• Today's Verse

  • With apologies for severe tardiness, I’m finally responding to a meme tag from Mihaela Lice at eWritings.

    The instructions for “Who Is Part of My Life?” – originated by Lauren of Can You Be a Part of My Life - state:

    Post a quote that speaks from and to your heart and dedicate it to at least three other bloggers.

    Mihaela (better known as Mig) wrote a beautiful post saying “on the web we are just people.” She selected the following quote for the people she tagged:

    Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you’re alive, it isn’t. – Richard Bach

    I am honored to be part of Mig’s life and to have her as part of mine.

    I dedicate the following quote to the bloggers who are part of my life.

    Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today. ~James Dean

    Laura Spencer at Writing Thoughts and Yvonne Russell at Grow Your Writing Business have already been tagged by Mig, but I want to recognize them along with other special bloggers in my life.

    Jeanne Dininni at Writer’s Notes

    Joanna Young at Confident Writing

    Matt Keegan at The Article Writer and Word Journey

    Michele Tune at Writing the Cyber Highway

    Misti Sandefur at Life of a Writer

    Phil Davis at Authors on the Net 

    Renae Brumbaugh at Morning Coffee

    Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings

    I realize that some of you don’t participate in memes. I don’t expect you to respond; I just wanted to thank you for being part of my blogging life!

    Thank you, also, to many other bloggers who enrich my life with your blog posts, your comments, and your presence.

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    24 Comments »

    Comment by Laura Spencer
    2008-03-15 17:07:42

    Very nice Lillie!

    Classic James Dean - life is shorter than we realize…

    Thanks for being a part of my life.

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-16 12:16:50

    Laura,
    Life is shorter than we realize … and unpredicatable.

     
     
    Comment by Jeanne Dininni
    2008-03-16 00:28:24

    Thanks so much, Lillie!

    It truly is an honor to have made your list! I certainly count you among my very best blogging friends! And I just adore that quote! It’s such great advice, and I hope I’ll always both remember and practice it!

    Thanks again!
    Jeanne

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-16 01:23:12

    You’re welcome, Jeanne.

    That quote really hit home with me after I had my stroke. I’d been putting off writing for “someday” … and realized that “someday” might never come.

     
     
    Comment by Joanna Young
    2008-03-16 06:59:58

    Oh Lillie, that’s one of my favourite quotes! Says a lot in not many words (just the way I like it!)

    Thanks for being a part of my blogging life too, we’ve enjoyed some wonderful conversations, and I’ve learned so much from you.

    Joanna

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-16 12:17:43

    Joanna,
    As you say, our words count, and the words of the quote do say a lot.

     
     
    Comment by meg
    2008-03-16 09:19:12

    That’s very kind of you Lillie to somehow include us (who comments). I have always looked forward to your posts. It’s always a great read for me. More power.

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-16 12:22:07

    Meg,
    I appreciate the comments and am glad you enjoy my posts.

     
     
    Comment by Renae
    2008-03-16 13:19:05

    Thank you, Lillie! You have become a very special part of my life, as well! I just love this blogging community - I have dear friends I have never met face to face.

    Great quote!

    Blessings, my friend,

    Renae
    http://www.renaebrumbaugh.com
    http://rbcoffeetalk.blogspot.com

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-16 13:51:13

    Renae,
    I really appreciate sharing “morning coffee” and devotions with you!

     
     
    Comment by Mihaela Lica
    2008-03-17 10:55:35

    I am proud to have you in my life, Lillie, and thank you very much for carrying on the message on the blogosphere. I think it is always nice to say a “thank you” from the heart. Although miles away, this is how we know that our efforts really matter, that these virtual relationships are real.

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-17 11:31:08

    Thank you for including me, Mig. You’re so right that “thank you” is important - in both the virtual and physical worlds.

     
     
    Comment by Biodun Subscribed to comments via email
    2008-03-18 05:55:33

    I always learn from your posts, though haven’t had the chance to add a comment, you understand! hope you will add me to a part of you as i always wish to.

    Thanks

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-18 11:47:23

    Biodun,
    I appreciate you reading my blog whether or not you comment. I read a lot of blogs and feel part of many even though I don’t always comment. But I love to hear from you when you do comment.

     
     
    Comment by Yvonne Russell
    2008-03-18 09:30:28

    Hi Lillie
    You are an inspiration to me, so I was especially honored to be included in your list. Thank you.

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-18 11:47:52

    Thank you, Yvonne.

     
     
    Comment by Amy
    2008-03-18 13:44:24

    I like the quote you chose for this. This has been one of my favorite memes. Following it around the many blogs I visit has been fun, and I’ve learned some new quotes to quote. (I have a quotation addiction!!)

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-18 14:05:33

    Amy,
    A lot of us seem to really like this quote. And it is fun to read others’ favorite quotes. I understand the quotation addiction. :-)

     
     
    Comment by Jeff Gordon
    2008-03-19 08:47:28

    awesome james dean quote

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-19 09:22:24

    I’m glad to know a lot of other people like this quote as much as I do.

     
     
    Comment by Robert Hruzek
    2008-03-19 23:54:58

    Better late than never, indeed! Thanks for the nod, Lillie, and for being a part of the Zone, too! :-D

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-20 07:01:27

    Thanks for always making me think, Robert!

     
     
    Comment by Matt Keegan
    2008-03-20 15:20:09

    Lillie, thank you so much for your kindness. You are a ray of sunshine on the blogosphere. Greetings of the resurrection season to you and yours!

    Comment by Lillie
    2008-03-20 22:31:14

    Thank you, Matt. May you and your family has a blessed Easter as well.

     
     
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