tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968519523099209702.post2691874908553244562..comments2023-05-04T05:08:07.814-07:00Comments on The Writing Closet: Bootleg Shame Lora Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172866617524279809noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968519523099209702.post-17701412077196588522014-03-26T16:34:46.164-07:002014-03-26T16:34:46.164-07:00My son and I had this discussion about what to giv...My son and I had this discussion about what to give up for Lent. He usually gives up sweets or social media. I told him I was giving up worry. He told me that didn't count; that I had to give up something I like. After reading this introspective essay, I think I was right in trying to give it up.CharliMillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058535220423384676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968519523099209702.post-76525281769712259622014-03-24T10:19:45.993-07:002014-03-24T10:19:45.993-07:00My dear, dear hagmom, it sounds like you've ha...My dear, dear hagmom, it sounds like you've had a very unsettling encounter with a den of emotional vampires; people whose purpose is solely serving of self. Back home, we call them Republicans. "I, Me, Mine." A George Harrison song from 45 years ago, now adaptable to a segment of society in general. I will probably never have the chance to celebrate a birthday in Paris. I would LOVE to hear about yours. I will probably never make it to Galway for a firepit dance, but you fired my dreams. For every vampire you encounter there, remember there are friends here who love reading your words, who hang on every sentence and think YOU are one of the most interesting people in the world. <br />Lent is about faith, not self-denial. Can you build your faith so strong that it overcomes the human weakness brought on by the denial of a "pleasure." I think your character is stronger than the emotional vampires. You just need to catch your breath and get back to center. That, of course, is just my humble opinion ;-)Cindy Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988001113365318184noreply@blogger.com