tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post5777208768780996276..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Stumbling AroundHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-23079888792808149492012-07-09T13:28:16.175-05:002012-07-09T13:28:16.175-05:00So true, Alice. Get off the crowded highways, and ...So true, Alice. Get off the crowded highways, and see the unexpected.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-90506987321968466252012-07-09T13:27:10.645-05:002012-07-09T13:27:10.645-05:00If you happen to meander there during the time of ...If you happen to meander there during the time of the book signing, head over to the hotel. Karen is super friendly.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-64371952231296044292012-07-09T10:35:37.862-05:002012-07-09T10:35:37.862-05:00Karen, Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story. ...Karen, Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story. Made me recall one of our surprise finds when we drove into Victoria, Texas. I'll never forget those lovely old houses and churches. Maybe we'll meander to your old hotel sometime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-81592764969545880602012-07-09T08:30:46.631-05:002012-07-09T08:30:46.631-05:00It was quite an shock when the two men starting ta...It was quite an shock when the two men starting talking about POW Camps in Texas. Who would've thought!?! Now, I'm wondering what might happen if I head back to that concrete house I told you about.<br /><br />Helen, thanks again for hosting me. It's been nice. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-18464488284947175912012-07-08T11:25:38.088-05:002012-07-08T11:25:38.088-05:00What an interesting sojourn, Karen. I believe that...What an interesting sojourn, Karen. I believe that if we take the road less traveled, we will find little vignettes of life and good things will come to us as a result.<br /><br />Glad you shared your little adventure, letting us know about the hotel as well as your upcoming book signing. What an experience!<br /><br />AliceAlice Tregohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490361561870785904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-90817806242993712332012-07-08T10:18:10.333-05:002012-07-08T10:18:10.333-05:00Great Story, Karen. And I'll certainly look f...Great Story, Karen. And I'll certainly look forward to reading whatever it is you're writing with the POWs & the Luther in it!<br /> AndiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-44035460219547601772012-07-08T03:14:43.201-05:002012-07-08T03:14:43.201-05:00Thanks for hosting me Helen. kcfThanks for hosting me Helen. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-65850041663411011062012-07-08T03:11:13.899-05:002012-07-08T03:11:13.899-05:00Not only a lovely hotel, Elizabeth, but one chuck ...Not only a lovely hotel, Elizabeth, but one chuck full of stories that one could use as a spring board for fiction. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-56883722337267330282012-07-08T03:08:24.408-05:002012-07-08T03:08:24.408-05:00Exactly! Laura. kcfExactly! Laura. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-80934761106751841032012-07-08T03:07:43.193-05:002012-07-08T03:07:43.193-05:00I've said for years that curiosity will be my ...I've said for years that curiosity will be my downfall or a key to happy writing. Thanks for commenting. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-42557900534770030622012-07-08T03:05:55.641-05:002012-07-08T03:05:55.641-05:00Thanks Marian. The experience enlightened a whole ...Thanks Marian. The experience enlightened a whole year's worth of writing. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-60652191042678522532012-07-08T03:04:23.100-05:002012-07-08T03:04:23.100-05:00Just saying.......... You never know. kcfJust saying.......... You never know. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-67892565070117450292012-07-08T03:03:39.440-05:002012-07-08T03:03:39.440-05:00Ah shucks, thanks Helen. And thanks a million for ...Ah shucks, thanks Helen. And thanks a million for hosting me. I really did enjoy the trip back to the Luther and re-discovering its possibilities for story backdrop. kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-64851577131744212612012-07-08T03:00:21.309-05:002012-07-08T03:00:21.309-05:00Karen, love the word "meander." It can l...Karen, love the word "meander." It can lead us anywhere. And in fiction anywhere can be a good thing. <br />kcfKaren Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70029227077444108922012-07-08T02:58:49.290-05:002012-07-08T02:58:49.290-05:00Thanks you Clarissa. I love research so much that ...Thanks you Clarissa. I love research so much that I easily get side tracked. Thanks for commenting.Karen Casey Fitzjerrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098815295120920535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-17571793092430920852012-07-06T19:15:50.704-05:002012-07-06T19:15:50.704-05:00I had envisioned the hotel as fairly small. I agre...I had envisioned the hotel as fairly small. I agree with you, Susan. It was interesting to see the real hotel!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-50482110912396274422012-07-06T18:23:35.569-05:002012-07-06T18:23:35.569-05:00I agree, a great story! I felt as though I was the...I agree, a great story! I felt as though I was there with you, and thrilled at the invitation you got for the book signing. Having read Dividing Season, it was so interesting to see a photo of the hotel. Great book, highly recommend it!S.B. Lernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15973892687588067680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-60852719511030014192012-07-06T11:45:31.930-05:002012-07-06T11:45:31.930-05:00I agree Laura and Elizabeth. It's a great remi...I agree Laura and Elizabeth. It's a great reminder that there's life and opportunities beyond your desk!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-23311807659008961302012-07-06T10:53:45.316-05:002012-07-06T10:53:45.316-05:00A good reminder to connect with the world and othe...A good reminder to connect with the world and others. One that I need to hear! Lovely hotel.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-74011511538129130662012-07-06T10:25:25.691-05:002012-07-06T10:25:25.691-05:00A brilliant reminder to get out of the office and ...A brilliant reminder to get out of the office and take a look around!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-70065294212381309002012-07-06T08:52:08.660-05:002012-07-06T08:52:08.660-05:00Living in the moment and giving without expectatio...Living in the moment and giving without expectation of return is a great way to go about life. Lovely that just being who you are [curious and receptive to joy] opened professional doors for you.Karen from Mentorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03685540761526680384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-90072870201239089302012-07-06T08:31:49.815-05:002012-07-06T08:31:49.815-05:00Congratulations on all the serendipity, Karen. You...Congratulations on all the serendipity, Karen. Your story made my day!<br /><br />Marian Allen<br /><a href="http://MarianAllen.com" rel="nofollow">Fantasies, mysteries, comedies, recipes</a>Marian Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15842321321484056422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-90219693598560587502012-07-06T08:06:05.628-05:002012-07-06T08:06:05.628-05:00Wow, and you'll get a fancy book signing out o...Wow, and you'll get a fancy book signing out of the deal! Very cool hotel.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-16987145783249247432012-07-06T06:13:18.271-05:002012-07-06T06:13:18.271-05:00Another thing about Karen is that she's just a...Another thing about Karen is that she's just about the friendliest person around. She just sort of draws you in with her smile.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-8776441847963838412012-07-06T05:07:49.324-05:002012-07-06T05:07:49.324-05:00What a cool story! It pays to do your research. I ...What a cool story! It pays to do your research. I hope your signing goes well. I'm sure you have a wonderful book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.com