tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post1690663882569669075..comments2024-03-27T02:39:51.089-04:00Comments on Beyond LiteracyLink: Just "Be" in Spring's PresenceCarol Varsalonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-67625658111670316952023-05-22T21:47:13.344-04:002023-05-22T21:47:13.344-04:00Carol, this is so inviting and soothing. It makes ...Carol, this is so inviting and soothing. It makes me want to relax into spring. Thank you. Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-71755482266765984172023-05-21T23:45:56.900-04:002023-05-21T23:45:56.900-04:00Patricia, marvelment is part of the line Ramona us...Patricia, marvelment is part of the line Ramona used. I also love that word.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-19574610422102917782023-05-21T23:45:08.685-04:002023-05-21T23:45:08.685-04:00Linda, thanks for your concern. My daughter is in ...Linda, thanks for your concern. My daughter is in the hospital. She was induced early so hopefully the baby girl will be healthy. At the same time my uncle is in hospice. This is quite a lot to wrap my head around but poetry does help. Have a good week.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-66625911651167696222023-05-21T23:40:57.164-04:002023-05-21T23:40:57.164-04:00Irene, I like your thought that both nature and po...Irene, I like your thought that both nature and poetry mystify. My daughter is in the hospital tonight (being induced to deliver baby girl #3). She has had a rough pregnancy and is being monitored very carefully. I remember when Sierra was born and you sent me a beautiful poem and a miniature Hurdy Gurdy Music Box. It is a treasure. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-51176790860684674472023-05-21T23:31:14.518-04:002023-05-21T23:31:14.518-04:00Thank you, Lou, for your comment and offering for ...Thank you, Lou, for your comment and offering for the Springsations Gallery. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-88514164523722682002023-05-21T19:27:40.619-04:002023-05-21T19:27:40.619-04:00Linda, I do like that comment that friends are a f...Linda, I do like that comment that friends are a flower garden. They brought springsations to my poetry garden. I am with the grandgirls waiting to hear how my daughter is doing in the hospital. She is being induced.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-71190460550741066512023-05-20T06:41:15.542-04:002023-05-20T06:41:15.542-04:00Wow! You've created such a lovely gallery. It&...Wow! You've created such a lovely gallery. It's like that saying that friends are a flower garden...so many flowers. Beautiful springsations!Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-9032759249060467682023-05-20T00:24:22.162-04:002023-05-20T00:24:22.162-04:00Marvelment! Such a great word! The world needs mor...Marvelment! Such a great word! The world needs more marvelment! I'm thinking-- joyful wonder!Patricia Franzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291738294052016720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-26604205793990543612023-05-19T19:55:32.423-04:002023-05-19T19:55:32.423-04:00It's taken a while, but I immersed myself in s...It's taken a while, but I immersed myself in spring here, Carol. Considering it has been a gray & smoky day, so your work to gather poems into your own spring bouquet is much appreciated! Hope things are better with your daughter and you can find some hours of pleasure on the weekend!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-88579971202732689452023-05-19T16:46:11.222-04:002023-05-19T16:46:11.222-04:00The line about May's door came from Matt F. Es...The line about May's door came from Matt F. Esenwine's new poem. I also was excited about Matt's image. I appreciate your participation in Springsations Gallery.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-16893843569666270222023-05-19T11:02:02.366-04:002023-05-19T11:02:02.366-04:00I love the image of May’s door cracking open. Love...I love the image of May’s door cracking open. Lovely. Thank you for all the beauty you have gathered on your padlet!Janice scullyhttp://janicescully.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-80827224035803851492023-05-19T09:50:35.646-04:002023-05-19T09:50:35.646-04:00Rose, thank you for sharing your image poem for Sp...Rose, thank you for sharing your image poem for Springsations Gallery. I am honored to walk among gifted writers through Springsations' decorated walls. Feel free to add to the gallery if you feel a burst of spring.Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-12789393232667108082023-05-19T09:46:30.677-04:002023-05-19T09:46:30.677-04:00What a beautiful Cento, Carol. Happy to be among t...What a beautiful Cento, Carol. Happy to be among the poets quoted - good company, indeed! Thank you. Rose Cappellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021921189042554147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-69802110253571462672023-05-19T07:34:51.684-04:002023-05-19T07:34:51.684-04:00Both nature and poetry mystify...thank you, Carol,...Both nature and poetry mystify...thank you, Carol, for this green gift and for all you give! xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587706174618725555.post-14565484958254037552023-05-19T04:59:36.203-04:002023-05-19T04:59:36.203-04:00Carol, what a luscious collection of sensory sprin...Carol, what a luscious collection of sensory spring words! I can't imagine how much work went into it. I'm honoured to be included in it alongside such talented writers. Thank you.Lou Piccolohttps://loupiccolo.comnoreply@blogger.com