Comments on: The Google Chrome Browser Diet

By: Emma Newman

Emma Newman — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:57:01 +0000

This is incredibly impressive – a heartfelt congratulations to all of you brave ones! I tried – experimented with artwork involving phrases of the themes from my book but I just hated it. Your project made me realise how locked in to my words I am – after seeing all of these entries I regret not persevering.
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By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:41:12 +0000

Barbara “an exercise in expanding boundaries” – yes it was. I like the way you put that – you do have a great knack for summarising things! Thanks for your own contribution

Karen I did often have tears in my eyes when I saw the stretch people had taken. Thanks for knowing me so well Karen

Davina well, here’s to beating that old inner critic! Play is a good way to get past him/her indeed.

Darlene I think the act of sharing our words requires courage – it takes us out of our comfort zone. The inner critic likes to pounce at that moment – perhaps there’s an element of protection there, but it tends to go too far and stop us from doing things we really want to do. Writing your way through and past it can be very empowering though

Re the picture, if you’d like your picture to show up with your comments you could pop over to Gravatar and sign up. Whenever you type your e-mail address your picture will be recognised.

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By: Darlene

Darlene — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:12:37 +0000

Davina, I’d love to leave that “inner critic” here!! Are those of us who write (or want to) more prone to be critical of ourselves?
It looks like most of you have web pages. I don’t.
I have no clue how to put my picture on here as most of you have done. I guess I have lots to learn. Darlene

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By: Davina

Davina — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:39:58 +0000

Hi Joanna. Thanks again for organizing this. Stepping outside of the old comfort zone gave me more room to play Left the inner critic way behind.
Davina´s last blog ..Social Media? Go Ahead, Fly Your Freak Flag

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By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:43:44 +0000

Joanna, you must have had tears in your eyes as you saw the evidence of your inspiration. As I went down this list, I could see how so many had accepted this challenge and faced down fears and ventured into new territory. To have had so many to respond to the challenge under your gentle tutelage makes me a bit misty eyed. Well done Joanna and well done for all who tried something new. I am happily going to gorge on the feast presented here!
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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:51:47 +0000

Joanna, The difference between analogy and metaphor is a touch beyond my grasp, but I’ve got a feeling I used both in this post. What a wonderful project you whipped together – thanks again!

Jan, Nice new avatar! You’re looking good. Actually, I’m not fooling at all. My natural inclination is to write essays. This type of thing takes me an enormous amount of time and I always feel the results come up short. But feedback like yours is encouraging, so I’ll keep at it.

If either of you tries Chrome, I’d love to hear your impressions. For me it was the best crash diet ever. (ooh .. .crash … computer browser … bad metaphor.)

By: Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:06:54 +0000

WOW, what a great exercise in expanding boundaries! And how wonderful that it’s all pulled together in one spot – some of the entries are very creative indeed. I really enjoyed reading them all!
Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog ..Give BACK to Your Affiliates – Covert Angel Time

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By: Joanna

Joanna — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:06:40 +0000

@ Lillie, thank you so much. It was a wonderful piece to write too

@ Ulla, so sorry. When I was compiling this (and yes, it is always a bit fiddly to do the compilations) I had a nagging feeling I was going to forget someone… so sorry it was you! All fixed now, and thanks again for stretching out of your comfort zone

@ Amy, well, thanks for taking part

@ Bo, thanks for the feedback, I’m sure the participants will appreciate it. Maybe there’s as much to be learned from what we don’t do… I know there was a project I chickened out of publishing, and I can see the lessons from that writ large… I’ll get there one day

@ Brad, hope you enjoy the exploration – there’s lots of interesting stuff in here. Thanks again for your own contribution

@ Debbie, all in good time I know you’ve plenty of other things to keep you busy

@ Darlene, thanks for stopping by and saying hello. You’ll find lots of people interested in writing around here, so I hope you do find some ideas, motivation and support to help you tell your story.

@ Jan, I hope you find the riches you’re looking for

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By: jan geronimo

jan geronimo — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:11:53 +0000

I can’t for a minute believe you’re uncomfortable with storytelling, using the third person point of view and using metaphors. You’re us on, Brad. Just saw you suppressing what could be a beginning of a smile!

If indeed it is? You did it well – I didn’t see any evidence of a mighty exertion coming from you.

As regards the topic, this best describes me as well, “This blogger never met a Firefox add-on he didn’t like.” Touche.

Congratulations on the Thesis theme. Takes me by surprise – a whole new modern look. And I’m loving it.

By: jan geronimo

jan geronimo — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:40:59 +0000

Wow – fresh bunch of writings aggregated in one place. The stage is set then for a non-participant like me to raid this veritable treasure chest of writing gems. As Brad might put it, it will me take me a long while to get to the barn. But I’d get to each one – all in due time. Yeeha.
jan geronimo´s last blog ..Gerson Garcia Poem: “Bells and Women”

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