tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post1221069312280714775..comments2023-12-31T20:43:08.499-05:00Comments on THE STILETTO GANG: What Makes a Friend?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-90283132443737104792015-01-18T23:03:46.889-05:002015-01-18T23:03:46.889-05:00Aw, Hank, you're the best! You are definitely ...Aw, Hank, you're the best! You are definitely one of those friends made online, then met at conferences, who's become a dear heart friend. But then, everyone loves you. xoxoxoLinda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-35262414190168043662015-01-18T22:25:20.802-05:002015-01-18T22:25:20.802-05:00Oh, you are wonderful..xoxoOh, you are wonderful..xoxoHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-72251907880341262302015-01-18T16:22:19.349-05:002015-01-18T16:22:19.349-05:00Thank you, Faith. You yourself have inspired a lot...Thank you, Faith. You yourself have inspired a lot of us as you have faced your own battles with such humor and courage. Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-85856811181701241292015-01-18T16:19:55.574-05:002015-01-18T16:19:55.574-05:00Gaylin, I think that's why the internet works ...Gaylin, I think that's why the internet works so well for writers. We spend our days--certainly our writing time--alone, and a quick pop over to Facebook or Twitter is similar to the water-cooler gatherings offices used to have. Online communities are preferred by introverts often, as well, because they can control them so easily, and if the interaction gets to intense or feels too intrusive, they can disconnect for a while. That's not so easy to do in person at a party or something similar and is one reason why introverts dislike them. I'm glad you've found the right balance to honor your own needs.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-54134717417424372492015-01-17T23:56:18.521-05:002015-01-17T23:56:18.521-05:00I keep touch with my writing group and other write...I keep touch with my writing group and other writers online. And I've reconnected with my cousins online. For really personal dilemmas, I prefer in person or on the telephone. And I have been inspired by following you online, Linda<br />Faith Wyliehttp://www.flwylie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-34487586334610808912015-01-17T23:07:30.691-05:002015-01-17T23:07:30.691-05:00As I have gotten older, I have become less social,...As I have gotten older, I have become less social, more in need of quiet, alone time. The internet gives me a way to stay in touch with the larger world while honouring my own needs. I know that there has been many a times when online friends have given me the support and care that I need, often much faster than I could have ever gotten that care if I had been seeking it in person.<br />The world has changed a lot in the last couple of decades, the friends I have online are a good change.Gaylinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904849415778217430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-464364691947237332015-01-16T23:58:43.267-05:002015-01-16T23:58:43.267-05:00Thanks, Kaye. I think you may have something there...Thanks, Kaye. I think you may have something there, Kaye. As writers, we're on the computer all the time and often online to research and promote our work. So we're bound to meet people there and make friends.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-84168168002678875062015-01-16T21:38:00.581-05:002015-01-16T21:38:00.581-05:00I have tons of online writer friends, dear friends...I have tons of online writer friends, dear friends, whom I've met once or twice, some of them never. But we're in contact almost daily. I think being a writer makes this more probable since we're scarce on the ground, but thick in certain cyber areas. Great post.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-20729220137660704472015-01-16T20:51:10.098-05:002015-01-16T20:51:10.098-05:00I just want to hug you. <3I just want to hug you. <3Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-39319173967366359942015-01-16T18:00:20.181-05:002015-01-16T18:00:20.181-05:00Thanks, Georgia! I know people who live solitary l...Thanks, Georgia! I know people who live solitary lives for other reasons for whom the internet is a lifeline, as well. I also know writers, like Hank Phillippi Ryan, who are always touring, plus have a day job with other people, and still make close friends online.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-5488398412881009662015-01-16T17:56:32.746-05:002015-01-16T17:56:32.746-05:00Beautiful thoughts, Linda. Very true for those in ...Beautiful thoughts, Linda. Very true for those in the writer world of solitary make believe.Georgia Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385201859016332797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-3070480841062517152015-01-16T17:49:25.958-05:002015-01-16T17:49:25.958-05:00Mary, it was the best phrase I could come up with....Mary, it was the best phrase I could come up with. I'm so glad you've had your heart friends to help you. I know I consider you a friend I've made online, though we've never met yet.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-89947349677507867702015-01-16T17:47:45.312-05:002015-01-16T17:47:45.312-05:00Thank you, Pam. I think most of us who are active ...Thank you, Pam. I think most of us who are active online have close friends that way.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-32657029666477835702015-01-16T12:25:16.216-05:002015-01-16T12:25:16.216-05:00"Heart friends" is a perfect description..."Heart friends" is a perfect description, and I agree with you about the importance of these relationships. A mutual friend has helped me through dark spots, as have others, and celebrating the love and laughter makes good times better. Hugs! <3Mary Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952344253284240716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-49402297074734828272015-01-16T09:55:23.154-05:002015-01-16T09:55:23.154-05:00Wonderful blog today. I can really relate . . .Wonderful blog today. I can really relate . . .Pam Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361765113269028526noreply@blogger.com