tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post4594062298102222838..comments2024-03-28T19:03:24.043+00:00Comments on THE SMALL THINGS: In which I attain clarity, and make a resolutionTania Kindersleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18355967725006605825noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-34444289364364927832012-05-03T05:59:54.912+01:002012-05-03T05:59:54.912+01:00I stumbled on your blog today, having been given &...I stumbled on your blog today, having been given "Backwards in High Heels" by my former staff at the boutique that I ran in New York City. They all inscribed the inside of your book, and one of my staff members wrote "If ever a book was written with you in mind, then this is it."...I have loved the book from the moment I received it. I felt today, as I sit in a Chicago hotel having been here 2 weeks for business, that you Tania are my long lost twin:) Every word you speak out and write mirrors my thoughts. Although in the past year I have lived in Texas, New York, and now Seattle Washington - having gone through the loss of a second marriage, and involved in work that I'm not quite sure how I got here but for some reason as a manager I am now managing other people's work lives, at 38 years old I'd love to have a quiet room, a horse, a Pidge of my own, and peace. Thank you for writing from your heart. I've read at least 100 of your posts today and felt a huge sigh come over me...as if sunlight came in and I felt not so alone in my thoughts and views. I count you as my long lost sister. Best to you...Kathrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-35847530059497078462012-05-01T10:47:26.448+01:002012-05-01T10:47:26.448+01:00Apart from a couple of years of horse riding lesso...Apart from a couple of years of horse riding lessons when I was a little girl and the very occasional gentle pony trek on holiday, I'm not a rider nor do I consider myself a 'horse person' whatever one of those might be. But I have loved reading about Red and your experiences together. When the writing is so good and honest, it is always interesting and you can find in it what is relevant and meaningful for you. So do please write about whatever you like! FxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-61087813690859851322012-04-29T15:29:04.797+01:002012-04-29T15:29:04.797+01:00So, so many incredibly kind and encouraging commen...So, so many incredibly kind and encouraging comments; so sorry not to reply to all individually; sending out huge heartfelt collective thank you.Tania Kindersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355967725006605825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-86041143782398701562012-04-29T13:16:48.219+01:002012-04-29T13:16:48.219+01:00Write whatever you feel, and we can focus on what ...Write whatever you feel, and we can focus on what we like. The writing about the dogs and horses is actually about relationships and very interesting and enoyable. I know little of racing or keeping a horse, and like learning more about it. Oh, and the white pony--looks like she walked out of a storybook, so glad Red has a nice friend.TeaPotnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-19107470974714306912012-04-29T11:50:59.171+01:002012-04-29T11:50:59.171+01:00Thank you, gods; I was getting a bit worried for a...Thank you, gods; I was getting a bit worried for a while. We "give our precious time to come here" because this is where we want to be. I love your blog. You are a truly gifted writer; funny, emotional, clever and wise, and I for one am extremely grateful that you want to share your life with us. It is very brave and brings me joy in a rather difficult time of life I am going through right now. So:10 points from Finland and lots of sunshine to you and yours. (If you want 12 points you must get a Welsh Corgi Cardigan and publish lots of pictures... just kidding.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-86348003634004616542012-04-29T10:41:22.782+01:002012-04-29T10:41:22.782+01:00Please continue just the way you do. Such a lot of...Please continue just the way you do. Such a lot of pleasure, for me an education in horses and gardens and lots of things! Have a wonderful weekend. Its almost the end of sunday here.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-35968223834375406042012-04-28T20:07:58.913+01:002012-04-28T20:07:58.913+01:00I love your blog and it has cheered me up through ...I love your blog and it has cheered me up through dark times.Your enthusiasm for your friends - animal and human- shines through. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your wonderful photographs.Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-45026899081581705622012-04-28T17:03:08.282+01:002012-04-28T17:03:08.282+01:00Wonderful post. I got in the saddle last week for...Wonderful post. I got in the saddle last week for the first time in 3 years. Pure, pure bliss. I still need to find my seat, but the rather chubby, laid back quarter horse I am taking lessons on is a fantastic teacher. If you must write, then write. If you must ride, then ride. We are foolish to not follow are bliss and listen to fools instead.Mary Pelleritohttp://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-72722425242756093222012-04-28T15:31:30.200+01:002012-04-28T15:31:30.200+01:00Hurrah for you! You have a really enviable gift of...Hurrah for you! You have a really enviable gift of writing what you care about that day and making it fascinating for everyone else. Giggling about Bird's cat on the keyboard. RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-58640399450485745502012-04-28T14:55:36.549+01:002012-04-28T14:55:36.549+01:00I am so annoyed . . . I had an entire comment (lon...I am so annoyed . . . I had an entire comment (long, as usual) written out, and my cat leaned on the keyboard. It is like the child's explanation, 'I'm sorry, but the dog ate my homework.' So I am reconstructing it here, with the hope that it makes some sense.<br /><br />Your fifth paragraph, the one which begins 'You see,' says so much and resonates so far. That is why, in my opinion, your blog is your best writing. (And may I add, it is that rhythm trick that sets you apart the most; so few writers really 'get' that.)<br /><br />Don't take this wrong, but I actually like it when you have an off day. Don't recall your ever writing a poor post, but every now and then, when you are sick or tired or just on general drain, one piece won't sparkle quite as much as its fellows. It's rather reassuring to know that even the best columnists, and now bloggers, don't just turn on thoughts and words like a tap.<br /><br />May I make a suggestion? Not for the blog, but for you. You write here that one day you will read again what you have written about the Pigeon and Red and your loved ones. We are privileged to read about Red and the Pidge now, but quite rightly you don't get too personal about the people in your life. Only your dad, now that he is gone. I hope that somewhere, for yourself, you are recording little snippets of memories about the people dear to you. One day they will matter so much.<br /><br />BirdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-91867895195224597322012-04-28T09:14:46.149+01:002012-04-28T09:14:46.149+01:00I think criticism makes us stronger. It upsets and...I think criticism makes us stronger. It upsets and we get defensive and generally feel bad. After a while I realised that it wasn't worth getting upset about everything people said and today I can say 'okay, you have made your point' and then be back on my way. It takes a while to think like that and it doesn't always work.<br />I read your blog because I enjoy your writing and like reading about your life with a horse and a dog. I know nothing of horses but does that matter? I only follow a few blogs and not because they put weekly fashion tips or giveaways up but because they give me a glimpse of somebody's life. The more different from mine the better. There are no expectations but only surprises.karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053571038452872805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-2439898396275232132012-04-28T03:35:18.178+01:002012-04-28T03:35:18.178+01:00Brava, bravissima!! I love the idea - that you don...Brava, bravissima!! I love the idea - that you don't write for us and we don't read for you! And I also applaud the idea of dropping apologies - when you apologize for a long post, I say, goody! here comes a full cup of tea post! and the only thing that I ignore is the apology! I teach wonderful women graduate students in biology and the MOST important thing I do is not allow them to apologize - they can say whatever they want, but they CANNOT apologize first! It's a rule in our lab and it's amazing how women (not a problem with most men) just roll up their sleeves and get down to making their point when you rob them of this back door.<br /><br />Your fan in Californialuciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562286037979044770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-22182488526778131842012-04-27T23:47:40.501+01:002012-04-27T23:47:40.501+01:00Bravo! All sentiments exactly right and your sente...Bravo! All sentiments exactly right and your sentences, as ever, elegant and beguiling. So onwards and upwards, with a little bit of [poetically fallacious?] sunshine to show you are on the right path.Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-37901098350197046332012-04-27T22:20:06.031+01:002012-04-27T22:20:06.031+01:00Oh, and my chives never ever get as far as floweri...Oh, and my chives never ever get as far as flowering. I am envious. I long for their little purple puffs!LouLounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-27285456811505587052012-04-27T22:13:50.158+01:002012-04-27T22:13:50.158+01:00Wonderful post Tania. Full of vim and vigour and p...Wonderful post Tania. Full of vim and vigour and passion. I've been loving the posts about Red, my mother rode, but we did not, so it has been fascinating to learn a little bit of that world. I think that the addition of Red to your brood is such a positive way of keeping all your memories of your father, and the things he was passionate about, close, and current and alive, if that makes sense?<br /><br />LouLouLouLounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-87586275975480604852012-04-27T22:03:52.049+01:002012-04-27T22:03:52.049+01:00Soo, so glad you will just keep on and not be apol...Soo, so glad you will just keep on and not be apologizing anymore. As you said yesterday, too many apologies can be very tedious for others after awhile. I don't come here for any particular subject, just love your writing and how you always are able to express just what I feel, but sooo much better.<br /><br />Lovely pics today, especially love the one of Red looking away, and the one of Pigeon from the side. She looks so much like my old girl, but never more so than when you show her from the side. Almost like having new photos of her. Can't tell you how happy it makes me that she is still chasing a ball at almost fourteen years old. <br /><br />Oh, and I am going to make the presumption of suggesting a blog name for the pony, which of course you may IGNORE at your pleasure, as this is YOUR space. The pictures of her today make me think of Merrylegs from Black Beauty, a book I loved as a child.Nancy Lettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181780512702116532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-29992126812401715372012-04-27T21:43:13.081+01:002012-04-27T21:43:13.081+01:00Bloody good for you! Of course you are completely ...Bloody good for you! Of course you are completely and utterly right. I am so glad. Lou xLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457538074763854583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-64268943223099300702012-04-27T21:13:30.674+01:002012-04-27T21:13:30.674+01:00And, what is the lovey white pony's name. Alt...And, what is the lovey white pony's name. Although White Pony seems adequate. Little Pony is good, too.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-39142301098583084112012-04-27T21:10:29.049+01:002012-04-27T21:10:29.049+01:00YAY!!!!!!! Tania is BACK! :) Red, and the po...YAY!!!!!!! Tania is BACK! :) Red, and the pony (White?) and the Pidge. So happy to 'see' you upbeat.... :)CatherineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831622377126799549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-39756257576537640162012-04-27T20:51:34.812+01:002012-04-27T20:51:34.812+01:00Always happy to be able to wander in here to see y...Always happy to be able to wander in here to see your dog, your horse, your hill. Always delighted if you wave back, but expecting nothing more.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-82072962087533229272012-04-27T20:46:57.831+01:002012-04-27T20:46:57.831+01:00Halfway through today's blog, I could have sho...Halfway through today's blog, I could have shouted out with joy. What a relief that you have regained your sense of what you are doing on your blog and what a relief that I can carry on reading and loving it. Thank you from a Brit in San Francisco.Jane in SFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13934289498751581506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-48573642135828878172012-04-27T20:44:23.768+01:002012-04-27T20:44:23.768+01:00As a newish reader who hasn't previously comme...As a newish reader who hasn't previously commented, can I say a) how much I enjoy not only your writing but the range of topics you choose to write about, b) that the previous post concerned me (though I understood) for the amount of emotional energy you were willing to give one disgruntled reader, c) that your 'resolution' statement above on the subject of choice delights me. Please carry on as you were!Karen@PasGrande-Chosehttp://www.athousandmiles-k.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-8452570960729986232012-04-27T18:47:55.702+01:002012-04-27T18:47:55.702+01:00Danielle - what a wonderfully wise and thoughtful ...Danielle - what a wonderfully wise and thoughtful comment; thank you.Tania Kindersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355967725006605825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-22383460315481472092012-04-27T18:47:00.998+01:002012-04-27T18:47:00.998+01:00Oh Karen - what a very lovely thought; thank you.Oh Karen - what a very lovely thought; thank you.Tania Kindersleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355967725006605825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-72097294335383065402012-04-27T18:30:35.919+01:002012-04-27T18:30:35.919+01:00I have pretty much viewed this as more of an onlin...I have pretty much viewed this as more of an online "diary" or an ongoing "conversation"...and that's one reason I keep checking in, more or less on a regular basis.<br />And, frankly, I appreciate that you are (or seem to be to me) so willing to put yourself out "there".<br />Finally, I don't have to agree with you to enjoy what you've written...Pat (in Belgium)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02367089351412953926noreply@blogger.com