tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post3452610559674494574..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: ALONE TIMELoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-30432204731308746002008-08-29T09:31:00.000-04:002008-08-29T09:31:00.000-04:00It's funny you should post this, because I'm comin...It's funny you should post this, because I'm coming to it from the other direction.<BR/><BR/>Today I blogged about the fact that for the first time in 7 years, Husband and I both have weekends off.<BR/><BR/>Used to be he'd be working when I was off, and vice versa. <BR/><BR/>I can be incredibly productive in my alone time, but it really palls. More often than not I'd end up feeling down. <BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to lie-ins together, breakfast together, doing chores and household projects together. Just being together in ways many couples take for granted.<BR/><BR/>I feel so lucky!<BR/><BR/>Of course, then I'm going to have to start defending my writing time, and seeking time alone, but until that comes, I'm happy to enjoy being really, really domesticated.Anna Louise Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069551559749215187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28002337798031232212008-08-29T06:45:00.000-04:002008-08-29T06:45:00.000-04:00Kestrel, congrats on nabbing the Golden Rooster! H...Kestrel, congrats on nabbing the Golden Rooster! Have fun and don't let him ruin your alone hours.<BR/><BR/>When alone, I love to listen to music and, best of all, have movie marathons. I grew up in a large family and don't do "alone" very well. I love the thought of it, but the reality can become a bit...dull. I enjoy the energy and company of others - on my terms. <BR/><BR/>I like to take myself out to movies. The first time I did that I was 20 and went to the first showing of the day of "The Color Purple". I was pregnant and hormonal and completely ALONE in the movie theater. I cried my eyes out! I watched the movie again in recent months and felt...not a tenth of the emotion I did then. I think all that aloneness (and the hormones, of course) make the experience something special. <BR/><BR/>I love being alone. But always and ever in moderation. *g*Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-38065651758500626802008-08-28T21:53:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:53:00.000-04:00Hey Louisa!Those dogs and cats do know our habits,...Hey Louisa!<BR/><BR/>Those dogs and cats do know our habits, don't they? In fact they keep the alone time from being too lonely.Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-15644621540010998222008-08-28T21:48:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:48:00.000-04:00Congrats on the GR, Kestrel! Have fun with him and...Congrats on the GR, Kestrel! Have fun with him and keep an eye on him. He's a wascally fella!<BR/><BR/>Like Joan, I live alone so I have as much or as little alone time as I want most of the time. So many people ask me if I get scared or lonely out here in the middle of nowhere. Actually, no. That is part of the reason I MOVED out to the middle of nowhere. So I could be alone when I want to be alone. I am perfectly safe and do not get lonely as I share this five acres with nine rescued dogs in runs outside and three small dogs and four cats in the house. How could I get lonely??<BR/><BR/>Then I have all of my buddies online, my CPs, my local writers' group. I work in such a crowded noisy environment that the peace and quiet I find out here is the only thing that keeps me sane. <BR/><BR/>My previous career was a real adrenaline rush, constant movement, deadlines, rehearsals wide open living. I loved every minute of it. BUT, I love what I do now just as much. I was an opera singer. I AM a writer.<BR/><BR/>I sit on my porch early in the mornings on my days off and sip some earl gray and just drink in the beauty and simplicity that is my home. <BR/><BR/>And my dogs also know that if I don't get dressed we are hanging out at the house while Mom writes and there IS a nap in our future!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76354400938703261912008-08-28T21:43:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:43:00.000-04:00Oooo Terry, a massage after the poke and prod appo...Oooo Terry, a massage after the poke and prod appointment would almost make it worth it, wouldn't it?Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-38631605789135159762008-08-28T21:42:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:42:00.000-04:00Hehe Jo, today I was showering and all of a sudden...Hehe Jo, today I was showering and all of a sudden a little black nose poked around the shower curtain...I guess Rocky the wonder dog was wondering where I was!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-78949792884731862012008-08-28T21:37:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:37:00.000-04:00Hey Denise, glad the trip was a good one! I'd love...Hey Denise, glad the trip was a good one! I'd love to travel up that way...maybe take a cruise some day.Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5567254094929742322008-08-28T21:31:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:31:00.000-04:00Hey Dina...seems like I'm spending more time on th...Hey Dina...seems like I'm spending more time on the computer, but then I'm trying to get my page count up while hubby is gone...which will force me to write the next sex scene in the erotica....poor me!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18761530418054881742008-08-28T21:30:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:30:00.000-04:00Hey limecello!! Seems to be a concensus among the ...Hey limecello!! Seems to be a concensus among the Banditas and our BBs that we like to walk around naked or in our underwear when we're home!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88077919346267405282008-08-28T21:14:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:14:00.000-04:00Denise,It was fantastic meeting you in SF! We didn...Denise,<BR/><BR/>It was fantastic meeting you in SF! We didn't get to "hang out" much but I'm thinking we'd would have had fun!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6316987729989380262008-08-28T21:13:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:13:00.000-04:00Suzanne, if you meant "Terry" when you asked "Terr...Suzanne, if you meant "Terry" when you asked "Terri" your question:<BR/>DH has to work on a research project out of town. He's leaving tomorrow AM early, back Sunday evening sometime.<BR/><BR/>I've got a JA Jance to finish, then a couple of JD Robbs, a Lee Child, a Lawrence Block, and I HAVE to make more headway on my manuscript -- I've been dealing with a trip to the dentist plus countless customer service issues (anyone who keeps up with my blog will know what they are), plus I have the annual "poke and prod" appointment tomorrow with my friendly gyn, but I also scheduled a massage as a treat.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66783873345327481582008-08-28T20:16:00.000-04:002008-08-28T20:16:00.000-04:00Welcome back, Denise! We missed you in Melbourne!Welcome back, Denise! We missed you in Melbourne!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66980919571792878532008-08-28T19:34:00.000-04:002008-08-28T19:34:00.000-04:00Yes, Suz, with 7 children I probably appreciate al...Yes, Suz, with 7 children I probably appreciate alone time more than most people. There was a whole decade when I couldn't potty in peace LOL.<BR/><BR/>Denise, weldome back! You are in for a treat if you've just discovered West Wing. Aaron Sorkin is a God, I tell you. Those early seasons are the best. Have fun!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8011486345214843552008-08-28T19:08:00.000-04:002008-08-28T19:08:00.000-04:00Hey Banditas! I'm finally back home after weeks of...Hey Banditas! I'm finally back home after weeks of travel in British Columbia and Alaska. Gosh, it was hard, but someone has to do it. *g* Was fabulous to meet you all in San Francisco and thanks for making me so welcome in the Lair.<BR/><BR/>I love my time alone, but I know I'd hate to live alone or spend too much time without human contact. I'm a shocking extrovert, I am. But the moment I had kids, I got desperate for time to just be ME - and not someone's mother. I used to stay up late once they were in bed, even though I was sooo tired, just for the peace.<BR/><BR/>These days, I still love time to hang out. Puss keeps me company and I get to use the WHOLE of the bed! I especially like sleeping slap bang in the middle. <BR/><BR/>Then there's catching up with the West Wing. What can I say? I'm hopeless. I've only just discovered it and I'm enthralled.Denise Rossettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653815118432394482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29782084468596222542008-08-28T18:59:00.000-04:002008-08-28T18:59:00.000-04:00My alone time is spent on the computer, oh wait, t...My alone time is spent on the computer, oh wait, that's everyday anyway, lol.<BR/><BR/>I read when I can when I'm alone and go to movies too. I live alone, so technically I always have some alone time. :)Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60553090323238036152008-08-28T18:26:00.000-04:002008-08-28T18:26:00.000-04:00Suzanne, I love being home alone! It doesn't happe...Suzanne, I love being home alone! It doesn't happen *too* often -and it's just nice to have quiet and no people there making demands on your time. Of course will cellphones and such time gets disrupted a lot.<BR/>Hehe - and to be juvenile - this post made me think of something some friends said in college. One was really excited her roommates were gone for the weekend, and another said "now you get to walk around naked!"limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331447498798826649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84662180013744307052008-08-28T18:02:00.000-04:002008-08-28T18:02:00.000-04:00OMG Gillian...YES! I absoloutely have to know how ...OMG Gillian...YES! I absoloutely have to know how they writers of NCIS are gonna fix the problem they made for the team at the end of this season!!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76471153995660580662008-08-28T18:01:00.000-04:002008-08-28T18:01:00.000-04:00Oooooooo Helen, I've been wanting to get Susan Eno...Oooooooo Helen, I've been wanting to get Susan Enoch's Before the Scandal. But looking at the TBR pile I don't dare buy anymore until I read at least a week's worth! (that would be 7 books). And enjoy Christine's new one! I hear it's fabulous...(maybe that could be my excuse for going to the bookstore tonight?)Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47181813709796785012008-08-28T17:58:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:58:00.000-04:00OMG Beth...having the DH home fulltime...drives me...OMG Beth...having the DH home fulltime...drives me nuts! How are you managing to survive it? And get books written?Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70342967348460715562008-08-28T17:56:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:56:00.000-04:00Hey Anna! I know you've got to be exhausted with t...Hey Anna! I know you've got to be exhausted with two major conferences and all the travel involved in one month's time! Even at conference I find I need to find a spot to just sit and be me...usually involving an hour or two in the hotel room. Talk about togetherness!!<BR/><BR/>(Now get in the cave and finish that book!)Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43724621335034530982008-08-28T17:55:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:55:00.000-04:00LOL Natalie, my son used to say I was older than d...LOL Natalie, my son used to say I was older than dirt...of course that prompted the question "How old is dirt" which he'd reply..."Younger than you!"<BR/><BR/>You know, if God asked mother of young kids which they'd rather have, a million dollars or 3 hours each week of alone time, I think he'd get some interesting answers!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60804025460029320842008-08-28T17:52:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:52:00.000-04:00Hey Jane! Wow, I'm finding lots of NCIS fans here....Hey Jane! Wow, I'm finding lots of NCIS fans here...Okay, I have a confession, I've had a crush on Mark Harmon since.........(dating myself)...since he played college football!<BR/><BR/>And his role as Jethro...okay, that's a very horrible name....well the man is very, very easy on the eyes, isn't he?Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-79338281869583507422008-08-28T17:50:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:50:00.000-04:00Gannon, that's when alone time is the best...when ...Gannon, that's when alone time is the best...when you really need it to regroup yourself. After a few days, then I'm ready to be back among the family, the hubby, heck even the girls at work!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22569477513083346152008-08-28T17:41:00.000-04:002008-08-28T17:41:00.000-04:00Ummm...a-VA-tar is gorgeous...I can't type with Ch...Ummm...a-VA-tar is gorgeous...I can't type with Cheez-It dust all over my fingers (the new Duoz flavor, yum!)Gillian Laynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772849187702478349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72731822059049975352008-08-28T17:40:00.001-04:002008-08-28T17:40:00.001-04:00Kestrel, that avar is gorgeous!:)Kestrel, that avar is gorgeous!:)Gillian Laynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772849187702478349noreply@blogger.com