tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post3466074709279000632..comments2023-09-05T04:45:06.546-07:00Comments on Talespinning: Signs, portents and mysteries resolvedTricia J. O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-10776017360697433322009-12-11T11:38:28.468-08:002009-12-11T11:38:28.468-08:00Welcome Mary Anne! Oooo, I like the way you put th...Welcome Mary Anne! Oooo, I like the way you put that--found a way to bring a gift from sea to mountain. That's worth pondering.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-64012877929685217562009-12-11T10:36:10.680-08:002009-12-11T10:36:10.680-08:00I think the universe was definitely giving you a s...I think the universe was definitely giving you a sign. The fact that it found a way to bring you a gift from the sea in an inland mountain is pretty amazing!mary.anne.gruen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839396134411360643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-78278704231116277802009-12-11T08:43:03.280-08:002009-12-11T08:43:03.280-08:00Terresa: You're right. The key is not rushing ...Terresa: You're right. The key is not rushing through life but being aware.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-88998253068346156472009-12-10T21:48:12.573-08:002009-12-10T21:48:12.573-08:00I vote for nudges from the universe! I see them e...I vote for nudges from the universe! I see them everyday, when I slow down enough to look, listen, pray.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-68322809406202775912009-12-10T16:29:07.472-08:002009-12-10T16:29:07.472-08:00Karen: Oh, I like to think it's because my wit...Karen: Oh, I like to think it's because my wits are sharp, yes, yes, yes! ;)<br /><br />Donna: Maybe I have starfish earrings or a shell-phone. Ha!<br /><br />Lisa: Your insight is fascinating, and you are so right. We can look right through things we don't believe are there. Lovely thoughts.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-76175896754082825442009-12-10T15:25:04.272-08:002009-12-10T15:25:04.272-08:00Perception is truth. If there can't possibly b...Perception is truth. If there can't possibly be shells in the mountains, then you could walk through and ocean of them and never see them. It's fascinating.<br /><br />But when you open up the possibility...look what happens.Lisa Desrochershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15179219851085181641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-50619499115084206972009-12-10T14:19:02.322-08:002009-12-10T14:19:02.322-08:00The sea is communicating with you everywhere!The sea is communicating with you everywhere!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744866369548747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-84719167498781112892009-12-10T13:28:49.249-08:002009-12-10T13:28:49.249-08:00As my one of my favorite quotes says, "The un...As my one of my favorite quotes says, "The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." <br /><br />Way to see the signs! :)kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-25847196511685008852009-12-10T09:29:21.665-08:002009-12-10T09:29:21.665-08:00Bish: At first I wanted to think they were ancient...Bish: At first I wanted to think they were ancient, but I knew they weren't fossils. I love that you have a collection. Old things that span history always give me pleasure and some strange sort of solace.<br /><br />Linda: Ooooo, that's a neat way to look at it. And thanks!<br /><br />LiLa: Yay, I love seeing it that way--thank you!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-9686321379416178522009-12-10T08:48:07.087-08:002009-12-10T08:48:07.087-08:00Of course it's a sign! Whether it's from t...Of course it's a sign! Whether it's from the Universe or from within you, it's a sign of good things to come.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-59284110003815761432009-12-10T06:16:38.180-08:002009-12-10T06:16:38.180-08:00I suppose a sandbag could be just as much a sign t...I suppose a sandbag could be just as much a sign to you as a gift from the sea. Shrug.<br /><br />I'm amazed at all the amazing pictures you have to share. You live near some truly beautiful scenery.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-65039289586626033892009-12-10T05:47:42.795-08:002009-12-10T05:47:42.795-08:00However the shells got there, you were meant to fi...However the shells got there, you were meant to find them. Around here, far from the ocean, we have TONS of fossilized remains of sea shells from millions of years ago when this area was under water. I love looking for them and have a nice collection.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-66461070273680860922009-12-09T23:11:50.801-08:002009-12-09T23:11:50.801-08:00Shannon: That is the coolest comment! I'll do ...Shannon: That is the coolest comment! I'll do my best.<br /><br />Lynnerd: Wow, another wonderful comment. Sometimes I think it's all the little things, whether they are signs or friendly gestures, that keep us going. So thank you, indeed.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-79168217851234355622009-12-09T22:02:46.340-08:002009-12-09T22:02:46.340-08:00Very cool post, Tricia. And finding all those shel...Very cool post, Tricia. And finding all those shells in one day on a beach that's usually sparse, hey, I'd be jazzed and take it as a sign, too. Sign, sign, everywhere a sign -- remember that song? Okay, so those are different signs in the song! I'm just playing around. Seriously, I do believe in signs, fer sure. And all those little things that you listed are great signs, an affirmation that you're on the right course. I believe God speaks to us through other people and through signs, big and little. Most of the time, I think we're too preoccupied to even notice, so pat yourself on the back for acknowledging the signs. Hope you have more signs to cheer you on to finish your novel and send it out. You have a great talent for writing, Tricia. Keep going.<br />LynnerdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-28561597521553600422009-12-09T18:34:03.565-08:002009-12-09T18:34:03.565-08:00You have the most fascinating posts! I am getting...You have the most fascinating posts! I am getting so addicted to your photos and their mystery images! Keep them coming. :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-9439438398305163252009-12-09T17:24:01.658-08:002009-12-09T17:24:01.658-08:00PJ: A skull! That's creative, indeed. I'm ...PJ: A skull! That's creative, indeed. I'm definitely keeping my eyes open.<br /><br />Tabitha: Nudged is good. :)Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-84460356595176573862009-12-09T15:23:57.136-08:002009-12-09T15:23:57.136-08:00I think they are nudges from the universe. After a...I think they are nudges from the universe. After all they have only just appeared to you:)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-40944734633122392652009-12-09T12:13:04.913-08:002009-12-09T12:13:04.913-08:00I saw the pic and though it was a skull. What does...I saw the pic and though it was a skull. What does that mean?<br />Yes, we have to keep our eyes open and look to the universe.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-88840583475081251642009-12-09T11:30:41.813-08:002009-12-09T11:30:41.813-08:00Abby: You're right. If we grow, that's wha...Abby: You're right. If we grow, that's what matters.<br /><br />Robyn: Exotic, whew! I do feel it was bigger than it seems.<br /><br />Stephanie: Interesting thought that inspiration has roots in observation and processing.<br /><br />Andrea: I'll consider myself shoved! Thanks. ;)Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-88837231930967312162009-12-09T11:09:52.286-08:002009-12-09T11:09:52.286-08:00Sometimes the universe nudges, others it just shov...Sometimes the universe nudges, others it just shoves you. <br /><br />Amazing post, Tricia!Andrea Cremerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326332737401772239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-10246937874817352402009-12-09T11:00:33.325-08:002009-12-09T11:00:33.325-08:00I think we can find inspiration anywhere, mundane ...I think we can find inspiration anywhere, mundane or extraordinary. I think it was Stephen King that said there are inspirations for stories everywhere- hundreds a day. A normal person may notice one, but a writer will notice a few- maybe five or so.Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-64795313146665091132009-12-09T10:07:36.066-08:002009-12-09T10:07:36.066-08:00I believe both Tricia. I think that we do see what...I believe both Tricia. I think that we do see what we want to see, sure. I also believe that God puts things in our path to help us become convinced of our own imagination and creativity. I know that happened for you. <br /><br />And it wasn't mundane at all! I'd call it EXOTIC! :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-40827568924116331982009-12-09T10:07:21.747-08:002009-12-09T10:07:21.747-08:00I believe that things happen for a reason, but I a...I believe that things happen for a reason, but I also think that sometimes things just happen. It's up to each of us to find the meaning, and sometimes there may only be meaning because we want it to be there, but how can that hurt? Especially when it leads to something good. And I can't help feeling that if you grow at all from an experience that there was some divine purpose, even if it was small.Abby Annishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543937393055900844noreply@blogger.com