tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post3985795682945462044..comments2022-03-27T02:40:52.788-07:00Comments on Elizabeth Eslami: The Bandages Come OffElizabeth Eslamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-17031805726272536092014-08-22T11:34:06.409-07:002014-08-22T11:34:06.409-07:00My thanks to you -- for reading, for commenting, f...My thanks to you -- for reading, for commenting, for being receptive and giving right back.Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-43916382944346754752014-08-09T20:31:36.374-07:002014-08-09T20:31:36.374-07:00I return to these words from time to time for hear...I return to these words from time to time for heart, courage. What a brilliant gift you have offered to us. Many, many thanks. On my knees.Alchemkisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444523848332278712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-64209575377089675152012-09-02T19:11:32.266-07:002012-09-02T19:11:32.266-07:00Absolutely! We are definitely in this thing togeth...Absolutely! We are definitely in this thing together, feeling despondent sometimes, feeling naked sometimes, always grabbing after it. That story we know we can write.<br /><br />Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Angela, and best of luck with your writing!Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-11675651669075433892012-09-02T03:09:22.143-07:002012-09-02T03:09:22.143-07:00I really enjoyed this Elizabeth. In fact, I enjoy...I really enjoyed this Elizabeth. In fact, I enjoyed it so much I've returned to it a couple more times to draw on inspiration if I'm feeling in a frump. <br /><br />I especially liked the lines, "Being a writer means being poor and anxious and vulnerable and competitive and grasping. It's not at all romantic." I think it's important to remember that, but also to remember that you're not alone in feeling like that. <br /><br />Thanks! AngelaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664003271109126401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-43541442771664620832012-08-18T09:47:45.992-07:002012-08-18T09:47:45.992-07:00I love to hear that, Sandra -- and that sounds lik...I love to hear that, Sandra -- and that sounds like just about everyday to me. You keep going, and I will too. :)Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-66895148360113194362012-08-17T15:00:44.587-07:002012-08-17T15:00:44.587-07:00Right now I've got my butt in the chair, my ba...Right now I've got my butt in the chair, my back hurts and I'm thinking the stuff I write is crap. So, thanks for your inspiring post. It will keep me going this afternoon. Sandra GalfasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-28341928320578942572012-08-14T15:56:25.592-07:002012-08-14T15:56:25.592-07:00Thank you, Iona!Thank you, Iona!Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-26902906675133742572012-08-14T05:57:24.702-07:002012-08-14T05:57:24.702-07:00so true! thanks for fearlessly posting. :)so true! thanks for fearlessly posting. :)ionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388139899576113437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-61086874924832526422012-08-13T14:56:37.002-07:002012-08-13T14:56:37.002-07:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-17949749800831157072012-08-13T14:56:13.081-07:002012-08-13T14:56:13.081-07:00I think I wrote it because I needed that kick too!...I think I wrote it because I needed that kick too! :) Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment. Best of luck with your writing!Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-36406935963339967312012-08-12T12:24:45.126-07:002012-08-12T12:24:45.126-07:00This is seriously beautiful and oh so true.This is seriously beautiful and oh so true.Shan Gelmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312131520489061093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-76271949806433836992012-08-12T12:06:12.459-07:002012-08-12T12:06:12.459-07:00I, too, found this on Matador, and I am so glad I ...I, too, found this on Matador, and I am so glad I paused to read. You reminded me of a creative writing teacher I had more than 20 years ago....she said just put the pen to paper and the words will come. You said it much more forcibly and I appreciate what you said. Jess said it well when she said "Thanks for the kick in the pants.... I need it too.XFLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812792668397347094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-87458145911901566322012-08-11T18:45:05.634-07:002012-08-11T18:45:05.634-07:00So glad to hear that, Jess. I know exactly how you...So glad to hear that, Jess. I know exactly how you feel about needing that push. Keep writing! Word by word, you'll get where you want to go.Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-61698694816668525532012-08-11T18:43:31.432-07:002012-08-11T18:43:31.432-07:00Thank you for reading and commenting! :)Thank you for reading and commenting! :)Elizabeth Eslamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225640373533962900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-86553316046055891372012-08-11T13:20:52.858-07:002012-08-11T13:20:52.858-07:00I just saw this post recommended by Matador U, and...I just saw this post recommended by Matador U, and I'm really glad I clicked through. I've been really struggling with my writing lately, and this was exactly what I needed to read. Thanks for the kick in the pants.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496310224885631202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544795458824741173.post-55345167825326598712012-08-11T06:27:32.788-07:002012-08-11T06:27:32.788-07:00Powerful piece. Thank you.Powerful piece. Thank you.Aunt Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805537873269992072noreply@blogger.com