tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post3425121490930379640..comments2024-03-28T09:50:13.187-04:00Comments on Group Blog: BE THE GIVER by Jackie WellingtonSue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-60954820385853392142014-08-28T21:22:23.862-04:002014-08-28T21:22:23.862-04:00Jackie, I know you will accomplish your dream! Tha...Jackie, I know you will accomplish your dream! Thank you for the post!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348838681557893522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-18449715073856765632014-08-20T18:50:20.275-04:002014-08-20T18:50:20.275-04:00Yes! We have a great responsibility. To write a bo...Yes! We have a great responsibility. To write a book that could change the world. That will happen. And I can't wait to say "she's a friend of mine." :) Marcie Flinchum Atkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253511592239628178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-81621371920587246562014-08-20T17:36:37.658-04:002014-08-20T17:36:37.658-04:00great post! and yes, I'll take the challenge.great post! and yes, I'll take the challenge.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-31233880938954162992014-08-17T20:04:54.629-04:002014-08-17T20:04:54.629-04:00Lovely, Jackie!
Appreciations.
I also like that ...Lovely, Jackie!<br /><br />Appreciations.<br /><br />I also like that you chose Lois Lowry's THE GIVER.jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-82766477550866684252014-08-16T01:36:22.573-04:002014-08-16T01:36:22.573-04:00You're in good company, Jackie. This quote is ...You're in good company, Jackie. This quote is from Meg Rosoff's keynote at the SCBWI conference in LA a few weeks ago, in a talk that rebutted the notion that children's books aren't good for children because they're not rational or based in fact.<br />"The imagination can be very dangerous -- it can change the world! And that's why we write."<br />Here's to changing the world!Patricia Tohthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878871084215411303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-30318952681159491572014-08-15T18:15:16.496-04:002014-08-15T18:15:16.496-04:00Thanks, Kristen :D the feeling is mutual.Thanks, Kristen :D the feeling is mutual.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513112351946721180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-52668993580035576822014-08-15T15:28:11.682-04:002014-08-15T15:28:11.682-04:00You inspire me everyday.You inspire me everyday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01299974758913345224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-23825385861416652802014-08-15T13:45:06.811-04:002014-08-15T13:45:06.811-04:00You can embrace it and your will. Thanks for comme...You can embrace it and your will. Thanks for commenting. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513112351946721180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-92013357129404053442014-08-15T13:33:40.690-04:002014-08-15T13:33:40.690-04:00Jarm it was a utopia! And meeting you and Jackie w...Jarm it was a utopia! And meeting you and Jackie was a blessing. I still carry that joy inside! Great thought provking post Jackie. I hope I can embrace it.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-15505672657434168712014-08-15T11:41:48.139-04:002014-08-15T11:41:48.139-04:00Jarm, the feeling is mutual. And I am looking forw...Jarm, the feeling is mutual. And I am looking forward to the writing UTOPIA in July. We encourage each other. Thanks for commenting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513112351946721180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-87945976040970705672014-08-15T11:40:11.065-04:002014-08-15T11:40:11.065-04:00I love your analogy of "being the bulldozer o...I love your analogy of "being the bulldozer or the architect of our dreams," Wendy. You are so right. We can build or demolish our dreams. I chose to be the architect. I chose to build. Thanks for stopping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513112351946721180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-72970102924348245522014-08-15T11:24:52.525-04:002014-08-15T11:24:52.525-04:00It was so good to get to know you on our writer...It was so good to get to know you on our writer's Utopia in July . . . what a blessing! I love your exuberance. It's so refreshing. Thanks for your words of encouragement, Jackie!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-84425513407714956282014-08-15T11:09:59.982-04:002014-08-15T11:09:59.982-04:00Glad I got to spend time with you in one of your h...Glad I got to spend time with you in one of your happy places. We can be the bulldozer or the architect of our dreams. Sketching blueprints now. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-26164572768724980712014-08-15T10:35:55.722-04:002014-08-15T10:35:55.722-04:00Thanks, Mona :D It donned on me that as writers we...Thanks, Mona :D It donned on me that as writers we have the opportunity to write books that will impact the lives of others. I have to figure out what is the message I want to resonate with readers. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513112351946721180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-68019070576598795632014-08-15T10:34:15.817-04:002014-08-15T10:34:15.817-04:00Thanks, Tina. I am working on books to change the ...Thanks, Tina. I am working on books to change the world. And I know you are as well. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513112351946721180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-45826193200997869282014-08-15T05:42:23.920-04:002014-08-15T05:42:23.920-04:00Jackie, You are a giver. I can't wait to meet ...Jackie, You are a giver. I can't wait to meet you in person. I totally agree, that we mustn't focus on the negativity of some people, but rather hang with those that are supportive and honest (we don't have to agree all the time). Thanks for this challenge. I've been trying to write that book. One day!monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798895753247353517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-68052398619943956592014-08-15T03:16:27.878-04:002014-08-15T03:16:27.878-04:00Great pep talk, Jackie! I like your challenge--to ...Great pep talk, Jackie! I like your challenge--to write a book that will change the world. You go, girl!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.com