tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post2046714044478473061..comments2023-10-29T04:39:09.676-07:00Comments on Writer in the Pines: Chapter 1, Scene 1Marsha Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-50075753595249069882011-04-21T18:27:30.191-07:002011-04-21T18:27:30.191-07:00Love it Marsha! Great stuff. I've never been c...Love it Marsha! <br>Great stuff. <br>I've never been called a spinster or an old maid. But so far I'm loving this book. Can't wait till it's done. :)Krista Darrachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05181879216311231482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-85855672977205021622011-04-21T08:34:46.875-07:002011-04-21T08:34:46.875-07:00I knew you would know but it was new to me so I ha...I knew you would know but it was new to me so I had to ask about stumping.<br><br>In my twenties I was harassed a lot by family to get married. But after 30 you are considered a lost cause and the harassment decreased.Susan G. Hawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08149863824322299876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-87162121519889909372011-04-21T00:47:31.032-07:002011-04-21T00:47:31.032-07:00Actually, "stomping" is a variation of &...Actually, "stomping" is a variation of "stamping," but "stumping" means the same thing: to walk with a heavy step.<br><br>I did get married after my mission, and had five kids with my late husband, but I'm not particularly looking for a mate at present. I'd not be a good wife right now. Someone would have to be really convincing to woo me away from my hermit-like solitude.<br><br>Someday, you'll have to regale me with your stories, Susan.Marsha Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31428247.post-83567322202547562502011-04-20T23:46:57.021-07:002011-04-20T23:46:57.021-07:00"stumping around like a bear..." Should ..."stumping around like a bear..." Should it be stomping? Like the bear with hangnail. <br>As to your question about people suggesting you get married, been there done that so much if you need any ideas on that I could regale you for hours.Susan G. Hawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08149863824322299876noreply@blogger.com