tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post6592674139561091817..comments2024-03-27T22:57:59.870+00:00Comments on klahanie: Well, Here I Am.klahaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-34477990108136311792009-11-05T20:25:01.130+00:002009-11-05T20:25:01.130+00:00Hi Gracie,
Thank you very much for dropping by and...Hi Gracie,<br />Thank you very much for dropping by and leave a most encouraging response.<br />Through my verbalisation, I am trying my utmost to challenge the negative 'chatter' that dwells in the back of my mind.<br />Nagging self-doubts that relate to the 'labels' that were attached to me, have been challenged, and I see a positive way forward,<br />I know, just like you know, we have the right to be happy and consider ourselves worthy.<br />In peace and respect, Gary.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-20805528423361275822009-11-03T20:47:39.135+00:002009-11-03T20:47:39.135+00:00Hi, there,
This is my first time on your post and ...Hi, there,<br />This is my first time on your post and I just want to encourage you and assure you that you are not stupid. It is a shame that early in our lives we acquire labels that all too often stay with us and hinder us from being all God wants us to be. Beginning today, know that you are a gifted individual. Say it, believe it and live it.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755839873129191318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-29230905283196992802009-11-01T04:13:43.061+00:002009-11-01T04:13:43.061+00:00Dear Mattie,
I'm always inspired by what you s...Dear Mattie,<br />I'm always inspired by what you say. I am most grateful that our paths have crossed in the wonderful world of blogging.<br />For Mattie, it is kind, decent people such as your good self that have been such a motivation for me to continue with trying to write.<br />Thank you so much for your kindness. I would love to hand you over a signed copy of my book:-)<br />Glad you loved my photos. You cannot begin to imagine how much I debated about showing them on my blog:-)<br />Sending you smiles and warm wishes, Gary xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-58655610266077445302009-11-01T04:02:13.939+00:002009-11-01T04:02:13.939+00:00Hi david.s,
Thank you for your very nice comment. ...Hi david.s,<br />Thank you for your very nice comment. Yes, it is true, we have a similar situation in regards to feeling isolated. Despite this, I'm okay because I know that my life is good and I have loads to be grateful for.<br />My friend, please keep blogging. Try and work through your troubles and embrace that positive world that is right in front of you.<br />If I ever write a book; you are most welcome to a free, signed copy:-) With respect, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-14662000455782240512009-10-31T20:43:20.558+00:002009-10-31T20:43:20.558+00:00Gary, I've always been glad that our paths cro...Gary, I've always been glad that our paths crossed on the blogs. You have so much to offer all your readers. You are inspiring with your writing, and you've an amazing amount of courage to bare your soul to others. Indeed, I admire you, my friend. What a difference you make in the world!(smile) Don't ever stop your writing, and I hope you continue to pursue those dreams of yours. If I'm still around when you've published that first book, I'll be first in line to buy it.(smile)<br /><br />Bless you, my friend,<br />Mattie<br /><br />p.s. I loved your photos!hazelmarie elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454897153270087041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-32017200671473631802009-10-31T17:45:24.863+00:002009-10-31T17:45:24.863+00:00Hey,Gary,thank you so much for this postwe both kn...Hey,Gary,thank you so much for this postwe both know ,that this is a problem we both face,in your case,more lucidly,and succesfully than I.You are one of the wisest people I KNOW.I am proud to know you,and hope you see me as a friend.Most of all ,PLEASE,get that book written[first edition to me please]PEACE.Dave.sdavid.shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241093195805641255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-39524760281984900202009-10-30T22:23:46.318+00:002009-10-30T22:23:46.318+00:00Dear Dixie,
And you are one of the wonderful write...Dear Dixie,<br />And you are one of the wonderful writers that has inspired me to keep trying. I wish I could believe more in myself.<br />'See you later' :-)<br />In peace and gratitude, Gary Xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-70101555349428165832009-10-30T10:26:20.406+00:002009-10-30T10:26:20.406+00:00Dear Gary,
You wrote: "Maybe, someday, I will...Dear Gary,<br />You wrote: "Maybe, someday, I will have the confidence to submit my writing to a publisher."<br />Excellent blog. I wish you much success! Nice 'seeing' you.<br />Respectfuly, DixieDixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-28746172439187138912009-10-29T22:48:44.336+00:002009-10-29T22:48:44.336+00:00Hi Suzanne,
What a lovely response. This whole &#...Hi Suzanne,<br />What a lovely response. This whole 'stupid' bit I refer to is very much an ingrained issue. <br />I have challenged this sensation all my life and it has taken its toll on my somewhat shaky confidence.<br />I suppose I take the easy way out. I think it takes great courage to attempt to have ones writing published. That is why, I have such great respect for you, Suzanne, and the rest who dared to try.<br />Writing, if nothing else, has been a therapeutic, positive resource for me. I greatly appreciate the interaction and I feel honoured to be linked in with such great writers. I'd love to take my writing to the 'next level'.<br />Heck Suzanne, noting your icon photo that you took yourself; I reckon that you look barely old enough to get into a pub legally. <br />Thank you Suzanne. Happy writing.<br />Warm wishes, your way, Gary xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-32886344124915215552009-10-29T22:17:19.058+00:002009-10-29T22:17:19.058+00:00Definitely NOT stupid, Gary. And you ARE a writer....Definitely NOT stupid, Gary. And you ARE a writer. Have confidence in yourself and just look at the number of people who log on time and time again to read your blog and leave comments.<br /><br />Great to see the face behind the words. And so interesting to see how you've grown from that small child.<br /><br />I did chuckle when I read you'd taken the last photo yourself - that's exactly what I did with my profile picture (I took it in a dimly lit Hard Rock Cafe so my wrinkles didn't show).<br /><br />XXSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-81938505017932010212009-10-29T17:26:51.396+00:002009-10-29T17:26:51.396+00:00Sherlock Holmes? I reckon your a big fan of '...Sherlock Holmes? I reckon your a big fan of 'Columbo' or was that 'Kojack'? 'Who loves ya baby?'klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-26114723463473422992009-10-29T17:23:32.475+00:002009-10-29T17:23:32.475+00:00Flippin heck' Philip, I was just leaving a com...Flippin heck' Philip, I was just leaving a comment about Roadkill's comment and up you popped. Well, maybe not literally.<br />Sorry about shattering your lens. I await your bill.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-43935871345748253682009-10-29T17:14:08.810+00:002009-10-29T17:14:08.810+00:00Greetings 'Roadkill',
I take much comfort ...Greetings 'Roadkill',<br />I take much comfort in what you have said. Nice to know there are plenty of online folks who will save me the effort:-)<br />Loving your blog, Roadkill, shall be visiting your site and leaving a comment.<br />All the best, Gary aka 'lil' dude':-)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-72096588965943147892009-10-29T17:04:58.699+00:002009-10-29T17:04:58.699+00:00Dear Julie,
Thank you for such a nice comment. As...Dear Julie,<br />Thank you for such a nice comment. As you have noted in my comments on your wonderful blog; I consider myself a dude who just likes to use writing as a therapeutic outlet. Although, I dreamt of maybe being a writer and making a bit of money, I have used the safe way out and not bothered to pursue my dream.<br />That is why I have the utmost admiration for you and your fellow writers for having the courage to try. I shall take your advice and keep trying, keep doing.<br />You have submitted a very respectful response and I am most grateful. Now you know what I look like:-)<br />Thanks Julie and happy writing.<br />Kind wishes, Gary xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-9459086073512473962009-10-29T16:59:56.604+00:002009-10-29T16:59:56.604+00:00Hi Gary,
Well I am well known for my powers of obs...Hi Gary,<br />Well I am well known for my powers of observation. Sherlock Holmes pahh! I speet on your Sherlock Holmes.Smallandsnappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473121620292127285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-36769787616670314842009-10-29T16:58:04.334+00:002009-10-29T16:58:04.334+00:00That's alright, i will be billing you for the ...That's alright, i will be billing you for the new lens!<br /><br />PhilipSmallandsnappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473121620292127285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-9053911987062604662009-10-29T16:56:51.589+00:002009-10-29T16:56:51.589+00:00Hello again, Philip. I have been using this '...Hello again, Philip. I have been using this 'template'. I think that's the fancy name for colour scheme, for well over a year now.<br />But, what the heck, in the spirit of Halloween..BOO!!! lolklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-2710919263912480972009-10-29T16:49:30.096+00:002009-10-29T16:49:30.096+00:00Hey Philip,
I remember that photo of Julie and I p...Hey Philip,<br />I remember that photo of Julie and I posing under that lamp post. It was a great time I had with you folks in Durham.<br />In a moment of sheer desperation and because there was nobody here to take my photo. I grabbed the camera you so kindly gave me and took a picture to use on 'Farcebook'.<br />Thanks for this really nice comment. Like you, I have maintained my childlike curiosity for the wonders of the world. Like you, I will stay positive and hopeful for a better world for all of us.<br />Thank you, my friend. So glad to note you have set up a new blog with your wonderful recipes and tales about your life. Positive wishes, your way, Gary.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-60427392719046106972009-10-29T16:36:21.317+00:002009-10-29T16:36:21.317+00:00Dear Carole,
Thank you for your lovely response. ...Dear Carole,<br />Thank you for your lovely response. I have been thinking about submitting some photos of myself for quite some time. Then, I thought, hmmm..that might just scare folks off lol.<br />Like you, I battle my 'gremlins'. It is indeed best to challenge ourselves and try to live with a sense of realistic positive anticipation, rather than negative speculation that tells us that we shall fail.<br />Let the celebrations commence. I have tremendous respect for all that you do, Carole.<br />With warm wishes, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-21983187056470752482009-10-29T16:28:27.357+00:002009-10-29T16:28:27.357+00:00Hi John,
I had a hunch that this blog might just s...Hi John,<br />I had a hunch that this blog might just strike a chord with you. As an avid reader of your terrific blog; I recognised that you were trying to realise your writing dreams.<br />Like you mention, there is no regrets when we have the realisation that at least we tried. <br />Wishing you well with your novel.<br />Kind wishes, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-5357198032938590782009-10-29T16:20:31.531+00:002009-10-29T16:20:31.531+00:00Dear David,
Hey dude, thanks for that. My lingeri...Dear David,<br />Hey dude, thanks for that. My lingering negative image stems from a few, insecure folks, who, instead of praising my efforts, picked fault in everything I did. <br />I'm still working through the self-doubts, even now, as an older dude. Yet, I am determined to be positive about the future.<br />Thank you for your encouraging response, David.<br />With positive wishes, your way, Gary aka 'lil' dude' :-)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-91546762175615483862009-10-29T16:05:21.833+00:002009-10-29T16:05:21.833+00:00Dont beat urself m8 there are plenty of others onl...Dont beat urself m8 there are plenty of others online who will do that for yousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-58794527850720941232009-10-29T14:36:20.106+00:002009-10-29T14:36:20.106+00:00You most definitely are not stupid, Gary. Anyone w...You most definitely are not stupid, Gary. Anyone who can write such insightful and wondeful posts as you could ever be described as stupid. You've had a rough ride but you still push yourself just that little bit further every day. And that's the main thing that you keep trying and keep doing. I hope I'm not sounding patronising here as it is not meant to be like that I promise you.<br /><br />Great photos too - it's interesting to see people at different stages in their lives.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />Julie xxJulie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546678603569056691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-29622718888933377752009-10-29T11:47:19.393+00:002009-10-29T11:47:19.393+00:00Oh, and I like the new colour scheme, very dark, i...Oh, and I like the new colour scheme, very dark, is it for halloween?Smallandsnappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473121620292127285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-75904689871215970882009-10-29T11:45:12.910+00:002009-10-29T11:45:12.910+00:00Well Gary, there you are, facing the world and get...Well Gary, there you are, facing the world and getting on with it (life). I know how difficult it is, I took a photo of you up a lamp post with Julie, and the camera hasn't worked since. No, seriously, you are all those three, I see the child of innocence, fresh faced teenager and the 56 year old man in you (are you older than I?). That is your gift, maturity hasn't taken anything from you, you are still hopefull and still look at the world with enquiring eyes. And you do write, perhaps not for the admiring masses, but you do have your fans.<br /><br />One of them<br />Philip xSmallandsnappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473121620292127285noreply@blogger.com