tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post3306182358291837686..comments2024-03-22T00:21:30.759-07:00Comments on Louise Penny: Happy Birthday Michael!!!Louise Penny Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10316557270587688970noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-48093590984529900422011-04-19T18:42:17.051-07:002011-04-19T18:42:17.051-07:00Dear Friends of Louise and me,Michael,
I just want...Dear Friends of Louise and me,Michael,<br />I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who wished me Happy Birthday. I've read and appreciated your every comment. You are all so supportive of my Louise. Thank you for urging her to conserve her energy, to take time for herself. I know she is disappointed to be missing Bouchcon in St Louise this year, but I support her need to do less and rest more. <br />I wish you all health and happiness and thank you again for supporting Louise and helping me celebrate my BirthdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-27114053829500300532011-04-13T12:03:54.839-07:002011-04-13T12:03:54.839-07:00Also, so distressed, was so looking forward to mee...Also, so distressed, was so looking forward to meeting you in STL. I even volunteered for all four days so I'd be there the whole time :-(<br /><br />Tammy in STLTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13610323987729186248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-89532288221991386442011-04-13T09:17:32.637-07:002011-04-13T09:17:32.637-07:00Dear Louise,
First, Happy Birthday Michael!
Seco...Dear Louise,<br /><br />First, Happy Birthday Michael!<br /><br />Second, I want to let you know that I bought and read your books in french, and I really enjoyed the translation.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing so much happiness in my life.<br /><br />Louise XXXfrouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834394642251547523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-5070805628279219542011-04-13T05:06:35.566-07:002011-04-13T05:06:35.566-07:00Every time you blog, or send out your newsletter, ...Every time you blog, or send out your newsletter, you are having a kind of conversation with us. You are funny...and generous and while I would adore to meet you in person, I would not want to trade that fleeting minute for all these wonderful anecdotes and reflections! Here's to me time! although somehow my dog always stakes a claim on mine.<br />Cheers!Cyndynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-29517121314589737442011-04-13T04:30:17.756-07:002011-04-13T04:30:17.756-07:00Louise, So sorry to read you won't be at Bouch...Louise, So sorry to read you won't be at Bouchercon, but completely understand. On another note; my wife and I have a long distance relationship, Minnesota-Ireland, a lot of back and forth plus a lot of skype. What a lifesaver! Not to mention great on the pocket book. I'd love to see more skype events like the one you were involved in, happy writing and reading, Mike FaricyMike Faricy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311853681628497478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-79154851630325853682011-04-11T19:57:09.869-07:002011-04-11T19:57:09.869-07:00Lurching from cafe to bistro to bench sounds like ...Lurching from cafe to bistro to bench sounds like an excellent process! It no doubt engenders fabulous creativity and a sense of wonder that the world is, after all, still here. (At least that's what I tell myself on somewhat similar days, which seem to be many.) Congratulations on the refocus. Sounds perfect. And Happy Birthday to Michael!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-75958101016968774642011-04-11T07:10:37.009-07:002011-04-11T07:10:37.009-07:00Louise, you are funny. I always enjoy reading your...Louise, you are funny. I always enjoy reading your posts.<br /><br />Here's a follow up to the Maria the goose story. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7361083n&tag=related;photovideo. Love this!Laura D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04845204316284512272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-52746704393288644112011-04-11T06:55:34.860-07:002011-04-11T06:55:34.860-07:00If you don't leave time for yourself, you won&...If you don't leave time for yourself, you won't be able to write such wonderful books for us to read so please continue to say no selectively. I have trouble finding time to write and I'm not a famous author so I can't even imagine what it's like to be you.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-89221739598764066192011-04-11T06:12:10.918-07:002011-04-11T06:12:10.918-07:00Happy Birthday Michael!!!
(Louise, you're no...Happy Birthday Michael!!!<br /><br /><br />(Louise, you're not an idiot).Jodinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-83017207693577374282011-04-11T05:09:05.270-07:002011-04-11T05:09:05.270-07:00Dear Louise,
Please remember why you started writi...Dear Louise,<br />Please remember why you started writing in the first place. Was it so you could travel all over the place, stressing about schedules and being short of time, and away from Michael? Do what you love, and NEVER apologize! If I never meet you in person, it will be my loss, but I know you so well (I think) through your writing, that I feel ok with that. Be well.<br />...and, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250848599960435678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-35682196695443093042011-04-11T02:35:18.573-07:002011-04-11T02:35:18.573-07:00Wonderful news; I admire your courage for it isn&#...Wonderful news; I admire your courage for it isn't easy to turn others down, I believe we hurt more than they do. <br /><br />Happy Birthday Michael. Another inspiration!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08932887222818627488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-4627315624069669252011-04-10T18:32:57.532-07:002011-04-10T18:32:57.532-07:00Best Birthday wishes to Michael and Many Happy Ret...Best Birthday wishes to Michael and Many Happy Returns! Please share the secret of your energy soon.<br /><br />Louise, how you have the energy you do is a complete mystery to me. And how you can focus on so many things at once and write anything at all is an even greater mystery.<br /><br />I'm old enough to remember when authors were rarely seen, only read. When you made it all the way to Sechelt last year I thought it was amazing you and Michael would travel so far for such an event. All of us loved your visit so much. <br /><br />But I think you should be able to take as much time for yourself as you need and want without any explanation to anyone. You're just so considerate of everyone; now you need to consider yourself.darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04106728386218373390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-37417270466745445552011-04-10T18:21:47.795-07:002011-04-10T18:21:47.795-07:00when I was still in my practice of psychology, mos...when I was still in my practice of psychology, mostly working with women, I often used the "glass" idea...but I gave each person a certain amount of small pebbles, and asked them to consider where in their lives they would put the pebbles, using them as a finite amount of energy. It was amazing how few pebbles were left for the individual. Yes, it's good that you are able to turn down requests and try to make time for yourself. Yay! You can't do everything, but as women, we are conditioned to feel that we have to......hard to say no. <br />Happy Birthday to Michael.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-53091219044500622362011-04-10T18:21:06.039-07:002011-04-10T18:21:06.039-07:00It continues to amaze me that you share so generou...It continues to amaze me that you share so generously on this blog. Thank you for that. All your fans respect that we would not have such wonderful books if you do not take care of yourself.<br />And many, many happy returns Michael.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237323650360120037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-37079379622981284862011-04-10T17:47:46.862-07:002011-04-10T17:47:46.862-07:00Happpy Birthday, Michael and many, many more. Lou...Happpy Birthday, Michael and many, many more. Louise, so glad you are taking time to BE. You are important to so many, we want you to be well and happy. You give so much for others, don't ever feel guilty about taking time to regroup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-29832152713092049992011-04-10T17:01:42.209-07:002011-04-10T17:01:42.209-07:00I wish I were as fit as Michael. I'll be 77 in...I wish I were as fit as Michael. I'll be 77 in exactly five months. I was fine until my thyroid gave up, and now I am very sick.<br /><br />This leads me to sing the wonders of Skype too. Our older daughter got married and we could not go to the wedding (both our daughters live in San Francisco). Still, we were there all the time! If you go to my Facebook Profile, you'll see that among all the wedding photos we "are" also there, on a chair, inside the computer screen!<br /><br />You can also do more Skype talks. It is almost like being there...<br /><br />And happy birthday to Michael. 77 is a good age!<br /><br />P.S. I'd better not even try the glass assignment. I know what would happen (and I am weeping now....)<br /><br />Martha Paley Francescato<br />http://mason.gmu.edu/~mfrances<br />blog: martisima.wordpress.com (mostly on thyroid issues and politics)marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865528842898807009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-66422934519462473782011-04-10T16:37:38.260-07:002011-04-10T16:37:38.260-07:00Happy Happy Birthday Michael! I love that you (Mic...Happy Happy Birthday Michael! I love that you (Michael) took your adventure to Toronto :)<br /><br /> Louise, it was such a pleasure having you 'in Ithaca' ... and despite a few choppy moments and some hide & seek video everyone did get there questions answered (well, except I am still wondering about Rosa...)<br /><br /> Thank you for taking some of that precious time and sharing it with us; you made a big impression on many people.<br /><br /> And now I hope you do get to enjoy some YOU time! It is well deserved.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /> NikkiNikki Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219387408705311781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-87827367748420788162011-04-10T15:36:15.423-07:002011-04-10T15:36:15.423-07:00Given your pulling back on appearances and the fac...Given your pulling back on appearances and the fact I can't make it to B'Con this year either, I'm even more grateful I had the pleasure of meeting you and Michael at B'Con San Francisco last fall. You are both such warm and delightful people. I cherish the memory of meeting you on the stairs as I was going to the book room and you were coming from there. You both took the time to say hello and, to my surprise (I'm American remember) each of you give me a very French kiss on each cheek. We'd only meet the night before, but I was treated like an old friend. I was enchanted by you both, but I will never forget how Michael beamed when he looked at you. What a wonderful match you are. Happy Birthday, Michael. I hope to see you both again some day, at some event.<br /><br />--Alice (the tall gal with the red hair)A. Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216828474060711503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-65231082676128549052011-04-10T15:31:37.738-07:002011-04-10T15:31:37.738-07:00Please please do make room in your life for yourse...Please please do make room in your life for yourself and those you love. Those of us who read and reread your books know how important community, communication and place are for your wonderful characters. That is your gift to us. Honoring your private time is the least we can do for you.<br />Enjoy the birthday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-90329755912467574772011-04-10T15:21:55.382-07:002011-04-10T15:21:55.382-07:00Oh Louise, You're not an idiot. You are a happ...Oh Louise, You're not an idiot. You are a happy, successful, engaged woman who likes to please, and loves people. Now you need some you time. Happy birthday to Michael, and enjoy your bistro and pretend you are having a day off in Three Pines.lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-46930028845986800392011-04-10T14:51:46.126-07:002011-04-10T14:51:46.126-07:00BON ANNIVERSAIRE MICHAEL! C'est très enrichiss...BON ANNIVERSAIRE MICHAEL! C'est très enrichissant de profiter de la présence de vos fils à chaque année pour le fêter. <br /><br />Louise, c'est très important de se préserver et se garder des moments personnels. J'ai commencé cette démarche il y a 2 ans et je ne m'en sens que mieux. Ne vous sentez pas coupable. Déjà, vous communiquez très bien et c'est bien agréable.<br /><br />Je me suis créé un blogue aussi depuis 1 mois, et je réalise qui sont mes vrais amis, ceux qui m'appuient dans ma démarche d'écriture. C'est fantastique et très motivant! <br />Merci Louise pour tout le coaching, la motivation et l'exemple, même si vous ne le savez pas nécessairement. Oui, oui, vous êtes mon exemple. Vous avez été parachutée dans ma vie au bon moment et c'est génial!Colombinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726214279250378091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-24022701675029615342011-04-10T13:37:05.523-07:002011-04-10T13:37:05.523-07:00Oh Louise - you really know how to make a grown wo...Oh Louise - you really know how to make a grown woman cry! I've been looking forward to FINALLY meeting you here in St. Louis (I'm the fan who has emailed you re: the French Canadian swear words vis-a-via my Catholic school training) and now all hopes are dashed. Well, I can always hold out for a "miracle" (French pronunciation). I have now blurted out all the curses you have taught me via your wonderful books, but I'm still sadly disappointed. If not St. Louis, will you be anywhere near the U.S. Midwest? Please? Guess I'll just have to come back to Quebec, eh? Though I'm crestfallen, I wish you continued good days of writing in the weeks ahead. Now I cannot say "Meet Me in St. Louis, Louise."Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11031961952555011741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1885582611314646448.post-41295651799557515792011-04-10T13:23:13.006-07:002011-04-10T13:23:13.006-07:00Bonne Fete Michael et bon retour!
Louise, un comme...Bonne Fete Michael et bon retour!<br />Louise, un commentaire à Lipstick Chronicles donnait un lien qui m'a beaucoup fait penser à vous. Il y est question de vulnérabilité et de connexion :très intéressant et inspirant.<br />http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html<br /><br />Je crois que ca peut prendre une bonne dose d'énergie pour réussir à communiquer avec plein de gens en laissant transparaitre sa vulnérabilité.<br />Bonne semainedanielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.com