tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post2960966272741228099..comments2024-03-14T05:57:19.066-07:00Comments on Pure and Simple: Of Hobbit Holes and CafésDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-28830858654831730172017-09-10T00:42:27.661-07:002017-09-10T00:42:27.661-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.harada57https://www.blogger.com/profile/06015023155124017905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-16041663533599987582012-10-26T19:37:12.054-07:002012-10-26T19:37:12.054-07:00Bella,good idea. If you say it works, and Natalie ...Bella,good idea. If you say it works, and Natalie says the same, I'll get out to the nearby coffee shop and spend some time with myself and my notebook. Hugs! Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-44019674696824599422012-10-19T16:19:56.255-07:002012-10-19T16:19:56.255-07:00Debra, while I was in Spain, I took to carrying my...Debra, while I was in Spain, I took to carrying my notebook to my favorite coffee shop. There, in the early morning hours, with the sound of the sea as my backdrop, I would sit outdoors, bask in the sun, and write. The waiters would smile whenever they saw me walk in and ask, "Did you bring your notebook and pen?" Sometimes I wouldn't write an entire post and instead, I'd jot down ideas for future posts. Other times I sketched what I saw or people watched. All of these served to inspire me to be more creative, to truly observe and be conscious of my surroundings. Sigh. How I miss that little beach town! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-56655926083349884942012-10-02T16:18:48.381-07:002012-10-02T16:18:48.381-07:00Jeffrey, so great to know a fellow recluse and hob...Jeffrey, so great to know a fellow recluse and hobbit-hole dweller! I love that, like Bilbo, you don’t mind a little adventure as well. Going to the airport probably does fuel the creative fire too. I can see it now, those stories floating in the air, those people coming and going. It was that way awhile back at the Luna Bean Coffee Bar. All kinds of folks meandering in from the homeless to the intelligentsia to the musician to the poet to the artist… what an eclectic place to hang out and absorb stories. I get it. Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-17375898296799603992012-10-02T06:32:43.351-07:002012-10-02T06:32:43.351-07:00Ironically enough, my friends call my house a hobb...Ironically enough, my friends call my house a hobbit hole, or a hermit cave. I'm prone to drawing all the shades closed and writing in the dark, keeping all household distractions to a minimum. The problem for me is I know the internet is right there and I tend to succumb to Siren calls. But I do get my writing done.<br /><br />What's even odder though is how much I actually enjoy going out and being with people. If it's not a coffee shop in the morning, I'll visit the airport at night. Something about the airport inspires me. A place where many people are coming and going, the air is saturated with stories from the various travellers. As I sit and write, I feel the stories floating in the air. At times they even fall upon me and I stop writing and try to digest the surroundings, taking notes. Even if it doesn't inspire what I'm writing at the time, it usually gives me a few notes for something new to write about.<br /><br />Does that even make sense?Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-59088511520487547922012-09-30T12:55:36.763-07:002012-09-30T12:55:36.763-07:00Zarnab, I knew it, that you were a lone soul. You...Zarnab, I knew it, that you were a lone soul. Your writing reflects that. Keep writing about those things that trouble or delight, as you are now doing. Thinking of you during that wedding… will you have an arranged wedding someday too? You are teaching me so much about your culture. What a fascinating subject on which to write. Hugs! <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-48605588561292253192012-09-30T12:30:29.092-07:002012-09-30T12:30:29.092-07:00Kim - Natalie and Anne, Stephen K. and Kurt V. wer...Kim - Natalie and Anne, Stephen K. and Kurt V. were among my writing mentors. I’ve never had a writing partner but have been a part of small writing groups on and off for years. Have a wonderful week. Hugs! Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-3127310770634248352012-09-30T07:10:26.271-07:002012-09-30T07:10:26.271-07:00sometimes i do write in crowd and but mostly alone...sometimes i do write in crowd and but mostly alone..i do need privacy..debra how are you dear after so long time?hope everything is ok in your life!!hugs and kiss<3..Zainab Zainabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321293570418140790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-20599401932259136762012-09-29T17:10:56.273-07:002012-09-29T17:10:56.273-07:00I LOV0000000000E this post.
And I loooooooooooove...I LOV0000000000E this post.<br /><br />And I loooooooooooove Natalie G. I've read Writing Down the Bones several times & all of her other books, too.<br /><br />I do not write in public places as Natalie suggests. I am more of a stay at home writer, more of a quiet writer..and I def. DO NOT want a partner!!<br /><br />Loooooooooooooove. xxmyinnerchick.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523772091083412278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-86662323723223014922012-09-29T16:46:49.586-07:002012-09-29T16:46:49.586-07:00Lisa, not to worry, we’ll never be at a loss for w...Lisa, not to worry, we’ll never be at a loss for words. Never. We have a wellspring of treasures hidden deep within; we just need to dig deep and excavate. Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-4644658680406435142012-09-29T11:24:46.098-07:002012-09-29T11:24:46.098-07:00I'm with you. Writing in public places hold t...I'm with you. Writing in public places hold too many distractions for me, although it may be a good source of material if I'm ever at a loss for words.Lisa Lewis Kosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929688225248699791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-91847054561334345222012-09-28T17:38:22.386-07:002012-09-28T17:38:22.386-07:00Claudine, you’re the first to mention the library....Claudine, you’re the first to mention the library. What a great place to find peace and quiet in which to write. I have two libraries close to me. I live two blocks from the college library (open to friends of the library) and the public one, just a few blocks over. Have a wonderful weekend, friend! Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-32339597600742671942012-09-28T17:34:27.668-07:002012-09-28T17:34:27.668-07:00Irene, late night is ideal, when no one is stirrin...Irene, late night is ideal, when no one is stirring (not even a mouse :-) Peace and quiet welcome in this house. Very early morning? Lord, get me up. I want to be a lark again, know what it’s like to see the rising sun, the first chorus of birds waking up the world. I’m not on social media that much at all. In fact, I’m about to join a writers’ revolution and just concentrate on the writing I really need to focus on, the memoir, etc. I’ll keep you in the loop my friend. Have a glorious weekend! <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-49777367870338057822012-09-27T07:57:21.273-07:002012-09-27T07:57:21.273-07:00I sometimes do better than expected in the library...I sometimes do better than expected in the library's cafe: bustling but not too crowded. I can't breathe well in crowded places. As long as I'm around trees, and if there's a bit of rain coming on, I can write better. Great post again, Debra! Can't wait till 'The Hobbit' is showing.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-28462015487892431242012-09-27T01:42:31.046-07:002012-09-27T01:42:31.046-07:00Hi Debra. :-) Okay, ideally, the setting for me sh...Hi Debra. :-) Okay, ideally, the setting for me should be really really quiet. Preferably late at night when everyone else has gone to sleep, or very early morning, where everyone else is still asleep. And my dogs should also be quiet. And... I need to be alone. Yes I have a lot of requirements hehe and as much as possible, I do need to be in my hobbit hole.<br /><br />But then these are not possible all the time because these days I've been sleeping early and when I wake up in the morning, everybody is already awake. And I no longer bring the laptop in my room because once it's in there, I am tempted to stay up all night on Pinterest and Tumblr. When I do have thoughts, I type and save them in my celphone.<br /><br />So the only solution for me is to quiet my mind. And the thoughts freely flow.<br /><br />Much love to you and God bless you always, Debra! <3 :-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328342211129410370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-77139527841595854302012-09-26T11:46:06.995-07:002012-09-26T11:46:06.995-07:00Dawn, thanks for the tip on being prepared for bea...Dawn, thanks for the tip on being prepared for beauty. Artist sketch books would put you in the frame of mind for capturing rare moments, sublime moments even. I have so many journals, I can’t even begin to describe them all, some lined, some unlined. Some are small enough to throw in my purse and go with me. My daughter kept a nature journal at one time, at the advice of Charlotte Mason, and every day she’d sit in the yard and capture butterflies or squirrels, cats or dogs, anything live that crossed her path. Journals will be here when the internet shuts down, when the power goes out, should an asteroid hit the earth – God forbid! Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-45025020936282510152012-09-25T22:57:48.190-07:002012-09-25T22:57:48.190-07:00I don't know if it's unique or odd or not,...I don't know if it's unique or odd or not, but I can write anywhere. It never occurred to me that others might not be able to do it, because it comes easily to me. Once I start writing, I block out the world completely, or I ride on the waves of sound, color, scents and textures in this Zen-like fashion. I use these wonderful 8 1/2 x 11 hard cover artist's sketch books that I find at Barnes & Noble stores - they have unlined, acid free paper that is just ideal for journaling. I keep one of those with me at all times so that I can capture moments when beauty visits. Beauty visits often, I find, when I'm prepared that way. :)<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />DawnieHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-39369780120380589362012-09-25T21:55:13.443-07:002012-09-25T21:55:13.443-07:00Alicia, you’re an easy one to encourage ;-) It do...Alicia, you’re an easy one to encourage ;-) It doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to tell the truth. I know you can write anywhere, anytime, just engage the kids in play and have at it. But they give you so much writing fodder. Children keep our creative juices flowing because they are so full of wonder, and it’s just contagious. Oh, a mountain cabin with a tricking stream… a dream come true. <br /> <br /><br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-48534282552477830572012-09-25T20:00:31.697-07:002012-09-25T20:00:31.697-07:00I love to write in quiet places. But a coffee shop...I love to write in quiet places. But a coffee shop would be a treat for me. Nothing like a hot cup in my hands and a warm flicker of inspiration flowing through my head. Life with five kids isn't quiet, so I'm definitely used to noise-- bring it on, I can write anywhere. Of course, my dream spot is a quiet mountain cabin with a stream trickling out the window. Maybe someday..... :) Thanks for stopping by the Overflow and encouraging me today. Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022107791689799322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-67274260230700497222012-09-25T19:56:41.467-07:002012-09-25T19:56:41.467-07:00Yep, moods shape what we write and how we write. ...Yep, moods shape what we write and how we write. Lately I’ve censored the rants though, as much as I have to say about certain issues, I tend to suppress those because, well, they don’t help others. But in the journal, yeah, ranting is fine. Songs, I’ve written my share of those too. I’m sorry to hear about your friend going away. Write more about that, it’s cathartic. Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-8949679107668748382012-09-25T19:18:14.699-07:002012-09-25T19:18:14.699-07:00I can write whenever and wherever I want, only it ...I can write whenever and wherever I want, only it comes out different. If I'm angry, I write depressive or angry stuff. If I'm happy, I write positive and inspirational stuff. I've written lyrics to multiple songs while just walking down the street after a certain events. I've written up as great blog posts and short stories while sitting in my room alone. It varies, really. I prefer being alone, by myself, though. Silence is helpful when trying to concentrate. Definitely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-38577187739600181152012-09-25T17:29:07.764-07:002012-09-25T17:29:07.764-07:00Well reporters, yeah, traveling about goes with th...Well reporters, yeah, traveling about goes with the territory. But on your knees outside a top security prison? Adventure! What press do you work for, and are you are still a reporter? On blogging… some don’t even count that as real writing because one can publish anything and everything at the press of a button. One woman recently bragged that she’d stopped editing her work. This made me cringe. <br />On novels… I can see that outer world scenes could enhance the writing by being there. Either that or your imagination has to be bold and vivid. Thanks for sharing your interesting experience, Mum. <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-30242722171347102112012-09-25T15:38:14.136-07:002012-09-25T15:38:14.136-07:00As a reporter I have written scripts everywhere - ...As a reporter I have written scripts everywhere - in cafes, in cars, most memorably perhaps on my knees outside a top security prison. I blog at my desk - because i want to be able to cut and paste links and add photos - not really because of the writing part - and as for fiction - I often start chapters on the tube - I think being out and about is great for inspiration and adding scenes that may relate to where you are or someone you see - but yes there are times I want privacy too. You can't write your whole novel on the tube. At least I don't think you can, then again.....Not a Notting Hill Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08218540838295531449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-6453984385296500732012-09-25T14:50:20.336-07:002012-09-25T14:50:20.336-07:00There is a time for everything under the sun, and ...There is a time for everything under the sun, and just being with your wife is the most sacred act of all. Because your priorities are righteous, God gives more grace. ~ Blessings Joe. Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-62760567479944873612012-09-25T13:51:47.107-07:002012-09-25T13:51:47.107-07:00Britton, I’d love to write in a scenic spot again,...Britton, I’d love to write in a scenic spot again, like the ocean or the mountains. I remember the days – years ago – when I dreamed of having a spot on earth, a remote landscape somewhere far, far from the madding crowd where I could be a full-time writer and not be bothered with trivia. My dream was to escape the rat race altogether and just look out at waves crashing on the shore, or colors sprouting on the mountains, oblivious to the world. I was such an idealist, such a dreamer. <br />I’m with you. Thoughtful pieces need peace and quiet. Absolutely. <br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.com