tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post3683287891006233197..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: When Under PressurePamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-35137517657742847962017-07-25T04:41:01.643-07:002017-07-25T04:41:01.643-07:00...or she might thank you for the company! ;)...or she might thank you for the company! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-39154407988702183912017-07-24T17:48:38.450-07:002017-07-24T17:48:38.450-07:00I'm wondering what a saskatoon is too! And I&#...I'm wondering what a saskatoon is too! And I'm not sure about the painting of the rabbit and dogs. Maybe Patricia J. will chime in and tell us about it!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42614501462196251672017-07-24T16:56:06.528-07:002017-07-24T16:56:06.528-07:00What is the name of the pic of dogs and rabbit and...What is the name of the pic of dogs and rabbit and who is the artist? What is a Saskatoon? Good luck writing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991961508230665632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-40893268221382584732017-07-24T10:49:00.529-07:002017-07-24T10:49:00.529-07:00Absolutely, Beth! I live alone and have no idea wh...Absolutely, Beth! I live alone and have no idea what I would do if I had family always interrupting. My cat is bad enough. Right now she's sitting on the back of my chair and I have a Zoom video to do in a few minutes. She will not be happy when I put her outside my office and close the door. lolPatricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83997399959406325052017-07-24T10:28:52.520-07:002017-07-24T10:28:52.520-07:00I haven't been there yet, but I'm sure the...I haven't been there yet, but I'm sure the day is coming. Meanwhile, I'm trying to train my family that if I'm typing away, they don't need to interupt my flow to share every thought that crosses their minds. Otherwise, I'll have to see if my library branch has one of those quiet rooms. Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-25964406433604352902017-07-24T09:41:18.535-07:002017-07-24T09:41:18.535-07:00I've never had a saskatoon, M.K. You'll ha...I've never had a saskatoon, M.K. You'll have to describe it. But it is easier to stay inside on days like this when the temps hover above 95 and the humidity even higher. Now, if I can just turn off the internet and leave it off. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-27001475223782434092017-07-24T09:39:50.978-07:002017-07-24T09:39:50.978-07:00I've actually had people to tell me to suck it...I've actually had people to tell me to suck it up and get back to work--they're tired of waiting for the next story. lol That's the ones I listen to.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-39732541590327710012017-07-24T09:38:40.076-07:002017-07-24T09:38:40.076-07:00That sounds like a great solution, Laurie. I shoul...That sounds like a great solution, Laurie. I should have one deadline met this week. And that will take pressure off...unless I get interrupted. lolPatricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-83330500263543933752017-07-24T09:37:45.613-07:002017-07-24T09:37:45.613-07:00I have to have foot surgery before I can do any se...I have to have foot surgery before I can do any serious walking--it's one reason for the weight gain. I'm limited to Pilates and water aerobics and swimming which all take more time than plain walking. So, that's why my exercise routine gets lost in the shuffle sometimes.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42619543893880368362017-07-24T09:36:23.668-07:002017-07-24T09:36:23.668-07:00Yes, I think misery loves company, Janice. :-) Ser...Yes, I think misery loves company, Janice. :-) Seriously, I am so happy to have deadlines, I feel guilty complaining.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-7980666606919016692017-07-24T09:35:22.930-07:002017-07-24T09:35:22.930-07:00Rula, I feel your pain! There is no way I could go...Rula, I feel your pain! There is no way I could go to a conference and work. I've thought I could once, but quickly learned it ain't happening! :-)Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-53240414670451476972017-07-24T09:34:09.372-07:002017-07-24T09:34:09.372-07:00I forgot to add, my rescue kitty, Suzy, might have...I forgot to add, my rescue kitty, Suzy, might have an objection, though.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-19471438393753412962017-07-24T09:33:43.045-07:002017-07-24T09:33:43.045-07:00Love your suggestion and will take it under advise...Love your suggestion and will take it under advisement, Kate!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-82741038636600278692017-07-24T09:32:29.714-07:002017-07-24T09:32:29.714-07:00I know what you mean, Liz!I know what you mean, Liz!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-91419003231040989852017-07-24T09:32:12.501-07:002017-07-24T09:32:12.501-07:00I work best under deadlines, too, Jill. But I do g...I work best under deadlines, too, Jill. But I do get ill occasionally. lolPatricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67020945956747325352017-07-24T08:04:52.926-07:002017-07-24T08:04:52.926-07:00When I'm under deadline, I still start my day ...When I'm under deadline, I still start my day by checking in with the Heartwarming blog, scanning my emails to make sure there's nothing have to respond to immediately and then tuck into it. So hard when the skies are sunny and the saskatoons are ripening!M. K. Stelmackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724398927453938880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21113109900012420252017-07-24T08:04:38.801-07:002017-07-24T08:04:38.801-07:00Friends understand. Most who don't understand ...Friends understand. Most who don't understand secretly envy you being writers. I'm sure of it. With more and more people working from home, our predicaments should become easier to understand. And everyone will be happier when they have copies of your books in hand. Yes???rozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37895543848000139772017-07-24T07:52:01.955-07:002017-07-24T07:52:01.955-07:00I also work best under deadline, which isn't v...I also work best under deadline, which isn't very convenient with two small children :) When I'm feeling the deadline pressure, I take them to the gym childcare and go for a long walk/run and then take a long shower. That will solve some pretty big brainstorming/plot issues and ease the stress :)Laurie Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129712423197020619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-13748679092318002172017-07-24T07:14:15.523-07:002017-07-24T07:14:15.523-07:00I agree with Kate. A good walk clears the mind an...I agree with Kate. A good walk clears the mind and gets me going. Its also good exercise. smile Hang in there. Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-12192068238754120482017-07-24T07:01:00.870-07:002017-07-24T07:01:00.870-07:00It's comforting to read about deadline angst i...It's comforting to read about deadline angst in fellow writers because so much of our work seems to be done in isolation that we forget others are experiencing the same stress. Although I work in a more disciplined mode under deadline, it's not without serious consequences....too much candy-eating or insomnia! Thanks for letting us know we're not alone and good luck with the Janice Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199889861936957390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-16975090733337127132017-07-24T05:38:09.863-07:002017-07-24T05:38:09.863-07:00I'm under deadline too and starting to panic b...I'm under deadline too and starting to panic because I'm leaving for Nationals tomorrow. I'm going to have to hide and type A LOT when I'm there, which is tough because I also have workshops I want to go to, events and, of course, friends I want to hang out with (I only get to once a year!). At home, I have to ignore everyone as much as I can, but with 3 kids, hubby, 2 dogs, 4 Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-36343781143987830522017-07-24T05:02:36.660-07:002017-07-24T05:02:36.660-07:00I have the perfect solution for you, Patricia and ...I have the perfect solution for you, Patricia and Patricia. <br /><br />Adopt a couple of rescue dogs!! They will get you out of your writing cave on a regular basis (and keep you from putting on those pounds, Patricia B.!). Going for long, leisurely walks with your pups provides terrific plotting time, and I can't think of a better stress-reliever than a couple of cuddly, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-65496919272636622082017-07-24T05:01:53.563-07:002017-07-24T05:01:53.563-07:00A great post. Like Jill, I work better when I'...A great post. Like Jill, I work better when I'm on deadline, but every now and then panic mode sets in and it can get a little ugly!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-61287749854953104502017-07-24T03:51:24.731-07:002017-07-24T03:51:24.731-07:00Cute post, ladies! I work best under a deadline, b...Cute post, ladies! I work best under a deadline, but I do feel as though I'm ignoring family and friends...which is tough.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.com