Comments for As It Comes

Comment on Post Game/Riot Observations by Sue

Sue — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:04:59 +0000

I know that there were several people during the Olympics who were refused entry into Canada because they were known to police for starting riots and inciting crowds. Unfortunately, I doubt the Stanley Cup playoffs would have afforded the border security staff the same safeguarding authorization – and that’s not to say we needed outside help to cause destruction. I’m sure we have enough homegrown idiots of our own.

There were professionals involved, of this I have no doubt. If I had to guess, the police held back because they ‘knew’ what was coming and had to hope most of the fans were smart enough to leave before things got ugly.

I heard a statement today saying that they thought they’d reward Vancouverite’s for their good behaviour and let them party a bit more. That’s why they slacked off on their patrols. I don’t buy it, they’re not that naive or stupid.

Comment on Post Game/Riot Observations by Bettawoman

Bettawoman — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:22:04 +0000

You have to wonder if measures were taken up until the seventh game if there is something going on in the background we normal citizens would hate to even meditate on. A reason to bring in marshal law maybe? There seemed all sorts of hints at riling up the crowds from what I can read here. People I have talked to are speculating on professional rioters finding there way to our beautiful city. How many freedoms can the ‘establishment’ now take from us. Hmmmmm?

See what comes out in the wash.

Comment on One More Sleep by Carol J. Garvin

Carol J. Garvin — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:23:01 +0000

Hi Sue,

Just realized you’re in Coquitlam and wanted to point you to the NaNo forum where I’ve just posted a message about a Write-in on Monday at the Maple Ridge library. If you’re free and would like to join us you’d be very welcome. Details are in the post.

Comment on New Normal by Cousin Deb

Cousin Deb — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:09:43 +0000

Susan I am not a bit surprise your phrase has caught on. Craig’s (my husband) dad is in palliative care and has between 1-5 days left. Those numbers mean so little when we have known for 10 years that his cancer was terminal. We have been blessed to be the family in the same city. We hold vigil and wait. Those who have not been able to visit are making time to come hold his hand and say their final goodbyes. We see his body fading away from not eating but are grateful for his lack of pain. We feel blessed to rub lotion on his large but so fragile hands in-between hurried visits and good byes. But the term “The New Normal” has become a strength to Craig’s mother and to our immediate family. It means life will go on and while we are mourning even now we are looking forward to the day he is released, the rituals complete and life can resume again. Different but doable. I’ve shared your phrase with many and it has become part of their vocabulary because it speaks of hope, renewal and acceptance of life’s unfailing changes. Thank you for sharing that with all of us.
Love
Cousin Deb
(ps…not edited at all:) If I did that I’d never write anyone!!!)

Comment on Writer’s Block by Asheyna

Asheyna — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:58:14 +0000

You too? Serious case of Writer’s Block here… but I have such a problem forcing myself to write when I don’t feel it. That’s why NaNo is such a crazy challenge for me.

The more excited I get about a project, the less I am actually able to sit down and do it, weird eh?

I hope you get your stuff edited and written soon! And can’t wait to see ya at the NaNo Events!

Comment on I’m Published Again by Theryn

Theryn — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:34:49 +0000

Thanks for the compliments & the Sunday Brunch Chat promo!

Congrats again on your BotB win

Comment on The Aftermath by Jennerosity

Jennerosity — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:50:51 +0000

*looks intently at her feet* Dangit! You pointed right at me! Ok, so no. We have some things covered, like life insurance. But, neither me nor my husband have our wills drawn up. We have the do-it-yourself kit and even though I’ve attempted to go through the documents, I find the whole prospect too overwhelming for me to handle. So, the forms are all saved on my desktop at home, and I find it discourages me from using my desktop at all. But, really we should get on top of it and get some paperwork filled out.

Comment on Death Of My Dad – pt 3 by Jennerosity

Jennerosity — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:27:23 +0000

Thank you for sharing that Sue! Even though we never got to meet him, I know from all your stories how important he was. The Eulogy you wrote is a lovely tribute to him.

I’m amazed at how strong you are to share so openly and so early in your grief. Just remember that you’ve got lots of friends on both coasts for those days when you need to be weak for a change.

Even though my own father had a long and protracted demise, I never really gave thought to his eulogy until after he passed. Then all the heads swiveled to look at the writer, naturally.

Comment on As my World Turns by Asheyna

Asheyna — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:44:05 +0000

I hear ya on the procrastination part, just wrote a blog about that myself. Hoping to get some writing done myself tonight, wine might not be a bad idea… hehe.

Good luck!

Comment on It is finished by Vaughn McKenna

Vaughn McKenna — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:38:16 +0000

Love the idea for your story! Congrats on the first draft! No easy feat! Good luck with your line by line editing! Hope all goes well! Have an excellent dinner! And definitely buy the bottle of wine!