tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post8381446562152848099..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Relationships--how they fuel your writingTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56461332603988119262010-08-07T12:41:02.999-07:002010-08-07T12:41:02.999-07:00Perhaps it can also free you emotionally to write?...Perhaps it can also free you emotionally to write? That you're not being always pulled away by a friend's need?<br />But it sounds hard to me, I'd find it hard, I like knowing everyone and their Granny, and you sure couldn't say our Churches were too big- sometimes the Minister has to shout a five minute warning to get folks into their pews so he can begin the Service! Being a rural Parish we LOVE to visit with everyone before and after the Service!!Hecketyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065779986583259061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-7100767117501894872010-07-26T10:20:07.423-07:002010-07-26T10:20:07.423-07:00I'm dying over here... been the loneliest seas...I'm dying over here... been the loneliest season of my life. I'm a people person as well, but this go around, it's been harder for me to connect with others. I'm working hard at having an outward focus, but it's not been easy.<br /><br />Like you, I need people to fuel my pen. We've moved to a more transient area, so it seems people have less need for friendships... that is until I run into a "Doris" and I remember why I love life so very much.<br /><br />Investing.<br /><br />I pray God brings you many good opportunities this week for a personal investment from your precious heart. <br /><br />Lots of love.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-37637418813226658022010-07-25T17:51:52.538-07:002010-07-25T17:51:52.538-07:00Wow, Terri, I have a post scheduled for tomorrow t...Wow, Terri, I have a post scheduled for tomorrow that talks all about my relationship with my family and friends as opposed to my relationship with other writers. Not quite the same, but along the same lines.<br /><br />I have two amazing girlfriends who definitely fuel my writing. They are such a blessing.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your struggle. I hope God brings some close, lasting friends into your world very soon.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-21905523785015326702010-07-25T17:14:35.326-07:002010-07-25T17:14:35.326-07:00I'm sure that wasn't an easy transition fo...I'm sure that wasn't an easy transition for you! You have such a great attitude, plunging in and getting to know so many other people. <br /><br />My relationships definitely fuel what I write. Even the bad relationships from the past exist on the page!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-17778870640429705572010-07-25T17:14:29.569-07:002010-07-25T17:14:29.569-07:00It's easy to be transient here in Dallas too, ...It's easy to be transient here in Dallas too, but like you, I find excuses and reasons to connect with others. It fuels my writing, but it also fuels my faith. I hope the Lord brings lots of new and exciting relationships your way.LauraLee Shawhttp://lauraleeshaw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-2283144305282326362010-07-25T16:33:40.567-07:002010-07-25T16:33:40.567-07:00My writing is fueled by my relationships. I have l...My writing is fueled by my relationships. I have lived in places where it was hard to make friends and I agree it makes you dig deeper:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-75433782081304879662010-07-25T13:45:23.136-07:002010-07-25T13:45:23.136-07:00There's blessing in digging deeper, don't ...There's blessing in digging deeper, don't you think - benefit and gifts to be found in the wilderness? It sounds like a time of transformation for you.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-2278427600863081412010-07-24T09:13:59.194-07:002010-07-24T09:13:59.194-07:00or you can write about how a lack of those relatio...or you can write about how a lack of those relationships impacts one of your characters.<br /><br />for me, i don't think relationships fuel my writing as much as experiences do. i'm very much impacted by death, loss and the possibility of our souls. i guess that's why my stories tend to be so dark.Amie Borsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303337229388844182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-35842327919024481162010-07-24T05:08:27.168-07:002010-07-24T05:08:27.168-07:00I have lived in 5 cities since I was a kid and I h...I have lived in 5 cities since I was a kid and I have had my share of emotional attachments becoming distant. Lots n lots of people have come and gone. I read somewhere that the people who remain connected with are the people who are meant to be :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-84957659987994851102010-07-23T21:11:54.761-07:002010-07-23T21:11:54.761-07:00I live in L.A, I really should be more connected w...I live in L.A, I really should be more connected with local writers but unfortunately being a busy mom doesn't always agree with that. Someday...Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-78518112125394882542010-07-23T19:02:35.859-07:002010-07-23T19:02:35.859-07:00People are at the heart of most of my stories...al...People are at the heart of most of my stories...although I do have a couple of stories I've written for my kids using a dandelion or some animal but they too all have human emotions and motivations etc...Ithink it's great you started those groups....you have an amazing inner strength...that truly inspires.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-10549013740647352712010-07-23T17:54:09.276-07:002010-07-23T17:54:09.276-07:00Sometimes relationships fuel my writing, sure. I t...Sometimes relationships fuel my writing, sure. I think about specific people as I develop my hero & heroine, snippets of dialogue, quirks of behavior. <br />And sometimes relationships deplete my writing. Because sometimes you have to choose: relationships or writing?<br />And relationships sometimes trump writing.Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-61067674913375397662010-07-23T15:00:47.515-07:002010-07-23T15:00:47.515-07:00My stories revolve abound family life, but friends...My stories revolve abound family life, but friends come into them, too. Since I write children's stories, I recall many children I used to know. Teachers have access to quite a few.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-68498400344051500832010-07-23T14:59:19.890-07:002010-07-23T14:59:19.890-07:00I can relate very much to what you are saying. Ne...I can relate very much to what you are saying. Nearly 20 years ago I moved from TN, where I had a great many friends and family, to the Los Angeles area, where I knew virtually no one. I was so involved with work that I had few contacts outside that and some friends from church. But the friendships were nothing like those in TN where I felt comfortable just dropping in on people. Now I rarely visit anybody. It probably helps my writing not to be socializing too much, but I agree I may be missing out some with one on one relationships when I'd like to socialize. May have to think in some of the ways that you started thinking in your move.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57214766851595849492010-07-23T12:25:28.044-07:002010-07-23T12:25:28.044-07:00I so understand what you mean! You put it so well ...I so understand what you mean! You put it so well "Each has their season. But again, once that time ends, so do most of relationships. People move on. People live a distance apart. People enjoy busy lives." I understand this, but I still struggle with this. I'm the type of person built for lasting relationships. I treasure my long term friends that are willing to keep in touch with me even when they move away or circumstances move us apart. <br /><br />I'm not sure how this side of my personality relates to my writing though. You've given me something to analyze!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-15471667478707897872010-07-23T07:28:45.807-07:002010-07-23T07:28:45.807-07:00Digging deeper is such a postivie attitude! :o)
I...Digging deeper is such a postivie attitude! :o)<br /><br />I would love to hear how you started up your senior citizen writing group, I'm really wanting to do one for teens. Please do share! :o)<br /><br />And in other news, you've won something on my blog. Have a great weekend!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-77805300276362569172010-07-23T07:28:35.037-07:002010-07-23T07:28:35.037-07:00Digging deeper is such a postivie attitude! :o)
I...Digging deeper is such a postivie attitude! :o)<br /><br />I would love to hear how you started up your senior citizen writing group, I'm really wanting to do one for teens. Please do share! :o)<br /><br />And in other news, you've won something on my blog. Have a great weekend!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-59243465548740657612010-07-23T07:02:52.133-07:002010-07-23T07:02:52.133-07:00By giving me STORIES!! For some reason (or perhaps...By giving me STORIES!! For some reason (or perhaps it's God's gift) people gab with me, and I get their stories.<br /><br />Like you, I'm doing the memoir teaching thing. TALK ABOUT STORIES!!!<br /><br />(Should we have our folks sign disclaimers, or do you think the shirt: Don't Talk to Me or You'll Wind Up In My Novel) is fair warning?<br />LOL.<br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87075083544301605332010-07-22T20:24:03.609-07:002010-07-22T20:24:03.609-07:00Terri, you've read my thoughts again.Terri, you've read my thoughts again.BeckyJoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148874214990884785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-35638552472108697562010-07-22T19:18:19.921-07:002010-07-22T19:18:19.921-07:00Yes, Orlando is awfully transient, and I used the ...Yes, Orlando is awfully transient, and I used the selected adjective for a reason. It's a great spot to live, though, so much to do. I'd love it if we could have a FL ACFW meeting in Orlando, since it's pretty central to us all. I'm off topic! Oh well, it's been a long hot Florida day.kathy taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168180633396307413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34767439407668381452010-07-22T19:15:07.192-07:002010-07-22T19:15:07.192-07:00I've noticed that some of the most welcoming, ...I've noticed that some of the most welcoming, kind people are those who have relocated frequently. They understand the heartache and the loneliness. We've moved three times in the last decade, and the second move was the hardest. I never found a niche or truly settled in, despite my best efforts. I was always a stranger in a strange land.<br /><br />I tell my friends that I think all the people who have never relocated to a strange place should have to do it, just once. When a woman has a tight circle of friends and has never gone without them, it can be easy to get hardhearted. It's too easy to think that we "don't have time" to include others who aren't blessed in the same way.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-38741712246962104412010-07-22T18:21:06.296-07:002010-07-22T18:21:06.296-07:00What an adorable picture. All I can say is the jo...What an adorable picture. All I can say is the journey that I am presently going through and the people that I interact with influences my journaling on my blog. Thanks for sharing this post. Blessings to you Tiffany.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53442052882553854022010-07-22T18:17:19.101-07:002010-07-22T18:17:19.101-07:00Great post Terri!
My family and friends fuel my he...Great post Terri!<br />My family and friends fuel my heart and soul, and my writing friends keep my spirits up dealing with the craziness of writing!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-70003884808274052452010-07-22T17:53:40.935-07:002010-07-22T17:53:40.935-07:00Hi Terri -
Relationships - first with the Lord - ...Hi Terri -<br /><br />Relationships - first with the Lord - and then with friends are key to my writing. <br /><br />When I moved down here after I got married, I left behind friends who were more like family. While hubby was sweet and loving, I missed those connections. We still see each other, but not as often.<br /><br />The Lord answered my prayer with a wonderful church family and writer friends, both locally and online. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-40827413278856583822010-07-22T17:09:21.847-07:002010-07-22T17:09:21.847-07:00Wonderful! And that's what we're all here ...Wonderful! And that's what we're all here for, to help, and lift up one another as encouragers. You do a lot for others. Good for you,Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.com