Comments on: How We Spend Our Days: Darrelyn Saloom

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[…] then has left 276 more comments. Hugs, my friend. Darrelyn also wrote one of the essays in the How We Spend Our Days series, in case you missed that. But here are her first words at Catching Days, back on that July […]

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:30:02 +0000

In reply to Jodi Paloni.

Too funny, Jodi. No, I brew tea in the morning. My husband is the coffee drinker, and he makes his own. Now that our children are grown, he mucks the stalls, does his own laundry, and helps with the cooking. For those reasons, I’ll give him a pass on not serving me tea in bed. It does sound nice though.

I’m so glad you enjoyed the piece. And ever happier you left a comment. I always love hearing from you.

By: Jodi Paloni

Jodi Paloni — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:23:41 +0000

Coming to this a bit late this month and so glad I chose today to read it, when I need a reminder to go easy on myself when caring for others takes over time at the keyboard. At first, thought my favorite line would be this: “I’ve studied writer-warrior handbooks to inspire a habitual work routine, but they’ve yet to recruit me. Every time I try to march to their beat, I step on my toes.” But I realized I was already hooked into favorites with your depiction of the world of animals that surround you, so I knew that your kind of boot camp had to do with the world outside of yourself, and that world led you back to the page. The post itself is a stunning piece of lyrical prose, both active and poetic. I am going back to read it again. There is just one thing, though, do you make your own cup of coffee in the morning? Because it’s a toss up for me now whether I’d rather have the husband that brews or mucks while I’m still in my PJs. (wink)

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:20:10 +0000

In reply to Carolyn. You're welcome, Carolyn.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:25:00 +0000

A comforting story to me. Thanks for sharing your day.

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:56:11 +0000

In reply to Pamela Cooper.

Mama doesn’t drink wine. And I’ve been longing for a glass for eight days (yes, I’m counting). The last I had was with you after the book festival. Yikes! That was nine days ago. We have some catching up to do.

Happy to spark a memory of a “silly afternoon toast” with your mother. Love that you exchanged winks.

By: Pamela Cooper

Pamela Cooper — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:08:10 +0000

I loved reading your post and catching a glimpse of how a typical day unfolds for you, which is anything but typical. I’m also delighted to know someone else wakes up by “alarm pet.” If you ask me, it’s the best way to start the day even though these particular alarms can’t be reset to accommodate time changes. I actually think this is a good thing and the lack of that feature helps keep one in practice and ready for the unexpected. Writers need to be flexible. Especially those who play multiple roles that require more of us at different times. “Writers are always composing in their heads anyway.” So true. Your words have filled my heart with longing for my own mother toward the end of her life when we were still able to clink our wine glasses together and wink at each other like we always did over a glass of wine. If I could have one more silly afternoon toast with my mother I wouldn’t even complain about sitting through her favorite television show, “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.” Thank you for reminding me of those sweet memories. And for reminding us all that the writing will be there when the dance is over.

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:52:12 +0000

In reply to Edie Fiske. Hey, Edie. I remember, and I'm thrilled to hear from you. It's so nice to know you can meet someone in an airport and not lose touch. Glad you enjoyed the piece. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

By: Darrelyn Saloom

Darrelyn Saloom — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:46:50 +0000

In reply to Cindy Bullion. Thanks, Cindy. So glad you enjoyed. Loved the pictures of your trip with Liam. Hope to see you soon. xoxo

By: Edie Fiske

Edie Fiske — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:58:05 +0000

Darrelyn,

I know it is not chance that we met on a plane months ago. I am inspired and soothed by your words. You and your mother are in my thoughts. Take care!