Comments on: The Question That Must Not Be Asked.

By: Alicia Key

Alicia Key — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:54:33 +0000

In reply to Janet Szabo. Me, too, Janet Szabo, me too!

By: Dianne

Dianne — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:56:22 +0000

I’m glad you prioritize your writing. The world is a much better place for it Di

By: Linda P

Linda P — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 22:35:14 +0000

I suppose it could be worse, like on top of that – “What’s for dinner and when will it be ready?” No one can make you feel lousy without your permission!
To thine own self be true, and continue to do what makes your heart sing!

By: Andres

Andres — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 17:08:15 +0000

Isn’t it great when others know how to better manage your life than you do?

By: Jody

Jody — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:02:26 +0000

Never stop writing.
You don’t know the ways your writing blesses others.
It may have even saved the life of someone insignificant but grateful.

By: American Homestead

American Homestead — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:35:09 +0000

Ummm ~ I hate to say it but what you need to do at midnight, when you are troubled, is write about it… just sayin’.

By: Vinny

Vinny — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:58:11 +0000

“Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the every depths of you heart; confess to yourself whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write. This most of all; ask yourself in the most silent hour of your night; must I write? Dig into yourself for a deep answer. And if this answer rings out in assent, if you meet this solemn question with a stong, simple “I must,” then build your life in accordance with this necessity; your whole life, even into its humblest and most indifferent hour, must become a sign and witness to this impulse.”

I’m pretty sure you’ve read that before. And I’m pretty sure I know how you answered. Rock on.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:53:40 +0000

We as creative independent women should never be questioned on our time management skills or feel guilty for what we do outside our contracted work life. I too feel the unspoken accusations at times despite the fact I work like a dog at my job. It’s hard to remember sometimes that other people’s anger and condemnation comes from a place of their own insecurity and not something lacking in me. I remember my happy place and feel sad they don’t seem to have one. I am not a computerized robot who can turn it off and on at will.

By: RM

RM — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:50:28 +0000

do what makes you feel whole and tell the naysayers to stick it. i’ve learned that writing happens when i’m inspired and forcing myself to do it when what i really want is to be in my studio behind my sewing machine with lots of fabric or on the sofa with skeins of yarn and crochet hooks or needle and floss feels like nothing less than the literary equivalent of faking it. i’ve had people question why i’ve been crafting instead of finishing my novel many times and the truth of the matter is that i’m just not feeling the novel right now. and that’s okay. as long as i’m doing something – every single day – that feeds my creative soul, i’m in a good place. sounds like you’ve found that for yourself, too.

love the blog, love the quilty videos, love seeing you on f&p. keep doing what makes you happy.

By: HelenMarie

HelenMarie — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:33:47 +0000

Never miss an entry…you are so real! Thank you!

By: Kristy Daum

Kristy Daum — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:28:12 +0000

I heard a similar thing when it came to quilting. When I did not attend certain events, people started saying…well, it’s because she is quilting all the time, and doing guild things. Things were easier before she was quilting.

Yeah, they might have been easier FOR THEM; but they were also boring. Quilting is my passion and while it’s taken me gawd-knows how many years to find it, I’m not letting it go.

Thanks for sharing this truly personal and poetic part of yourself.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:22:38 +0000

I, too, hope you never stop writing. What a gift you have.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:15:33 +0000

Stay true to yourself.

By: Liz Flaherty

Liz Flaherty — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:11:25 +0000

In that picture, you look very much like your “beloved mother,” a Good Thing!

By: Melissa Trujillo

Melissa Trujillo — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:08:31 +0000

Mary, follow your gut! No other human being as the right to dictate how one ‘should’ spend their time living their life. I think you ROCK! I’m hoping I land on the farm someday myself…the circus gets old after awhile. 🙂

By: Janet Szabo

Janet Szabo — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:02:17 +0000

I hope you never stop writing. Your blog is on my must-read list. I also enjoy watching you on Love of Quilting. I am a new quilter and your perspective has been invaluable to me. Thank you.