tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365287915721740962.post7375045298657464074..comments2023-03-26T15:04:10.998-07:00Comments on Sym’s City 2.0: The Smelly MeDiannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16002764763678738457noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365287915721740962.post-27525665315019307502010-03-26T15:14:02.524-07:002010-03-26T15:14:02.524-07:00Auntie Di,
Regarding your metaphor of the tattere...Auntie Di,<br /><br />Regarding your metaphor of the tattered old, second hand magazine - For me there is no better treasure than a slightly worn, dog-eared, written in/on book from either a used book store or the Sally Ann. A shiny, crisp, clean New Book may be just that, but it has not been loved. I will not find treasures buried within it, treasures beyond what the author wrote. I'm talking about notes in the margin, a greeting or love note on a blank page, even highlights and study notes folded and hidden within. And it's always a laugh to see what was taught in the heyday of scuba diving, how terrifying and dangerous every single sea creature was... Just imagine how "perfect" the homes, bodies, hair, and interior decor looks from a 70's era House and home? <br /><br />I feel we are all the more Rich by finding our treasures at Sally Ann. In more ways than one ;).<br /><br />Keep writing, Love ya!Brock Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697024012392820346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365287915721740962.post-64750517692829068482010-03-26T14:45:55.223-07:002010-03-26T14:45:55.223-07:00Once upon a time I met a woman and her family. Th...Once upon a time I met a woman and her family. The more time I spent with them, and the more I knew of them - the more I realized how much I loved their smell...<br /><br />KarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365287915721740962.post-3870884382770448102010-03-26T12:45:29.722-07:002010-03-26T12:45:29.722-07:00Ken, I've enjoyed your blog for the very reaso...Ken, I've enjoyed your blog for the very reasons you've mentioned. I find your honesty refreshing and wonderfully provoking. And in light of your job, I especially respect and love that you take the risks you do in sharing your struggles. You are a great example. Thanks too, for your encouragement. Writing is a fairly new medium for me and knowing it makes some kind of sense to someone helps. Greetings to the fam!Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16002764763678738457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3365287915721740962.post-87250907413348048512010-03-25T23:43:48.077-07:002010-03-25T23:43:48.077-07:00Very well said, Dianna. And of course, you know y...Very well said, Dianna. And of course, you know you're not alone in your desire to write your way out of hiding. In my own way, I'd like to join you in this pursuit. My main motivation in having a blog has always been to be vulnerable in the areas I feel challenged in. In other words, when I write, I really want to let people in on what God's been addressing in my life lately, or what's He been trying to say to me - even if it's unpleasant. My hope is that I can become better known to those who are interested, and perhaps some may find it helpful to reflect upon some of the things I reflect on in writing. But the risk, of course, is that I'll just look like a loser. Donald Miller once wrote that he thinks that people tend to write most about what they struggle with the most. Well, if that's the case, the theme-index for my blog reflects some pretty big struggles for anyone to see. Oh well. As you said, since we can assume we'll be judged by what we reveal, one hopes we won't be judged too harshly. I certainly feel encouraged by the journey you're on! May you increasingly enjoy the smell.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652368175517004405noreply@blogger.com