tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post6805127959308110867..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: On Being Mentored-WordsSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-34313046401153330812011-06-23T19:44:21.702-07:002011-06-23T19:44:21.702-07:00Great post, Mary! Sorry I am late in responding! I...Great post, Mary! Sorry I am late in responding! It is so satisfying to sit with my child and help him read a word, then a sentence...I have been blessed with kids who love to be read to!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-44967895975281645192011-06-22T20:11:51.636-07:002011-06-22T20:11:51.636-07:00Glad you dad has been there for you:)Glad you dad has been there for you:)Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-71486160751045299472011-06-22T19:12:59.069-07:002011-06-22T19:12:59.069-07:00Ahhhh, I love this post. When I think of mentor in...Ahhhh, I love this post. When I think of mentor in regards to writing, I think of some pro-writer helping me along in my writing journey. I don't have one of those, but after seeing your post, I would have to say that my dad has always been my mentor. He is the one who has fostered my love of reading. What a great reminder, Mary.Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-26013279962882946462011-06-22T16:33:29.824-07:002011-06-22T16:33:29.824-07:00Pepper,
np about the pics. I figured you were busy...Pepper,<br />np about the pics. I figured you were busy. I knew your granny was special for you but, didn't realize she encouraged your writing. How blessed you are:)<br /><br />Julia,<br />Ah, yes a dad kudo :) <br /> I encourage you to try to find the fifth grade teacher. You will make her so happy, guaranteed:)Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-21282748837317411852011-06-22T14:09:38.629-07:002011-06-22T14:09:38.629-07:00I love this! My Dad took me to the library weekly...I love this! My Dad took me to the library weekly picking up a stack of books at least as big as mine. My mom was always troubled about his "pile" by the nightstand table. I have a pile now too.<br /><br />This reminds me of my 5th grade teacher. I don't think I've ever thanked her, don't even know if she's still alive but maybe I need to get ahold of her. She was the first person to tell me I could be a writer and actually believe it.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-21854351545783455432011-06-22T12:45:35.059-07:002011-06-22T12:45:35.059-07:00Oh Mary,
So sorry I didn't get that pic to you...Oh Mary,<br />So sorry I didn't get that pic to you. It's been a CRAZY week - but I love this post.<br />The pics are great too.<br /><br />Mentors are vital. My parents have ALWAYS been my encouragers - the people who believe in me most. But I want to highlight the first person who called me a 'writer'. My granny. She died in October, but when I was 11 years old, she bought me an old-fashioned typewriter from a yard sale. She said, "Every writer needs a typewriter." <br /><br />The last letter I have from her reminds me of her prayers. "God has great plans in store for your writing."<br />I can still feel her encouragement wrap around me when I see her pictures or read her letters. What a beautiful gift!Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-60811311602482355482011-06-22T10:35:41.740-07:002011-06-22T10:35:41.740-07:00Casey,
You're welcome :)
Stacy,
How very tru...Casey,<br />You're welcome :)<br /><br />Stacy, <br />How very true, we all have others in our life who, although they aren't writers or teachers, have mentored our writing career. Good point. Thanks:)<br /><br />Beth, <br />Moms driving us to our city library! Yes. Introduced us to the wonderful smell of books, the vast array available, our ever changing favorite section to go to...thanks to all the moms:) Makes me think of the scene in Beauty and the Beast when Bell first sees the library. WOW<br />Great point-praying for the chance to do the same for others (I think you already do :) )Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-89811825721835116882011-06-22T09:07:46.728-07:002011-06-22T09:07:46.728-07:00Love this perspective on mentors! It made me thank...Love this perspective on mentors! It made me thankful for all the times my mom drove me to the library and let me check out a leaning tower of books to read.<br />I am blessed with many mentors . . . and humbled by their willingness to pour their insights and expertise into my life. I pray I have the chance to do the same for others.Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-41086184466984258912011-06-22T08:59:24.943-07:002011-06-22T08:59:24.943-07:00I've had some great published authors who have...I've had some great published authors who have been mentors at different times and then there's my own critique partners and other writer friends. And though my DH isn't a writer, he is a great support and cheerleader.Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-91846337323192411112011-06-22T08:33:20.215-07:002011-06-22T08:33:20.215-07:00That is such a true post, Mary. Thanks for sharing...That is such a true post, Mary. Thanks for sharing my picture. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-60926592818669410552011-06-22T07:49:53.172-07:002011-06-22T07:49:53.172-07:00Joanne,
So nice to have you with us today:)
Jeann...Joanne,<br />So nice to have you with us today:)<br /><br />Jeanne,<br />My daughter and I recently wanted to track down some of her old school teachers. WOW! I was amazed who all we found with internet searches and FB. If you want to- and have time to track down those fab mentors and surprise them with a thank you..modern technolgy might lend a hand. :) Happy hunting!Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-25126443740584732992011-06-22T07:46:07.590-07:002011-06-22T07:46:07.590-07:00Wendy,
Mom's are great mentors for many of us...Wendy, <br />Mom's are great mentors for many of us, I guess that's why I wanted to find pics of Dads/grandpas to use in this post. There are some great Dads who also mentor who sometimes go unnoticed..and with father's day happening last Sunday, had to include them in our kudos.<br />Staying up till 2:am--how did you notice? Peeking around the corner? :)Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-16648984840749337712011-06-22T07:41:56.238-07:002011-06-22T07:41:56.238-07:00What a great post, Mary! I thought back on my ment...What a great post, Mary! I thought back on my mentors, and one of my most vivid childhood memories is of my mom, curled up on our couch, lost in fiction-land somewhere. Her modeling reading, and her obvious love for it, instilled a love for the written word within me. I had wonderful teachers along the way, most of whom I am not in touch with. Maybe I'm going to have to find a way to thank some of them!<br /><br />I also have friends who encourage and a couple of them have mentored me in learning the craft of writing. I have thanked them. <br /><br />Looking forward to your next post!Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259877343251555463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-11150099024194014182011-06-22T06:55:07.193-07:002011-06-22T06:55:07.193-07:00What a beautiful post. WOW. Loved it.What a beautiful post. WOW. Loved it.Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-33159040858262325552011-06-22T05:40:51.104-07:002011-06-22T05:40:51.104-07:00This is beautiful. Shoot, I had some pics. of my k...This is beautiful. Shoot, I had some pics. of my kiddos reading. Might have worked. <br /><br />I tell my mom often she's my mentor. Her kindness inspires me. And she devours books. She used to stay up until 2am to read...to have that uninterrupted time. <br /><br />I also have some beautiful writing mentors that I can't wait to thank in acknowledgments someday.<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.com