tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post4772600271401670553..comments2024-03-26T12:47:13.216-07:00Comments on Life by Chocolate: Robyn Alana Engel's Blog: Wild Fun Facts!Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-710152488650681042014-07-26T16:44:16.914-07:002014-07-26T16:44:16.914-07:00That is great that you went on the retreat. Taking...That is great that you went on the retreat. Taking care of yourself is priority one. <br /><br />I've never hiked that far, but I've done several segments of the PCT as training to do the whole thing (over 2600 miles). I never did it and now that I'm older, I wish I had. <br /><br />Coincidentally, I have a friend who has a local radio show (about the desert). His station was recently contacted by Fox Searchlight to get Cheryl Strayed booked on his show. I don't know if it's going to happen or not, but now I really hope it does.<br /><br />Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-86957298776588213112014-07-21T21:15:34.244-07:002014-07-21T21:15:34.244-07:00I have heard so much about this movie lately. I...I have heard so much about this movie lately. I'll admit, I haven't been very impressed with Reese's last few films, so I am hoping this one turns it around for me. From all the hype, I bet it will!Theresa Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709965543595065306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-86459316704898936852014-07-20T07:23:24.299-07:002014-07-20T07:23:24.299-07:00What an amazing thing for the author to have her w...What an amazing thing for the author to have her whole life transformed like that... and I bet it will be transformed (in many ways).<br /><br />And how fun for you that you got to go to the retreat!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-60635872578680910372014-07-19T14:42:16.829-07:002014-07-19T14:42:16.829-07:00What an incredible experience! I'm so excited ...What an incredible experience! I'm so excited for you, Robyn! The trailer looks incredible. I've always liked Reece Witherspoon, and Laura Dern. I was disappointed when Laura Dern's show "Enlightened" got canceled last year. Looking forward to the movie, and it sounds like you've made a fantastic new friend!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-87810814884236498482014-07-19T11:16:38.409-07:002014-07-19T11:16:38.409-07:00Wow!! What an opportunity for you and for Cheryl. ...Wow!! What an opportunity for you and for Cheryl. So cool. Baby Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722443238803217681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-60904055381608642192014-07-18T19:26:40.996-07:002014-07-18T19:26:40.996-07:00I hadn't heard about this movie but now it'...I hadn't heard about this movie but now it's on my must see list. And I'm glad you treated yourself to that conference.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-75962504817694139272014-07-18T17:05:25.385-07:002014-07-18T17:05:25.385-07:00How cool! I don't know about the sunglasses in...How cool! I don't know about the sunglasses inside the lodge- I mean if you want to go low profile, while wear them inside? And no I've never been on a 1,000 mile hike. I mean that's not a hike, it's torture...think Trail of Tears. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-65558407278619066492014-07-18T11:05:03.528-07:002014-07-18T11:05:03.528-07:00Would love to read the book and watch the movie.Would love to read the book and watch the movie.Vanessa Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953359344425030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-38533645520991206132014-07-18T09:20:22.900-07:002014-07-18T09:20:22.900-07:00Our idea of a good hike lasts about 5 hours and en...Our idea of a good hike lasts about 5 hours and ends by cracking a beer on top of a mountain. Not traveling 1,l00 miles and chasing foxes in the snow. But good on her, for the hike, the book, and the movie. That's all very cool stuff, and especially cool that you got to mingle with the folks in the center of it all.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-20994873083561761722014-07-17T17:49:38.935-07:002014-07-17T17:49:38.935-07:00The movie looks so good. Reese called me, too. She...The movie looks so good. Reese called me, too. She wanted to play me in a movie based on my blog. I thought about it and decided I had to say no. Reese is too old to play me, and sorry to say she simply is not pretty enough.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-25997718358924577202014-07-17T17:37:45.780-07:002014-07-17T17:37:45.780-07:00Reese's idea of "little" and my idea...Reese's idea of "little" and my idea of little don't quite match up! Sounds like a good one. :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-60375260522392723182014-07-17T15:24:01.976-07:002014-07-17T15:24:01.976-07:00VERY cool! That's some retreat you went on! I...VERY cool! That's some retreat you went on! I had not heard of this before, but now that I have I must read the book and most definitely, will want to see the movie. :)Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038918668619367960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-27486205628697999182014-07-17T14:48:29.963-07:002014-07-17T14:48:29.963-07:00It does look like a good movie, Reese or not. Des...It does look like a good movie, Reese or not. Despite it's 'small' budget. lol<br /><br />Funny how Laura Dern wanted to maintain a low profile by wearing sunglasses inside lol.. <br />Glad you got to experience this. We have such lame celebrities here.<br /><br />ps (when you embed anything from youtube, you have the option of choosing the size. If its too big it goes across your page, so smaller is better, but you can make it bigger if you want).Anthony J. Langfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027216695415849158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-7958887403089813982014-07-17T12:01:32.082-07:002014-07-17T12:01:32.082-07:00I have (and would never) taken a 1,100 mile hike. ...I have (and would never) taken a 1,100 mile hike. Haven't read the book, but, thanks to you, I definitely will.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-12687573601731747272014-07-17T11:24:40.206-07:002014-07-17T11:24:40.206-07:00Sounds like an awesome retreat and the trailer loo...Sounds like an awesome retreat and the trailer looks good too. Walking that many miles though, umm err hell no lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-4647092497043566732014-07-17T10:49:24.524-07:002014-07-17T10:49:24.524-07:00Hey Robyn,
Good grief, trying to keep up and no s...Hey Robyn,<br /><br />Good grief, trying to keep up and no success. I'm in the process of moving and yep, all the things that can go wrong, are started to happen. Yay! :)<br /><br />I hate the smug rich who seem to think that money makes them superior. Anyway...<br /><br />I'm not aware of that book or movie. Of course, I remember Bruce Dern in Silent Running. <br /><br />A retreat was well worth it. Well done, dear Robyn.<br /><br />I took a 3 day, 100 mile hike, once and only once! <br /><br />Be well, my kind friend.<br /><br />Gary :) x<br />klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-29860047434308912972014-07-17T10:33:34.313-07:002014-07-17T10:33:34.313-07:00Al, I'm not as young as either, either. I have...Al, I'm not as young as either, either. I have a year on Laura, and she's got legs twice the length of my body. And why don't they put the mailbox in the bedroom, so we don't have to walk so far to get bills that we don't want to see anyway? Oh Al, you always get me started.<br /><br />Chiz, exactly. Legally blonde etc. movies, then the actual real life incident in which she & hubby were arrested for drunk driving. But knowing Cheryl now, and seeing this trailer, I'm very impressed. Plus, she's young & thus impressionable like you. <br /><br />I appreciate all your kind words of support. You're right. It was an amazingly profound experience. We have to take care of ourselves. This was very timely and needed. <br /><br />If you haven't read Tiny Beautiful Things by Strayed, too, I highly recommend it.<br /><br />Hugs and love,<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-12795030745514851632014-07-17T10:00:03.525-07:002014-07-17T10:00:03.525-07:00It is good to splurge. You don't have to justi...It is good to splurge. You don't have to justify it. This will be one of those "look back and be glad forever" that you did it experiences. I read the book - thought it was well written and that she was crazy for undertaking such a challenge. That is so NOT me. But her warmth and love of life shone through - that's cool you saw it up close. I've always liked Reese - she comes across as smart and savvy and plucky. I have no doubt she's perfect for the role. All in all - awesome postJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-6053791237210604922014-07-17T08:03:47.581-07:002014-07-17T08:03:47.581-07:00I really want to see this one.
I am so incredibly...I really want to see this one.<br /><br />I am so incredibly happy for you that you got this Once In A Lifetime Experience. I am certain that you will remember different things from that retreat for MANY years to come. You never know how it will influence your writing or your life... but it is thrilling that it WILL.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-40401191534061900862014-07-17T07:37:34.303-07:002014-07-17T07:37:34.303-07:00I've never been a fan of Reese Witherspoon bec...I've never been a fan of Reese Witherspoon because I've only ever seen the movies where's she portrayed as the "ditsy blonde", but this movie actually looks really great! It's already changed my opinion of her, and I have yet to see it. I'm very impressionable.Chizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278752118665353147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-77031555657385422742014-07-17T06:31:57.053-07:002014-07-17T06:31:57.053-07:00Sounds like a wonderful writer's conference! S...Sounds like a wonderful writer's conference! Sometimes we have to do things to nurture ourselves and just say damn the expense! YOLODebra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-84470996287964511362014-07-17T06:06:24.854-07:002014-07-17T06:06:24.854-07:00Looks like a fantastic movie.
I'm looking forw...Looks like a fantastic movie.<br />I'm looking forward to see Reese overcome "Legally Blonde," "Legally Bimbo" or whatever.<br />Me?<br />I get exhausted walking down the driveway to check the mail.<br />Then again, I'm not as young as Reese. Or Laura, for that matter.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-35652453996879537312014-07-17T04:33:42.664-07:002014-07-17T04:33:42.664-07:00I've heard this is a really good movie. I wou...I've heard this is a really good movie. I would like to see it on cable though as I'm not a movie goer. I love both Laura & Reese. I've been a fan of Laura's father since I was a little kid. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-59913694794912909122014-07-17T04:03:41.632-07:002014-07-17T04:03:41.632-07:00I am VERY intrigued by this movie. I want to see i...I am VERY intrigued by this movie. I want to see it. And I love Laura Dern!! Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887335526723967972.post-49668394705805758982014-07-17T03:39:00.801-07:002014-07-17T03:39:00.801-07:00What an opportunity, Robyn! Glad you splurged and ...What an opportunity, Robyn! Glad you splurged and went. Ironic there's only nine years between Reese and Laura. (Connery played Ford's father in Indiana Jones III and there's only a dozen years between them, so why not?)Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com