tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post8851185415980006427..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: Is Gratitude Relative? S.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-54295283247891059952014-03-06T16:08:01.630-05:002014-03-06T16:08:01.630-05:00I love that quote. What a powerful perspective. Th...I love that quote. What a powerful perspective. Thanks for sharing it. <br /><br />Happy reading and writing! from <a href="http://lauramarcella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines</a>Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-54879630194416232322014-03-06T09:42:34.277-05:002014-03-06T09:42:34.277-05:00Thank you so much for the lovely gift and this blo...Thank you so much for the lovely gift and this blog hop! Ooh...that quote gives me chills. Definitely going to have to borrow that one! Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284738955789123035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-8091061208547206232014-03-05T09:41:38.726-05:002014-03-05T09:41:38.726-05:00Oh my goodness, I can't even image going throu...Oh my goodness, I can't even image going through that as a parent. Wow. Yes, we must appreciate each day and all its gifts. Thanks for hosting this amazing hop so that we all remember to focus on what's important: gratitude.<br /><br />Thanks for the fun badge. I'll put it up on my blog :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-30217164983271137492014-03-05T09:38:11.696-05:002014-03-05T09:38:11.696-05:00My post is up!! Thank you, thank you for hosting t...My post is up!! Thank you, thank you for hosting this wonderful idea and I love your thoughts on it. You attract who you are, that is so true. We have to have the right attitude first, before anything else. When I have a grateful attitude, I feel like magic happens. Seriously!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-78604000077152234932014-03-05T07:34:46.300-05:002014-03-05T07:34:46.300-05:00Love the idea for this hop. A pity I didn't kn...Love the idea for this hop. A pity I didn't know about it sooner, otherwise I would have certainly participated. Have a lovely week.Vanessa Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953359344425030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-10232053085142953582014-03-05T03:25:53.306-05:002014-03-05T03:25:53.306-05:00Great blog hop. Gratitude is indeed underrated. Sa...Great blog hop. Gratitude is indeed underrated. Sad about your friend's young son. <br /><br />NasRomance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-83144339410975152082014-03-04T21:28:31.890-05:002014-03-04T21:28:31.890-05:00What a wonderful idea to host this blog hop! We AL...What a wonderful idea to host this blog hop! We ALL need to be reminded to have a little more gratitude in our lives. I have loved "meeting" you in this writing/blogger world, and I'm grateful for YOU. For your kind encouragement and kindred spirit. <br /><br />Thank you for the beautiful badge. I have it proudly displayed on my blog!! :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-15482932650918833722014-03-04T13:06:04.903-05:002014-03-04T13:06:04.903-05:00Gratitude is so important in our lives. We should...Gratitude is so important in our lives. We should definitely acknowledge the wonderful people and blessings we have. Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-4128727414847460312014-03-04T06:41:39.502-05:002014-03-04T06:41:39.502-05:00Great idea! We definitely need more gratitude in l...Great idea! We definitely need more gratitude in life. I've been trying to make that my motto for the year of 2014.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-87757121042974291882014-03-03T20:00:14.949-05:002014-03-03T20:00:14.949-05:00Thank you for sharing it! Hope it helps some folks...Thank you for sharing it! Hope it helps some folks remember to focus on the positives. God knows I need that reminder daily. <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-22096582211801473252014-03-03T19:59:06.682-05:002014-03-03T19:59:06.682-05:00Love the post and the badge. I just shared it over...Love the post and the badge. I just shared it over at Facebook :-)Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-75601905360852365972014-03-03T19:54:19.971-05:002014-03-03T19:54:19.971-05:00They really did. It was so amazing. I don't th...They really did. It was so amazing. I don't think I've ever attended a funeral (especially of a younger person) and felt so much peace. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-80534375314908071722014-03-03T19:53:00.823-05:002014-03-03T19:53:00.823-05:00Okay, I know we're supposed to be all grateful...Okay, I know we're supposed to be all grateful and all but... 10TH snow day? And I thought we needed some sun. We've had a ton of snow, but they don't cancel school. Nope. They wait for the 'half-day' mark. Grrr.... <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-33378279580750476712014-03-03T19:50:40.162-05:002014-03-03T19:50:40.162-05:00Thank you for the kind words about my friend. I...Thank you for the kind words about my friend. I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older, but it seems like more and more of these tragedies are occurring. <br /><br />Aw, and I am so grateful for you, too!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-26916544141866599402014-03-03T19:49:02.189-05:002014-03-03T19:49:02.189-05:00Haha! LOVE that! I should have known you'd get...Haha! LOVE that! I should have known you'd get all clever on me. <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-88003592102746498992014-03-03T19:48:18.509-05:002014-03-03T19:48:18.509-05:00You are so right. Gratitude IS the key to more tha...You are so right. Gratitude IS the key to more than we image. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting! <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-72650159553852876332014-03-03T19:47:20.113-05:002014-03-03T19:47:20.113-05:00It always amazes me how strong our human will can ...It always amazes me how strong our human will can be when we let ourselves go. Thankful that you and your son have survived bouts with cancer. (My dad was recently diagnosed, and almost every family member of my mom's past away from it.) You truly are inspirations! Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts. <br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-30059524557231095872014-03-03T19:44:44.926-05:002014-03-03T19:44:44.926-05:00Glad you like the badge! Thank you, Beverly. Glad you like the badge! Thank you, Beverly. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-11591775941651666682014-03-03T19:44:00.059-05:002014-03-03T19:44:00.059-05:00So happy to know it put a smile on your face. (I r...So happy to know it put a smile on your face. (I really needed to hear that, today.) Thank you!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-88041752863376628072014-03-03T19:43:05.976-05:002014-03-03T19:43:05.976-05:00Oh, gosh! Glad you're okay. It's awesome y...Oh, gosh! Glad you're okay. It's awesome you've seen that experience as a new way to look at life. Good for you!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-25103377871432158182014-03-03T19:42:41.445-05:002014-03-03T19:42:41.445-05:00An enlightening post. Thank you, Sheri, for the re...An enlightening post. Thank you, Sheri, for the reminder to be thankful for what I have even when life gets tough. Love the badges. Will add them to my blogs. Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-52597379261478576122014-03-03T19:42:06.610-05:002014-03-03T19:42:06.610-05:00If we're being honest, here, I totally relate ...If we're being honest, here, I totally relate to this year thus far. Things haven't been the best in my real world, either. But you're right - focusing on positives and what can improve things is better than dwelling on what in a state of suckage. LOL<br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-22472896956036729422014-03-03T18:19:59.928-05:002014-03-03T18:19:59.928-05:00Love the badge - thank you!! :)
2014 hasn't be...Love the badge - thank you!! :)<br />2014 hasn't been an easy year so far in my real world but it's so much better to focus on what we have and can do than the other way around!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-603183243290832402014-03-03T18:08:54.567-05:002014-03-03T18:08:54.567-05:00I had a near-death experience when I was 29 years ...I had a near-death experience when I was 29 years old. Twelve years later, I try hard to not take anything for granted. Even when things don't go my way, I'm grateful for the learning opportunity to learn from my mistakes or take the "bad stuff" in stride.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-62702794671277268182014-03-03T17:24:56.385-05:002014-03-03T17:24:56.385-05:00A guy I went to high school with died yesterday of...A guy I went to high school with died yesterday of a heart attack. He was 42. I've been dreading going to get my taxes done, but I keep thinking today--I should be grateful that I'm alive to do taxes. We take so much for granted!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.com