tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post6836300349627795394..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: EARTHLY ANGELS- SPECIAL EDITION SANDRA THRASHER! ... NEW HP BLOGFEST REVEALEDMichael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-80148566696320006282011-03-24T09:43:49.012-05:002011-03-24T09:43:49.012-05:00Roland's story was just...wow. Heartbreaking a...Roland's story was just...wow. Heartbreaking and powerful. I love the idea of your doing this as a regular feature, Michael. These kinds of stories really change us.<br /><br />I just heard about the blogfest through Jen Daiker, and I'm in! Such a wonderfully fun prompt-- Can't wait!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-70339985869723150982011-03-21T03:41:36.224-05:002011-03-21T03:41:36.224-05:00I've just added your blogfest to my blogfest p...I've just added your blogfest to my blogfest page :)Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-35743422877299085952011-03-19T21:27:53.501-05:002011-03-19T21:27:53.501-05:00Great blogfest! I'm in.
Marie at the CheetahGreat blogfest! I'm in.<br /><br />Marie at the CheetahMarie Reardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653459061863869033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-13682107210974113092011-03-19T00:05:47.829-05:002011-03-19T00:05:47.829-05:00I love this Friday segment, Michael! It's so ...I love this Friday segment, Michael! It's so nice to read such positive things that people do, just because it is the right thing to do. :)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Roland!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-21289458769624992332011-03-18T21:53:36.896-05:002011-03-18T21:53:36.896-05:00I'm so thankful that you have Sandra, Roland. ...I'm so thankful that you have Sandra, Roland. I've had a few in my life, too. They're priceless, irreplaceable, and hard to find. Hang on to her.<br /><br />Michael, what a great idea! I will give it some thought. My last HP entry...well I didn't enter it. At 3k words, it went over a bit, lol!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37729797878341686322011-03-18T21:33:02.812-05:002011-03-18T21:33:02.812-05:00Thanks for sharing your story Roland. It is heart...Thanks for sharing your story Roland. It is heartwarming to know there are such good people in the world.<br /><br />Michael, I put you blogfest in my sidebar. I'll see if I can participate. I'm feeling a blog break coming along so I can possibly apply myself to another round of querying. Maybe.<br /><br />.....dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-71018038699275926542011-03-18T21:06:37.744-05:002011-03-18T21:06:37.744-05:00Michael Offutt : I regret that my last line struck...Michael Offutt : I regret that my last line struck you as cheesy. Sandra deserves a better thank you than a cheesy one.<br /><br />I think the ghost of Mark Twain was trying to tell me the same thing about my "Mud or Stars" post. Thank you for nudging me back on the track I instinctually felt I should walk -- the non-disclosure one. Thank you again, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-13024072370142228642011-03-18T16:51:09.988-05:002011-03-18T16:51:09.988-05:00Great story by Roland although to be honest...the ...Great story by Roland although to be honest...the whole "wind beneath my wings" line was a wee bit cheezy. But it drives the point home and that's all that matters.<br /><br />As usual, great blog entry Michael.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-46669447728960995972011-03-18T16:38:07.939-05:002011-03-18T16:38:07.939-05:00That's such a touching story of Roland's. ...That's such a touching story of Roland's. I'm in for the blogfest.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-1980536756537720822011-03-18T16:14:42.064-05:002011-03-18T16:14:42.064-05:00Thank you Michael and Roland for sharing and posti...Thank you Michael and Roland for sharing and posting such a beautiful story. We are lucky and blessed when we know angels like Sandra.<br /><br />I've signed up for HP!Margo Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759845391358543223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-66011106473586122642011-03-18T15:32:33.343-05:002011-03-18T15:32:33.343-05:00Oh my, that is so touching Roland. Thank you for s...Oh my, that is so touching Roland. Thank you for sharing this with Michael and thanks Michael for posting it. I often feel like I can't do anything for anyone since I don't have money. But that isn't true.<br /><br />I'm in the blogfest. Are you making a button or should we just grab the youthful faces of Harry, Ron and Hermine? <br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-29792953543124960052011-03-18T15:00:26.202-05:002011-03-18T15:00:26.202-05:00That's such a wonderful story.
It sounds like...That's such a wonderful story.<br /><br />It sounds like a great blogfest! Looking forward to reading all the posts.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-40439013424311565782011-03-18T13:05:48.463-05:002011-03-18T13:05:48.463-05:00That's a brilliant story from Roland. I've...That's a brilliant story from Roland. I've got my thinking cap on about earthy angels! <br /><br />I'd love to join in with the HP fest... but I have to admit, I've not read any of the books! I know, I know...Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-89043998583179001312011-03-18T12:49:00.623-05:002011-03-18T12:49:00.623-05:00I am SO in!!! Awesome fest!I am SO in!!! Awesome fest!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38646437366504330592011-03-18T11:44:17.006-05:002011-03-18T11:44:17.006-05:00Great blogfest -- and what a sweet idea to spotlig...Great blogfest -- and what a sweet idea to spotlight people that make a difference in our lives.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84883070672998563322011-03-18T11:20:44.728-05:002011-03-18T11:20:44.728-05:00Cool blogfest, Michael. Looking forward to reading...Cool blogfest, Michael. Looking forward to reading those entries! And Sandra, a true earthly angel. Thank you for sharing that.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-34040806113700638902011-03-18T10:54:18.358-05:002011-03-18T10:54:18.358-05:00Thanks for the warm words, everyone.
Many of the...Thanks for the warm words, everyone. <br /><br />Many of the people you pass on the streets carry silent wounds, hollows of hurt in their heart. That's why I think Michael's Earthly Angels weekly post is important. It reminds us that whenever we do a random act of kindness to a stranger or to a friend, we may be that one person that hurting soul needed to keep from going under completely.<br /><br />I'll be there on the 30th, Michael. Haven't a clue who or how, but that's what makes it fun, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9872299848986538132011-03-18T10:52:53.806-05:002011-03-18T10:52:53.806-05:00Thank you to Roland for sharing that sweet story! ...Thank you to Roland for sharing that sweet story! And wow, that sounds like a fun blogfest! Can't wait to read all the entries.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-33833466341699683572011-03-18T10:21:28.770-05:002011-03-18T10:21:28.770-05:00Oh, wow. That was such a moving story, Roland has...Oh, wow. That was such a moving story, Roland has a true angel in his dear friend. ;-)<br /><br />Michael, I have an award for you on blog, do pop over when you can. <br /><br />Happy Friday! xTaleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317577935549931974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-83383431895114373302011-03-18T09:45:15.957-05:002011-03-18T09:45:15.957-05:00Just signed up!!!
PS I feel awful for having not ...Just signed up!!!<br /><br />PS I feel awful for having not made mention to Roland's post! I had to skip it while at work because it wasn't break time, but having just read it I'm with everyone else!! This really did make me cry... talk about a tissue fest!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-56649464264110953742011-03-18T09:37:35.924-05:002011-03-18T09:37:35.924-05:00Oh, Roland's story made me cry! And this blog...Oh, Roland's story made me cry! And this blog fest will be a BLAST!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-12193776612431470552011-03-18T09:31:53.611-05:002011-03-18T09:31:53.611-05:00How dare you make me tear up in the morning! In a...How dare you make me tear up in the morning! In a good way, mostly. My heart breaks to think Roland had to go through that (who were the jerks w/ the sugar???), but how wonderful for him to find out the depths of Sandra's amazing friendship. Thanks for sharing this story. <br /><br />Now...who would Michael be friends w/ at Hogwarts...can't wait to find out. ;)Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-25603855866704156332011-03-18T09:08:19.141-05:002011-03-18T09:08:19.141-05:00I was so excited to join in on the blog fest until...I was so excited to join in on the blog fest until I saw that you have it scheduled for next week. AH! All my posts are done early and next week is a full week as it is! Talk about utterly depressing.<br /><br />I look forward to the entires and you bet your bottom dollar on Tuesday I'll be commenting on who I would have chosen!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32121025323083305102011-03-18T08:47:42.443-05:002011-03-18T08:47:42.443-05:00That was a touching Angel story. When the chips ar...That was a touching Angel story. When the chips are down, you find out who your friends (and angels) are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-15408568051312455792011-03-18T08:45:52.148-05:002011-03-18T08:45:52.148-05:00Michael- I'll put your blogfest up on my blogf...Michael- I'll put your blogfest up on my blogfest tab.<br /><br />This was wonderful angel story! Roland I am so glad someone was there for you.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.com