tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post8419199938241463245..comments2023-08-21T12:04:19.954+01:00Comments on la vie française: My recommendation for a good read (update)Ken Devinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-58273141887413238012011-02-04T18:52:22.913+00:002011-02-04T18:52:22.913+00:00Hi Madonna
I've got you down in my little blac...Hi Madonna<br />I've got you down in my little black book:)Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-67933738832343628652011-02-01T18:14:46.574+00:002011-02-01T18:14:46.574+00:00Ken, when you do your toy painting, let me know an...Ken, when you do your toy painting, let me know and I'll spread the word to possible buyers (me).Madonna Dries Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-62182999490909374792011-01-31T19:05:14.189+00:002011-01-31T19:05:14.189+00:00Make that CG!Make that CG!Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-44113317103390795152011-01-31T19:04:44.523+00:002011-01-31T19:04:44.523+00:00I didn't know Randi and CK were included...sup...I didn't know Randi and CK were included...superb!Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-90000085722097936222011-01-31T15:07:47.114+00:002011-01-31T15:07:47.114+00:00For those of you who know Randi, her husband has a...For those of you who know Randi, her husband has a story in the book, and Randi has a brief interview with her son.Madonna Dries Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-33577904207358205382011-01-31T02:26:24.457+00:002011-01-31T02:26:24.457+00:00Ken, that's wonderful!!! I'm going to run ...Ken, that's wonderful!!! I'm going to run on over to Amazon too.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-67526895273044510852011-01-30T20:58:32.002+00:002011-01-30T20:58:32.002+00:00Sounds wonderful, Ken.Sounds wonderful, Ken.Madonna Dries Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-65249480693050812642011-01-30T19:38:09.551+00:002011-01-30T19:38:09.551+00:00Hi Madonna
The charity to which the royalties will...Hi Madonna<br />The charity to which the royalties will go is the charity that any proceeds of my paintings with a 'toys' theme, will go. It makes sense, it's shamefully painless, it ties in beautifully and is something of which I've already set my mind on.<br />I often struggle with balance in my life, but this is something that I can do. I'm looking forward to it.Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-66316602735333524872011-01-30T16:56:30.981+00:002011-01-30T16:56:30.981+00:00Ken.. I haven't even seen a copy yet. Waiting ...Ken.. I haven't even seen a copy yet. Waiting for my author's copy before ordering more. Painting a toy for charity is a wonderful idea. However, you most likely have a favorite charity, perhaps one that helped you along the way.Madonna Dries Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-67453108985298614502011-01-30T16:35:30.791+00:002011-01-30T16:35:30.791+00:00Hi Valerie
Yes, I agree about our past being impor...Hi Valerie<br />Yes, I agree about our past being important. The older I get, the more important it seems.<br /><br />Hi Blu<br />It would be interesting to hear how blogging has helped to make something happen in someone's life.<br /><br />Hi Randi<br />My birthday is on Tuesday the 22nd February and I will be 59 years of age. There you go; they say that facing your demons speeds the healing process. This reply will self-destruct as soon as you've read it:)<br /><br />Hi Madonna<br />I'm so sorry for not highlighting where the royalties are heading...I was so wrapped up in myself in enjoying the bright light of fame:) As recompense, I've decided to paint a toy each year and give the proceeds to your chosen charity.<br /><br />Hi Valerie<br />Hope you don't get it quicker than me:)Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-45876469549506503422011-01-30T14:34:15.567+00:002011-01-30T14:34:15.567+00:00Valerie...it's print on demand. You order, the...Valerie...it's print on demand. You order, the publisher prints and sends to Amazon. Can't be out of print. Sure you looked for the right book? Try again.Madonna Dries Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-52202859473333052452011-01-30T11:00:45.405+00:002011-01-30T11:00:45.405+00:00Sob... according to Amazon the book is out of prin...Sob... according to Amazon the book is out of print. We must wait for another batch.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-24153390085572489442011-01-30T01:36:24.012+00:002011-01-30T01:36:24.012+00:00Oh, and by the way everyone, Ken's story is
w...Oh, and by the way everyone, Ken's story is <br />wonderful and poignant. Thanks for telling it, Ken.Madonna Dries Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-33002344255086957532011-01-30T01:14:25.555+00:002011-01-30T01:14:25.555+00:00Ken: A friend sent me this. Many thanks. I'll ...Ken: A friend sent me this. Many thanks. I'll send it out to the other contributors. Maybe it will give them some ideas. By the way, I might get famous (doubt it) but not rich. Remember, royalties from this book go to Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia.Madonna Dries Christensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-38055231775003475302011-01-29T16:56:47.253+00:002011-01-29T16:56:47.253+00:00I can't wait to get my copy to see what you wr...I can't wait to get my copy to see what you wrote! Madonna has a great love for history, especially family history so I was excited when she asked for your contribution. And when is this birthday?Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746936407430428943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-39243936252800077592011-01-29T15:28:20.164+00:002011-01-29T15:28:20.164+00:00Wow how cool is that!!! Well done Bloggy World!Wow how cool is that!!! Well done Bloggy World!Bluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519994628335802996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687269124795443524.post-38581821806085189832011-01-29T09:42:58.150+00:002011-01-29T09:42:58.150+00:00Yes you did mention Amazon, Ken, and I aim to go t...Yes you did mention Amazon, Ken, and I aim to go there right away. Congratulations... it just goes to show that our past IS important.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.com