tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994314091836910343.post3814895484801576777..comments2023-06-29T02:18:10.942-07:00Comments on *Beverly Diehl's Writing in Flow*: The Heroic Quest of Joan B.The Writing Goddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14577032840574632179noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994314091836910343.post-7766890264033152372011-04-09T20:57:46.192-07:002011-04-09T20:57:46.192-07:00Thanks for such a fine piece on Joan -- her accomp...Thanks for such a fine piece on Joan -- her accomplishments p.s. (post stroke) are humbling. Joan could be the poster woman for stroke recovery -- not for the completeness of that recovery, but for the quality of her spirit and tenacity. She is a committed writer. Strokes have been unable to quench that in her. And I have to tell you, from many years as her friend, aphasia is a brutal, daunting companion; Joan works every day to elude, trick or just outlast her adversary so that she can put words on the page.The Vampire's Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404068775560160511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994314091836910343.post-26643052235515725142011-03-31T19:08:35.379-07:002011-03-31T19:08:35.379-07:00wow- what can I say? I mean, besides the fact that...wow- what can I say? I mean, besides the fact that I'm feeling incredible guilt now for not writing more myself, since my own battles are not with the brain, but with the spine... a little numbness and a little phantom pain are nothing compared to this... for me, it's having two jobs and a large hound to walk... talk about some inspiration! Joan needs a suit with a big "S" on her chest!RobBronsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828622082653133033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994314091836910343.post-91703917236805200202011-03-31T14:00:43.269-07:002011-03-31T14:00:43.269-07:00You can learn to take a lot for granted in life......You can learn to take a lot for granted in life...and then you can learn just how much of it is meant to be appreciated. I have felt lucky to share Joan's writing and to share my writing with her. She's is an inspiration in many ways.Anthony's Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11793655950218144647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994314091836910343.post-6051263043383681062011-03-31T12:42:53.177-07:002011-03-31T12:42:53.177-07:00Joan, you are truly a hero for me! You have made ...Joan, you are truly a hero for me! You have made such an impact on me and my writing. Muah!Kim Townselhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/kimtownselnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994314091836910343.post-31744527588408328762011-03-31T08:25:48.149-07:002011-03-31T08:25:48.149-07:00Psst... Buddy. I hear Joan and Kate are supposed t...Psst... Buddy. I hear Joan and Kate are supposed to be stoppin' by this here blog thing. Ya know when dey're rollin' in? Sheesh. Dis is like waitin' for Santy Claus! Dames.<br /><br />But dey's worth it, dem two. The public cain't wait to get deyre paws on Kate and Joan's comments, and pick up a ting or two from dey're feedback.<br /><br />Hey, Pal. I'm gonna get a cuppa Joe. Ya wan' one? I hope I don't miss those broads. Sheesh.Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927726425934945206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994314091836910343.post-22703740143220177812011-03-31T08:16:48.731-07:002011-03-31T08:16:48.731-07:00I've read Joan's writing and have been tou...I've read Joan's writing and have been touched. I've known Joan and have been touched. They say true writers write because it is easier for them to than not to. Well, it was not easy for Joan for many years; perhaps it's still not easy. But she writes, nonetheless. Now there's a writer. MC.Marc Cushmannoreply@blogger.com