Comments on: Strings, Strength and Soup

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:24:40 +0000

In reply to Joe Finnety. Oh Joe, those are grants worth receiving. Thank-you my darlin' Finnerty. 8-)

By: Joe Finnety

Joe Finnety — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:38:48 +0000

Let the grants begin. I grant you a long and sustained period of peaceful time in which you may write, cook, create and play music for all those you love.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:32:12 +0000

In reply to Donna.

Thanks!
Sometimes when we’re in the midst of it all, we forget to ‘step back’. In my case, it was the sense of having gotten behind in my deadline-schedule rearing it’s head as panic that prevented me from allowing myself to ‘step back’ at first.
Take care

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:41:23 +0000

I know what you mean about getting some distance when creating – stepping back and tying to do something else. Hope your grant comes through too. Black bean soup is tasty, I like that you made the cornbread too, I love cornbread.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 22:39:49 +0000

In reply to Anna Scott Graham.

Tell ya what, I’ll bring the soup if you make the pie (get it?)…wish we could visit over a potluck table.
fromcoasttocoastpeace

By: Anna Scott Graham

Anna Scott Graham — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:31:06 +0000

So many pertinent points in this post, as well as calm which at times comes from stepping back from the process. That soup recipe sounds delicious, makes me want to start a pot today!
practicestringpeace

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 03:10:05 +0000

In reply to Geralyn.

Yeah, you’re right, lots of my progress occurs quite tangentially!
And pounding the trails always helps clear my brain, too.
Thanks for the good wishes. Have a great week.

By: Geralyn

Geralyn — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:59:45 +0000

Good luck with the grant. I usually work best under a deadline or when I’ve got a lot going on and I have to multitask. Maybe practicing and making soup did help! And, to me, taking a walk is never a waste of time, I’ve had some good ideas come out of my walks.

By: laura bruno lilly

laura bruno lilly — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 21:15:49 +0000

In reply to L. Marie.

How exciting about the two agents…but I understand about the waiting bit – it’s hard to be patient! 🙂
Thanks for the encouragement. Really made a huge dent in today’s grant writing progress. WooHoo!
Keep me posted on agent decisions and grant exploration progress, Linda.

By: L. Marie

L. Marie — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:02:45 +0000

Great post, Laura! Will say a prayer about that grant and you having everything you need to finish it.
Love this line: “A whisper of future serenades and unspoken communing between ourselves and our instrument lingers with each turning of the tuner keys…” I’m glad you found peace in your music.
I’m exploring grants myself. I’m just at the exploration stage. Meanwhile, I’m waiting for two agents to decide on my manuscript.