tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.comments2023-10-20T03:05:18.749-07:00Thoughts with Nowhere <br> Else to GoAl Riskehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965486197602331351noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-38774919145563372772016-11-26T21:30:26.811-08:002016-11-26T21:30:26.811-08:00Thanks, Al! Thanks, Al! Greg Bardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785670827112104498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-58699022877343675222015-03-20T09:18:50.651-07:002015-03-20T09:18:50.651-07:00I can hardly wait! Even your writing in this blog...I can hardly wait! Even your writing in this blog is so intriguing and mysterious!!!! Allen GeibelAllen Geibelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-9768219012559017992014-01-03T09:24:33.727-08:002014-01-03T09:24:33.727-08:00How lovely. Thank you.
How lovely. Thank you.<br />Lilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07804012499769219518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-38089647548519808652014-01-01T15:04:09.985-08:002014-01-01T15:04:09.985-08:00Oh Al, you bring tears to my eyes, coupled with jo...Oh Al, you bring tears to my eyes, coupled with joy throughout. Thank you so much for authoring this beautiful tribute which not only brought us into Albert's colorful life, but into the hearts of those who knew and loved him...and love him still.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144022597486039153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-64691671663063232662013-12-31T18:19:32.148-08:002013-12-31T18:19:32.148-08:00Really nice read Al, and a great tribute. I feel a...Really nice read Al, and a great tribute. I feel as if I knew him.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936482687131645878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-84904643009120689022013-06-17T15:47:54.620-07:002013-06-17T15:47:54.620-07:00I've wondered if this book is worthwhile. Hear...I've wondered if this book is worthwhile. Heard some mixed reviews. Thanks for this, Al.Mark Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563853987158263126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-62466299184711142032012-11-28T20:36:36.421-08:002012-11-28T20:36:36.421-08:00Really nice, Al ... Really nice, Al ... Greg Bardsleyhttp://gregbardsley.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-27033530522219614612012-10-08T15:26:42.508-07:002012-10-08T15:26:42.508-07:00This gives me chills! It is absolutely intriguing....This gives me chills! It is absolutely intriguing. I must hear more! Say there will be more . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-21506938990946982222012-05-04T16:39:38.491-07:002012-05-04T16:39:38.491-07:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581709224856007999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-37416429957880010712012-03-22T22:20:11.133-07:002012-03-22T22:20:11.133-07:00It's a brilliant piece of work, Al. I can'...It's a brilliant piece of work, Al. I can't wait to see it in book form, and I think people are going to love it!<br /><br />Congrats!Greg Bardslethttp://gregbardsley.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-27460574231468456632012-02-01T12:19:27.468-08:002012-02-01T12:19:27.468-08:00You're welcome, Al, but seriously -- I wouldn&...You're welcome, Al, but seriously -- I wouldn't have said anything if I didn't mean it. The book's a treasure; I'm planning to give it as a gift to several people. And I'm STILL thinking about the characters ... a movie should be made, perhaps?<br /><br />KatherineKatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134300565047877711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-55527230780938869552011-12-01T16:03:46.904-08:002011-12-01T16:03:46.904-08:00This is a lovely reminder for all of us to reach d...This is a lovely reminder for all of us to reach down deep and pull out the hidden child for more times than just at Christmas. I love the smile and surprise and wonder on his face. How thrilling to get a stuffed dinosaur!J Riskenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-80283939913328831972011-07-05T21:03:27.754-07:002011-07-05T21:03:27.754-07:00Al, it's a great book. I'm looking forward...Al, it's a great book. I'm looking forward to get a signed copy.Mark Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563853987158263126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-77145350406062282242011-05-25T11:09:39.304-07:002011-05-25T11:09:39.304-07:00read Bodie stoey to my 10yr old Yorkie Eric he giv...read Bodie stoey to my 10yr old Yorkie Eric he give it 2 paws upDebbie Drawsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-43117721823709369402011-03-01T22:24:10.875-08:002011-03-01T22:24:10.875-08:00Congrats, buddy ... It's a great book, and I t...Congrats, buddy ... It's a great book, and I think a lot of others will agree with me.http://gregbardsley.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-32208842474179813452011-02-06T22:52:33.890-08:002011-02-06T22:52:33.890-08:00Ha! .... Missed the last one but thoroughly enjoye...Ha! .... Missed the last one but thoroughly enjoyed the first readinng in the hip basement.Greghttp://gregbardsley.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-5470089791312293102011-01-07T16:50:16.485-08:002011-01-07T16:50:16.485-08:00Great story, Al! You're in the groove...Great story, Al! You're in the groove...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404369562586726596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-39030842021993783182010-11-01T13:11:52.417-07:002010-11-01T13:11:52.417-07:00Excellent, very thought-provoking post, Al. As a ...Excellent, very thought-provoking post, Al. As a teenager I was also involved in an evangelical church in the same era, early to mid 1970s, the “One Way” sign, etc. I also experienced some of the same disappointments when the leaders of that movement were revealed to be all-too-human and flawed like the rest of us.<br /><br />Probably like most people, my thirst for spiritual knowledge has been a lifelong pursuit. Our mutual friend, JJB, and I used to spend hours discussing different approaches to try and identify which was the one, true way. My own take these days?<br /><br />1.Arriving at an answer is not as important as the search. <br />2.The search begins with seeking to understand and know myself.<br />3.I learn more about myself by my relationships with others, and<br />4.That kindness and tolerance towards others and towards myself is the best way to achieve 2 and 3.<br /><br />By the way, I took a class in Jr. College called “The Bible as Literature.” The professor was a former Jesuit and a heck of a teacher. His take on references to “the end times” from the Bible and other apocalyptic literature are really references to the death of Self.<br /><br />Just my two pence. Thanks again.John Nihennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-22639190689219434882010-11-01T11:34:08.751-07:002010-11-01T11:34:08.751-07:00Great post. Religion and politics can be such tric...Great post. Religion and politics can be such tricky things to talk about.Mark Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563853987158263126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-21995635855825242592010-11-01T11:31:11.548-07:002010-11-01T11:31:11.548-07:00Thank you, Al. You spoke for many of us.Thank you, Al. You spoke for many of us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404369562586726596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-71723981262335898012010-11-01T10:46:10.176-07:002010-11-01T10:46:10.176-07:00Good for you, Al. "One way is wedded to intol...Good for you, Al. "One way is wedded to intolerance.." So true.Katherine Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-19252630895540318112010-11-01T09:48:47.828-07:002010-11-01T09:48:47.828-07:00Bravo. Great post.Bravo. Great post.Rachel Canonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-18111331925668667342010-10-05T07:19:43.501-07:002010-10-05T07:19:43.501-07:00Al, this is really interesting. Keep it coming! I&...Al, this is really interesting. Keep it coming! I'm reading your book right now (chapter 12) and enjoying it. Your approach to writing reminds me somewhat of other writers, except it doesn't.Mark Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563853987158263126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-82130095328333501172010-09-06T22:22:28.833-07:002010-09-06T22:22:28.833-07:00Sounds like an absolutely awful time.
Sounds like...Sounds like an absolutely awful time.<br /><br />Sounds like an amazing trip. Welcome home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625352528704690357.post-76279072084337789012010-07-11T16:18:14.501-07:002010-07-11T16:18:14.501-07:00'What is a story?'
Good question. However...'What is a story?'<br /><br />Good question. However, I am wondering as I struggle to write a short story or novel, 'what is a story worth writing?' ( I am not EVEN going to tackle the question of what is worth publishing. )(M)aryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10753777348163655324noreply@blogger.com