tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post4128734381170631000..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: Grab Your Pony and RideUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-88029263781521847872012-06-10T10:02:25.863-05:002012-06-10T10:02:25.863-05:00Yr welcome. And I hear you. I now have to drive ab...Yr welcome. And I hear you. I now have to drive about 6 hours, depending on traffic, to do BayCon, but it's worth the effort.Margaret M. Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537558539259791284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-53767102282424971802012-06-10T09:22:28.076-05:002012-06-10T09:22:28.076-05:00Margaret: It's a bit of a drive to do "lo...Margaret: It's a bit of a drive to do "local", considering where I live now, but there are a couple of nice venues in Dallas. I suppose now's the time to inquire if I want to do anything next year. Thanks.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-52035168651601854662012-06-10T09:01:10.444-05:002012-06-10T09:01:10.444-05:00Being good and coming here to comment :). Look int...Being good and coming here to comment :). Look into the local writers or genre conventions in your area. They are often happy to take authors for panelists or to give workshops :). Or offer one to Muse Online Writers Conference. It's not in person, but it sure is hands on.Margaret M. Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537558539259791284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-87080041574973219212012-06-06T18:43:32.148-05:002012-06-06T18:43:32.148-05:00Shirley: Travel is at the top of my list too. So m...Shirley: Travel is at the top of my list too. So many places to see. So many people to meet.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-65202932303316759812012-06-06T18:42:09.533-05:002012-06-06T18:42:09.533-05:00Isis: I'm glad my goals matured with me. :)Isis: I'm glad my goals matured with me. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-3641068564668874612012-06-06T18:38:55.984-05:002012-06-06T18:38:55.984-05:00Teaching is such a noble profession. I think it...Teaching is such a noble profession. I think it's natural for our goals to change as we change.<br /><br />I'm grateful I realized writing is my true passion at this stage in my life.Isis Rushdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773053495985834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-58827665642278472212012-06-06T08:53:08.763-05:002012-06-06T08:53:08.763-05:00Wow. What a thought provoking post, Maria.
I kee...Wow. What a thought provoking post, Maria. <br /><br />I keep saying I want to be a successful photographer when I grow up - then I realise I've grown up (sort of). Writer was never on my list of things I must do. I just stumbled into that one.<br /><br />I really want to a travel a lot more...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-74411905142174933532012-06-05T21:28:55.631-05:002012-06-05T21:28:55.631-05:00Raelyn: I wish I had traveled more when I was youn...Raelyn: I wish I had traveled more when I was younger. It's a heck of a lot of hassle nowadays.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-32360520987084290882012-06-05T16:27:10.263-05:002012-06-05T16:27:10.263-05:00LOL, the things that start the ol' thoughts ch...LOL, the things that start the ol' thoughts churning. <br /><br />And I think you'd be a fab teacher!!<br /><br />What's something you'd like to accomplish in this lifetime? Hmmm...I'm not sure. Raising four boys to be upstanding and caring men is pretty much it at the moment :)<br /><br />What would you put on your list if life gave you a do-over? Travel more.<br /><br />And out of curiosity...did you ever follow in the footsteps of either parent? No, though I have worked with and for my father. <br /><br />That Man followed in his father's footsteps. For years people asked him if he was FIL's son. Now, FIL gets asked if he's That Man's father :) Love how the tables have turned.Raelyn Barclayhttp://raelynbarclay.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-60282401526291119682012-06-05T14:47:03.829-05:002012-06-05T14:47:03.829-05:00Angela: My only regret is that once you know how t...Angela: My only regret is that once you know how the game is played, you're too old to have fun at it. :)<br /><br />Mike: Since you're a few years older than me, I'm assuming you speak from experience?<br /><br />Nadja: I think parents have an extra chance at accomplishment just by raising their children to be fine upstanding adults.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-29731068568972019372012-06-05T12:37:59.640-05:002012-06-05T12:37:59.640-05:00How true! My life has taken so many twists and tu...How true! My life has taken so many twists and turns, things I never expected. But it's been an adventure I wouldn't dream to change. <br /><br />Hmmm. Something I still want to do but haven't as of yet? <br />I can't say. Right now, I'm where I want to be. I'm writing romance novels, branching out into sub-genres and exploring with glee, teaching on the subject of the Jewishness of Jesus and the Bible, mothering grown daughters and managing three sons, and just plain enjoying this season of life. I'm sure the bug will bite me at some point, but for now, I'm content. Ha!Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-84838929860049323822012-06-05T11:23:51.795-05:002012-06-05T11:23:51.795-05:00Maria, the biggest adventure is yet to come!Maria, the biggest adventure is yet to come!Mike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-28451379607576397742012-06-05T10:37:56.066-05:002012-06-05T10:37:56.066-05:00I can't tell you how many do overs I wish I co...I can't tell you how many do overs I wish I could take. But I'm grateful at least that I learned stuff from being derailed so often. And you're right, where one door closes another opens. Life is funny that way.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-2446159284929980582012-06-05T06:48:22.002-05:002012-06-05T06:48:22.002-05:00Jimmy: I often wondered what it would feel like to...Jimmy: I often wondered what it would feel like to accomplish that ONE thing that would make me feel fulfilled. I'm afraid there's too much Don Quixote in me. Congrats on reaching your dreams!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-15361933696245705552012-06-04T21:02:00.391-05:002012-06-04T21:02:00.391-05:00You know, Maria, my dear friend, my list has nothi...You know, Maria, my dear friend, my list has nothing on it. Oh sure, we'd like to go to Europe and Washington D.C., But since having my debut novel published, there is no other pressing life-changing thing that I need.<br />I spent my teenage years up to age 38 or so, dreaming that I could be a published author. I had give up hope that it would ever happen...until I decided to sweep regret out of the way and give it one last chance. I should have another book published this year, and I just finished the rough draft on a third book, but even if I never publish another thing, I could still go to my just reward without regret.<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-58917082713193834612012-06-04T20:50:14.831-05:002012-06-04T20:50:14.831-05:00Shelley: I don't know. It would have to be wit...Shelley: I don't know. It would have to be with adults who REALLY want to learn. I'm a rather exacting teacher.<br /><br />LG: I've always felt this too. Things happen when they should, and not before.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-19583128803317858362012-06-04T18:18:01.471-05:002012-06-04T18:18:01.471-05:00Boring answer, but I'm still hoping to get pub...Boring answer, but I'm still hoping to get published some day. I've had a lot of jobs, but writing was always the one constant humming quietly in the background. If I were to do things over, I'd have concentrated harder on learning the craft of writing when I was younger. I was much too passive about it, but then again I tend to believe things happen the way they are supposed to for the most part. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-54432314211803115282012-06-04T16:03:53.384-05:002012-06-04T16:03:53.384-05:00Maria,
I think you'd make an awesome teacher....Maria,<br /><br />I think you'd make an awesome teacher. I think your workshops would be great :)<br /><br />My mother was a teacher while my father is a farmer. I applied for teacher's college at one stage but they rejected me. In hindsight that was the best thing ever. I doubt I would have managed to travel as much if I'd become a teacher.<br /><br />If I had my time over I'd probably go into the travel industry. I think I'm good at it! As for future goals, I want to stay as active as possible and enjoy each day to come. Simple stuff.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-62535753451496330512012-06-04T14:33:16.197-05:002012-06-04T14:33:16.197-05:00Angela: Your mother's story fascinates me. The...Angela: Your mother's story fascinates me. There are so many unsung heroes in our world. I get a little ticked off when people of negligible talent or honor get the accolades and attention while real people with real accomplishments go unnoticed. I would've loved to have met your mother.<br /><br />Linda: Now this surprises me. I would've thought you'd have been someone with a mile long list.<br /><br />Jayne: I hear ya! But then I cheer myself up knowing that I may have accomplished something more slowly than others, but at least I do it well.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-67063630814043781202012-06-04T14:24:12.775-05:002012-06-04T14:24:12.775-05:00Barbara: I'm still toying with the idea of doi...Barbara: I'm still toying with the idea of doing a writing retreat. A friend of mine is going to one for a week. I was surprised how much they charged for a week's stay--just to write with other people.<br /><br />Melissa: It seems the thing we loved doing most is often times the thing we put off until last. I would've become an archeologist (while all my body parts were still functioning).Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-42512594013228824962012-06-04T14:20:19.899-05:002012-06-04T14:20:19.899-05:00Rula: I've often wondered if dentists are afra...Rula: I've often wondered if dentists are afraid of seeing the dentist. Yours is as close to an answer as I'll ever get. <br /><br />Julie: I blame my list making to an obsessive-compulsive gene. Hubby is my exact opposite. He never made lists, yet he turned out okay too. :)<br /><br />Sarah: I regret not having grandchildren--but I'm told first I had to have children first and that seemed like too much work. ;-)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-81727816397473376462012-06-04T13:54:00.072-05:002012-06-04T13:54:00.072-05:00Oh - author, author, author! In a way there is so ...Oh - author, author, author! In a way there is so much I've yet to achieve, that I want to accomplish, and it frightens me how slow I am being when the world turns so quickly.<br /><br />As for my folks - no - I haven't followed in their professions. I was always the creative one, a bit of a cuckoo in the nest. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-53591333267969629802012-06-04T13:46:53.197-05:002012-06-04T13:46:53.197-05:00Hmmm. I don't think I ever made a list but the...Hmmm. I don't think I ever made a list but there are a few things that were always floating out there. I wanted to learn to ride. I mean ride well, not just sit on a horse and hang on. Never did that. No interest in skydiving but a hot air balloon would be cool. My career path sort of just happened and I went along for the ride.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-6134196057297821742012-06-04T13:19:37.056-05:002012-06-04T13:19:37.056-05:00I could see you running a half-day workshop, once ...I could see you running a half-day workshop, once a month, for the frugal life. People coming to see you for hands-on training of ways to life frugal yet be happy in all their frugality.<br /><br />As for myself, my mother, rest her soul, often told me she wanted better for me than she'd accomplished herself. I know our lives weren't anyting to write about in Vogue, but she managed to somehow raise three kids, by herslef, worked hard where others worked the system, enstilled work ethics that have stayed with me, and I hope to pass on as well. Her job wasn't Hollywood, but she seemed to like working for her bank. Because I was so set on doing what I could to have her set for life, I can honestly say I would have taken a different path if she'd remained alive. Not sure if I'd be happier or not, but I hoped to be a beast in the business world. Now, I'm more focused on my creativity and pray that my writing will lead to something more positive in my future.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-41548085196241607872012-06-04T10:57:57.042-05:002012-06-04T10:57:57.042-05:00I thought I'd get married early. I didn't ...I thought I'd get married early. I didn't until I was 30. A Do Over would be to get more serious about my writing sooner. I was young when I decided to write a romance and preferred having my own real life romances and just tinkered with the writing for years. As soon as I got serious, everything fell together.<br /><br />And except for marrying and becoming a parent, I haven't followed in my parents footsteps.Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.com