tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post2710182181457077540..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Sometimes, Life Dictates the Story, and Man...You'd Better Listen when it does.L.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-26397939793007768832013-08-22T00:32:40.265-07:002013-08-22T00:32:40.265-07:00Thanks so much, everyone. It's great to back i...Thanks so much, everyone. It's great to back in the swing of things, both here and in life!ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-85536422235454879012013-08-21T19:38:00.660-07:002013-08-21T19:38:00.660-07:00First, you know I love you and I'm so happy yo...First, you know I love you and I'm so happy you've re-engaged with this little aspect of your life called CFC.<br /><br />Second, we've had some pretty deep philosophical discussions and I've recently become aware of a concept that might have a bearing on where you are. Too much to go into here, but one of these days maybe we'll be able to carve out some time to explore it.<br /><br />And third—see the first. Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-62799197536897264612013-08-21T17:19:25.603-07:002013-08-21T17:19:25.603-07:00Welcome back and hope you're a 100% soon!Welcome back and hope you're a 100% soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17450470829315838666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-14436525533419909822013-08-21T15:49:54.387-07:002013-08-21T15:49:54.387-07:00I didn't know you (or your father or brother) ...I didn't know you (or your father or brother) were sick. Glad you're feeling better. Glad you're listening and exercising. I'm with you on that. Must be something in the air - or name.<br /><br />Be well and come back stronger.David Y.B. Kaufmannhttp://www.davidybkaufmann.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-45556044332566329142013-08-21T10:52:29.043-07:002013-08-21T10:52:29.043-07:00Hi Andy!
First, let me say how glad I am that you ...Hi Andy!<br />First, let me say how glad I am that you are feeling better. <br />It's scary how easy it is for so many of us to put ourselves aside and work too hard, devote our time and energy to unhealthy pursuits (like skipping the gym when we need it most) and lose sight of how important it is for each and everyone of us to pay attention to ourselves. <br />My wise grandmother always reminded me, "It will be there tomorrow." Simple, solid advice. <br />I've also learned it's up to me to take care of myself. Nobody else. <br />You've reminded me of that today. Thanks! It's way too easy to forget to:<br />Listen to that little voice! <br />Stay healthy. <br />Take care of YOURSELF!Claudia Whitsitthttp://www.claudiawhitsitt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-63094546497610827272013-08-21T10:40:44.986-07:002013-08-21T10:40:44.986-07:00For me, it's also about not taking on too much...For me, it's also about not taking on too much, being realistic about what I can accomplish in any given week or month, and not overwhelming myself with too many commitments. I need to build in more relaxing time and more leisure activities, more time with family and friends - find more balance. Then, as you say, Drew, when we do go back to work, we'll feel fresher and probably work better and more efficiently. And we'll be healthier because we won't be so stressed and we'll be doing active stuff, too.Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-19903003024124067102013-08-21T10:19:47.153-07:002013-08-21T10:19:47.153-07:00I can't tell you enough how glad I am that you...I can't tell you enough how glad I am that you're feeling better. Honestly, I could weep with joy. Keep listening to those whispers. I think the most dangerous part is when you think, "Yes, I know I should go get some exercise, but if I just push through this one deadline, I'll have more free time." That's when you start pushing for one more thing, until you've pushed yourself off the cliff. Keep your routine as consistent as you can - don't make me come down there and kick your butt.Gayle Carlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783449240138097315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-5249066881467364022013-08-21T09:31:32.632-07:002013-08-21T09:31:32.632-07:00This is a lesson I have to keep relearning, althou...This is a lesson I have to keep relearning, although I think I may be getting better at it.<br /><br />So glad you're feeling better; we missed you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487464497446199247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-42765527226652495922013-08-21T07:46:17.850-07:002013-08-21T07:46:17.850-07:00Drew, I took every word of this and all of Oprah&#...Drew, I took every word of this and all of Oprah's words to heart because I was worried about you when you got sick and your dad and brother also had health problems. And I've got very similar tendencies as you had - work too hard, don't stop enough to spend time with family and friends and just enjoy life.<br /><br />In all your advice and Oprah's, I think we can use "our bodies" or "my body" in the place of "life." Listen to what our bodies are telling us. Go for a walk, call a friend, whatever. <br /><br />I took on too many projects recently and got myself all stressed out trying to complete them all on time, and when I was finished, I ended up exhausted for three days. Just couldn't do anything. I guess I got off easy, didn't I - if I listen to that knock upside the head I got! If I don't listen to my body and plan my life for what's optimal to my health, both physical and mental/emotional, I guess I'll deserve it if the whole house comes down on me, all those bricks, as Oprah says.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me and all of us of what's important in life, Drew. I'm so glad you're feeling better! And let's hope you and I both listen to these wake-up calls! Sounds like you definitely will!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-33923926878577743652013-08-21T06:49:49.795-07:002013-08-21T06:49:49.795-07:00I'm so glad you're feeling better! And I h...I'm so glad you're feeling better! And I hope the exercise is rewarding enough to stick with it. Best wishes for your family too.<br /><br />I took some down time from writing this summer to complete a few long-overdue personal projects and it felt great. Now I'm eager to get going on the next book. L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.com