tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post98740944558157306..comments2024-03-28T15:15:29.138-07:00Comments on Life by Chocolate: Robyn Alana Engel's Blog: Sounds of Silence ~ Part II, Dedicated to Mom with thanks to Simon and GarfunkelRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-57559241015853181622010-03-20T19:58:11.039-07:002010-03-20T19:58:11.039-07:00Thank you, Tgoette, Ca88, and ABAO!xoRobynThank you, Tgoette, Ca88, and ABAO!xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-53665947335441360422010-03-20T15:53:28.288-07:002010-03-20T15:53:28.288-07:00That was beautifully written and so touching.... ...That was beautifully written and so touching.... You are a wonderful writer Robyn! I'd read that book!California Keyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105598836618841680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-18331726156264870362010-03-19T01:04:47.426-07:002010-03-19T01:04:47.426-07:00Great post! Beautiful words and sentiments and per...Great post! Beautiful words and sentiments and perfectly suited to the song.Ca88andrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879934869193810319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-70959117069775233612010-03-18T22:46:04.379-07:002010-03-18T22:46:04.379-07:00What a beautiful tribute, Robyn. And I love the u...What a beautiful tribute, Robyn. And I love the use of this song interspersed with your story. Very well done!Tgoettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850303812765307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-11033737846984103672010-03-18T19:40:05.701-07:002010-03-18T19:40:05.701-07:00Thanks, friends, for validating that I'm not t...Thanks, friends, for validating that I'm not the only neurotic one to keep editing the typos.<br /><br />IT, thanks. True that this party was for the 'guests' and not my family. Oh Henry, where art thou?<br /><br />Ally, thank you kindly. That means a lot, especially coming from you and given that I do entertain such fantasies (of publishing a book, that is).<br /><br />Thank you, sweet Sarah.<br /><br />CB, nope, those meatballs weren't kosher. That's why they tasted so good.<br /><br />TS, Tina, BB, IS, Kitty - thank you, thank you. It means a lot!<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-52846632304760367622010-03-18T18:14:26.799-07:002010-03-18T18:14:26.799-07:00Hey, are meatballs kosher? I think that's the ...Hey, are meatballs kosher? I think that's the typo. Haha. I'm always correcting and reposting. It's an occupational hazard,Copyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339752422561039109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-24525812641677773332010-03-18T15:44:48.624-07:002010-03-18T15:44:48.624-07:00Of course all of us bloggers go back and fix typos...Of course all of us bloggers go back and fix typos... sometimes weeks later [I have personal experience with that one].IT (aka Ivan Toblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07484236901066944983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-59799361450721658002010-03-18T15:34:30.106-07:002010-03-18T15:34:30.106-07:00That was..wow. Incredible. Sad. But so well-writt...That was..wow. Incredible. Sad. But so well-written. It shocks. I loved how you told this story Robyn.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749102710759250044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-59224588592491249682010-03-18T15:01:50.307-07:002010-03-18T15:01:50.307-07:00Robyn how very beautiful this is. I swear, your ta...Robyn how very beautiful this is. I swear, your talent shines with these lyrical story things. I have never seen anything like this, can you somehow turn this into a book somehow? Too awesome not to share w/the masses.<br /><br />PS I think it's hilarious how you said you go back and fix typos, I totally do this!! I wonder if all of us bloggers do? Ha ha!Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076912971009055017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-14282134619888288422010-03-18T11:02:16.298-07:002010-03-18T11:02:16.298-07:00For sure there wasn't an O Henry ending... sor...For sure there wasn't an <i>O Henry</i> ending... sorry!<br />I'm sorry, too, that "celebrations f life" aren't necessarily a celebration for all of those who love the one whose life is being celebrated. Some things just never fade enough.<br /><br />Now, go enjoy the Oh Henry bar.IT (aka Ivan Toblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07484236901066944983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-56028300402183533362010-03-18T08:01:40.776-07:002010-03-18T08:01:40.776-07:00Thanks so much, all. It's a little scary for m...Thanks so much, all. It's a little scary for me to post a dark piece like this, so your feedback means a lot. (There's one related poem to come, then I'm back to humor).<br />Hugs back to you,<br />RobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-26294342504547182332010-03-18T07:35:23.207-07:002010-03-18T07:35:23.207-07:00A lovely tribute to your mom....A lovely tribute to your mom....Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-42651531199187979802010-03-18T05:54:14.133-07:002010-03-18T05:54:14.133-07:00I thought I knew where this was going yesterday, b...I thought I knew where this was going yesterday, but hoped I was wrong. I am sorry for your loss, some things stay just as potent as the day they happen. I am writing a tribute for my father to be posted in April, if I can finish it, you have inspired me. Bear hugs and big thanks for the touching words. As always you have moved me.The Invisible Seductresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137976587160997129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-78436157526215146852010-03-18T03:14:37.332-07:002010-03-18T03:14:37.332-07:00Robyn thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. T...Robyn thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. This has particular resonance for me at the moment because my mother is so ill. <br />Tina <br />xxTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761684333125786758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-91824920511144276892010-03-18T01:17:40.900-07:002010-03-18T01:17:40.900-07:00Your mother was so young when she died. And that w...Your mother was so young when she died. And that was a very emotive piece of writing. xKitty Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092976597645442642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-88755444537928345702010-03-18T00:25:38.866-07:002010-03-18T00:25:38.866-07:00Wow. Incredibly moving. Very sad but beautifully w...Wow. Incredibly moving. Very sad but beautifully written piece.TS Hendrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965357024150434808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-18395485173500537992010-03-17T23:03:43.237-07:002010-03-17T23:03:43.237-07:00:) I've been tweaking little typos, going back...:) I've been tweaking little typos, going back and forth. No worries. I get what you meant, and I appreciate that YOU were so quick to comment.<br />Have a good night.<br />RobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-80293679015054988802010-03-17T22:58:17.647-07:002010-03-17T22:58:17.647-07:00Holy Cow! You got there faster than I could even ...Holy Cow! You got there faster than I could even try to correct that!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-68677584142528233002010-03-17T22:56:59.958-07:002010-03-17T22:56:59.958-07:00That didn't come out quite right. I meant, I ...That didn't come out quite right. I meant, I knew it was "dedicated" to your Mom, but not that it was going to actually be her, that passed. I think I said that the way I meant to. I never know anymore.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-34863271001569482972010-03-17T22:53:01.747-07:002010-03-17T22:53:01.747-07:00Thank you, Ms. A. I appreciate it.Thank you, Ms. A. I appreciate it.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-8135703904983071622010-03-17T22:49:40.611-07:002010-03-17T22:49:40.611-07:00I was thinking this is where this might be heading...I was thinking this is where this might be heading, but had no clue who the end character would be. Very nice Robyn.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.com