inspiration in my artroom...
Love ya Lovey xoxoxo
Hey Love, thanks so much for wonderful birthday wish! I send you a great many hugs and kisses today and everyday Renee!
You are the best!
~Hand in Hand~ we go X:-)
OOOOOO--I love this! Did you write it? And can I come along?
Hi Renee...
:)
there is nothing i like better than holding hands with someone i love.
i've been in the city today with my niece, helping her move in and get settled. i've seen mr. ryan and baby drew. i've watched my jessica glow for no reason. i ate at my beloved mr. sushi. i shopped for furniture and doodads.
i had a simple day with simple pleasures. it's about time.
love you, renee
Hello Renee - sorry I haven't been around recently but you have been in my thoughts. I love this quote. Joining hands across the miles with you. Love Caroline x
I am reading this marvellous post a day after my wife and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Synchronicity? Maybe. But then again, you are an amazing kindred soul, so no surprises there :-).
Greetings from London.
beautiful!
xoxoxoxo
&
:)
today
yes.yes. it wont be scary if we go hand in hand!^^
LOve, Sassy!
I love this so much :-). Thanks for sharing. Love and hugs, Annie xoxo
ok. Always ready when you are ;)
love,
Silver
Hi Renee, I love this too in Mark. He is such a solid grounded, loving person. So pleased you have a good hubby also and that he has you.
Thank you Renee!
Renee - not that you are short on awards, but I have passed on another one to you :-)
Visit my blog and have a look
I love coming here....
like it or not we are headed SOMEWHERE, so grab a hand if you can!
I love this! I'm really trying to live it right now.
you are amazing and I am so happy that I have had the blessing to meet you :)
xoxo ribbon
Yes who knows where it goes but oh it's good to have hands to hold...I'm giving yours a squeeze...can you feel it honey...and oh I can't help it...am givin you a big gentle hug as well...
I have been down with the flu for two weeks (yes THAT flu).
I am so sorry sweet Renee. I have just found out. I am heartbroken. Dear sister, if my tears could heal your wound somehow, you would be whole again. I mourne your loss, applaud your strength and love you unconditionally.
xxooxx
Trace
Sweet Renee!
I love this picture! So sweet and simple.
I hope you and your family are doing well.
:)
Much love, Bailey xox
Beautiful, and smart, it is great! thanks for it
Hope life is becoming better and better.
Hi Renee - just stopping by (since the computer says I can for just a minute!) to say hello and to give you a big hug. A BIG HUG. Really big. So big you would not believe it. :) xoxox Pam
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