tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post5721019022264323795..comments2024-03-17T15:10:26.072-07:00Comments on Tony Laplume: IWSG June 2016 - Writer(s) in the family...Tony Laplumehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-74103789539360687882016-06-06T07:39:37.749-07:002016-06-06T07:39:37.749-07:00It's going to be interesting to see how these ...It's going to be interesting to see how these relationships evolve over the months and years. These particular relatives, like I said (at least I think I did), the family has always been close to, and so I've seen how one generation evolves already, and that's been nice to experience in recent years. Once Wit and Soul are a little older, I'm sure these conversations, if they involve writing or not, will be even more interesting. We'll see...Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-18280048182322398522016-06-06T07:37:24.405-07:002016-06-06T07:37:24.405-07:00I always find it awkward when someone asks me what...I always find it awkward when someone asks me what I write, because they aren't actually prepared for the response I give them. They want simple answers, and I just can't give them that. That's why I value relationships where I don't have to talk too deeply but can just relax and hang out with them. I haven't learned how to do that as a blogger yet, obviously...Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-1603205984234528572016-06-04T17:35:28.630-07:002016-06-04T17:35:28.630-07:00I think it's cool you're trying to connect...I think it's cool you're trying to connect with your cousins. It's pretty cool that they like writing too. My niece and I are the only writers in our family and I love the tingly feeling I get everytimes she tells me I inspire her. In all honesty, we have lots of creative and artistic people in our family so we are all pretty supportive of one another, but there are always those who just don't get it. <br />You're right, the IWSG really does help when there's no one around who gets it.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-26116154736158427392016-06-03T09:16:55.776-07:002016-06-03T09:16:55.776-07:00Sometimes my family members ask me about my writin...Sometimes my family members ask me about my writing, but they don't really want to know about it. The conversation usually turns pretty quickly to things that aren't deep or interesting. Usually it's just the same stuff rehashed. <br /><br />In fact a lot of life is a lot of rehash. Now and then I wish I could just chat with a friend over breakfast at the Waffle House. Sadly there are no Waffle Houses in the area where I live and all my real friends live a couple thousand of miles away...<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-16200810582596382422016-06-02T07:24:56.118-07:002016-06-02T07:24:56.118-07:00It's just as well that they don't write, i...It's just as well that they don't write, if they're not inclined to.Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-68844480300312968412016-06-02T07:23:54.198-07:002016-06-02T07:23:54.198-07:00I totally did not deliberately set myself up for t...I totally did not deliberately set myself up for this Billy Joel reference, but I guess you're right, this time it was all about Soul...Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-40895033242918395102016-06-01T16:37:26.745-07:002016-06-01T16:37:26.745-07:00I learned not to talk to my family about writing. ...I learned not to talk to my family about writing. It's too awkward. Two of my siblings could probably do the same thing I'm doing if they put in the effort. Well maybe not exactly what I'm doing because they're not messed-up enough.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051839363797869923.post-43633832307021197032016-06-01T04:29:00.019-07:002016-06-01T04:29:00.019-07:00Well, during the next visit, you'll have sever...Well, during the next visit, you'll have several possible directions for conversations to go. This time, you just needed to connect with Soul.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com