tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.comments2011-07-11T12:59:24.122+01:00Lesley Galston's PassionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-77363353476582438932011-07-11T12:59:24.122+01:002011-07-11T12:59:24.122+01:00Your welcome Rebecca, you really have inspired me ...Your welcome Rebecca, you really have inspired me to try flash fiction but it really is an art that you have mastered xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-18355945873532858262011-07-11T11:32:50.644+01:002011-07-11T11:32:50.644+01:00Lesley that is absolutely gorgeous of you, thank y...Lesley that is absolutely gorgeous of you, thank you so much for the mention, and for being so incredibly kind. I really appreciate it. xxRebecca Eminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931904595437049369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-27850931636462370212011-07-05T13:14:15.996+01:002011-07-05T13:14:15.996+01:00Enjoyed it and commeted Lesley :-)Enjoyed it and commeted Lesley :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-1794069681202279292011-07-05T13:01:40.669+01:002011-07-05T13:01:40.669+01:00I felt excately the same about a famous male autho...I felt excately the same about a famous male author, loved his books but then got so bored with same oh same oh!<br />Strange is it not, an author tries try to gain readership only to publish a poor or even bad one to lose that reader for good. Although sometimes I think we are a little more forgiving or actors they may do a bad film but it does not mean we will never watch them again!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-510418207083412512011-07-05T09:53:55.862+01:002011-07-05T09:53:55.862+01:00Inspired by your blog, here's some things you ...Inspired by your blog, here's some things you don't know about me and my passion <br /><br />http://writingdrone.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-write-books-id-like-to-read.htmlJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033301295814742480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-13827423553845495572011-07-05T04:38:39.526+01:002011-07-05T04:38:39.526+01:00There was one author that I liked her books and wh...There was one author that I liked her books and whenever she had a new one out I would automatically buy it because I knew it would be good. I travel a lot for my job so I buy a lot of "airplane books", you know the kind you'd read to pass the time on a flight. After a while, I think she got tired of writing the series, but wanted to keep making money. The last book of hers I read Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033301295814742480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-69437941438271923442011-07-04T21:33:33.430+01:002011-07-04T21:33:33.430+01:00Well as some of my readers know I recently turned ...Well as some of my readers know I recently turned 50 and decided to revamp the blog to share my passions with others. I could write just writing blog but I would only have writers for readers, So now I try to blog what we all like and is important to all of us, thanks for joining in Lizzi :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-60383131729786348792011-07-04T20:55:35.453+01:002011-07-04T20:55:35.453+01:00Agreed Lesley - now in my early forties I am final...Agreed Lesley - now in my early forties I am finally embracing my passions full time - it's taken me too long!!Lizzi Millshttp://www.redwriter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-47103553808667176552011-07-01T19:54:06.426+01:002011-07-01T19:54:06.426+01:00No idea, but lets hope it never happens to us. Sin...No idea, but lets hope it never happens to us. Since I started writing I am more choosy of who I read. It is often a disappointment to us when your fav authors, leave us instead of clamouring for more, leave you high and dry.<br /><br />Regarding recycling stories, it was once said to me, there are only so many stories in the world but its the way that we tell them that makes them different.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-43231393336067749252011-07-01T17:32:34.926+01:002011-07-01T17:32:34.926+01:00Off the top of my head I can name at least four au...Off the top of my head I can name at least four authors whose books I used to buy without reading any of the blurb or reviews, I loved them that much. Over time I realised that all of them were recycling plots and I no longer bother with any of them. I wonder if it's down to the publishers demanding 'more of the same' because they know the fans will buy them, often sight unseen, the Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-40891635446377725072011-06-30T13:50:41.185+01:002011-06-30T13:50:41.185+01:00Thanks Sarah, although I want this blog not to be ...Thanks Sarah, although I want this blog not to be just about me but to anyone who has a chronic condition. Hopefully by sharing we can make a differnece to someone. Often it is harder for the loved ones watching someone in pain. Now thinking of topic for tomorrow :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-46301746847476855262011-06-29T22:34:15.076+01:002011-06-29T22:34:15.076+01:00I'm not in your position Lesley, and would nev...I'm not in your position Lesley, and would never presume to know how you feel. I will, however, wish you better days to come :)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-40432327860081084622011-06-25T18:15:52.041+01:002011-06-25T18:15:52.041+01:00We enjoy Wolf Blass but as I said we joined this c...We enjoy Wolf Blass but as I said we joined this club and have not found one we did not like, although some stand out as clear favorites. We are due a new delivery soon so will be blogging on this passion again soon :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-14327002542242646982011-06-25T01:38:19.448+01:002011-06-25T01:38:19.448+01:00Have cut down a lot on the wine due to the effects...Have cut down a lot on the wine due to the effects on my skin the morning after. Saying that, I find the 'burn' is less intense if I drink a glass of soda water before and after each glass of wine. Something to do with soda being alkalizing and balancing the wines acidity. That said, I do like a nice quality red. The cheaper end tend to be too fruity for my palate. A JP Chenet or a Wolf Kate Boardmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-59204508692279226342011-06-24T22:30:10.523+01:002011-06-24T22:30:10.523+01:00Treat yourself to nice bottle does not need to be ...Treat yourself to nice bottle does not need to be madly expensive, in later posts will talk more on different types and maybe recomendations. After all it is good for you lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-61995931508894300392011-06-24T22:08:58.748+01:002011-06-24T22:08:58.748+01:00I haven't drunk red wine since I was young as ...I haven't drunk red wine since I was young as it always gave me a headache - but I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that might have had something to do with quality. (You know, 3 litres for 6p type thing!)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-32241844102450292482011-06-23T09:54:03.197+01:002011-06-23T09:54:03.197+01:00Yes, I suppose it is a form of Hypnotherapy, it ce...Yes, I suppose it is a form of Hypnotherapy, it certainly relaxs me to take me to my special beach far quicker than I could drive there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-80471170882567388412011-06-22T20:13:59.173+01:002011-06-22T20:13:59.173+01:00That's lovely :) Sounds like what they teach y...That's lovely :) Sounds like what they teach you when you do hypnotherapy for birthing. I'm so glad it's so helpful to you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-33648717025033837472011-06-22T17:04:04.883+01:002011-06-22T17:04:04.883+01:00Thanks Effie, I am very jealous, you are so close ...Thanks Effie, I am very jealous, you are so close to the sea but we will be there one day. I can just visulise you with said candy floss too lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-27030108246360928202011-06-22T16:49:33.007+01:002011-06-22T16:49:33.007+01:00aaaaaaaaaah the sea,love it,am priveledged to live...aaaaaaaaaah the sea,love it,am priveledged to live less than a mile from it with the most beautiful view aross the bay.I am blesssed.even though its a wickedy cold wind in wintertime.<br />I think my happy place is just outside Scrborough Castle looking over the town and sea .This is where we spread mums ashes,happy childhood memories/the smell of the sea/fish&chips and candy floss.The soundsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-71441799455208461252011-06-22T16:35:43.322+01:002011-06-22T16:35:43.322+01:00Thanks Rachel, We can't wait till we move to b...Thanks Rachel, We can't wait till we move to be nearer to that South West coastline!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-85280365701638286752011-06-22T16:27:13.523+01:002011-06-22T16:27:13.523+01:00Thanks Rebecca, hope your feeling a whole lot bett...Thanks Rebecca, hope your feeling a whole lot better soon :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-20781460396482014922011-06-22T16:17:00.000+01:002011-06-22T16:17:00.000+01:00Lovely, Lesley.
When I am walking it always feels...Lovely, Lesley. <br />When I am walking it always feels more natural to be going towards the sea rather than away from it.<br /><br />My sister had hypnotherapy a little while ago to help her with her fear of flying. She was told to "go" to her most special place, which turned out to be my garden! (As you know, this is in the South West - near the sea). <br /><br />There's a lot toRachel Carterhttp://rachelcarter.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-17058473315148674962011-06-22T15:48:04.420+01:002011-06-22T15:48:04.420+01:00I am with you, I find being by the sea very relaxi...I am with you, I find being by the sea very relaxing and calming, any time of year will do. Love the new look blog. :o)Rebecca Eminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931904595437049369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669791742213719878.post-24448947118461653522011-06-22T15:38:56.109+01:002011-06-22T15:38:56.109+01:00Mariam, you might want to read the earlier blogs r...Mariam, you might want to read the earlier blogs re my top seven passions, this is what I am going to blog about 3 times a week! Thanks for dropping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288388469328963150noreply@blogger.com