tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post1481731239570078175..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Guest -Loucinda McGaryKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-41857764367188937042008-10-08T01:59:00.000-05:002008-10-08T01:59:00.000-05:00CONTEST WINNER !!!!Lily, you've won.Please email y...CONTEST WINNER !!!!<BR/><BR/>Lily, you've won.<BR/><BR/>Please email your snail mail info to : BelleBooks @ Bellebooks.com<BR/><BR/>No spaces. Thanks and Congrats!Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-52753809816899951242008-10-05T00:00:00.000-05:002008-10-05T00:00:00.000-05:00one of the greatest changes was moving to another ...one of the greatest changes was moving to another province upon being kicked out by my then husband; very little money, an old car that was too expensive to fix anymore and had been too costly to quit fixing. I was far enough away from my family and yet could see them whenever I wasn't working at 2-3 part time jobs. I am a better person for it.robynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-84858874972982979932008-10-04T13:42:00.000-05:002008-10-04T13:42:00.000-05:00I'm certain that my biggest change came about when...I'm certain that my biggest change came about when I became a mother at the age of 17. Motherhood definitely changes your life and the direction that it will ultimately take.<BR/><BR/>DeidreAsylumgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151175850879791362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-40877297684068212692008-10-04T09:04:00.000-05:002008-10-04T09:04:00.000-05:00Hi Loucinda,I see that a lot of fellow writers hav...Hi Loucinda,<BR/><BR/>I see that a lot of fellow writers have commented on your book.<BR/>Well their commetnts are probably a lot better than any that I could make !<BR/><BR/>So congrats on your first and lets have lots more.<BR/><BR/>All the best Carolbuddythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947015243406321163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-33605845325438391362008-10-03T12:41:00.000-05:002008-10-03T12:41:00.000-05:00Changes: When I got acceepted into med school 4 ye...Changes: When I got acceepted into med school 4 years ago. It really changed my life and made a much more mature person.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245892606482774038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-39019990638298818602008-10-03T12:37:00.000-05:002008-10-03T12:37:00.000-05:00I forgot to answer the question... I have not had ...I forgot to answer the question... I have not had a memorable change yet, though now that I am thinking, this year I will be graduating from college and that will bring change!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127290110025040083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-45293580370689520612008-10-03T12:35:00.000-05:002008-10-03T12:35:00.000-05:00Hi,Thanks for blogging with us and congrats on you...Hi,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for blogging with us and congrats on your debut novel! Must be great to see your name on the shelves :-)Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127290110025040083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-68168885959090581742008-10-03T01:03:00.000-05:002008-10-03T01:03:00.000-05:00Hey Dina!This is a fun blog too! Great to "see" yo...Hey Dina!<BR/>This is a fun blog too! Great to "see" you here!<BR/><BR/>Same to you Jane and you too Arkiern.<BR/><BR/>I really appreciate all of you coming out and supporting me and my book. And BIG THANX to Deb, Helen, Lois, Michele, Cindy, Betina, and the other great authors for letting me ride along with them today!<BR/><BR/>ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-26385849380728494902008-10-02T22:46:00.000-05:002008-10-02T22:46:00.000-05:00Hi AC,Sorry, I'm late to the party. Congrats on t...Hi AC,<BR/>Sorry, I'm late to the party. Congrats on the release. I think the biggest and most memorable so far was transitioning from college graduate to becoming a full time worker. Entering the workforce for the first time as is a pretty scare task.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-58712737119416357552008-10-02T18:34:00.000-05:002008-10-02T18:34:00.000-05:00I see you're at another of my fav sites AC.Congrat...I see you're at another of my fav sites AC.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your book.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85349651493742245522008-10-02T18:11:00.000-05:002008-10-02T18:11:00.000-05:00I think getting my bachelor's degree in nursing wa...I think getting my bachelor's degree in nursing was a really memorable event in my life. It marked the beginning of when I could get a job that paid well enough to support my son and I without needing family help or having to work lots of overtime.ArkieRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640421826517978121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-49497099040878705092008-10-02T18:02:00.000-05:002008-10-02T18:02:00.000-05:00Robin,I admire your courage to go back to school! ...Robin,<BR/>I admire your courage to go back to school! I know that if I hadn't finished my degree when I did, I probably never would have. Once you lose that momentum and leave the "educational" mentality, that would be a hard transition to go back.<BR/><BR/>Also, don't you love people who think writing a novel is just a matter of sitting down and typing out words?!?! Ignorance is indeed bliss in their cases. :-)Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-54984139332596882982008-10-02T17:55:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:55:00.000-05:00Malena, my Casa Sister!Thanx for mentioning the se...Malena, my Casa Sister!<BR/><BR/>Thanx for mentioning the season changes. I know you live in an area that experiences all 4 seasons. We don't have anything that dramatic here in Nor Cal, but I do love the beautiful fall colors, even if it is very short lived and the leaves clog all the storm drains.Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-7193065956847166022008-10-02T17:46:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:46:00.000-05:00Estella,Congrats on those wonderful changes. I LUR...Estella,<BR/>Congrats on those wonderful changes. I LURVE "retirement" and highly recommend it!<BR/><BR/>LOL Deb on not knowing the date. I think the only reason I know my own name lately is because people keep yelling it at me. ;-)Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-69354751301335525102008-10-02T17:43:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:43:00.000-05:00Sean and Anna,Thanx for sharing your inspiring sto...Sean and Anna,<BR/>Thanx for sharing your inspiring story! I tutored when I was in college (about a hundred years ago) and enjoyed the one-on-one. Student teaching... not so much! But I think I was too close in age to the high school students I was teaching.<BR/><BR/>I admire you for taking on the tough challenge of going back to school! I'm sure you can do it.Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-7624047932990890252008-10-02T17:32:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:32:00.000-05:00Maureen, GOOD FOR YOU on using that treadmill! Eve...Maureen, GOOD FOR YOU on using that treadmill! Every morning I look at my exercise bike and think, "tomorrow." OOPS!<BR/><BR/>HUGS Helen!<BR/>I can't tell you how much your support means to me. And I'm still hoping that one of your new grandbabies will be born on my birthday!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-80335847668316547432008-10-02T17:15:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:15:00.000-05:00Congratulations! I just read an excerpt of The Wi...Congratulations! I just read an excerpt of The Wild Sight and immediately put it on my Amazon wishlist. Look forward to reading it. <BR/><BR/>Changes: When got married and became co-owner of my new husband's business. When I had my first and only son at age 39 and decided to be a stay at home mom. Big change when we decided to home school. Another big change at age 48 to go back to college finish my bachelor's degree. Big change and challenge - taking on trying to write a novel last year and enjoying it. <BR/><BR/>Life is ever changing and I'm enjoying every moment. Enjoy your moment in the sun!<BR/><BR/>Robin of mytwoblessingsRobin Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765229264945106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-57249439513227217252008-10-02T17:12:00.000-05:002008-10-02T17:12:00.000-05:00Afternoon Everyone!Catslady, WOW! Waiting 15 years...Afternoon Everyone!<BR/><BR/>Catslady, WOW! Waiting 15 years and then having children must have been an extreme change. <BR/><BR/>Betina, losing a spouse is such a HORRIFIC change. Kudos to you for hanging in there and overcoming it.<BR/><BR/>Lois is sooo right. Sometimes we have to change whether we want to or not. Definitely the case with losing loved ones. :-(Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-10838217273269110102008-10-02T16:24:00.000-05:002008-10-02T16:24:00.000-05:00Congrats, Loucinda! I'm really a change addict. If...Congrats, Loucinda! <BR/>I'm really a change addict. If it doesn't happen to me, I make it happen! My favorite though is the change in seasons. I get to drag out new home decor, new recipes and have seasonal themed parties. The next three months are my favorite by far!Malena Lotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989944242640005848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-32540279025192365382008-10-02T16:12:00.000-05:002008-10-02T16:12:00.000-05:00Congrats, Loucinda!Changes in my life were marriag...Congrats, Loucinda!<BR/>Changes in my life were marriage, motherhood, being a grandmother and retirement.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-35073909249433614872008-10-02T15:29:00.000-05:002008-10-02T15:29:00.000-05:00Anna! How great that a volunteer position may be ...Anna! How great that a volunteer position may be leading you to an understanding of what is fulfilling and worth the time it takes to get a degree!<BR/><BR/>Loucinda- I'm so sorry I screwed up the blog. When I didn't find it this morning, I thought I'd gone nuts. Then I posted it again and it still didn't show up. That's when I realized that I needed to go change the darned date! Duh.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-67945356929818015522008-10-02T15:14:00.000-05:002008-10-02T15:14:00.000-05:00Being in the military means that change is almost ...Being in the military means that change is almost the norm, but I have had some wow changes that caused a total shift in direction. The most recent deals with kids- I have been a stay at home mom for a handful of years but last year I went to work at the school my kids go to. It has been challenging and fun. This year I added a bunch of volunteer time as a reading tutor for first graders. These are kids that have fallen behind, for whatever reason, and I cannot tell you how rewarding it is. I am teaching one boy his alphabet and when he gets it, his smile just warms your heart. The change- I'm thinking of finishing my degree and becoming a teacher! I've never finished because I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Helping these kids makes me feel like I am making a positive difference.<BR/><BR/>Congrats to both Cindy and Loucinda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-72062102948207748362008-10-02T14:54:00.001-05:002008-10-02T14:54:00.001-05:00Cindy I love reading anything you writeMy biggest ...Cindy I love reading anything you write<BR/>My biggest change was becoming a grandmother I absolutley love it my two little ones are so special to me it is such a different feeling from being a Mum.<BR/><BR/>Again congrats on the release and I am so glad you never gave up<BR/><BR/>Have Fun<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-22459957393825220802008-10-02T14:54:00.000-05:002008-10-02T14:54:00.000-05:00Congratulations on your new book Loucinda! I neve...Congratulations on your new book Loucinda! I never thought about it but it's true that so many changes are gradual and you don't think about them. It's like when I started using my treadmill every morning. By using it at the same time each day it became part of my daily routine and then all of a sudden I'm getting some exercise.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-68852709121138972622008-10-02T13:51:00.000-05:002008-10-02T13:51:00.000-05:00Hi Fedora!We seem to be crossing paths all over cy...Hi Fedora!<BR/>We seem to be crossing paths all over cyberspace, and it is nice to "see a familiar face!"<BR/><BR/>LOL on no backsies with the kidlets. One of my BFFs says all babies should come with a tatoo on their tush that says, WARNING! This adorable infant turns into a horrible teenager!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.com